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Ascendance of a Bookworm: I'll do anything to become a librarian! (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～ Honzuki no Gekokujō ~Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiraremasen~) is series of independent manga adaptations based on the light novels of the same name. The manga were originally serialized online at the Niconico Seiga website and licensed by TO Books.
- The first manga adaptation (JPN: October 2015 - August 2025) is illustrated by Suzuka. It covers Part 1 Volume 1 through Part 2 Volume 4 of the light novel, and spanning over 20 manga tankōbon volumes in total.[1]
- The second adaptation (JPN: April 2018 - Ongoing) is illustrated by Ryo Namino and is expected to cover Part 3 Volume 1 through Part 3 Volume 5 of the light novel.
- The third adaptation (JPN: December 2020 - Ongoing) is illustrated by Hikaru Katsuki and is expected to cover Part 4 Volume 1 through Part 4 Volume 9 of the light novel.
- The fourth adaptation (JPN: TBA) will be illustrated by Suzuka and is going to cover the "Part 5: Avatar of a Goddess" plot of the light novel.[2]
- The fifth adaptation (JPN: September 2025 - Ongoing) is illustrated by Rei Kusakabe and is going to cover the "Hannelore's Fifth Year at the Royal Academy" plot of the light novel.[3]
- The official comic anthology series (JPN: July 2019 - Ongoing) is a collection of short, fan-made manga. It features Ryo Namino and Suzuka as illustrators.
International Release
Currently, only the first manga adaptation by Suzuka has recieved official translations.
The English translation (Ascendance of a Bookworm: I'll do anything to become a librarian!, June 2019 - Ongoing) is translated by Quof and licensed for print by J-Novel Club. It is expected to cover both Part 1]] and Part 2 of the manga series. The manga is also available in ebook format from Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo and Bookwalker.
The French translation (La petite faiseuse de livres, February 2020 - March 2021) is licensed by Ototo Manga and covers Part 1 of the manga series (volumes 1 - 7). The Taiwanese translation (小書痴的下剋上, February 2020 - August 2020) is licensed by Crown Culture Corporation and translated by 許金玉. It covers Part 1 of the manga series (volumes 1 - 7). The Spanish translation (El ratón de biblioteca, September 2020 - Ongoing) is licensed by Kitsune Books and translated by Raquel Videl and Joan Eloi Roca. It is expected to cover Part 1 of the manga series (volumes 1 - 7).
Volumes
If there aren't any books, I'll just have to make some! is the first part of the manga in the Ascendance of a Bookworm series, illustrated by Suzuka and was serialized online via Niconico Seiga website between October 2015 and July 2018. It adapted Part 1 of Ascendance of a Bookworm and was collected in 7 tankōbon volumes by TO Books.
I'll even join the temple to read books! is the second part of the manga in the Ascendance of a Bookworm series and began online via Niconico Seiga serialization in September 2018. It adapts Part 2 of Ascendance of a Bookworm and is illustrated by Suzuka.
Let's spread books through the duchy! is the third part of the manga in the Ascendance of a Bookworm series and began online via Niconico Seiga serialization in April 2018. It adapts Part 3 of Ascendance of a Bookworm and is illustrated by Ryo Namino.
I want to save the Royal Academy's library! is the fourth part of the manga in the Ascendance of a Bookworm series and began online via Niconico Seiga serialization in December 2020. It adapts Part 4 of Ascendance of a Bookworm and is illustrated by Hikaru Katsuki.
Avatar of a Goddess is the planned fifth part of the manga in the Ascendance of a Bookworm series. It should adapt Part 5 of Ascendance of a Bookworm and be illustrated by Suzuka.
Hannelore's Fifth Year at the Royal Academy - A Princess Who Wants to Fall in Love is the sixth part of the manga in the Ascendance of a Bookworm series and began online via TObooks Corona EX serialization in September 2025. It adapts the spinoff light novel, Hannelore's Fifth Year at the Royal Academy and is illustrated by Rei Kusakabe.
Official Comic Anthology
Lastly, the series an official comic anthology series. This is a collection of fan-made short manga.
References
- ↑ Anime News Network - Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2 Manga Listed as Ending in 13th Volume by Crystalyn Hodgkins 2025-07-12 22:15 EDT
- ↑ twitter.com - Part 5: Avatar of a Goddess adaptation announcement by TOBOOKS 2025-09-12 JPT
- ↑ twitter.com - Hannelore's Fifth Year Manga adaptation announcement by TOBOOKS 2025-08-07 JPT