It has been officially announced that the novel “Whoever Steals This Book” will be adapted into an anime film, set for release in 2026. A special report video and teaser visual have also been revealed.
Teaser Trailer:
Teaser Visual:
STAFF:
Director: Daiki Fukuoka
Scriptwriter: Yasuhiro Nakanishi
Character designer and animation director: Keiko Kurosawa
Music composer: Michiru Oshima
Animation producer: Yuji Higa
Animation production: Kagome Company
Yen Press, which also holds the license for the manga adaptation illustrated by Kakeru Sora, describes the story as follows:
Mifuyu is a high school student living with a large collection of books left by her great-grandfather—the vast library known as Mikura Hall. Although her father is the current caretaker, Mifuyu herself doesn’t share her family’s passion for literature. But when several books are stolen from the library, triggering an ancient curse, the town is transformed according to the stories within them—and the only way to put things right is for Mifuyu to catch the thief. With the help of a mysterious girl named Mashiro, Mifuyu sets out on an adventure through the different stories!
Source: Comic Natalie
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