Kaitō Queen (怪盗クイーン, Kaitō Kuīn, "Mirage Queen") is a Japanese novel series, written by Kaoru Hayamine and illustrated by K2 Shōkai. Kodansha have published fifteen volumes since March 2002 under their Aoitori Bunko children's imprint. A theatrical original video animation (OVA) adaptation of the first novel, Kaitō Queen wa Circus ga Osuki, premiered in Japan in June 2022. An anime film adaptation titled Kaitō Queen no Yūga na Kyūka is set to premiere in Q2 2025.
| Kaitō Queen | |
 First novel volume cover | |
| 怪盗クイーン (Kaitō Kuīn) | |
|---|---|
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Kaoru Hayamine |
| Illustrated by | K2 Shōkai |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| Imprint | Aoitori Bunko |
| Demographic | Male |
| Original run | March 2002 – present |
| Volumes | 15 |
| Original video animation | |
| Mirage Queen Prefers Circus | |
| Directed by | Saori Den |
| Written by | Mariko Kunisawa |
| Music by | Moe Hyūga |
| Studio | East Fish Studio |
| Licensed by | Sentai Filmworks |
| Released | June 17, 2022 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Anime film | |
| Kaitō Queen no Yūga na Kyūka | |
| Released | Q2 2025 |
Plot
editThe Phantom Thief Queen whose gender, age and nationality are not revealed, travels around the world on the airship Troubadour with assistants Joker and the AI called RD, carrying out audacious thefts befitting the character of the Phantom Thief.
Characters
edit- Queen (クイーン, Kuīn)
- Voiced by: Yūga Yamato[1]
- Joker (ジョーカー, Jōkā)
- Voiced by: Kazuki Kato[1]
- RD
- Voiced by: Yuma Uchida[1]
- White Face (ホワイトフェイス, Howaito Feisu)
- Voiced by: Toshiyuki Morikawa[2]
- Shamon Saitō (シャモン斎藤)
- Voiced by: Makoto Furukawa[2]
- Silver Cat Hitomi (シルバーキャット瞳, Shirubā Kyatto Hitomi)
- Voiced by: Yuri Noguchi[2]
- Jean Paul (ジャン・ポール, Jan Pōru)
- Voiced by: Hinata Tadokoro[2]
- Styli Inoue (スタイリー井上, Sutairī Inoue)
- Voiced by: Yusuke Shirai[2]
- Beast (ビースト, Bīsuto)
- Voiced by: Natsu Yorita[2]
- Prism Prism (プリズムプリズム, Purizumu Purizumu)
- Voiced by: Hironori Kondō[2]
- Joe Sesame (ジョー・セサミ, Jō Sesami)
- Voiced by: Hiromichi Tezuka[2]
- Rocketman (ロケットマン, Rokettoman)
- Voiced by: Shinya Takahashi[2]
- Kōtarō Nishitōji (西遠寺 考太郎, Nishitōji Kōtarō)
- Voiced by: Yūya Hirose[2]
- Mari Itō (伊藤 真里, Itō Mari)
- Voiced by: Ayaka Shimizu[2]
- Inspector Kamikoshi (伊藤真里, Kamikoshi-keibu)
- Voiced by: Jin Urayama[2]
- Shintarō Iwashimizu (岩清水 慎太郎, Iwashimizu Shintarō)
- Voiced by: Kent Itō[2]
Media
editNovels
edit| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 15, 2002[3] | 978-4-06-148577-8 |
| 2 | April 18, 2003[3] | 978-4-06-148612-6 |
| 3 | May 15, 2004[3] | 978-4-06-148651-5 |
| 4 | July 29, 2005[3] | 978-4-06-148693-5 |
| 5 | February 15, 2008[3] | 978-4-06-285002-5 |
| 6 | May 15, 2008[3] | 978-4-06-285023-0 |
| 7 | October 15, 2011[3] | 978-4-06-285233-3 |
| 8 | July 15, 2013[3] | 978-4-06-285369-9 |
| 9 | April 15, 2014[3] | 978-4-06-285421-4 |
| 10 | July 15, 2016[3] | 978-4-06-285565-5 |
| 11 | September 15, 2017[3] | 978-4-06-285655-3 |
| 12 | March 12, 2019[3] | 978-4-06-515021-4 |
| 13 | July 15, 2019[3] | 978-4-06-516523-2 |
| 14 | August 15, 2019[3] | 978-4-06-516865-3 |
| 15 | May 25, 2020[3] | 978-4-06-519587-1 |
Original video animation
editIn 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, Kaitō Kuīn wa Sākasu ga Osuki, "Mirage Queen Aime Cirque"), would be adapted as a theatrical original video animation (OVA).[4][1] It premiered in Japan on June 17, 2022.[2] 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
editA 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 set for a Q2 2025 release.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Kaitō Queen wa Circus ga Osuki Theatrical Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast, Early Summer 2022 Debut". Anime News Network. December 12, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Kaitō Queen wa Circus ga Osuki Anime Film Reveals 13 More Cast Members, June 17 Premiere". Anime News Network. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o 怪盗クイーン シリーズ一覧 (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ "Kaitō Queen wa Circus ga Osuki Novel Gets Theatrical OVA in 2022". Anime News Network. July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Kaitō Queen wa Circus ga Osuki Theatrical Anime Reveals Visual, Staff, Story". Anime News Network. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Kaitō Queen wa Circus ga Osuki Anime Film's Trailer Reveals, Previews Theme Song". Anime News Network. April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 29, 2022). "HIDIVE Adds Giant Beasts of Ars, Tunnel to Summer, Mirage Queen, UtaPri Maji Love ST☆RISHTours Anime; Reveals 4 Dubcasts". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Loo, Egan (March 12, 2023). "Mirage Queen Novels Get New Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (June 15, 2024). "New Mirage Queen Anime Is Film Opening Next Spring". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
External links
edit- Novel official website (in Japanese)
- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- Kaitō Queen (novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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