Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke

Fantasy / Slice of Life

Part 3 of Honzuki no Gekokujou. Following a disastrous encounter with a noble, Myne finally resolves to say goodbye to her family and friends in the lower city, changing her name to “Rozemyne” and beginning her new life as the adopted daughter of Ehrenfest’s archduke. However, her days as an archnoble in noble society are brutal, as she is put through rigorous etiquette and magic training on top of her duties as High Bishop and forewoman. It all proves too much for a weak little seven-year-old girl... Or it would have, had the High Priest not offered her the keys to the temple’s book room as a reward. If she could get her hands on those, she’d be able to read all sorts of precious books! Her name may have changed, but Rozemyne’s passion for books remains the same as she charges into a whole new world! The detailed setting expands as the printing industry grows in size. Here begins Part 3 of this biblio-fantasy for book lovers everywhere! (Source: J-Novel Club) Note: This entry covers 105 chapters of the webnovel (chapter 173 - 277).

Drama / Fantasy

An immense display of mana in front of the Knight’s Order has earned Myne the attention of nobles. The result? Yet more people appear hoping to exploit the young apprentice shrine maiden’s value. And so the High Priest decides to shelter Myne in the temple to safeguard her from the impending danger he foresees. But Myne’s main concern is still books, and she works to advance the printing process so that their price falls and more people can buy them. Her long winter in the temple away from her family begins, but everything changes as the harsh winter passes and the spring nears, offering a glimpse into what the future holds for this biblio-fantasy. (Source: J-Novel Club)

Fantasy / Slice of Life

Manga adaptation of Part 3 of Honzuki no Gekokujou. To protect those she cares about from danger, Myne abandons the life she knows to become Rozemyne, the archduke’s mana-rich adopted daughter. But her passion for books hasn’t changed, nor does she hesitate to charge into another strange new world. In this biblio-fantasy by bookworms, for bookworms, the detailed setting continues to expand—and so too does the book-making industry! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Fantasy / Slice of Life

Sequel to Honzuki no Gekokujou: Ryoushu no Youjo.

Drama / Mystery

Using her wit and vast knowledge of medicines and poisons alike, Maomao played a pivotal role in solving a series of mysteries and conspiracies that plagued the imperial court. Having recently come to terms with the secrets of her parents, she returns to fulfill her normal duties on behalf of the emperor's highest-ranking consorts. Maomao also works alongside the eunuch Jinshi to better the consorts' many ladies-in-waiting, including helping them learn to read. However, with the arrival of a merchant caravan comes a new wave of intrigue. A pattern of strange coincidences involving the visitors and their wares unsettles Maomao, driving her to investigate the puzzling circumstances behind the convoy. As dangers from both outside and within threaten the balance between the imperial concubines, Maomao continues to utilize her cunning and medical expertise to keep the women safe from harm. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Adventure / Drama

In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: she wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch … until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody “knows” might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem... (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: Tongari Boushi no Atelier episode 2 was streamed a week in advance on Crunchyroll, ABEMA, and Netflix, alongside episode 1. Streaming is one week ahead of the TV broadcast.

Drama / Fantasy

Nina, a girl living as an orphan in the Fortna Castle Town, happens to have eyes of the same deep blue hue as lapis lazuli—just like the God of the Stars. They’re also the same color as the eyes of the recently deceased Princess Alisha. For that reason, when the second prince of Fortna, Azure, discovers Nina, he ordains that she will live as the princess in Alisha’s place. As substitute princess and Priestess of the Stars, Nina is obligated to become the false bride of Sett, the first prince of the large neighboring nation of Galgada after the third month has passed. Despite being at the mercy of fate, Nina is just happy to feel needed by someone. What is it that her open, honest eyes see? The destinies of all the players on this stage begin to move when they make up their minds to protect the ones they love! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Action / Adventure

After reconciling with Dr. Xeno, Senkuu Ishigami is close to realizing his long-held dream: the space mission to the Moon is finally underway. While Dr. Xeno begins the development of their rocket's engine, Senkuu's team continues navigating through continents and seas in search of essential resources and people to assemble the necessary infrastructure for the mission as well as revive the entire human population. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Whyman continues to cast its shadow over Earth from the Moon. But with the combined might of humanity finally coming together, it is only a matter of time before Senkuu and the others confront Whyman and get the answers that have eluded humanity for centuries. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Adventure / Fantasy

Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a village and meets a beautiful girl with the ears and tail of an animal! Her name is Holo the Wisewolf and she brings bountiful harvests. She wishes to return to her homeland, and Lawrence offers to take her. Now, the once-lonely merchant and the once-lonely wisewolf begin their journey north. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Comedy / Fantasy

“I will become the world’s most wonderful maid!” With her skirt fluttering in black and white, the girl shouted. Her name is Melody. A reincarnated former Japanese girl, she now pursues her dream in her new life, working as an all-purpose maid for a poor count’s family in the kingdom of Théolas. When she makes it, even cheap tea turns into a luxury brew, and a dilapidated mansion is quickly restored to new! Cleaning, serving, hunting, DIY—leave it all to her and her powerful magic. Unbeknownst to Melody, this world is actually an otome game, and she is the most powerful and invincible heroine, the saint! Yet, she remains oblivious to this fact. Romance with handsome men? Attacks by the Demon Lord? Work comes first! A fantasy of misunderstood work that unknowingly shatters destiny! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Note: Heroine? Seijo? Iie, All Works Maid desu (Ko)! streamed a week in advance of the TV broadcast on dAnimeStore and ABEMA beginning June 24th, 2026. Regular broadcasting began on July 1st, 2026.

Drama / Fantasy

Chise was able to accept Elias and herself, if not necessarily everything about her situation. After Cartaphilus fell back into a slumber that would not last forever, Chise was able to go back to her regular life. Then she receives an invitation from a mutual aid organization for mages called the College. Under the British Library exists a secret society of mages. Encounters and interactions with people are about to open some new doors. This is a story about saving yourself to save another. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Episode 1 of season two premiered in a preview screening event together with "Fuyu no Okorimono" at Tachikawa Cinema City's Cinema Two in Tokyo on March 11, 2023.

Comedy / Fantasy

Ageha Kikunoi was a spoiled 5-year-old before he suddenly recalled memories from a past life. Then, he loved to cook, sew, and sing above all else. In this world, Ageha and his younger brother, Regulus, try to navigate the Kikunoi house as corruption among the aristocracy deepens. They’ll need skills from Ageha’s past life, blessings of gods and elves, and magic spells to help them on their way! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Action / Adventure

Roland, a modern man reborn as a prince in the dangerous Border Town, rescues the witches Anna and Nana Pine from the Church. Harnessing their extraordinary powers, he fuses magic and technology to craft weapons, armies, and steam engines to defend his people. As the Demon Moon rises and conspiracies close in on his family, Roland must lead a revolution to protect his allies and reshape the world. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Drama / Fantasy

As maidens from the Five Clans battle for the Crown Prince’s heart, jealous Keigetsu uses forbidden magic to swap bodies with the beloved Reirin. Switching places does not guarantee happiness for Keigetsu with her new body's ill health leaving her hanging on the verge of death. Meanwhile, Reirin, now wearing the face of a scorned outcast, must answer for Keigetsu’s crimes in a dangerous trial. The unlikely pair become increasingly entangled in each other’s lives and they will need to work together to survive after discovering the dark conspiracies brewing beneath the palace's genial surface. To confront the deadly threats lurking in the shadows, Reirin must embrace her new identity and defy their expectations of the court's inept villainess. (Source: Crunchyroll)