“Book-hating Mifuyu must enter stolen stories to break a curse and save her family's legendary library.”
Whoever Steals This Book
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Synopsis
Book-hating Mifuyu must enter stolen stories to break a curse and save her family's legendary library.
Descended from a long line of book collectors, high school student Mifuyu is surrounded by books in every aspect of her life. Her great-grandfather established the famous Mikura Hall, a library in the heart of town, and even the townspeople are all avid readers. There's just one problem—Mifuyu hates books! But when a thief in Mikura Hall triggers an ancient curse, she's left with no choice but to reclaim the stolen books herself...by entering the very stories she despises! With the help of the mysterious Mashiro, will she be able to restore her great-grandfather's collection and save her town from a magical doom? (Source: Yen Press)
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Running avg · Mar 2026 → Mar 2026
- 8 “I could honestly say that this one got me pretty much surprised, especially during this boring time when there is nothing worth to watch. The plot is way more complex than I've ever thought with...”
- 6 “This film was just screened at a film festival in my city. I’ve been waiting to see it for a long time and unfortunately was a bit disappointed. Very beautiful with a fun, unique premise and some...”
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- Format 1 × 85′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 25m all episodes
- Aired Dec 2025 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-28568 catalog
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- Kadokawa Animation Producer
- Kadokawa Producer