ゴーストアンドウィッチ 2 [Ghost & Witch 2]

ゴーストアンドウィッチ [Ghost & Witch] #2

by Kore Yamazaki, ヤマザキコレ

『魔法使いの嫁』の世界に連なる新たな幻想譚、待望の第2巻!!

アイルランドの地で、老いた魔女・ロージーと邂逅したサク。
自身に棲まう怪異を忌み、それから逃げる為にロージーの元に留ま
ることに。そんなサクの前に現れたのは父の咎を背負う少女。
妖精殺しの呪いを受けた彼女を助ける為、ロージーの助けを借り
自身の忌み嫌う力と向き合うが――……。

Genres: Manga

176 pages, Comic

First published April 12, 2024

About the author

Name (in native language) : ヤマザキコレ

Born in Hokkaido. Also known as Yamao Mitsu.

Reviews

[Nicole Wagner]

The first volume was wonderful, but necessarily expository. It laid the groundwork for this new series' setting and characters. Volume 2 is where GHOST AND WITCH hits its stride. We're into the episodic, character-driven storytelling now, and it's magnificent.

What sets Yamazaki apart is her refusal to flatten her characters into archetypes. These are three-dimensional beings with complicated motivations, capable of selfish acts that may harm even the ones they care about. Growth isn't guaranteed here. Characters' setbacks, irreversible mistakes, and poignant revelations are so much more impactful because they aren't assured. The relationships and friendships carry real baggage and history, which makes every moment of connection feel earned rather than inevitable.

And the mythology! Selkies, mermaids, púcai, brownies, witches; all the coolest Irish myths we know and love, woven into longer plot threads that are just beginning to unspool. I can only hope this gets adapted into anime. An animated version would be absolutely mind-blowing. Crunchyroll, I'll be waiting.

If you loved THE ANCIENT MAGUS' BRIDE for its emotional complexity and lush folklore, GHOST AND WITCH is delivering that same sort of magic in a new locale. Highly recommended.

[Raven]

SELKIES VS MERMAIDS YYYYEEESSSSSS!! SELKIES REP!!!

[Stephen]

Really excited for where this series may go next!!

[Kathleen]

A brownie appears, and a selkie has a bone to pick with some mermaids!