An anime film adaptation of Nowaki Fukamidori‘s Whoever Steals This Book novel has been revealed with a teaser trailer and a 2026 release window. A teaser visual was also released. Daiki Fukuoka (Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School, Yuki Yuna Is a Hero Season 2) is directing the Kagome Company production.
Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa) is a KADOKAWA publication. first released in 2020. Yen Press, which has also licensed the manga adaptation by Kakeru Sora.
Synopsis:
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!
