Ascendance of a Bookworm (2019)
Ascendance of a Bookworm is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
Ascendance of a Bookworm landed among the stronger Japanese series of its release window. It's sitting at 8.1/10 on TMDB across 144 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation with drama threaded through.
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 144 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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