Myne
main character
OVA
7.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 23 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 10, 2020
- Season
- Winter 2020
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Ajiado
- Original creator
- Miya Kazuki
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 74/100
Estimated watch time
0h 23m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Medieval79%Class Struggle79%Isekai78%Economics72%Female Protagonist72%Espionage60%Reincarnation54%Work40%
OVAFINISHED2020 WINTER7.4 / 10 AniList score
Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story
本好きの下剋上 司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません OVA• Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen OVA
Synopsis
Side Story One: Eustachius's Incognito Operation Downtown The head priest wants more information on Myne, and so he sends two of his aides, Eckhart and Justus, to investigate her. Side Story Two: Visiting Missus Corinna Effa and Tuuli find themselves having to accompany Myne to Corinna's residence, because she wants to take a look at the outfit Myne wore for her baptism. Note: This two-part OVA was bundled with Part 5 Volume 1 of the LN. The OVA consist of two side stories, the first adapts a chapter from Part 3 Volume 2 of the LN, and the second adapts a chapter from Part 1 Volume 3 of the LN. Both side stories chronologically happen at the end of Part 1 of the LN.
Should you watch Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story?
Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story has been well received, with an average AniList score of 74/100 — 48% of 9,057 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #3 highest-rated anime of 2020, and #6 most popular anime of 2020 on AniList.
Of the 16K AniList users who started it, 0.6% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 15.5K have finished it.
At about 23 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Fantasy, Slice of Life — especially medieval, class struggle, isekai, economics.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Miya Kazuki
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
ALTERNATIVE
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MANGA
ALTERNATIVE
Ascendance of a Bookworm ~I'll do anything to become a librarian!~ Part 1 If there aren't any books, I'll just have make some!
MANGA
ADAPTATION
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 3
NOVEL
PARENT
Ascendance of a Bookworm
TV · 2019
PARENT
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2
TV · 2020
ADAPTATION
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 1
NOVEL
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story FAQ
How many episodes does Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story have?
Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story has 1 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 23 minutes in total.
Is Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story finished?
Yes. Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story has finished airing — the final episode aired March 10, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story?
No sequel is listed for Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story based on a light novel?
Yes. Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story adapts the light novel by Miya Kazuki.
Who animated Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story?
Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story was animated by Ajiado.
Where can I watch Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story?
Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.