Iku Kasahara
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 11, 2008 – June 27, 2008
- Season
- Spring 2008
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Director
- Takayuki Hamana
- Original creator
- Hiro Arikawa
- Music
- Yuugo Kanno
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military95%Shoujo79%Politics79%Ensemble Cast79%Primarily Adult Cast72%Heterosexual60%Female Protagonist55%War35%Tomboy20%Dystopian20%
overview details
Synopsis
Toshokan Sensou tells the story of Kasahara Iku, the first woman to join the Library Task Force. In the near future in Japan, the Media Enhancement Law has been forced upon the population censoring all books and media. To counter this, the Library Defense Force was created. To protect themselves against the Media Enhancement Law Commission, all major libraries are fully equipped with a military Task Force, who take it upon themselves to protect the books and freedom of media of the people. This anime follows Iku and her fellow soldiers as they protect various special books and artifacts from the oppression of the Media Enhancement Law Commission. A love story, war story, and comedy all rolled into one.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Library War?
Library War has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 43% of 4,242 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #33 highest-rated anime of 2008, and #59 most popular anime of 2008, and #11 highest-rated anime of Spring 2008 on AniList.
Of the 7.3K AniList users who started it, 7.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 5.7K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Romance — especially military, shoujo, politics, ensemble cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hiro Arikawa
- Director
- Takayuki Hamana
- Series composition
- Kenji Konuta
- Character design
- Satoru Nakamura
- Music
- Yuugo Kanno
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Library War is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Library War: The Wings of Revolution (2012)
- Optional extras: Library Wars: Romance Impairment
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Atashi no Machi, Asu no Machi” by Hitomi Takahashi
Endings (1)
- ED1“changes” by Base Ball Bear
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Library War FAQ
How many episodes does Library War have?
Library War has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Library War?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Library War finished?
Yes. Library War has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Library War?
Yes — the story continues in Library War: The Wings of Revolution (2012).
Where do I start Library War?
Start here: Library War is the first entry, followed by Library War: The Wings of Revolution.
Is Library War based on a light novel?
Yes. Library War adapts the light novel by Hiro Arikawa.
Who animated Library War?
Library War was animated by Production I.G and directed by Takayuki Hamana.
Who sings the opening of Library War?
The opening, "Atashi no Machi, Asu no Machi", is performed by Hitomi Takahashi.
Where can I watch Library War?
Library War is listed on Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.