Who could have possibly known that an isekai about making books more accessible in a fantasy land could be so enjoyable, or that it would actually be an isekai light novel adaptation to receive multiple seasons. It flies under the radar comparatively, but it is actually quite good.
Where To Start The Ascendance of a Bookworm Light Novel After The Anime?
If you are looking to continue the Ascendance of a Bookworm story after the anime with the light novel, you can do so after season 3 at Part 3 Novel 1.
This series is odd in that it is separated into different “Parts.” So seasons one through three of the anime covered Parts 1 and 2 of the light novels in full. As such, you would be starting at Part 3 of the light novel afterwards. This is perhaps why Season 3 had less episodes than normal, but be thankful for the lack of filler.
Is The Ascendance of a Bookworm Light Novel Over?
The Ascendance of a Bookworm light novel is complete. It ended with the conclusion of Part 5 (Novel 33) in 2023.
Where To Start The Ascendance of a Bookworm Manga After The Anime?
There is also a manga, and that is helpfully separated into “Parts” too! Like the light novel above, for the manga you just need to start at Part 3 after you finish watching season 3 of the anime.
Is The Ascendance of a Bookworm Manga Over?
The Ascendance of a Bookworm manga is still ongoing. As of 2024, it is adapting Part 4 and releases two to three volumes per year.
What to Expect From The Ascendance of a Bookworm Source Material Compared to The Anime?
Like any light novel anime adaptation, the Ascendance of a Bookworm anime leaves some details from the light novels out. It is particularly bad covering side character stories starting in Part 2, but this is because Ascendance of a Bookworm works with a lot of side characters over its run.
There is nothing skipped that merits reading the entire series from the beginning, but there is definitely some value in doing so if you do want to read it from the beginning.
Will There Be A Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4?
An Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4 has been announced! However, no further details as to when it will air have been revealed.
You can find out where to continue the Ascendance of a Bookworm story with the light novel and manga updated here after the final episode of Season 4 airs.
