Whoever Steals This Book

The teenage Mifuyu belongs to the respected Mikura family, one of the town’s best-known families. For generations, her family has looked after a legendary library that, alongside its extraordinary collection, harbours many secrets. However, Mifuyu has not inherited her father’s and grandfather’s passion for books. On the contrary, she hates books!

The town of Yomunaga is a perfect place for any book lover. Its streets are lined with literary cafés, and there is a bookshop on every corner. Headstrong Mifuyu Mikura feels that she does not fit in with the rest of the townspeople. Although she comes from a family of renowned book collectors, she does not share their interests at all. The very thought of reading makes her feel sick! One day, a thief breaks into the family library, plunders its precious collection, and unleashes an ancient curse. Faced with the danger threatening her loved ones, Mifuyu must turn to the world of books – literally! Together with a mysterious stranger named Mashiro, she is swept into the heart of the stories: a realm of fantasy where literary characters come to life, and every chapter brings a new adventure. Will the two girls manage to recover the stolen books in time and save the town’s inhabitants?

Based on the best-selling Japanese novel by Nowaki Fukamidori, Whoever Steals This Book is a wild journey into the realm of the imagination. Packed with mystery and twists, this story will captivate more than just book lovers!

Did you know that…

… although the town of Yomunaga was invented by the novelist, Japan is home to a real book town? Kanda-Jinbōchō is a neighbourhood in Tokyo famous for its numerous bookshops and second-hand bookshops. Many prestigious Japanese publishing houses are also based there.