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New Cast Announced for "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke"
3/2/2026, 12:00:34 PM
Overview of the Upcoming Anime Series
The anime series "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke" is set to premiere on April 4, 2024, and will run for two consecutive cours. The announcement of new cast members has generated excitement among fans of the franchise, which has a rich history in both light novels and previous anime adaptations.
New Cast Members
The official social media account for the series revealed seven new cast members who will join the returning leads. The new cast includes:
- Yukari Tamura as Georgine
- Mami Koyama as Veronica
- Minami Takayama as Florencia
- Kazuhiro Yamaji as Bonifatius
- Nao Toyama as Angelica
- Asami Seto as Brigitte
- Katsumi Fukuhara as Zack
These actors will join Yuka Iguchi and Show Hayami, who reprise their roles as Rozemyne and Ferdinand, respectively.
Production Team
The series is directed by Yoshiaki Iwasaki, known for his work on "Kowloon Generic Romance." Mariko Kunisawa returns to write the series scripts, while Aiko Minowa is the new character designer. The music for the series is composed by MICHIRU, and the opening theme song "Pages" is performed by Little Glee, with the ending theme "Ima mo, Arigato (Even Now, I Thank You)" by Erika Ikuta of Nogizaka46.
Background of the Franchise
"Ascendance of a Bookworm" originated as a light novel series written by Miya Kazuki, published from 2013 to 2017 on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website. The print edition, illustrated by You Shiina, concluded with its 33rd volume in December 2023, having sold over 11 million copies. The franchise has seen multiple adaptations, with the first anime season airing in 2019, followed by a second season in 2020 and a third in 2022. All previous seasons are currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Significance of the Series
The narrative follows Motosu Urano, a college student who, after dying in an accident, is reborn as Main, the daughter of a poor soldier in a society with a strict class system. The story explores her determination to create books in a world where they are scarce and primarily owned by nobles, highlighting themes of perseverance and the value of knowledge.
Upcoming Events
An advance screening of "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke" is scheduled for March 8, 2024, at Shinjuku Piccadilly in Tokyo, allowing fans an early glimpse of the new series.
Verbatim Quotes
- “If there aren’t any books, I’ll just create some.” — Motosu Urano, the protagonist of the series.
