FINALLY Reacting to MADE IN ABYSS x Ascendance of a Bookworm Openings | New Anime Fan!

[@GOTGames]

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[@gatokawaii3996]

Oh yeah, Made In Abyss is a super wholesome anime about kids who just explore the world around them 🎉. Recommend it to anyone who hasn't watch it

[@antatraore8057]

I advice you ARSLAN SENKI ALL OPENINGS AND ENDINGS

[@tenshiyukannakawa6581]

YOU MUST WATCH MADE IN ABYSS, TRUST ME.... :,,(

[@gatokawaii3996]

@@tenshiyukannakawa6581 he already watch it, but it's a Patreon exclusive because of copyright ©️

[@tenshiyukannakawa6581]

@@gatokawaii3996 OK

[@MrEnvisioner]

I want Ascendance of a Bookworm reactions SO badly, oh my word. Not NEARLY enough people react to that show on KZbin. There's only a small handful of creators that react to it, and it's SO WORTH IT.

[@mangofit1531]

I feel your pain, it's such a hidden gem

[@ayaayaya8]

Facts

[@MSDoL]

Just finished the latest english novel of AoB, already experience withdrawal.

[@Norbert_Sattler]

You could always pick up the light novel. There are quite a few people doing regular bookworm content for the novel right now on KZbin, in particular Trash Tier Waifu and The Chattering Magpie are always enjoyable to watch/listen to. ^^ That being said, giving the anime more popularity is certainly deserved and might help the studio get the money and time they need for a proper fourth season. The third one was... a rollercoaster, with high heights and deep lows and a whole lot of rushing and cutting content. Still worth seeing, even if it's a little bit of a let-down when compared to the first two seasons.

[@AdorianDelmore]

i love the show

[@galaxa13]

I am glad you have been informed about Ascendance of a Bookworm. I would for sure recommend reacting to it because it needs more attention. It has made me cry on multiple occasions.

[@GOTGames]

Definitely happy to check it out 💯

[@yuu8002]

Huge respect for bookworm getting recommendet to you, proves that you're creating an actual fanbase with people that care and have respect for your opinions. You're no longer the new reaction channel of the week and people are now more confident in recommending shows that are held dear and more secret to the mainstream.

[@sergiudana8716]

No id thinks so he still the same and Bookworm is mainstream but is more detailed and " not typical" is kinda Mushoku tensei level of good so yeah it is very known but has maturity in the subjects

[@BlekDimon]

@@sergiudana8716 It's not mainstream, first season isn't even in the top500 most popular anime and even tho it's an isekai, many people probably avoided it because it's not really a powerfantasy story, but slice of llife.

[@GOTGames]

It has been recommended a lot recently! 💯

[@vividly94]

@@BlekDimon Actually, its incredibly popular and been on the top 50 charts for a while, and the LN has been on numerous top 3 charts with polls both on crunchyroll, anilist, and in sales. MAL isn't the only form be-all.

[@Fvoarin]

@@BlekDimon You're both right tbh. It wasn't mainstream in the west when it aired, but it was mainstream in Japan. Similarly, the LNs and Manga always do really well in Japan, but not in the west

[@stirret]

We just love ascendence of a bookworm, I really never thought it would have so much support within the community of this channel. It is a hidden gem, wholesome anime that you will enjoy. It made it to the semifinals last tournament, so I hope for the next one to win.❤

[@ayaayaya8]

💯

[@BlekDimon]

When I watched the vod and saw Ascendance of a Bookworm and especially making it that far, it made me quite happy and obviously suprised, I know Luke has a loooot of fans of Isekai in his community, but I never thought that this one would get recommended because it's a slice of life. About the show itself, hands down my favourite Isekai (that is if we don't count Sonny Boy, which is also an Isekai, but very different kind).

[@GOTGames]

Love how many people are happy it's getting so much love ❤️

[@faerierose84]

Thanks for watching the Bookworm OP! It's an isekai with great worldbuilding, about a voracious reader who's reborn into a fantasy world that hasn't invented the printing press, and the lengths she goes to to access reading material. Bring on the ED!

[@artboymoy]

So it's in the isekai genre? There are so many shows in this now but this sounds different enough to be interesting to check out.

[@Akkarri]

​@@artboymoyOh trust me, this one is totally different and amazing

[@kannashin5967]

The world buiding is actually insane, I've been rereading it over and over again every time a new volume is released and I still find new details regarding the story everytime...

[@danilinsquare346]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is a huge Light Novel series. It getting finished this year in JP and have ongoing ENG translation that already covers over 30+ books. Praise to Quof (the translator). It a massive series with a tight fanbase that adore it. The author Miya Kazuki is a magnificent writer. The story of AoB was structured from start to finish before she started to write it and is very consistent. Even in late game we still getting events that were foreshadowed back from part 1 and 2. And it has a lot of sensitive and mature themes covered. Such as Slavery, Child abuse, Human trafficking, Views on women, Civil war, Class system, Politics for sensitive content and Parenting, Family, Relationships overall. It WHOLESOME considering everything that was listed before. You could easily introduce people of every age in this series thanks to it narrative. And you have infinite reread potential

[@kawgma]

This comment needs more attention

[@makitsu]

Yes it does

[@AnnaMno1]

I believe the japanese release only needs one last volume left to be finnished, and translation is currently about 4 volumes behind

[@MarcioHuser]

Ascendence of Bookworm is one of my favorite Anime. I just recently found out about it and binged it almost nonstop. Really great story, awesome characters

[@s0ulsp4de28]

Yeah, same here. Didn't know anything about it, watched blind. After 6 days I had finished all seasons and OVA....and now I'm reading the LN. It's just so good.

[@kevinrafaelriverabueso1419]

If you just saw the anime, I highly beg you to read the novel volumes from start. Trust me, it is such a great story, and the anime is awesome but it can only capture a glimpse of the amazing world of the Ascendance of a Bookworm novels, there are so many character plots and details that are left behind in the anime because it is such a rich and abundant storytelling masterpiece. You will love it!!

[@MarcioHuser]

@@kevinrafaelriverabueso1419 I'll give it a try 😉

[@Tatersalad666]

Same, after I finished watching I went back to read it from the start, and oh boy the light novel is incredible. The anime sadly does leave out or gloss over a bunch of stuff due to time constraints/budget, and the novels really flesh out the world and characters beautifully. Well worth reading if you enjoyed the show.

[@kokodin5895]

and then you fins out that index from to aru and myne are voiced by the same va... so is that prequel or a sequel?

[@iyqcha1789]

7:16 - 8:00 take it like this. Just like the Abyss, its beautyfull, It's intriguing, it calls for adventure, unaware of the dangers and terrible things that happen and will happen inside of it. The Abyss is alluring, it presents a false Image... And then it slaps you in the face and tears your Skull open

[@artboymoy]

And then wears your face as it laughs at you!

[@tvftw1]

The 2nd Made in Abyss opening in particular just gets me pumped up, so much fluid motion and quick cuts

[@vildiac]

Ascendence of a Bookworm is absolutely remarkable. The story, the world building, the characters...all just masterfully done. Absolutely one of the most wholesome, relaxing, light hearted and yet incredibly intriguing and moving anime I have ever seen. A very easy and solid 10/10 from me. Also all 3 openings are simply just beautiful. Absolutely an anime that I would recommend to anyone.

[@solastro5595]

Really shows how the author took a long time to build the world. It is amazing.

[@emeraldfinder5]

it’s light-hearted, but it’s not afraid to be a little dark when Myne royally screws up, and that’s appreciated.

[@Mizufluffy]

I'm really glad that people have been recommending the Bookworm to you. It's fantastic, and I would love to watch you to react to it.

[@Tatersalad666]

So excited that you finally got a chance to react to Ascendance of a Bookworm. It is a really amazing series. There are currently 3 seasons, no word on it continuing past that, but it is possible. The third season came out in 2022. Without spoiling anything that you don't learn in the opening minute of the show, yes it is an isekai. I have been recommending it because you have been enjoying the world building of Mushoku Tensei, and Bookworm has some of the best world building of any anime. The fact that I could tell you the different mannerisms and social etiquette of farmers, working class city people, merchants, nobles and the distinctions between the social hierarchy of the nobles, how that changes between regions within the duchy, and the differences between duchy's, shows just how much attention to detail there is in this show. The fact that that is just a tiny fraction of the world building, and that it can accomplish all of that without lengthy info dumps and integrate it so naturally into the story is a testament to how well written it is. I would say from a purely writing perspective, Ascendance of a Bookworm is the best written isekai, even beating out Mushoku Tensei and Re:Zero. While the show is slow paced at the start, and doesn't have the ultra high budget of a Mushoku Tensei, it more than makes up for it with its charm and pulling out the stops when it needs to. Don't let the lighthearted nature of the openings fool you into thinking there isn't much plot, its got a lot more going on than meets the eye. The light novel series is really incredible and the anime does a generally really good job of adapting it. Seeing you react to this gives me hope that there are enough people who will vote for reactions to shows like March Comes in Like a Lion, Barakamon, and A Place Further Than The Universe. I would absolutely love to get a reaction to the endings as well.

[@ayaayaya8]

💯

[@stox5485]

March Comes in Like a Lion :3

[@tvftw1]

Made in Abyss Season 1 was sweet (New friends bonding), season 2 was cute (Fluffy new friends!), but honestly I think the wholesomeness peaked with the movie (Parent-child stories just get me, y'know?)

[@xeno7233]

So wholesome!!

[@aidenfoxx5828]

Bondrewd best father. No one comes close.

[@matijamaksan4344]

@@aidenfoxx5828 Shou Tucker versus Bonedrewd was a really great fight of best fathers for a while.

[@aidaid3962]

He even runs an orphanage and does his best to give each kid value and purpose.@@aidenfoxx5828

[@aidaid3962]

Yeah... I don't think I will ever forget those scenes.@@matijamaksan4344

[@renookami4651]

Ascendance of a bookworm is an isekai about, you guessed it, a bookworm. The girl lived in modern times, when access to information is so easy everyone take it for granted, then is sent to a medieval context that's the opposite. As in, she's from a poor familly at a time where books are the least of their worries because even learning how to read isn't common for lower classes! The cultural shock is really big, but then she decides to go on a quest to find if books even exist in this world, as to not (almost literally) die of boredom. Very sweet anime starting with a very small scope (her perspective as a kid) that grows more and more as she herself becomes older and learn more about the world around her, and society. The story span throught many years and one great thing they did is giving different clothes to the protagonist as not only she grow physically from kid to teen to adult, but also reach milestones in her goals. And just like "kids goals" becomes "basic milestones" you pass by when you get older, there is more to this anime than just the quest for books and struggles of being poor.

[@joackim0058]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is one of my favorite anime and i would LOVE to see you react to it

[@Kinben69]

Well to be fair most of the time Made in Abyss is pretty light-hearted, fun and endearing. So the openings reflect that part of Made in Abyss while the lyrics fit the story.

[@GOTGames]

👀

[@Ayush-kc2vx]

You shouldn't do that bro. You gonna give someone a trauma.

[@urtoryu_dy_althraidn]

"Light-hearted, fun and endearing". Yeah... like the 5th layer's fish... Lighth-earted stuff can be traumatizing too.

[@lareolanKFP]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is a true hidden gem. I loved every single minute of this show. The characters are multi-dimensional and actually interesting. This is an isekai, but it is not a power-fantasy type of show. I would highly recommend you watch this when you can.

[@neksuscat]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is VERY sweet and wholesome (not in a Made in Abyss sence, mind you). Highly recommend if you want some comfy cozy vibes, slow paced story about a girl striving to have her dream come true. Somebody already said in the comments - it's an isekai about a librarian that got reincarnated in another world with NO BOOKS, imagine a horror more severe for someone who's whole purpose in life was to read and care for books! So she took it upon herself to spread literacy far and wide, and we're witnessing all the struggles, hardships and wholesome moments that follows with it. Light novels has already amassed to 5 parts and 3 seasons are covering only 2 parts of it. Haven't seen such wholesome anime with well eritten characters, and more or less serious story and worldbuilding in a while. Highly recommend watching and if time allows - reading.

[@rabbidcreature9681]

Probably the reason why Ascendance of a Bookworm is getting so much attention and love is 1 it’s a good story and 2 it’s rare for a non-shonnen show to get more then 2-3 seasons.

[@absolutionveil8632]

God i adored Ascendence of a Bookworm, despite thinking that i wouldnt at first. The story ended up being so engaging that I genuinely got swept up before i even realized that i had been.

[@spheromancer_]

The ending of Made in Abyss S2 is one of my favorite ever in anime. I'd love for you to react to them. About the second OP: The people Riko and Reg say goodbye to are Ozen's cave raiders + Marulk, Ozen wasn't there in the episode either. The opening just showed the places both them and the other group passed before reaching the Golden City, whence the greenery.

[@I.disagree]

Sad that season 2's ED or even the OP wasnt even nominated in the crunchyroll awards during that year. 😔 Well at least the anime itself was nominated just to get beaten by demon slayer for best fantasy 💀

[@ZanathKariashi]

@@I.disagree It won in 2017, so there's that at least. It's rare for a non-main stream sequel to win (they tend to weight newer shows that haven't one yet more highly). the real crime is Mob getting robbed all three times.

[@Sparrowhawk97]

Bookworm suffers from a VERY slow start. As the title suggests it is an isekai about a girl who likes books in a world where books are for the rich and nobility. She uses her knowledge in order to make books. There is no action in the first season making people think it is boring. In reality there are hints to a complex world building in the background. The first three seasons cover the first big part of the story and the new season coming is where the story really opens up a new chapter. I was so intrigued after watching the anime that I started reading the light novel and have never regretted it. Every Monday I wait for new chapters to be released. The story somehow keeps building and building. If you are looking for something good to read then this story based around books is worth trying. You can binge the anime and then hop right in or start from the beginning.

[@kahoshi]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is my favorite book series of all time. The anime is a great gateway to the series. As for why it was recommended recently, I can only imagine because an absolutely mind blowing event happened in the novels a couple weeks ago.

[@okairo]

As someone who reads the books for Ascendance of a Bookworm and love to re-read them, the anime leaves a lot of out of the stuff in the books out, but I still adore the anime. But to answer your question about the MC, it's literal in the sense of "What do you call someone who lives to read books? A bookworm." She doesn't actually sprout from a book. But I do hope you do a reaction to Ascendance of a Bookworm series, it's an adorable little gem and I'd love to see your reactions to the story.

[@Irimu_]

Someday I NEED a Bookworm reaction series. It's legit the greatest Light Novel of all time and barely anyone has done a reaction to it. Words aren't enough to describe just how amazing Bookworm really is.

[@WWEdeadman]

It almost won the last Twitch tournament, so it might happen soon-ish.

[@matejmatuska6700]

i like it too its really nice spoiler isekai

[@Fvoarin]

I hope so. There's a reason Mother's Basement did a video on it being one of the best examples of world building in Anime/Manga/LN/WN

[@TobiNightcore]

True words right there

[@Tatersalad666]

It got pretty close to winning the last one, so here's to hoping that people who want to see it show up for the next twitch tournament to vote for it.

[@MrEnvisioner]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is a popular light novel series that is continuously being translated. There are 6 books remaining to be translated (after about 30 already), and a new translated book is released every 2 months. This past week there was another book released, so that might explain people getting more excited (things are spicing up a lot in the series as its finale approaches). The anime has 3 seasons right now that only cover content from the first 7 books, so I can tell you that as extremely good as the anime has been, it pales in comparison to what's coming. 😀

[@MarcLucksch]

Like.. holy crap those last 2 chapters

[@grantharriman284]

As an anime only, finding out that I have only seen roughly 1/4th of one of my favorite stories may be the best thing I heard this year.

[@MarcLucksch]

@@grantharriman284 Don't worry, it only gets better

[@neksuscat]

​@@grantharriman284highly recommend checking the novels.

[@MrEnvisioner]

​@@MarcLucksch Uh, I haven't actually had a chance to read the latest book yet, so....thanks? But try not to spoil things for other folks who might also read this. 😕

[@Orkidaisy]

I absolutely adore these both series. I would love to see you react to Bookworm. It really is such a warm show, but it has a serious side, too. It's also very down-to-earth and rather realistic with a hint of magic.

[@kamuyking551]

[spoiler warning for Made in Abyss] I think the idea behind the openings for Made in Abyss was to make them very melancholy... the first seasons opening focuses on the hopeful feelings that Riko and Reg had at the outset of their journey. at the beginning, it matches the tone... and then as you go on and on, it matches less and less. yet still, you have this constant reminder of how it began, and how much hope they had back then. it shows how far they've truly fallen. in season two, I think it even more blatantly catalogues these two parallel journeys... Riko and Reg's journey in the present, and the group with Vueko and Irumyui in the past. in both cases, the tragedy mostly stems from the contrast between these tender, fragile bonds that are so warmly shared between the characters, and the sickeningly brutal way that the abyss tears them apart. the opening is there to remind you that they were happy once. I can't wait for you to hear the ED for season 2... that one is gorgeous.

[@artboymoy]

I like the animators Chainsaw Man ED as well.

[@kamuyking551]

@@artboymoy oh, is it the same animator that did the Aimer ED? that makes a ton of sense, if so.

[@BloodrealmX]

Riko never loses her hope and enthusiasm, though. She hasn't fallen at all. Deep in Abyss keeps that up along with her. Katachi's lyrics talk about being shaped by pain. It's not to remind you that they used to be happy.

[@kamuyking551]

@@BloodrealmX yes, but Riko has always been a really bittersweet character. if not by her own perception, then at least to others. they always knew they couldn't keep her from going down there, and she has already vaguely accepted the idea that she may never return. part of her character is this melancholic paradox. Riko knows that people go down and don't come back up, but she's still trying to find Lyza, despite this. and then later she learns that she was brought back up from the depths... brought back from the dead perhaps. there's a question there, around whether or not there's something miraculous occurring that may spare her, or whether she's getting her hopes up in a tragically unrealistic way. in the first place, the Abyss has an addictive quality to it. it draws people in, despite the danger. whatever that attitude is... that positivity that convinces a person that the abyss is an adventure worth dying for... there's something sinister to it. like once a person has it in their head to pursue that, they cannot be dissuaded, and you've probably already lost them. even if they come back up, they'll always go right back down, again and again, because it's not enough for them. I'm thinking not just of Lyza and the other white whistles, who became so ingrained in the abyss that now they hardly, if ever, leave... but also raiders like Habo, whose wife wishes he'd actually return and stay for once. he'll probably keep going down, again and again, until he can't come back up, for one reason or another. there's nothing that can be done. the fact that Riko is getting dragged in so young is partially disturbing _because_ of her childlike optimism. at least most people who work their way up to white whistle get to be adults before they go. Riko literally doesn't know what she's getting herself into, and she and Reg are also pretty directly paralleled to Vueko and Irumyui's journey as well. they started out hopeful... they had questions, and an ache in their lives that they wanted to escape, and they'd found each other for comfort. but yes, pain did literally reshape them, in every way. the other shoe may not have dropped yet for Riko and Reg, but there's a lot of writing on these walls.

[@Strlz_Remtachi]

Ascendance of a Bookwork is one of those anime that you just can help but be emotional to see the MCs character development and their progress in the anime (Ferdinand best boi)

[@keinwarecliff4101]

Quick summary of Ascendance of a Bookworm. A Japanese college graduate who loves books so much she can barely put one down when she starts reading dies after a ton of books falls and kills her. She reincarnates into a sickly girl in a loving but poor household where most of society is illiterate, and most don't even know what a book is. Though they do exist, they are for the wealthy. This is her story of living and growing up as an avid reader and lover of books and how she works tirelessly to bring literature and books to the world.

[@chinpokomon]

Ascendance of a bookworm is god tier isekai in every aspect! world building, characters, music, plot, the whole thing is so good you MUST watch it!

[@athanasiosdemertzis8847]

As some1 that had no idea where I was getting into when I saw Made in Abyss, I had the same reaction with Luke during the spoiler section. . . Ascendance of a Bookworm on the other hand, since I have been reading the novel every now and then, I was really excited that this one got an anime adaptation. And yes, it is a must watch for any1 that wants to watch anime, old or new fan. Such a shame that it is not talked so much.

[@greggp4840]

Ascendance of a bookworm was fantastic. Didn't realise it was well known enough to show up here! I guess it's at least modern so maybe that's why lol.

[@cyberiansailor9741]

They just announced season 4! I am so excited. The Anime is really good and the Books are somehow even better. I can wholeheartedly recommend everyone gibe that show a try

[@SinzPet-]

Ascendance of a Bookworm for sure is a hidden gem i had never heard of it a few months ago. randomly came across it and started watching with kinda low expectations tbh. but daammnnn. it was actually reallllyy good

[@sachalessdarktide9813]

I mean doesn't everyone know how wholesome Made in Abyss is? On Ascendance of a Bookworm is such a good anime that hardly anyone reacts to. Great worldbuilding, character building and animation. It's the whole package.

[@KoganiKun]

Luke, considering your parent-mode comes out when it comes to children and it hits you hard,. I'm 100% you'd love Ascendance of a Bookworm and you're definitely gonna have a good cry

[@Vesp3r1987]

Bookworm is one of my go-to when i want to watch something wholesome and not just random moe blob stuff. Without spoiling it i can say its just like Dr. Stone - it grabs you quickly and makes you want to watch more. While generally lighthearted anime it does puts some darker topics on the table and has amazing world

[@goukenslay7555]

I haven't watched ascendence of a bookworm, but i have read the manga long before the anime, still caught up with it Very wholesome series, she just loves reading, but thrust into a world with barely literature available to peasants which she sort of is born into

[@cyberiansailor9741]

You can also check out the books. They are amazing and have got me even more hooked than the manga

[@unidentified2026]

I love how in the second opening they cut half the screen, showing the sweet moments and foreshadowing the excessively sweet moments.

[@asvenlairarcens1061]

Despite it being so criminally underrated and overlooked so often, I can see many comments appreciate the anime. Glad to see that many people knows Ascendance of a Bookworm.

[@Pedro-yr8fl]

"Happy animes?" Me just closing the last eng volume of Bookworm after finishing it: "Haha, yeah sure buddy"

[@I.disagree]

My favorite wholesome anime made in abyss

[@WhitepawWolfGaming]

Ascendance of a Bookworm, I feel, is probably the most realistic fantasy isekai out there (which I realize sounds like an oxymoron lol). The world feels like the sort of middle-ages society that would realistically develop if magic existed and was hereditary. The main character feels like a (relatively) normal person and not just a power fantasy protagonist, using her knowledge of advanced civilization for her benefit and not going on some grand quest to defeat evil or change the world or whatever. And the characters around her also feel very real, having wide-ranging reactions to whatever they learn from or about the MC (and pretty much all wondering how the hell this child is so smart lol). Despite the series being very low action (or maybe because of it), the finale of season 1 was, in my opinion, one of the most badass moments in isekai. That is all I will say.

[@MoOrion]

Ascendance of a Book Worm Manga got me into J web novels. I read the fan scanlation of the manga... when that ran out I sought out and read the fan trans of the light novel... When that ran out I found the original Japanese Web novel and Google translated that myself... Then the anime came out. As I clearly love this series I feel like I can't honestly evaluate the anime SO I like to see other people's reactions to it. And now I'm buying the official translations of the books and manga as they come out because when I find something worth supporting I must do so. I wish they'd continue making more seasons of the anime. It'd be tragic if they left it off where they did. And they need to give it a proper budget... this should not be a low budget anime. And finally I'd love to see you react to it. And please remember your prediction when you do... cause... HAhahaha

[@NekosukiTTV]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is the best anime ever the world building so great its so chill relaxing anime i love it i have rewatched the series over 20 times the dub for it is so good too

[@Rangar1997]

The anime (AoB) is effectively the prologue for the real story that happens starting in part 4 of the light novel series. The anime covers parts 1 and 2 of the light novel series, but does have some fairly heavy editing and content skipped from the light novels. So if you end up watching the series and do like it, pick up the light novels, you won't be disappointed rediscovering most of what the anime overlooked. As far as how the real story goes, it becomes something of a cross between Harry Potter and Game of Thrones; despite its unassuming start of a book obsessed girl being reincarnated into a world where books are beyond her reach. AoB is isaki done really well.

[@Vael221]

Ascendence of a Bookworm is fantastic anime and would absolutely recommend. Great wholesome vibe if you need to mix in a break from some of the heavier stuff you get in other shows.

[@gantashiro978]

Ascendance of a Bookworm needs a 4th season 🙏

[@Norbert_Sattler]

To the fateful day when Dregarnuhr the Goddess of Time weaves our threads together with the anime once more. :)

[@daiichikuroslightnovels7293]

It should have a s4

[@gantashiro978]

@daiichikuroslightnovels7293 Hopefully it won't be as short as season 3 was 😅 it's better than nothing but only getting 10 episodes in a season hurt 🥺

[@GOTGames]

Seems to have such great reviews!

[@daiichikuroslightnovels7293]

@@gantashiro978 Season four would be great having two-core to follow part 3.

[@makitsu]

The bow at the end of Ascendance #3 gets me every time. It is so sad in context 😢

[@Sgt_SealCluber]

It's my understanding that there are no plans for more seasons of "Ascendance of a Bookworm". An interesting tidbit about the musical instrument "harspiel" used throughout the show, it was inspired by the instrument played by a musician the author really liked...and that musician ended up being the person hired to play it for the show. The author actually found out after the fact.

[@cyberiansailor9741]

They just announced the fourth season!

[@Sgt_SealCluber]

@@cyberiansailor9741 Yup, new studio. Which means that the above was correct, just needs "the current studio" added to it.

[@Writer-Two]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is a masterpiece of worldbuilding and a bastion of fun. If it's in a tournament i'll vote for it!

[@KFP_Prophet]

Think Ascendance of a Bookworm mainly started being recommended more because of Dr Stone, they are both fairy edumacational series. Your plot guess was somehow simultaneously close and far off lol.

[@Kyla8132]

Having finished the series so far I do wonder what you think the openings should've comprised of. I think the openings do a perfect job showcasing the spirit of adventure experiencing the known and unknown of the depths of the Abyss whether be it good or bad as well as looking back on the journey. Basically Riko's character. I also like that the show doesn't shy away at all from what people wouldn't like to see. It feels real and raw.

[@artboymoy]

I think kids nowadays really have a good chance to develop before facing what the world has to tear them apart. MIA harkens back to the time of exploring frontiers and unknown dangers when kids had to grow up faster and fight, because their life expectancy was probably 35 years old....

[@aidaid3962]

I love how the series illustrates the desire for exploration and discovery. It's great to see characters driven by a strong passion for one singular endeavor. If Riko were to wait in relative safety until she was older, then she might be unable to achieve her goals.

[@rabbidcreature9681]

Yooooo.!!!! Accidence of a bookworm. Finally getting some love.

[@rabbidcreature9681]

For some reason hearing AoaB openings makes me so happy.

[@rabbidcreature9681]

It’s a fairly literal title ( just focus more on the Accedence), also it’s not like most other isakai. It’s so simple and beautiful.

[@Ravraur]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is actually quite different from your guess, it is what you could call a "reverse" power fantasy. The protagonist is a obsessed with books and literature, and she is reincarnated into another world were books don't exist/aren't seen by common people and she is physically ill and constantly bedridden. It is a wonderful series that I would love to see you react to, it has quickly become one of my personal favorites.

[@naniteslayer]

Ascendence of a Bookworm is easily in my top 5 anime favorites, so seeing you react is awesome. I'd love to see you react to Shakugan no Shana openings and endings too

[@crowaust]

Ascendance of a Bookworm was awesome, looking forward to Season 4. Also you forgot one option for random recommendations, you are reacting to a similar anime, either in tone, theme or feel and then you get recommendations of the same, Ascendance of a Bookworm feels a little closer to Mushoku Tensei in the World Building and growing with the character.

[@AlvaroZevallosDkP88]

Ascendance of a bookworm is PEAK worldbuilding. ps: if someone thinks there's an even better worldbuilding anime, I'm interested to watch it!

[@codyfox2876]

Ascendence of a Bookworm follows the traditional Isekai formula, but it is executed in a much more unique and heartwarming fashion than the vast majority of isekai. For the anime fan who has burned out on Isekai generally, this show is a major breath of fresh air.

[@kotorol4697]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is one of my favorite anime of all time. While not as action packed as some of my other favorites it makes up for it with great worldbuilding, character development and this feeling that this could be real if magic did exist. You can just lose yourself in this story if you want to.

[@lancexrena6825]

OMG IM SO IN LOVE WITH ASCENDED BOOKWORM! After listening back to the third opening I know I should rewatch it again for I forgot how many time! 😂 Yes Luke, Ascended Bookworm was one of the hidden gem not many fan know or talk about much. Highly recommended ❤

[@GOTGames]

I keep hearing amazing things about it 💯

[@WarTalonX]

As for why Bookworm suddenly appeared out of nowhere for you, maybe because it's not a super actiony show. Maybe it's just one of those things where lots of people enjoyed it, but not as many people were confident in it doing well in the tournament. I was surprised to see it do so well, but I'm totally here for it.

[@artboymoy]

Is it more like a slice of life story or is there some mystery, interesting stories like the Monogatari series? The more I'm hearing about it, the more I kinda want to check it out.

[@WarTalonX]

There is some mystery to it in a way, but it's more of a slice of life story. Early on in the series there are some hints of grander things, but because our view only comes from the protagonist it isn't really the focus until select moments. IMO this creates some huge payoffs that are absent from many other series.@@artboymoy

[@erufailon4723]

Haven't heard about Ascendance of a Bookworm getting a season 4, probably just rumours. Season 3 aired last year and there hasn't been any news since then. I think your last guess is probably correct - sometimes someone just randomly thinks of something to request and then other people start to request it too. Bookworm is a worthy show to react to, though - it's one of my favourite isekai, and I'm not a huge isekai guy. Was very pleased to see this pop up since not a lot of people know about it. Do check out the endings too! The second and third ending are standouts.

[@cyberiansailor9741]

They made it official just now. We're getting Season 4 by WIT studio!!!!!

[@erufailon4723]

@@cyberiansailor9741 Yes! I saw the announcement and my jaw hit the floor. I wasn't expecting more but I'm very happy to be proven wrong.

[@cyberiansailor9741]

@@erufailon4723 It's like a miracle

[@OrionKaelinClips]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is one of the best well rounded, realistic but fantastical, anime/manga/novel (all versions of which I've pursued) I've had the pleasure of consuming. Its a standout in isekai and fantasy for its world and character building.

[@bibleman1117]

I enjoyed season 2 way more than season 1

[@I.disagree]

Season 2's soundtrack is incredible. I thought nothing could've beaten season 1's osts but Kevin Penkin managed to do it

[@thema8871]

@@I.disagreemy goat. Im praying they keep him for s3

[@Furix_69]

My favorite ost from S2 is old story the first ost you can hear when u start ep1. The atmosphere of the season 2 is just too good i loved every second of this season.

[@Ayush-kc2vx]

​@@thema8871 gigguk and the trash taste boys probably knows the answer to that.

[@thema8871]

@@Ayush-kc2vx unlucky

[@ruwibiduya2720]

They better be making Bookworm Academy Arc then Goddess Arc coz that's where the plot thickens 😊😊

[@tyler60904]

Ascendance of a bookworm is a great anime. Its has 4 seasons and needs more honestly. But you should give it a watch!

[@knaditya8228]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is very sweet and very serious, it takes a more mature approached to relationships and lots of politics which is what really attracts many to it since most isekai leave out the politics and focus of action and battles. AoB is really dear to my heart it might not have the amazing animation as other shows but it does have a great story and way of telling it!

[@gatokawaii3996]

Ascendence of a BookWorm is actually pretty good anime, don't know why many not give it a chance

[@Fvoarin]

Western Phenomenon It was really popular in Japan, and the books have always done well. Its audience demographics are just way different to what the west is used to. The main demographic in the west is teen-early 20's men. Whilst Ascendance's main demographic is 20's - 40's women Same reason Heike Monogatari didn't do well

[@RobinFromAshes]

Aaand.. Bookworm season 4 announced! :D

[@BlekDimon]

As a person who watched quite a lot of Isekai, probably around 50, I can safely say that Ascendance of a Bookworm is my 2nd favourite one (1st one being Sonny Boy).

[@AnonymouslyForgotten]

50? Rookie numbers. I’ve watched hundreds of isekai trash and Bookworm is still within top 5. 🤣

[@BlekDimon]

@@AnonymouslyForgotten I mean, Isekai is not the only thing that I watch so... But if we count all other powerfantasy reincarnations and Isekai I have read, it probably will be 150+

[@John-bj1zx]

Asendance of a Bookworm is both very sweet but also has moments of darkness. The world building is amazing, it's quite a bit slower in terms of anime but it's very much worth watching in my opinion. For recommendations "Dark Gathering" is a good OP to react to, it also might interest you since it's a Horror anime, despite it's 'cute" first impression it's quite dark.

[@Andros215]

Ascendance of a Bookworm was one I choose to randomly watch when it was airing. The concept wasn't the most exciting but it was fun with its simplicity. Had some surprises too. Worth watching if you're in the need for some of the more feel good anime.

[@kaliber7279]

Some underrated openings and endings that you should react to are Boogiepop And Others, ID invade, Angels of Death, How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?, BNA, and Grimgar Of Fantasy And Ash

[@Fvoarin]

God I love the opening for Boogiepop and Others. The anime is great as well. Same with Grimgar

[@Cytrusy]

People often focus on the dark parts of MiA, but the reason it works is because its shadows are profoundly dark and the lights profoundly bright. In S1 Riko's injury and convalescence is an triumphant ode to the tenacity of life that few series can copy exactly because rarely is a portrayal of a near-death situation quite so harrowing. Ascendance of a Bookworm is a special series because it is an NHK series = it was funded by JP national TV (taxpayer's money). Those series are visually unimpressive because of restricted budgets, but importantly, they are extremely likely to receive new seasons until the adaptation is complete regardless of popularity/financial success. This can be a blessing for series with unique premises that would not work as a simple cash grab. One other series of this kind you already know is Log Horizon. Funnily enough, you can even see artstyle similarities between the two.

[@BloodrealmX]

Yeah, Made in Abyss has both highs and lows, and each help the other hit harder.

[@austinfox2663]

Ascendance of a Bookworm OP1 is one of my favorite openings of all time. I'm a sucker for odd time signatures so I love how it bounces back and forth from 5/4 to 6/4 with this sort of rushed, upbeat waltz feeling.

[@deathslinky2768]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is one of my top 3 isekai, right up there with Mushoku Tensei and Re:Zero. If you liked the tech development bits of Dr. Stone, you're going to love Bookworm. Made in Abyss is one of my favorite anime of all time. The last 3 eps of season 2 actually made me cry. You should totally react to the endings. Especially Made in Abyss season 2. It's by Myth&Roid.

[@Rage666Kage]

I watched Ascendance of a Bookworm on a whim and kind of ended of binging it and fucking loving it lol, it is a bit on an acquired taste, but it is really so fucking good, between the characters, story and animation, just a beautiful anime.

[@johnraleigh5102]

Ascendance of a bookworm is one of the greateat animai ever, period. You need to watch the show and read the books. The writing and world building is outstanding !

[@justinfritz8796]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is an amazing series. It is a slow burn at the beginning but it is a great story. You may enjoy it. I do recommend, I would not put it in top 10 but it is in the top 20.

[@jermfb]

Ascendance of a bookworm, is based on a light novel (originally web novel), and the volumes currently being translated are extremely good, that is why you are seeing a lot of enthusiasm for the series. Just so you have an idea the 3 seasons of anime go to the end of book 7 in the series (skipping a lot of content) and currently being translated is volume 28.

[@Kraxhor]

Heck Yea we want the endings of both shows too ! ! !

[@sleepysera]

Ascendance of a bookworm is SO good, but it's a slow build, which is why it rarely gets attention 😢 I crave reactions for it so badly, but there barely exist any on youtube...

[@ShinobeSan]

Ascendance of a Bookworm one of the top titles on my "which LN to get list", that machine webnovel translation...

[@olegheifetz8947]

The lyrics for the Made In Abyss openings are actually mostly about longing and pain and readiness to give up everything for your goal.

[@kingdaniel3519]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is EXCELLENT! I can't recommend it enough.

[@Hojumuju]

I would love to see reactions to Ascendance of a Bookworm!

[@endlesshaze5647]

I love ascendance of a bookworm soooo much

[@StoneTitan]

Been awhile since i last watched the second bookworm intro. Love the series, but it is interesting how energic Myne is here. In general Bookworm is lighthearted feel good but with a more serious story developing off screen

[@Akkarri]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is GODLY. The novel is the best story I have ever come across.

[@DpNemo]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is indeed very good, i can honestlly recomand it

[@xionnoctis7908]

The first 2 Bookworm openings have the same singer but the third has a different one. I'd say the reason why they sound familiar is to an extent they seem to be done in the same song style to a degree. as for the Bookworm series itself can't really explain much if anything since it would be spoilers, but it is so worth it. saw it pop up in my recommended list during a time that otherwise I didn't have any anime to watch and when I gave it a try, I fell in love right away and didn't think it would be as good as it is, hell I recommended it to several friends, and they had the same reaction I did. It'll get more seasons eventually but no news yet on the next season. If and when you watch it, I hope you enjoy it as much as my friends and I have.

[@ayaayaya8]

Try reading the light novel if you haven't yet. No words can express how good AoB is.

[@xionnoctis7908]

@@ayaayaya8 It's already on my to do list but i have several other light novels to work through first, one of which is called "Blunt type ogre girl's way to live streaming" techically it's more correct for it to be Oni girl but the original title was translated that way and after a vote neither translator decided to change it. Either way I'll try and get to the AoB as soon as I can.

[@WilliamDoheny]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is as you said a hidden gem. You were also half right with your first guess toward what it was about.

[@Brimmy21]

bookworm anime is an isekai MC died and was reincarnated into Blue haired MC in a world where no one except the wealthy(if i remember correctly) can read or write so books aren't really available to anyone without money she as an avid reader in her past life just wants to read and the series is about her journey to just being able to read a book

[@Capt_Dango]

Bookworm is amazing, it's mostly really heartwarming, charming and wholesome, but it does have more serious moments....all hail Darth Myne 🤣Anyway I do highly recommend it, not sure if people think going in blind is best, but here's a VERY short synopsis since you already got part of it: It is an isekai of someone that really loves books, but it's the opposite of what you said, books are actually very rare in this world so the MC sets out to acquire them.

[@rustyhaskins8611]

First opening was also song by the voice actors of Reg and Riko in case you were wondering. :)

[@danielmedela8725]

Season 1 of Made in Abyss: it´s just an elevator! Season 2: It is just soup! I would subscribe for the endings too, but I already did. Also, opening 1 of Made in Abyss is sung by the voice actors of Riko and Reg, and ending one, by them plus Nanachi´s.

[@rafaelcalmon2858]

Ascendance of a Bookworm is easily one of the stories the isekai genre most needed to bring freshness to the genre. It's incredibly wholesome but also surprisingly deep and grounded. *I 1000% recommend it for the G.O.T. Extra channel as the next isekai series.* It's a completely different experience from what you usually see from the isekai genre and easily one of best written isekai stories I know.