A new promotional video has been revealed on the
official site for the film adaptation of Kaoru Hayamine 's Kaitou
Queen Series ( Mirage Queen ) novels. The video confirms that
the film, which will be titled Mirage Queen Elegant Holidays ( Kaitou
Queen no Yuuga na Vacances )", is slated for a May 23rd
release in Japanese theaters , and features a snippet of the main
theme song, " Queen's Illusion " performed by Anipani
(Rinu feat. TIGUSAKUN & Vau) .
For her part, Kaoru Hayamine began publishing the
" Kaitou Queen " novels through Kodanha in March
2002, with illustrations by K2 Shoukai . After decades, the
first anime adaptation arrived with the OVA " Mirage Queen Aime
Cirque " in June 2022, and a total of fifteen volumes have been
published to date.
Synopsis of Kaito Queen
The story of the original novels follows Queen, an
enigmatic phantom thief capable of stealing anything he desires. His identity
is a complete mystery: no one knows his gender, age, or nationality.
Accompanied by his loyal companions, Joker and RD, Queen travels the world
aboard his majestic airship, planning and executing elaborate heists with
almost supernatural precision. Each heist leads them to defy authorities, solve
intricate puzzles, and face off against other cunning criminals, all while
keeping his true identity a secret. With his unparalleled cunning and skill,
Queen has become a legend within the criminal underworld, leaving behind a
trail of mystery and wonder
