Ascendance of a Bookworm (2019)
Plot — What is Ascendance of a Bookworm about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2019 |
| Genre | Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Seasons | 2 (60 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 81% (8.1/10, 144 votes) |
Ascendance of a Bookworm — FAQ
Is Ascendance of a Bookworm worth watching? Ascendance of a Bookworm holds a 8.1/10 rating from 144 viewers. 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"
Who is in the cast of Ascendance of a Bookworm? It stars Yuka Iguchi, Show Hayami.
Where can I stream Ascendance of a Bookworm? You can stream Ascendance of a Bookworm on Crunchyroll. Availability may vary by region.
When did Ascendance of a Bookworm release? It first aired in 2019.
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