Whoever Steals This Book: Nowaki Fukamidori’s Hit Novel Gets 2026 Anime Film Adaptation
Discover how Daisei Fukuoka leads magical adventures in Radiant’s fantasy world at Kagokan—explore a realm where stories come alive!
'Whoever Steals This Book' Fantasy Novel Gets Anime Film Adaptation in 2026
Film Announced With Teaser Visual and Trailer
A brand-new website has officially announced the anime film adaptation of Nowaki Fukamidori's fantasy novel Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon wo Nusumu Mono wa). The movie is set to premiere in 2026. Alongside the announcement, the production team unveiled the main staff, a teaser visual, and a teaser trailer for fans to enjoy.
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Main Staff and Studio Details
- Director: Daisei Fukuoka (Radiant, Danganronpa 3)
- Studio: Kagokan
- Scriptwriter: Yasuhiro Nakanishi (Kaguya-sama: Love is War, No Longer Allowed In Another World)
- Character Designer & Animation Director: Keiko Kurosawa (Astra Lost in Space, Asobi Asobase)
- Composer: Michiru Ōshima (Fullmetal Alchemist, Little Witch Academia)
- Animation Producer: Yūji Higa (Kagokan founder)
- Distributor: Kadokawa Animation
About the Story
Yen On licensed and released the novel in English on February 18. Here’s how Yen On describes the plot:
Mifuyu is a high school student living in Mikura Hall, a vast library left by her great-grandfather. Despite her family’s ties to this literary legacy, Mifuyu has little interest in books. When several volumes are stolen and an ancient curse is unleashed, the town begins to change according to the stolen stories. Mifuyu, with the help of a mysterious girl named Mashiro, must find the thief and restore order—embarking on an adventure through various book worlds.
Publication and Manga Adaptation
- Original novel published by Kadokawa in 2020.
- Manga adaptation by Kakeru Sora ran in Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine from December 2021 to March 2023.
- Yen Press released the compiled manga volumes in English.
- A spinoff novel, Kūsō no Umi (Fantasy Sea), was published by Kadokawa in May 2023.
Sources
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