Odd Taxi: In the Woods

The plot of the film was described as a "reconstruction" on the events of the 2021 series,[1][4] according to a press release by Famitsu,[2] with a depiction of the events which take place after the series finale.[3] The plot of the original series focuses on Odokawa, a middle-aged walrus taxi driver, whose interactions with his customers entangle him into a recent disappearance of a girl.[2]

A preliminary list was listed by Famitsu for the cast for the film.[2] The main cast reprise their roles from the main series.[1]

The film's production was announced on December 25, 2021, through the official series' Twitter.[5] The date corresponds to the date of the series finale within the series itself.[6] On the initial release, promotional material depicted the series' protagonist Odokawa in an interrogation room,[6] prompting speculation regarding the film's plot.[2] The film's trailer featured a blend of previous footage from the series and brand-new footage.[5] The film was released on April 1, 2022, in Japan,[7] with an unknown international release date.[5] It was additionally revealed that the cast from the 2021 series would be reprising their roles for the film.[3] Director Baku Kinoshita and writer Kazuya Konomoto additionally would head the production of the film.[2] Crunchyroll subsequently announced that it received distribution rights in North America,[8][4] while Asmik Ace received Japanese distribution rights.[1]