Girl From the Other Side: Siuil, a Run Vol. 1, The: Siúil, a Rún (The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún)

A story that is fully recognisable from its cast. I will be reading volume 2.

There's a fair few comparisons between this fledgling series and the now-popular Ancient Magus Bride, not helped by the series being published in the same magazine and crossover illustrations being made by their respective creators, but this is realistically like comparing My Hero Academia to Tokyo Ghoul. Yes, there's vaguely similar elements - elements of predominantly Celtic myth and the core concept of a young woman being cared for by a mysterious - sometimes alien and monstrous - guide, but the similarities end there. AMB is a lovely series, but almost reads like a Shonen breeze through magic and fantasy with the manner in which it introduces its' concepts and characters; it is a full and lively world.By contrast, there's an overwhelming sense of loneliness and an undercurrent of real uneasiness to Girl From The Other Side. The art style is deceptively simple - there's not a lot to the characters but enough to both make them easily identifiable and yet make it unclear exactly what 'Teacher' is - but there is a lot of detail to the panels and the world around our two leads. This, combined with slight suggestions in the dialogue, give the series an almost post-apocalyptic feel - while not set in a world typical of that kind of setting, the abandonment of the world around Shiva and Teacher and the nature of the 'curse' given by the touch of an Outsider is very akin to the usual nature of say, a zombie apocalypse. Even the overzealous nature of the remaining humans is similar.But while this series runs on it's horror and fantasy - including a solid cliffhanger - there is also a real sweetness to the interactions, even if Teacher Shiva are marked by the former hiding something. Their day to day interactions and his efforts to keep her happy are adorable, and you genuinely feel for Teacher and his efforts to prevent Shiva from knowing the truth about the world. It's very, very different than Magus Bride's Chise and Elias, which is interesting, but has that awkward undercurrent of his efforts pressing marriage while teaching her.Again, however, both series are very, very different; possibly of equal quality but very different in what they do, and there's definitely room for both. Should you be looking for something a little different and like low-key horror and fantasy, give this a shot. It's fantastic, and very different than the typical anime...

Firstly, it arrived the next day after ordering. It was packaged securely and there was no scuff marks anywhere on the book. It’s in great condition!The manga itself is amazing! I’d recommend the series to anyone, it has depth to it and it’s super underrated! I’ve read the mangas before but never had my own physical copies so I’m glad I can finally get my hands on it— I will be buying all volumes.

Great quality, brilliant writing

I fell in love with this story from the first page. A touching tale that really pulled me in. It shows the darkness of humanity and yet the purity that can continue for so many despite the corruption that lives all around. The contrasts of light and dark are clear and yet it had me giggling many times, whilst worrying about the curious pair many a time.If any of you manga lovers out there it is a similar concept to the magus bride but with a much better, complicated idea with a more realistic basis for the differences between the two. A definite read for all for many can learn simple acts of caring can mean so much more than grand gestures. I am looking forward to reading a lot more of this series.

I was attracted to this because I'd seen some of the drawings. However on receiving it I was very disappointed both in the size (shorter than an average paperback) which makes individual cells virtually microscopic. Also by the print quality which exacerbates this by the slight fuzziness because the paper used is so poor and the blacks which are so much of the atmosphere are the sort of black t shirts go when they've been washed half a dozen times. It's a good intriguing story badly let down by cheapskate formatting. This not reflected in the high price. Don't think I'll bother with the rest.

Started this series due to the Amazon reviews and I was skeptical at first, as it had so much positive feedback but I'm so grateful I bought it. Such a wonderful series, artwork is unique and I found myself not being able to put it down. This is completely different from all of my manga and I read a lot. One of the best things I've read in a long while!

Amazing Book I absoulty addicted to this book its so beauiful Illustrated and so unsual and beauiful tragic story, this author and artist who desiged this artwork if they are one fo the same they should be proud love this style of art. i read this book before came out in the uk but I'm so happy they selling this now in Uk and on amazon. I've not liked manag in awhile or bought the book think this become my favourtite book and artist.