Ascendance of a Bookworm
2019 · Ajia-do / Wit Studio · Fantasy / Drama
Seasons and episodes
3 seasons · 37 ep. (incl. 1 OVA)New season airing · not counted yet
- Ascendance of a Bookworm — 14 episodes · 2019
- Ascendance of a Bookworm 2nd Season — 12 episodes · 2020
- Ascendance of a Bookworm OVA — 1 episode OVA · 2020
- Ascendance of a Bookworm 3rd Season — 10 episodes · 2022
- Ascendance of a Bookworm - Ryoushu no Youjo — 23 aired · excluded until cour ends · 2026
The fourth season has aired 23 episodes through 26 September 2026. It is excluded from the completed-season total until its cour ends.
Filler episodes
No filler episodes reported.
Mixed and anime-canon episodes are excluded.
Is the story complete?
Incomplete
Source material: Light novel · Complete · main series; sequel ongoing
Original title: 本好きの下剋上
Where to continue after the anime
After the third completed season, continue with Part 3, volume 1 of the light novel. The new 2026 season is still airing and is excluded from this checkpoint.
How far from the end?
Approximate adaptation progress · of the complete source
7 / 33 volumes · 79% to the source ending
Through the third completed season: Parts 1–2 (3 + 4 volumes); the airing 2026 season is excluded · 33-volume main light novel; Hannelore sequel and short-story collections excluded
Last updated
Watch order
- Follow the seasons in release order.