The anime adaptation of *The Case Files of Biblia Bookstore* is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan in April 2027. A new trailer for the series was released, accompanying the announcement of four additional cast members. The anime is based on the light novel series, known in Japan as *Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techo*.
New Cast and Production Details
The newly announced cast members include Ayaka Shiokawa, voiced by Reo Osanai; Shida, voiced by Wataru Takagi; Kikuya Kasai, voiced by Yohei Azakami; and Nao Kosuga, voiced by Saeko Kamijo. These actors join the production as the series prepares for its debut.
The anime is being directed by Mamoru Kanbe at animation studio CloverWorks. Ayako Kurata serves as assistant director, with Toshiya Ono handling series composition. Jun Nakai is responsible for character designs and chief animation direction, while Takahiro Obata is composing the music for the series.
The original light novels, written by En Mikami and illustrated by Hagu Koshijima, are published in Japan by ASCII Media Works under the Media Works Bunko imprint. To date, 12 volumes of the light novel series have been released.
Series Premise
The story of *The Case Files of Biblia Bookstore* is set in Kamakura, focusing on a quiet antique book store named Biblia Bookstore. The establishment is frequented by customers who bring with them both old books and their associated secrets. The owner of the store, Shiori Shinokawa, is depicted as being very shy.
Key points
- The Case Files of Biblia Bookstore anime premieres in Japan in April 2027.
- A new trailer was released alongside cast announcements.
- New cast members include Reo Osanai, Wataru Takagi, Yohei Azakami, and Saeko Kamijo.
- Mamoru Kanbe directs the series at CloverWorks.
- The anime adapts the light novel series by En Mikami and Hagu Koshijima.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 3, 2026
