Ascendance of a Bookworm

Name: Ascendance of a Bookworm
Genre: Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2019-10-03
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Yuka Iguchi, Show Hayami

RETURNING2 Seasons60 Episodes★ 8.1

Ascendance of a Bookworm is an animated drama series on Nippon TV that premiered in 2019, with 2 seasons and 60 episodes to date. Its most recent episode aired on Oct 3, 2026, and more episodes are on the way.

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NetworkNippon TV

First AiredOct 3, 2019

Last AiredOct 3, 2026

GenreAnimation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Runtime24 min

Original Title本好きの下剋上司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionAjiado, WIT STUDIO, GENCO

When a sickly young girl suddenly becomes obsessed with inventing new things, her family and friends are all puzzled. "What has gotten into Myne?" they wondered, never dreaming that the answer is not a "What" but a "Who": Urano Motosu, a book-loving apprentice librarian who died in an earthquake in Tokyo who somehow found herself in Myne's body! And since Myne's world is still in a medieval stage, where books can only be owned by the elite, the new Myne intends to do everything she can to bring her beloved books to the masses in the time she has left.

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Cast

Yuka Iguchi

Main (voice)

Show Hayami

Ferdinand (voice)

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 60 episodes

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E1I've Become a Noble

Apr 4, 202624m

Myne begins her new life as Rosemyne. Her first challenge is to complete the baptism and adoption ceremonies!

E2Lower City Family Reunion

Apr 11, 202624m

After the baptism ceremony and adoption, Rosemyne returns to the cathedral to become the high bishop.

E3Archduke's Castle and Italian Restaurant

Apr 18, 202624m

Rosemyne officially moves into the castle and Sylvester finally eats at the Italian restaurant.

E4How to Collect Donations

Apr 25, 202624m

Rosemyne tries to collect donations from the nobility, but finds it harder than she thought...

E5Concert Preparations

May 9, 202624m

Rosemyne puts all her efforts into preparing for the harspiel concert.

E6Harspiel Concert

May 16, 202624m

Everything is falling into place for the concert. All that's left is to guard against one person...

E7Hasse's Monastery

May 23, 202624m

The monastery in Hasse is now ready. Rosemyne goes for the final inspection and to accept new children.

E8Ferdinand's Task

May 30, 202624m

Ferdinand gives Rosemyne the task to entrap and isolate the mayor of Hasse.

E9Wilfried's Day as High Bishop

Jun 6, 202624m

Rosemyne finally gets fed up with Wilfried's complaints and offers to switch spots with him for a day.

E10First Material Gathering

Jun 13, 202624m

E11The Gathering of Gutenbergs

Jun 20, 202624m

To improve the printing press, Ingo is even willing to exchange ideas between different trades.

E12The Winter Social Season and Debut

Jun 27, 202624m

The winter social season is here and Rosemyne must successfully finish her debut.

E13Winter Material Gathering

Jul 11, 202624m

Rosemyne attempts to gather materials for her jureve once again!

E14Hasse's Punishment

Jul 18, 202624m

Hasse's punishment has finally been decided and Rosemyne must go to witness the results.

E15Night of Fruhtrane

Jul 25, 202624m

Rosemyne must go to the Goddess's Bath on the Night of Fruhtrane to collect the spring material for her jureve.

E16New Dress and Printing Press

Aug 1, 202624m

Brigitte tries on the dress that Rosemyne designed while the printing press is finally ready for a test print.

E17Holding the Fort During the Archduke Conference

Aug 8, 202624m

With the archduke and his wife away, Rozemyne must stay at the castle with Wilfried.

E18Damuel's Proposal

Aug 15, 202624m

The Star-Binding Ceremony begins and Rosemyne hopes Brigitte's new dress will enchant the nobility.

E19Inspection of Illgner and Gathering of Summer

Aug 22, 202624m

Rosemyne and her Gutenberg go to Illgner in hopes of finding new materials for papermaking.

E20Georgine's Visit

Sep 5, 202624m

Georgine comes to visit and everyone in Ehrenfest question her true motives.

E21Ruelle Rechallenge

Sep 12, 202624m

Rosemyne tries to gather the ruelle fruit once again. This time Ferdinand and Karstedt join to ensure success.

E22Wilfried's Actions

Sep 19, 202624m

Rosemyne discovers Wilfried's actions and a meeting is convened to determine the truth of the matter.

E23Charlotte's Baptism

Sep 26, 202624m

Charlotte is officially welcomed to the Archduke's family, but there is danger lurking in the shadows.

E24Rescue

Oct 3, 202624m

About Ascendance of a Bookworm

Ascendance of a Bookworm is an animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy series on Nippon TV. The show first aired on Oct 3, 2019 and currently has 2 seasons and 60 episodes. Ascendance of a Bookworm is currently airing; its most recent episode aired on Oct 3, 2026. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 146 votes. The cast includes Yuka Iguchi, Show Hayami.