[2][3][4] Common Sense Media gave The Girl from the Well a favorable review, writing that "There's more heart and a message here than the usual fare, and it's a mesmerizing read.

[6] The School Library Journal reviewed the second book in the series, favorably comparing it to the video game Corpse Party and the novel Another.

The familiar ghost legend had been adapted into a ningyō jōruri production by Asada Iccho and Tamenaga Tarobei I.

Like many successful puppet shows, a Kabuki version followed and in September 1824, Banchō Sarayashiki was staged at the Naka no Shibai theater starring Otani Tomoemon II and Arashi Koroku IV in the roles of Aoyama Daihachi and Okiku.

"[8][circular reference] Rin Chupeco has also wrote The Suffering, The Bone Witch, The Heartforger and The Shadowglass.