Publishing company Kodansha announced a television anime and live-action drama adaptation of Zuino's Zeikin de Katta Hon (Books Bought with Tax) manga on Friday, revealing an announcement visual (pictured) and the main live-action staff. The drama series will premiere on NHK General TV at 10.45-11.00 p.m. in Summer 2026.

Japanese actor Daiken Okudaira (Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia) stars in the live-action drama series.

Live-Action Staff
Director: Tomoki Sakanashi (Saraba, yoki hi), Hiroyuki Muramatsu (Kurohyou)
Script: Riko Sakaguchi (Mary to Majo no Hana)
Music: Kei Yoshikawa (Koroshi Ai)
Producer: Saki Kawada (Ansatsu kyoushitsu) (Tosaka Planning)
Executive Producer: Setsuko Uchimaru (Akira to Akira) (Tosaka Planning), Ritsutoki Kumano (Hirayasumi) (NHK)

Zuino began serializing the workplace manga on Young Magazine Web in August 2021, later transferring it to Weekly Young Magazine in December 2021, with illustrations by Kei Keiyama. Kodansha published the 18th volume on February 6.

Synopsis
Ishidaira is a delinquent who visited the library for the first time since elementary school. He discovered that he still hadn't returned a book he borrowed 10 years ago. He ended up having to work part-time at the library to pay for it. This is the beginning of a manga that makes you want to go to the library after you read it. (Source: Kodansha, translated)

Source: PR Times

Zeikin de Katta Hon on MAL