---
title: "The Keeper of the Camphor Tree"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-keeper-of-the-camphor-tree-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1461201
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Keeper of the Camphor Tree (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-keeper-of-the-camphor-tree-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Keeper of the Camphor Tree is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by A-1 Pictures, Psyde Kick Studio, Aniplex. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unfairly fired young man hits rock bottom before a chance encounter changes his fate."

### Why Watch
- animated feature format
- engaging personal metamorphosis story

### Caveats & Content Note
- dark starting point for the protagonist
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of misfortune and hitting rock bottom.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: inspiring, mysterious, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-keeper-of-the-camphor-tree-2026#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tomohiko Ito
- **Networks / Studios**: A-1 Pictures, Psyde Kick Studio, Aniplex

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fumiya Takahashi** as *Reito Naoi (voice)*
- **Yuki Amami** as *Chifune Yanagisawa (voice)*
- **Asuka Saito** as *Yumi Saji (voice)*
- **Ryubi Miyase** as *Sōki Ōba (voice)*
- **Takao Osawa** as *Toshiaki Saji (voice)*
- **Takehito Koyasu** as *Masakazu Yanagisawa (voice)*
- **Miou Tanaka** as *Katsushige Yanagisawa (voice)*
- **Akira Kamiya** as *Tōichirō Ōba (voice)*
- **Kenjiro Tsuda** as *(voice)*
- **Tomokazu Sugita** as *(voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of The Keeper of the Camphor Tree?
The film was released in 2026.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The movie encompasses animation, drama, mystery, and fantasy.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is a young man named Reito Naoi.

### Q: What incites the protagonist's journey?
After being fired and arrested, he has a chance encounter that offers him a lifeline.

### Q: What format is the film presented in?
It is an animated feature film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Keeper of the Camphor Tree — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1461201)
- [The Keeper of the Camphor Tree | 2026 Tribeca Festival](https://tribecafilm.com/films/keeper-of-the-camphor-tree-2026)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*