Library Wars: Book Of Memories(2015)

Library Wars: Book Of Memories is a Japanese film that follows Iku, a new recruit in the Library Defense Force who joins after the organization saves a censored book. Assigned to work under the stern Atsushi, Iku navigates her attraction to him while searching for the team member who rescued her book. Her path intersects with Marie, a hearing-impaired high school student and childhood friend of Mikihisa, sparking Iku's concern about Marie's unrequited feelings. Tension escalates when Mikihisa is arrested for recommending a book to Marie, with authorities claiming it's unsuitable for disabled readers. The arrest ignites outrage within the Library Task Force, exposing the dangerous reach of censorship. Meanwhile, complicated romantic dynamics unfold between Asako, a task force clerk, and curator Shuji, creating friction with Hikaru. The film explores themes of intellectual freedom, prejudice, and personal connection against a backdrop of institutional control.