Whoever Steals This Book (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2025, Whoever Steals This Book is an animation and fantasy film directed by Daiki Fukuoka.
What it’s about. 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!
Who’s in it. Whoever Steals This Book stars Rin Kataoka as Mifuyu Mikura (voice), Sora Tamaki as Mashiro (voice), Nao Toyama as Hirune Mikura (voice) and Junichi Suwabe as Ayumu Mikura (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Whoever Steals This Book sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whoever Steals This Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whoever Steals This Book tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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- Where can I watch Whoever Steals This Book (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whoever Steals This Book change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whoever Steals This Book worth watching?
- Whoever Steals This Book holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Whoever Steals This Book?
- Whoever Steals This Book stars Rin Kataoka, Sora Tamaki, Nao Toyama, Junichi Suwabe and Shizuka Itoh.
- When was Whoever Steals This Book released?
- Whoever Steals This Book was released in 2025.