Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story Novel Gets TV Anime Adaptation in 2027
Aito Aoyagi's novel Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story will be adapted into a television anime series in 2027. The announcement on August 10, 2026 confirmed the project's realization; Itsurō Kawasaki will direct the series. Animation production will be handled by BENTEN Film.
The first announced cast members are two voice actors well known in the anime world. Yume Miyamoto and Akira Sekine will star in the series. Miyamoto is known for her performances as Rikka in SSSS.Gridman and Tomo in Tomo-chan Is a Girl! Sekine is a recognized name in the animation world for her roles in A Place Further than the Universe and Astra Lost in Space. It has not yet been announced which characters the duo will voice.
Author Aito Aoyagi is known in Japanese literature for stories that combine mystery and fairy tale elements. Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story is a product of this approach, reimagining the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale with a detective fiction twist. The anime adaptation aims to offer an unusual tone that blends the fairy tale atmosphere with a mystery plot.
This project also demonstrates BENTEN Film's commitment to adaptations across different genres. The studio, which has previously worked on fantasy and supernatural-themed productions, will work to complete the project by 2027. In a period when the number of novels adapted into anime is increasing, an adaptation like Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story, combining mystery and fairy tale, could be a fresh option for viewers seeking a different narrative.
In the coming period, the release date, character cast, trailer, and related information are expected to be shared from official sources. For both readers of the novel and anime fans who love fairy tale-themed mystery stories, 2027 already seems to be marked on the calendar.
