Good Morning, Little Briar-Rose

A haunting two-volume manga from Éditions Akata, Good Morning, Little Briar-Rose reimagines the Sleeping Beauty myth through a dark, modern lens. Written and illustrated by Megumi Morino, the 2017–2018 series follows a high school girl who becomes entangled with a mysterious, near-immortal boy cursed to relive a single day. Its delicate, melancholic art and slow-burn psychological tension elevate it beyond a simple fairy-tale retelling, offering a poignant exploration of loneliness and the cost of breaking a centuries-old spell. This concise, six-issue run earned critical praise for its atmospheric storytelling and remains a standout in contemporary shojo horror.