Wake up, Sleeping Beauty

Synopsis

Despite being a scaredy-cat and crybaby, high schooler Tetsu Misato finds himself working at the eerie estate on the hill, where Shizu—the only child of the Karasawa family—is secreted away. However, his friendship with Shizu quickly turns to fear when several spirits of the dead appear before him, borrowing her appearance. As he struggles to find the humanity in her supernatural condition, Tetsu must also face a question at once terrifying and heartbreaking: What if the true Shizu never returns? (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: Includes five extra chapters.

About

Wake up, Sleeping Beauty is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2014, spanning 26 chapters, collected across 6 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2017).

Why readers enjoy Wake up, Sleeping Beauty

Wake up, Sleeping Beauty appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Romance, Supernatural elements. This combination of Drama, Romance, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Wake up, Sleeping Beauty is written by Megumi Morino, with art by Megumi Morino.

Reception

Wake up, Sleeping Beauty holds an average score of 8.2 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 658 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Wake up, Sleeping Beauty include: Rehabilitation, Family Life, Female Protagonist, Heterosexual, Male Protagonist, Shoujo. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.