novel "Whoever Steals This Book ( Kono Hon wo Nusumu Mono ) is getting an anime adaptation. The news came with a new teaser, promotional visual, a revealed main cast, and a 2026 premiere date.
Although the voice cast has yet to be announced, the production already boasts a roster of notable names. Daiki Fukuoka Yasuhiro Nakanishi writing the script Keiko Kurosawa will be responsible for character design and Michiru Oshima will compose the soundtrack Kagokan will be the studio responsible for Yuji Higa Animation producing . Distribution will be handled by Kadokawa Animation .
History mixes books, curses and fantasy
Originally published by Kadokawa Shoten in October 2020, the work received a paperback edition in 2023 by the Kadokawa Bunko imprint. Additionally, it gained a manga version illustrated by Kakeru Sora , published in Young Ace between 2021 and 2023.
The story follows Mifuyu , a high school student born into a family of book collectors. Despite being surrounded by literature, she has an aversion to books. However, everything changes when a thief breaks into Mikura Hall—a library founded by her great-grandfather—and activates an ancient curse.
A journey within the books themselves
After all, to recover the stolen books, Mifuyu will need to enter the stories she so despises. Alongside the enigmatic Mashiro , she will be forced to face literary worlds and save her town from a magical and tragic fate.
Whoever Steals This Book promises to be an unexpected fantasy, with themes of self-acceptance, mystery, and literary magic. So, if you enjoy plots that play with parallel realities, get ready to follow this enchanting new universe.
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