Rozen Maiden

In the mid-2000s, French publisher Soleil translated and serialized the haunting manga Rozen Maiden as an eight-issue comic series. This gothic fantasy follows a reclusive boy who becomes entangled with a living porcelain doll and her mysterious sisters, all vying for the title of "Alice" in a deadly game. The series is best known for the intricate, elegant character designs of creator Peach-Pit, blending psychological drama with dollhouse aesthetics. It stands as a key import title that brought Japanese nekomimi and dōjin sensibilities to a European audience, capturing the era's fascination with magical rivalries and fragile identities.