Ascendance of a Bookworm: Archduke's Adopted Daughter Anime Teaser Unveils Returning Cast & Fresh Staff
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Exciting News: New Season of Ascendance of a Bookworm Announced!
The official website for the beloved light novel series Ascendance of a Bookworm has revealed fantastic updates about its upcoming anime adaptation. Fans can look forward to a new season set to premiere in Spring 2026!
What’s New?
- Teaser Visual and Video: The series unveiled its teaser visual and a captivating trailer during the recent Anime Expo event.
- Returning Cast: Yuka Iguchi and Show Hayami will reprise their roles as Rozemyne (formerly Myne) and Ferdinand.
- New Staff: The series will see new direction under Yoshiaki Iwasaki, known for works like Kowloon Generic Romance and Hayate the Combat Butler. He replaces Mitsuru Hongō, who directed the previous seasons.
- Other Key Staff: Mariko Kunisawa returns to write the scripts, while Aiko Minowa joins as the new character designer. MICHIRU will compose the music.
About the Series
Ascendance of a Bookworm is a 'biblia fantasy' light novel series written by Miya Kazuki, who started the original web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2013. The series concluded with its 33rd volume in December 2023, with over 11 million copies in circulation.
The story follows Myne, a girl passionate about books, set in the land of Ehrenfest, where nobles wield mana. After a life-changing event, she adopts the identity of Rozemyne, an adopted daughter of an archduke, and embarks on a quest to create books in a world where they are scarce.
Adaptations and Releases
- The series has inspired three seasons of anime produced by Ajia-do, with the first premiering in October 2019.
- The second season aired in April 2020, and the third in April 2022. All seasons are available on Crunchyroll, which streamed both the original and dubbed versions.
- There are also manga adaptations, with artists like Suzuka and Ryō Namino bringing the story to life visually.
- A musical stage play was held in Tokyo and Osaka in October and November 2024.
Additional Info
Kazuki’s novels are also available in English through J-Novel Club, which publishes both the light novels and manga adaptations. The series has a rich history, with Kazuki ending the main story in December 2023, but the spin-off Hannelore no Kizokuin Gonensei continues.
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Series Origins
Kazuki began writing the novels in 2013, and the series concluded with its 33rd volume in December 2023. The story has captivated readers worldwide, with over 11 million copies sold.
The series also spawned manga adaptations, with artists like Suzuka, Ryō Namino, and Hikaru Katsuki illustrating different parts. The anime has been a major success, with multiple seasons and streaming options.
Stay tuned for more updates on this enchanting series as it prepares to return with a new season in 2026!