A-1 Pictures

Keigo Higashino’s novel The Keeper of the Camphor Tree is getting its first-ever anime film adaptation, set to premiere in 2026. Directed by Sword Art Online’s Tomohiko Ito and produced by A-1 Pictures, this marks Higashino’s debut in the world of animation. The story follows Reito Naoi, a young man who becomes the guardian of a sacred camphor tree said to grant wishes. A teaser visual has also been revealed, giving fans a first look at this emotional and visually captivating film.