Ascendance of a Bookworm Series Surpasses 13 Million Copies Sold, Cementing Its Status as a Beloved Bibliophilia Fantasy

Ascendance of a Bookworm has surpassed 13 million copies in total circulation, including digital editions, according to an announcement by TO Books.

Over 10 Years of Growth as a Multimedia Fantasy Franchise

The Ascendance of a Bookworm series first launched with the publication of its Part 1 volume on January 25, 2015. For more than a decade since its debut, the series has grown into a widely popular bibliophilia fantasy, expanding across multiple media formats including manga adaptations, anime series, drama CDs, and a wide range of merchandise.

In April this year, the franchise is set to reach another milestone with the broadcast of a new television anime as well as the release of the latest volume, further highlighting its enduring popularity.

The story follows a college student who dies just before achieving her dream of becoming a librarian. She is reborn in a medieval European inspired fantasy world as Myne, the frail daughter of a soldier. In this world, books are an unaffordable luxury for commoners. Driven by her unwavering love for books, Myne resolves that if books do not exist within her reach, she will create them herself. Using knowledge from her previous life, she struggles against harsh circumstances while pursuing her dream and forging a future built around books.

Source : ORICON NEWS