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LIGHT NOVEL
Ascendance of a Bookworm
本好きの下剋上
Honzuki no Gekokujō
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Where to continue after the anime
Anime continues at Part 2 Volume 1
Each pointer names its evidence and states its limits.
After Season 1 (2019)
Start at Part 2 Volume 1
This reading recommendation follows the author's part coverage and the publisher's part order; no exact final volume or chapter is asserted.
After Season 3 (2022)
Start at Part 3 Volume 1
This reading recommendation follows the author's part coverage and the publisher's part order; no exact final volume or chapter is asserted.
Reviewed 2026-10-01 · Expires 2027-10-01
Volumes and related works
| Vol. | Lang | Publisher | ISBN | Date | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN | J-Novel Club | — | — |  |
Only recorded editions, scheduled releases and reviewed covers are listed; this is not a complete volume count.
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Imported tags: fantasy · isekai · slice of life
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- Author
- Miya Kazuki
- Japanese publisher
- TO Books
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THE STARTER SHELF
Ascendance of a Bookworm: understand parts before volumes
Digital light novel · English
Start at Part 1 Volume 1, distinguish books from subscription parts, and choose an official English preview.
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