Whoever Steals This Book: Exciting Anime Film Premieres December 26
Exciting news! Discover all the details about the highly anticipated film set to debut in 2026. Stay tuned for updates and sneak peeks!
Exciting News: 'Whoever Steals This Book' Anime Film Set for 2026 Debut
Kadokawa announced on Thursday that the upcoming anime film adaptation of Nowaki Fukamidori's fantasy novel Whoever Steals This Book will premiere on December 26, 2026.
The film was previously announced to debut in 2026.
About the Film
- Director: Daisei Fukuoka (known for Radiant, Danganronpa 3, Phantom of the Idol)
- Script: Yasuhiro Nakanishi (Kaguya-sama: Love is War, No Longer Allowed In Another World)
- Character Design & Animation Director: Keiko Kurosawa (Astra Lost in Space, Asobi Asobase)
- Music Composer: Michiru Ōshima (Fullmetal Alchemist, Little Witch Academia)
- Animation Producer: Yūji Higa (Danganronpa 3, Asobi Asobase)
- Distributor: Kadokawa Animation (Kagome Company)
The Story
Yen On, which licensed and released the novel on February 18, describes the plot:
Mifuyu is a high school student living with a vast collection of books left by her great-grandfather—known as Mikura Hall. Although her father manages the library, Mifuyu isn't particularly passionate about books. When several books are stolen, triggering an ancient curse, the town transforms based on the stories within those books. To restore everything, Mifuyu must catch the thief. With the help of a mysterious girl named Mashiro, she embarks on an adventure through different story worlds!
Background & Adaptations
- The novel was first published by Kadokawa in 2020.
- A manga adaptation by Kakeru Sora was serialized in Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine from December 2021 to March 2023.
- Yen Press has released the manga's three volumes in English.
- Fukamidori also released a spinoff novel titled Kūsō no Umi (Fantasy Sea) in May 2023.
Additional Info
- The novel is licensed by Yen On, who also released it in English.
- For more details, check out the YouTube trailer.
Source: Press release
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