The new film The Keeper of the Camphor Tree (Kusunoki no Bannin), in Portuguese O Guardião da Árvore de Cânfora , scheduled to be released in 2026, got its first trailer this Thursday (07).
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The Keeper of the Camphor Tree animation is from A-1 Pictures studio, and it premieres on January 30, 2026.
The film will be directed by Tomohiko Ito , a name already familiar to fans for directing works such as Erased , Sword Art Online , and Silver Spoon . With this impressive track record, expectations for the new film couldn't be higher.
Synopsis:
The story revolves around a mysterious camphor tree about which it is said: "Whoever makes a wish before it will have their wish granted." At the center of the plot, we follow a young man who becomes the guardian of this tree and experiences a journey full of mystery and emotion.
With an atmosphere of mystery, drama, and spiritual elements, Kusunoki no Bannin promises to deliver a thought-provoking story. Furthermore, it combines Higashino's profound narrative with A-1 Pictures' striking visual style.
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Source: Official Website