Kusunoki no Bannin
| Kusunoki no Bannin | |
 First novel volume cover (hardcover edition) | |
| クスノキの番人 | |
|---|---|
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Keigo Higashino |
| Published by | Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha |
| Imprint | Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha Bunko |
| Original run | March 17, 2020 – present |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Anime film | |
| Directed by | Tomohiko Itō |
| Written by | Taku Kishimoto |
| Studio |
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| Released | January 30, 2026 |
Kusunoki no Bannin (クスノキの番人; lit. "The Camphorwood Custodian") is a Japanese novel series written by Keigo Higashino. The series began publication by Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha in March 2020, with three volumes being released as of May 2025. An anime film adaptation of the first novel produced by A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio is scheduled to premiere in Japan in January 2026.
Characters
- Reito Naoi (直井玲斗, Naoi Reito)
- Voiced by: Fumiya Takahashi[1]
- Chifune Yanagisawa (柳澤千舟, Yanagisawa Chifune)
- Voiced by: Yūki Amami[1]
Media
Novels
| No. | Title | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kusunoki no Bannin (クスノキの番人) | March 17, 2020 (hardcover)[2] April 7, 2023 (paperback)[3] | 978-4-408-53756-6 (hardcover) 978-4-408-55803-5 (paperback) |
| 2 | Kusunoki no Megami (クスノキの女神) | May 23, 2024[4] | 978-4-408-53856-3 |
| 3 | Shōnen to Kusunoki (少年とクスノキ) | May 1, 2025[5] | 978-4-408-53878-5 |
Anime film
An anime film adaptation of the first novel was announced on April 8, 2025.[6] The film is produced by A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio and directed by Tomohiko Itō, with Taku Kishimoto writing the screenplay and Tsubasa Yamaguchi and Akiko Itagaki designing the characters. It is set to be released in Japan by Aniplex in 2026.[1]
Reception
The first novel has over 1 million copies in circulation.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 7, 2025). "The Camphorwood Custodian Anime Film's Teaser Unveils Cast, More Staff, January 30 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ^ クスノキの番人 (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. 3 February 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ クスノキの番人 (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. 8 March 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ クスノキの女神 (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. 22 March 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ 少年とクスノキ (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. 27 February 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (April 7, 2025). "Keigo Higashino's Kusunoki no Bannin Novel Gets Anime Film in 2026". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
External links
- Anime film official website (in Japanese)
- Kusunoki no Bannin (novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
