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Rozi in the Labyrinth #1
Rozi in the Labyrinth, Vol. 1
In this lavishly illustrated manga, a young girl--guided by handsome monster boys--adventures through a beautiful and mysterious labyrinth made of back-alley streets!
The Labyrinth: a world of never-ending streets and intertwined alleyways, where time and space are not what they seem. Those who wander here from other worlds find themselves with odd powers and even odder appearances. Curious and ever-cheerful Rozi lives in the Labyrinth with her inhuman family—cat-eared Chemin, timid Mur, and Kay, the animated doll—who act as her guides and guardians in this strange and mysterious world.
The Labyrinth: a world of never-ending streets and intertwined alleyways, where time and space are not what they seem. Those who wander here from other worlds find themselves with odd powers and even odder appearances. Curious and ever-cheerful Rozi lives in the Labyrinth with her inhuman family—cat-eared Chemin, timid Mur, and Kay, the animated doll—who act as her guides and guardians in this strange and mysterious world.
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180 pages, Paperback
First published November 14, 2019
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April 8, 2022
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Updated Review 4/5/22: Just as sweet and fun as the first time I read it! These characters are so precious and SO excited to read volume two! I loves them! <3
Original Review 9/30/21: This manga is absolutely adorable!!!
It is border-line creepy mixed in with a whole lot of cute! I would not go as far to say I like supernatural or slightly-paranormal things, but I very much enjoyed this whole volume!
I was recommended Rozi in the Labyrinth by a friend and I wish I would have taken her recommendation sooner! It honestly was such a pleasant surprise and LOVEEEEEED Rozi! She is such a joy to read about and brings this story to life!
While I love her, Chemin is probably my favorite. I feel there is more to him and really hope we will see what's behind those "emerald eyes." Due to one scene, it's hard to say if what the one creature/man said about him (Chemin) was true or not. Either way, I am thankful Chemin cares for his family and enjoy him solving the mysteries in the labyrinth.
And speaking of the labyrinth, it is such a fascinating place! I DEEPLY enjoyed the history of the labyrinth and how it came to be. I found quite a few allegories woven throughout and actually had to take time to reread a few pages occasionally because it really spoke to my heart. And the art!! :o :o :o The art is GORGEOUS! There are some absolutely stunning panels that I just had to savor! SO good!
I really enjoyed the side characters (especially Jack! That man is a hoot! LOL!) and love Mur and Kay! I loved the uniqueness of this story and how it brings a lightness to what otherwise could seem dangerous and dismal.
Overall, highly recommend this to those who want a young and energetic main character, a slightly creepy vibe without getting creeped out (or needing all the lights on in the house LOL), amazing worldbuilding, and just an overall incredible story! It is so so so good and already looking forward to the next volume!!
Updated Review 4/5/22: Just as sweet and fun as the first time I read it! These characters are so precious and SO excited to read volume two! I loves them! <3
Original Review 9/30/21: This manga is absolutely adorable!!!
It is border-line creepy mixed in with a whole lot of cute! I would not go as far to say I like supernatural or slightly-paranormal things, but I very much enjoyed this whole volume!
I was recommended Rozi in the Labyrinth by a friend and I wish I would have taken her recommendation sooner! It honestly was such a pleasant surprise and LOVEEEEEED Rozi! She is such a joy to read about and brings this story to life!
While I love her, Chemin is probably my favorite. I feel there is more to him and really hope we will see what's behind those "emerald eyes." Due to one scene, it's hard to say if what the one creature/man said about him (Chemin) was true or not. Either way, I am thankful Chemin cares for his family and enjoy him solving the mysteries in the labyrinth.
And speaking of the labyrinth, it is such a fascinating place! I DEEPLY enjoyed the history of the labyrinth and how it came to be. I found quite a few allegories woven throughout and actually had to take time to reread a few pages occasionally because it really spoke to my heart. And the art!! :o :o :o The art is GORGEOUS! There are some absolutely stunning panels that I just had to savor! SO good!
I really enjoyed the side characters (especially Jack! That man is a hoot! LOL!) and love Mur and Kay! I loved the uniqueness of this story and how it brings a lightness to what otherwise could seem dangerous and dismal.
Overall, highly recommend this to those who want a young and energetic main character, a slightly creepy vibe without getting creeped out (or needing all the lights on in the house LOL), amazing worldbuilding, and just an overall incredible story! It is so so so good and already looking forward to the next volume!!
May 7, 2022
This review will be for the whole series; read at your own risk!
Read 3 volumes
This is such a cute story! I picked it up from the new manga section at my library and I didn’t think much of it until I started reading. It’s super cute and I really fell for all the characters!! It doesn’t explain too much in terms of character backgrounds or history of the labyrinth but I find the premise very interesting.
Also, I love Jack. I always love the himbo characters 😅
Edit 5/6/22: finished the last volume!!! 🥹 it was so sweet! I’m not sure I totally got what happened but I’m glad it was a happy end!
Read 3 volumes
This is such a cute story! I picked it up from the new manga section at my library and I didn’t think much of it until I started reading. It’s super cute and I really fell for all the characters!! It doesn’t explain too much in terms of character backgrounds or history of the labyrinth but I find the premise very interesting.
Also, I love Jack. I always love the himbo characters 😅
Edit 5/6/22: finished the last volume!!! 🥹 it was so sweet! I’m not sure I totally got what happened but I’m glad it was a happy end!
March 6, 2021
Rozi in the Labyrinth was a manga I picked up on a whim at the bookstore solely because of the catboy on the cover, so I’m glad my impulse buy turned out to be a rather cute and fun read.
The story takes place in a, you guessed it, labyrinth. Like all good labyrinths, everything is topsy turvy and nonsensical to the point that it’s easy to get lost in. Humans who find their way into the labyrinth lose their human form over time as they get more lost. One of the inhabitants of the labyrinth is a young girl named Rozi who is still in her human form as far as I can tell. She was taken in by a cat-eared man named Chemin along with a horned man named Mur and a living doll named Kay. There’s no overarching plot in this volume, it’s more about Rozi going on different adventures throughout the labyrinth and meeting various characters. During these one-off adventures hints are dropped of a bigger plot line involving Chemin, but nothing is ever fully established.
There is actually a lot more worldbuilding than I was expecting for a first volume. You learn about what the labyrinth is and why it’s dangerous. You get to travel to different parts of the labyrinth. You also get to know about the Queen of the labyrinth. Despite learning all this info I was left with the impression that there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye. I really enjoyed this set up to the story. I liked how I wasn’t given all the information at once but shown peeks of it here and there to keep me intrigued. The mystery of the labyrinth and what it really is has drawn me in. That more than anything is what kept me reading because I wanted to see where all these hints led to.
The characters also have their own share of secrets too. Rozi is an adventurous young girl that is eager to explore the labyrinth. Nothing fazes her, she's just curious to a fault which puts her into many minor predicaments. With how young she is she’s pretty unaware of her situation. We don’t know anything about her past but it’s implied that there might be more to Rozi than meets the eye.
Despite Rozi being the titular character Chemin also plays a major role. He’s definitely the deuteragonist of the story. He’s a loving and sweet father figure to Rozi and he cares immensely about his family. He’s one of those characters who has a very innocent exterior that cracks every once in a while to show that there’s more that he’s hiding. At this point he’s the character I’m the most interested in.
You don’t learn that much about Mur or Kay, but like with everything else enough information is given to the reader to leave them wanting to know more about their history. While you don’t learn much about them in this volume I still loved their interactions with Rozi and Chemin. They are such a cute family. I loved how Mur was a giant but he’s also super shy and sensitive. That’s one of my favorite character archetypes.
The art was beautiful and so detailed that it reminded me of something I might see in a Studio Ghibli film like Howl’s Moving Castle. It meshed well with the cuteness of Rozi and the extraordinary creatures of the labyrinth. I’m also super glad there is a catboy as a main character because I don’t know about everyone else but I’ve been missing seeing catboys in my manga. Truth be told though, all the character designs were on point. There’s even a plague doctor-esque character if that’s what you’re into.
This manga was a fun, whimsical read. I loved the found family aspect and the beautiful art. More than that though I’m intrigued by the world building and the allusions to each character being more than we’re shown. I would recommend this to anyone who loves the Studio Ghibli films because it definitely gives off the same vibe. A young girl lost in a strange new world with fantastical beings? That sounds like a Studio Ghibli film to me!
The story takes place in a, you guessed it, labyrinth. Like all good labyrinths, everything is topsy turvy and nonsensical to the point that it’s easy to get lost in. Humans who find their way into the labyrinth lose their human form over time as they get more lost. One of the inhabitants of the labyrinth is a young girl named Rozi who is still in her human form as far as I can tell. She was taken in by a cat-eared man named Chemin along with a horned man named Mur and a living doll named Kay. There’s no overarching plot in this volume, it’s more about Rozi going on different adventures throughout the labyrinth and meeting various characters. During these one-off adventures hints are dropped of a bigger plot line involving Chemin, but nothing is ever fully established.
There is actually a lot more worldbuilding than I was expecting for a first volume. You learn about what the labyrinth is and why it’s dangerous. You get to travel to different parts of the labyrinth. You also get to know about the Queen of the labyrinth. Despite learning all this info I was left with the impression that there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye. I really enjoyed this set up to the story. I liked how I wasn’t given all the information at once but shown peeks of it here and there to keep me intrigued. The mystery of the labyrinth and what it really is has drawn me in. That more than anything is what kept me reading because I wanted to see where all these hints led to.
The characters also have their own share of secrets too. Rozi is an adventurous young girl that is eager to explore the labyrinth. Nothing fazes her, she's just curious to a fault which puts her into many minor predicaments. With how young she is she’s pretty unaware of her situation. We don’t know anything about her past but it’s implied that there might be more to Rozi than meets the eye.
Despite Rozi being the titular character Chemin also plays a major role. He’s definitely the deuteragonist of the story. He’s a loving and sweet father figure to Rozi and he cares immensely about his family. He’s one of those characters who has a very innocent exterior that cracks every once in a while to show that there’s more that he’s hiding. At this point he’s the character I’m the most interested in.
You don’t learn that much about Mur or Kay, but like with everything else enough information is given to the reader to leave them wanting to know more about their history. While you don’t learn much about them in this volume I still loved their interactions with Rozi and Chemin. They are such a cute family. I loved how Mur was a giant but he’s also super shy and sensitive. That’s one of my favorite character archetypes.
The art was beautiful and so detailed that it reminded me of something I might see in a Studio Ghibli film like Howl’s Moving Castle. It meshed well with the cuteness of Rozi and the extraordinary creatures of the labyrinth. I’m also super glad there is a catboy as a main character because I don’t know about everyone else but I’ve been missing seeing catboys in my manga. Truth be told though, all the character designs were on point. There’s even a plague doctor-esque character if that’s what you’re into.
This manga was a fun, whimsical read. I loved the found family aspect and the beautiful art. More than that though I’m intrigued by the world building and the allusions to each character being more than we’re shown. I would recommend this to anyone who loves the Studio Ghibli films because it definitely gives off the same vibe. A young girl lost in a strange new world with fantastical beings? That sounds like a Studio Ghibli film to me!
July 3, 2021
THAT WAS SO CUTE. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoyed Nicola Traveling Around the Demons' World because the concept is similar and there are shared themes too like ADORABLE FOUND FAMILY.
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February 23, 2022
»»» A compra:
Livro que comprei numa ida à BdMania em Lisboa para aproveitar os saldos da loja (assim diminuindo a minha dor de consciência pelo gasto monetário, neste caso no n.º 1 de um manga em inglês, sem edição em Portugal, por ora).
»»» A aventura:
Rozi é uma miúda que vive no Labirinto, um lugar inexplicável de ruas de estilo europeu que mantém “enclausurados” os seus habitantes por misteriosamente aparentar não ter saídas, todas as vias parecerem infinitas e porque quem chega (este volume não revela como) já não se recorda da sua vida antes do Labirinto ou de outros lugares.
No Labirinto os habitantes vão perdendo as suas características humanas com o passar dos anos podendo, por fim, vir a desaparecer.
Rozi foi acolhida por três companheiros, Mur, um rapaz que com o passar do tempo já ganhou uns pequenos cornos, Chemin, um rapaz que já tem um rabo e orelhas gato, e Kat, uma pequena e estranha boneca que tudo indica ter sido um rapaz que com o passar dos anos no Labirinto deixou de ter qualquer forma humana.
Sendo nova no Labirinto Rozi dá asas à sua curiosidade e as suas aventuras resultam de querer conhecer os locais, os habitantes e os segredos do Labirinto, felizmente sempre ajudada e ensinada pelos companheiros que a acolheram.
»»» Sentimento final:
Agradável.
Recolher estrelas de panteras da noite, estátuas de pedra cobiçosas, velhotas com cabeças enormes que conhecem algumas tradições do Labirinto, metamorfoses do Labirinto ou o mistério da torre negra e da sua rainha são aspetos que nos atraem, tal como as ruas do Labirinto e os seus habitantes, tudo envolvido em fantasia e mistério.
Todos os capítulos nos levam a uma simpática e envolvente aventura e a ternura e inocência da nossa protagonista, Rozi, faz-nos adorá-la, por essa razão considero que é uma boa leitura e tem muito a seu favor, desde logo a forma lindíssima como tudo é desenhado (exceto os olhos de Rozi, cujo desenho não suportei!).
Não posso dar melhor classificação (3*) porque é um 1.º volume que parece que nos lança no meio da história (a sensação é que perdemos algum volume anterior), porque dos companheiros da Rozi apenas Kat parece ter alguma personalidade, porque me fez passar quase todo o volume a tentar perceber se Mur e especialmente Chemin eram rapazes ou raparigas (irritante, porque é como se não conseguisse conhecer as personagens por mais que seguisse a história) e por último a forma como o desenho dos olhos de Rozi não encaixava no resto do desenho.
O conceito, a excelência dos antagonistas e dos colegas que vão surgindo, bem como os mistérios que foram deixados no ar e a qualidade do desenho em geral levam-me a querer ler mais volumes desta história.
»»» Nota final (capa e arte interior):
[capa] – A capa é bem bonita, mas é ilustrativa de parte (pouca) do que nos reserva, pois não transmite a aura de fantasia e aventura que envolvem todas as pequenas tramas do livro, e dá a entender, pelo contrário, ser uma história de amiguinhos na casa lá do bairro com gatos à mistura – nada disso, o livro dá-nos boas cenas de mistério e fantasia e personagens enigmáticas à altura.
[arte interior] – O desenho em geral é lindo, de traço clássico, mas o desenho dos olhos de Rozi, quase a roçar uma grave infeção ocular alienígena da nossa protagonista, faz com que estes olhos pareçam um corpo estranho no resto das vinhetas em que entram. Sempre que apareciam era como uma descarga elétrica ao vê-los, tal o incómodo que me causavam, porque era um estilo completamente diferente de desenho e para mim diminuiu a qualidade de todas essas vinhetas (é certo que eu devia saber ao que ia neste aspeto, porque esses olhos estão na capa, mas quando comprei menti a mim mesma dizendo que no interior do livro não ia ser tão mau…erro!)
Livro que comprei numa ida à BdMania em Lisboa para aproveitar os saldos da loja (assim diminuindo a minha dor de consciência pelo gasto monetário, neste caso no n.º 1 de um manga em inglês, sem edição em Portugal, por ora).
»»» A aventura:
Rozi é uma miúda que vive no Labirinto, um lugar inexplicável de ruas de estilo europeu que mantém “enclausurados” os seus habitantes por misteriosamente aparentar não ter saídas, todas as vias parecerem infinitas e porque quem chega (este volume não revela como) já não se recorda da sua vida antes do Labirinto ou de outros lugares.
No Labirinto os habitantes vão perdendo as suas características humanas com o passar dos anos podendo, por fim, vir a desaparecer.
Rozi foi acolhida por três companheiros, Mur, um rapaz que com o passar do tempo já ganhou uns pequenos cornos, Chemin, um rapaz que já tem um rabo e orelhas gato, e Kat, uma pequena e estranha boneca que tudo indica ter sido um rapaz que com o passar dos anos no Labirinto deixou de ter qualquer forma humana.
Sendo nova no Labirinto Rozi dá asas à sua curiosidade e as suas aventuras resultam de querer conhecer os locais, os habitantes e os segredos do Labirinto, felizmente sempre ajudada e ensinada pelos companheiros que a acolheram.
»»» Sentimento final:
Agradável.
Recolher estrelas de panteras da noite, estátuas de pedra cobiçosas, velhotas com cabeças enormes que conhecem algumas tradições do Labirinto, metamorfoses do Labirinto ou o mistério da torre negra e da sua rainha são aspetos que nos atraem, tal como as ruas do Labirinto e os seus habitantes, tudo envolvido em fantasia e mistério.
Todos os capítulos nos levam a uma simpática e envolvente aventura e a ternura e inocência da nossa protagonista, Rozi, faz-nos adorá-la, por essa razão considero que é uma boa leitura e tem muito a seu favor, desde logo a forma lindíssima como tudo é desenhado (exceto os olhos de Rozi, cujo desenho não suportei!).
Não posso dar melhor classificação (3*) porque é um 1.º volume que parece que nos lança no meio da história (a sensação é que perdemos algum volume anterior), porque dos companheiros da Rozi apenas Kat parece ter alguma personalidade, porque me fez passar quase todo o volume a tentar perceber se Mur e especialmente Chemin eram rapazes ou raparigas (irritante, porque é como se não conseguisse conhecer as personagens por mais que seguisse a história) e por último a forma como o desenho dos olhos de Rozi não encaixava no resto do desenho.
O conceito, a excelência dos antagonistas e dos colegas que vão surgindo, bem como os mistérios que foram deixados no ar e a qualidade do desenho em geral levam-me a querer ler mais volumes desta história.
»»» Nota final (capa e arte interior):
[capa] – A capa é bem bonita, mas é ilustrativa de parte (pouca) do que nos reserva, pois não transmite a aura de fantasia e aventura que envolvem todas as pequenas tramas do livro, e dá a entender, pelo contrário, ser uma história de amiguinhos na casa lá do bairro com gatos à mistura – nada disso, o livro dá-nos boas cenas de mistério e fantasia e personagens enigmáticas à altura.
[arte interior] – O desenho em geral é lindo, de traço clássico, mas o desenho dos olhos de Rozi, quase a roçar uma grave infeção ocular alienígena da nossa protagonista, faz com que estes olhos pareçam um corpo estranho no resto das vinhetas em que entram. Sempre que apareciam era como uma descarga elétrica ao vê-los, tal o incómodo que me causavam, porque era um estilo completamente diferente de desenho e para mim diminuiu a qualidade de todas essas vinhetas (é certo que eu devia saber ao que ia neste aspeto, porque esses olhos estão na capa, mas quando comprei menti a mim mesma dizendo que no interior do livro não ia ser tão mau…erro!)
February 2, 2021
2021 Read #53
I wavered between two stars or three, but I think the aesthetics and potential are enough for me to say I did like and enjoy this first volume. Even so, it’s an odd manga in that you could see that this was very much a by-product of the isekai boom (though this one doesn’t have light novel roots). I just hope volume two answers more questions than this beginning volume did.
I wavered between two stars or three, but I think the aesthetics and potential are enough for me to say I did like and enjoy this first volume. Even so, it’s an odd manga in that you could see that this was very much a by-product of the isekai boom (though this one doesn’t have light novel roots). I just hope volume two answers more questions than this beginning volume did.
July 1, 2021
This is cute, episodic content. The lore is there for more to be done later on, but for now it's just fun characters in an interesting setting.
August 7, 2021
The plus side of the book is that it's pretty, and the setting is relatively interesting. The downside is nothing happens, the characters are pretty bland, and the character designs are just okay. The first 2 chapters are devoid of anything except really pretty scenery, and even after you get to the last chapter nothing gets revealed. It is a lot of set up with no pay off. There is potential for this story, and figuring out the mystery of the labyrinth, but dang. This the first time I've gotten bored with a book. I really wish I could like it, but there's no good hook, and the pacing is just so slow.
September 1, 2021
This is a very magical world, where we mostly follow Rozi. In a world that could be terrifying to anyone older, where you slowly lose your original body and humanity, seeing it through a child's lens brings out the wonder and mystical things that some might usually miss. Rozi is a little ball of wonder and fun to watch. It's also interesting to piece together Chemin, Mur, and Kay's pasts throughout the story. The Labyrinth is a cool place to learn about, with its endless roads and it's unstable space and time. I don't feel info dumped on, but slowly learning with Rozi as we go. Really curious about the Queen and her role, and Chemin's past.
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May 28, 2021I pick it up knowing nothing about it and it blows me away. even though it's the first book it really captures the charater and the world.
September 20, 2021
I rlly love Rozi. The art is so fun and the stories takes are childlike. Might be my favorite so far
November 2, 2021
Beautiful art, charming characters, and I love seeing a dark and twisted world through the eyes of a small, overly optimistic child. Can’t wait to read the next volumes!!
November 9, 2021
I got this from my bf, and he doesn't know books nor mangas, but this was so adorable, it got my attention and I read it in one go, couldn't put it down and I ordered vol. 2 right away!
November 11, 2021
Perfect balance of creepy/kinda dark+fluffy
November 28, 2021
The designs are so neat and beautiful! And clairly Rozi is the cutest little girl ever~
January 9, 2022
Adorable! A cute found family story. A little spooky but Rozi's adorable personality really makes the story fun!
April 21, 2023
I really liked it! It seems packed with things tailor-made for me, haha.
July 18, 2023
Very cute read! I love all of the characters and really enjoy the direction it is going. Had a good ending for the first volume and still leaving me wanting more.
February 18, 2025
A bit episodic for me, but very imaginative and detailed drawing. I liked it.
February 27, 2025
Cute, but episodic, maybe not my most thingy thing.
Rozi has pretty outfits, Chemin has lore, Mur just exists, and the Black Queen looked interesting.
Rozi has pretty outfits, Chemin has lore, Mur just exists, and the Black Queen looked interesting.
December 16, 2021
Wow!! 😃
February 7, 2022
Curious Rozi spreads her cheer throughout the Labyrinth, a world where people find themselves eternally trapped and slowly losing their humanity (or at least their human form). Atmospheric and whimsical, with occasional dark overtones.
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