Ascendance of a Bookworm watch order
Updated October 2026 · 5 seasons and 1 OVA or special · in release order
Short answer
Watch Ascendance of a Bookworm in release order: Ascendance of a Bookworm → Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2 → Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3 → Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke.
4
in the main story: 4 seasons
60
episodes
~24 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 1 OVA or special (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below. Next: Honzuki no Gekokujou: Kizoku-in no Jishou Tosho Iin.
Release order
- 1
Ascendance of a BookwormMain storyTV · Fall 2019 · 14 ep · ~5.5 hours · score 3.9/5
Watch onCrunchyroll YouTube
- 2
Ascendance of a Bookworm Side StorySide story · optional, after Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2OVA · Winter 2020 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.7/5
- 3
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2Main storyTV · Spring 2020 · 12 ep · ~5 hours · score 4.0/5
Watch onCrunchyroll YouTube
- 4
Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3Main storyTV · Spring 2022 · 10 ep · ~4 hours · score 4.0/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll YouTube
- 5
TV · Spring 2026 · 24 ep · ~9.5 hours · score 3.9/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
- 6
TV
How long is Ascendance of a Bookworm?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 4 seasons | 60 | about 24 hours |
| Everything released | 4 seasons and 1 OVA or special | 61 | about 24 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Ascendance of a Bookworm
Ascendance of a Bookworm is officially on Crunchyroll (4 of 6), YouTube (3 of 6) and Bilibili (1 of 6), counting its 6 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Ascendance of a Bookworm has the full list, free options included.
Will there be more Ascendance of a Bookworm?
Yes. Honzuki no Gekokujou: Kizoku-in no Jishou Tosho Iin is announced.
Do I need to watch the Ascendance of a Bookworm movies and OVAs?
Optional: Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story.
How many episodes does Ascendance of a Bookworm have?
The main story is 60 episodes over 4 seasons, about 24 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 61 episodes (about 24 hours).
Where can I watch Ascendance of a Bookworm?
Officially on Crunchyroll, YouTube, Bilibili. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Related manga
- 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 · 2015
- Ascendance of a Bookworm ~I'll do anything to become a librarian!~ Part 3 Let's spread books through the duchy! Manga · 2018
- Ascendance of a Bookworm ~I'll do anything to become a librarian!~ Part 2 I'll even join the temple to read books! Manga · 2018
- Ascendance of a Bookworm ~I'll do anything to become a librarian!~ Part 4 I want to save the Royal Academy's library! Manga · 2020
- Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen Dai 5-bu - Todaeta Chishiki wo Tsunageyou! Manga · 2026
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.