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Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 1

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Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 1 by Kagiji Kumanomata is a delightful graphic novel that follows the adventures of Princess Syalis, who has been kidnapped by demons and held captive in their fortress. Instead of mounting a dramatic escape, the princess focuses on getting a good night's sleep, often creating humorous chaos around the castle as she improvises ways to find comfort. Her antics in pursuit of rest offer a light-hearted and comedic take on the usual princess-in-peril trope.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy quirky and imaginative narratives filled with humour and charm. It's perfect for those who love stories about clever and resourceful protagonists navigating whimsical challenges in fantastically bizarre settings. The captivating artwork adds an engaging visual layer to the playful adventure.

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Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 1 by Kagiji Kumanomata

A captured princess just wants a good night’s sleep! Shhh…

Kidnapped by the Demon King and imprisoned in his castle, Princess Syalis is… bored.

She decides to while away the hours by sleeping, but getting a good night’s rest turns out to be a lot of work! She begins by fashioning a DIY pillow out of the fur of her Teddy Demon guards and an “air mattress” from the magical Shield of the Wind.

The princess’s hapless demonic guards soon discover that their captive expects to be treated like, well, a princess. Things go from bad to worse—for her captors—when some of Princess Syalis’s schemes end in her untimely—if temporary—demise and she chooses the Forbidden Grimoire for her bedtime reading…

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Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 1 is often praised for its whimsical humour and charming artwork. Readers appreciate the clever narrative that turns the typical damsel-in-distress trope on its head, with Princess Syalis focusing on mundane comforts while residing in a demon's castle. The playful interactions between the princess and her captors add to the book's light-hearted and entertaining nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974700189

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 July 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 179g

Pages: 176

About the Author

The creator of Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle graduated from the BUNSEI University of Art. His first serialized series, Nuigurumi Crush, began in 2013 in Weekly Shonen Sunday S and concluded in 2015. Sleepy Princess began serialization in Weekly Shonen Sunday in 2016.

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