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Ascendance of a Bookworm

Uranu, a young librarian from Japan, passes away during an earthquake. In the afterlife, she is reborn as a young girl named Mayne. However, Mayne discovers that books are in short supply, mostly reserved for elite members of society. Despite this scarcity, Mayne struggles to adapt and find her p...

Urano, a young librarian from Japan, passes away in an earthquake. She is reborn as a 10-year-old girl named Mayne in another world, but discovers that books are rare and only available to the elite. Despite this, Mayne decides to create her own books so she can read again.

Episodes:

Episode 1 A World Without Books

1. A World Without Books

Aired: Oct 3, 2019

In the next episode, Motosu Urano, a devoted book lover, finds herself reinca...

Episode 3 The Events of Winter

3. The Events of Winter

Aired: Oct 17, 2019

As winter's chill sets in, Main devises a plan to create pseudo-papyrus, a cr...

Episode 6 Meeting

6. Meeting

Aired: Nov 7, 2019

A crucial meeting with Otto takes an unexpected turn when he arrives with an ...

Episode 7 Seeds of Suspicion

7. Seeds of Suspicion

Aired: Nov 14, 2019

Main's anticipation is palpable as she and Lutz arrive to meet Benno, who is ...

Episode 8 Lutz's Main

8. Lutz's Main

Aired: Nov 21, 2019

Main's enthusiasm gets out of control as she and Lutz start working on their ...

Episode 10 To the Second Winter

10. To the Second Winter

Aired: Dec 5, 2019

Main discovers she is suffering from the Devouring, a condition that worsens ...

Episode 14 Conclusions

14. Conclusions

Aired: Dec 26, 2019

As Main, Gunther, and Eva arrive at the cathedral for their crucial meeting, ...

Episode 15 Apprentice Priestess

15. Apprentice Priestess

Aired: Apr 5, 2020

As Myne begins her journey as an apprentice priestess at the cathedral, she m...

Episode 17 Needs

17. Needs

Aired: Apr 19, 2020

Myne delves deeper into the mysteries of the cathedral, uncovering new insigh...

Episode 18 Orphanage Reforms

18. Orphanage Reforms

Aired: Apr 26, 2020

Myne's eyes are opened to the dire conditions of the orphanage and the plight...

Episode 21 New Retainers

21. New Retainers

Aired: May 17, 2020

Main embarks on a creative endeavor, planning a picture book for the upcoming...

Episode 25 Trombe and Battles

25. Trombe and Battles

Aired: Jun 14, 2020

Main and the head priest embark on a perilous mission with the knights to def...

Episode 26 Dreamlike World

26. Dreamlike World

Aired: Jun 21, 2020

Main must perform a show to heal the land devastated by the trombe, but the o...

Episode 30 Spring Prayer

30. Spring Prayer

Aired: May 3, 2022

As Main and her companions prepare to attend the Spring Prayer, they encounte...

Episode 33 Delia and Dirk

33. Delia and Dirk

Aired: May 24, 2022

Dirk falls ill with a high fever, sending Delia into a panic as she sees him ...

Episode 34 Ominous Developments

34. Ominous Developments

Aired: May 31, 2022

As Main returns from Heidi's workshop, the city erupts into chaos with blarin...

Episode 36 Blessing

36. Blessing

Aired: Jun 14, 2022

To protect her family, Main agrees to be adopted by Sylvester. It is he who e...

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Info about Ascendance of a Bookworm

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: ABC TV

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy