PROGRAM

Invitational Screening
12/14 pre-screening talk

Whoever Steals This Book

Original Title: この本を盗む者は

Japan
2025

Introduction

“I wish I’d never read a book…!”
Mifuyu Mikura is a high school student living in Yomunaga, a town steeped in stories and surrounded by books. Her great-grandfather founded Mikura Hall, a renowned library that her family has managed for generations. But despite being raised in a book-loving town, Mifuyu has always hated books.One day, a mysterious theft at Mikura Hall unleashes a powerful curse — the books’ curse — dragging the entire town into the worlds of the stolen stories. To undo the curse, Mifuyu must dive into the very tales she’s always avoided.Teaming up with a strange girl named Mashiro, she sets out to reclaim the stolen books and uncover the truth behind the curse.Who is the thief?
And what hidden secrets lie within the Mikura family — and Mifuyu herself?A story-jumping fantasy adventure begins, filled with mystery, magic, and the power of words.
When the final curse is broken, the truth that was taken will be revealed.

©2025 深緑野分/KADOKAWA/「この本を盗む者は」製作委員会

Director:Daiki Fukuoka

Born in Okayama Prefecture.
After working at Toei Animation and Sunrise, he became a director and made his directorial debut with Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School.
Since then, he has worked on titles such as Yuki Yuna is a Hero: Washio Sumi Chapter / Hero Chapter, Radiant, and Phantom of the Idol.

Special Feature

12/14 pre-screening talk

Guest: Daiki Fukuoka、Keiko Kurosawa、Yuji Higa

 

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