The Girl from the Other Side: Siuil, a Run

This was pretty good, but I don’t feel especially drawn to continue the story. It feels a little like I’m being hit over the head with the moral, and I didn’t get to know either the kid or the Outsider enough to feel invested.

Clearly related to Yamazaki's "The Ancient Magus's Bride," and I suspect it came first. It's almost more of an allegory than a story, though I suspect it will be hard to maintain the mysterious vibe in subsequent volumes.

I haven't read much manga before, but it caught my eye while browsing in SF's Kinokuniya. Definitely picking up the next volume.