In cinema 4/10/2026

Whoever Steals This Book

Kono hon o nusumu mono wa

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Genre

Animation, Fantasy

Director

Daiki Fukuoka

Run time

1h 25min

20th Asian Film Culture Festival JAFF

From April 10–20, the 20th Asian Film Culture Festival JAFF will take place at Artis Cinema, bringing fresh and beautiful selection from the world of Asian cinema, including anime, feature films, and documentaries to the screen.

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 various stories―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 story worlds!

Genre

Animation, Fantasy

Director

Daiki Fukuoka

Run time

1h 25min

20th Asian Film Culture Festival JAFF

From April 10–20, the 20th Asian Film Culture Festival JAFF will take place at Artis Cinema, bringing fresh and beautiful selection from the world of Asian cinema, including anime, feature films, and documentaries to the screen.

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 various stories―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 story worlds!

Info

Rating

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Production year

2025

Global distributor

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Local distributor

Otaku MTÜ

In cinema

4/10/2026