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“Dark retelling: post-ball Cinderella hunted by kingdom, learns freedom's price as salvation turns sinister.”
Twelve O'Clock Bell Rings
12時の鐘が鳴る
6.59
16,647 rank · 3,902 readers · 8 favorites
Shoujo
Comedy
Fantasy
Horror
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Synopsis
Dark retelling: post-ball Cinderella hunted by kingdom, learns freedom's price as salvation turns sinister.
After a night of blissful freedom, Cinderella reluctantly returns to a life of mundane servitude. Only yesterday, she was the star of the royal ball—dancing with and captivating the prince. The toll of the clock striking 12 marked the end of that fleeting night and made liberation an impossible dream. But unbeknownst to her, she is being sought after by the kingdom. Will this bring about her salvation, or the exact opposite? In this twisted take on the classic folk tale, Cinderella quickly learns that everything has a cost, and anything that sounds too good to be true almost certainly is.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
7.8
/10
What 5 readers settled on.
80%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 10
σ 2.23
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.23 · split reception
The polarity gap
4.8 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 4.0
Yes
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Score over time
↓ 2.20
Running avg · Dec 2011 → Jul 2024
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “This is a great story that offers a refreshing, grounded take on the classic Cinderella tale with relatable, non-royal characters. There are no notable flaws to report, as the narrative quality is...”
- 7 “The gothic humor, dramatic character designs, and the refreshing, self-centered take on Cinderella make this oneshot a fun and engaging read. While it lacks the depth or polish to be considered a...”
- 8 “This manga offers an intriguing, twisted take on the classic Cinderella story, bolstered by a unique, Tim Burton-esque fairytale aesthetic that creates a truly unsettling atmosphere. However, the...”
Verbosity
Short · 80%
Medium · 20%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Twelve O'Clock Bell Rings begins and ends here.
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A One shot Publication
- Format 1 ch ch × vol
- Total read 0h 08m approx
- Published Apr 2011 – ongoing
- Source One shot media type
- Ref. BS-M15982 catalog