Kaitō Queen

Novels

Original video animation

In July 2021, it was announced that the series' first novel, Kaitō Queen wa Circus ga Osuki (怪盗クイーンはサーカスがお好き), would be adapted as a theatrical original video animation (OVA).[2][3] It premiered in Japan on June 17, 2022,[4] and was produced by East Fish Studio and directed by Saori Den, with scripts written by Mariko Kunisawa, character designs by Kumiko Kawashima, and music composed by Moe Hyūga.[5] The film's theme song is "Gyakuten no Regina" by Little Black Dress.[6] Sentai Filmworks has licensed the OVA outside of Asia.[7]

In Kaitō Queen wa Circus ga Osuki, the Queen plans steal the gemstone known as the Rose of Linden from the wealthy businessman Daizo Hoshibishi and return it to Egypt from where stolen years ago and known as Nefertiti's Smile. However the diamond is stolen first by White Face, head of the Seven Ring Circus, who issues a challenge to the Phantom Thief Queen to steal it from him. The Queen succeeds and then offers to help White Face fulfil his wish to take his circus to the war-torn country where he befriended a young girl many years ago.

Anime film

A new anime adaptation, titled Kaitō Queen no Yūga na Kyūka, was announced on March 12, 2023.[8] It was later revealed to be a film produced again by East Fish Studio and directed by Shigetaka Ikeda, with the rest of the staff and cast reprising their roles. It opened in Japan on May 23, 2025.[9][10] The film's theme song is "Queen's illusion", performed by Anipani.[11]