Ascendance of a Bookworm Episode 3 Story & Preview Cuts Released: A Tasting Event with the Archduke and an Unexpected Turn of Events
The story and preview images for Episode 3 of the TV anime Ascendance of a Bookworm: Fanatic Goes to Any Lengths to Become a Librarian (JP: 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~) have been revealed. This episode will air on Saturday, April 18 at 5:30 PM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.

from Ascendance of a Bookworm © Miya Kazuki, TO Books / Ascendance of a Bookworm Production Committee 2026
Episode 3 Story
Having moved her residence to Ehrenfest Castle, where the Archduke’s family resides, Rozemyne is welcomed by her new guard knights and attendants. Among them is her head attendant, Rihyarda, a reliable figure who has known the High Priest Ferdinand since his childhood.
Meanwhile, Benno of the Gilberta Company opens an Italian restaurant and holds a tasting event, inviting the Archduke Sylvester and others. While Rozemyne worries whether the cuisine will be well received, an unexpected incident occurs during the gathering.

from Ascendance of a Bookworm © Miya Kazuki, TO Books / Ascendance of a Bookworm Production Committee 2026

from Ascendance of a Bookworm © Miya Kazuki, TO Books / Ascendance of a Bookworm Production Committee 2026
Introduction

Ascendance of a Bookworm Key Visual © Miya Kazuki, TO Books / Ascendance of a Bookworm Production Committee 2026
"If there are no books, I'll just have to make them myself!" One girl's passion is about to change the world.
In Ehrenfest, a land ruled by nobles possessing magical powers, Myne has been struggling to create books in a world where they are virtually non-existent. However, the immense mana hidden within her body begins to attract dangerous conspiracies.
To protect her family and friends in the lower city, she chooses a new path: living as Rozemyne, the adopted daughter of the Lord. Leaving her beloved family behind and even discarding her own name—
In a noble society where her common sense doesn't apply, Rozemyne’s battle begins, fueled by her passion for books and her love for her family!
Source : Ascendance of a Bookworm Official