Call the name of the night vol 3 by tama mitsuboshi

Master Rei and Mira collect rainwater in a spare room, and through magic, they are able to swim in the bucket and delve into the water’s memories. Mira is able to see the town without any of the people, and she expresses a desire to come to the real town one day. This makes Master Rei hopeful. Later, Capri visits again and, disguised as Mr. Cappy, goes on an adventure with Mira inside the house. The two bond over a love of an author, and Capri discovers later that the author will be hosted for a book signing in town. With the help of Master Rei and Mr. Cappy, Mira attempts to come closer to the village and contain her anxieties so that she can attend the signing. At the end, Master Rei is informed of a new young girl in the area who needs his attention and is struggling with a similar affliction to Mira.

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This volume is focused entirely on Mira’s anxiety and how she is working to overcome it. The support and understanding Master Rei shows her is how I wish all adults could approach children with anxieties. Rei gives a beautiful little speech to Capri while Mira struggles to make it to town, and it showcases compassion and patience. Capri is also a wonderful friend to Mira, even if they are covering up his humanity for now. While some young readers might not understand Mira’s social anxiety, others will likely feel seen for the first time.

Mitsuboshi’s illustrations continue to astound me. My favorite sequence was the adventure in the living room as the furniture morphed into a river surrounded by mountains and lush jungle. There is a two-page spread that is just gorgeous and has the effect of pulling the reader along for the adventure as well.

Sara's Rating: 10/10
Suitability Level: Grades 5-10

Reviews of previous volumes in this series: vol 1*, vol 2

Publisher: Yen Press
Publication Date: November 21, 2023​
ISBN: 9781975363710 (Paperback)

​Tags: Rating: 10/10, Suitability: Elementary School, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Magic, Mental Health, Fantasy, Yen Press