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Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke

TV / 24 eps / Spring 2026 / Light novel

Anime adaptation of part three of the Honzuki no Gekokujou light novel.

The Water Magician

TV / 12 eps / Summer 2025 / Light novel

After getting caught up in an accident, Ryou Mihara is reincarnated in the world of Phi as a water magician. Waking up in a remote forest, he sets out to achieve his ideal slow life by living off monsters and refining his magic. Unbeknownst to Ryou, in his second life he has gained the hidden trait "Eternal Youth." One day, Ryou stumbles across a shipwrecked adventurer named Abel. As Abel requests Ryou to accompany him to the town of Lune, they embark on a journey through mountains infested with monsters. Upon arriving at the town and registering as an adventurer, Ryou's powerful water magic and equipment are unlike anything anyone has ever seen before. Although his prowess piques the interest of many, Ryou is eager to begin his own adventure and hone his magic even further! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Ascendance of a Bookworm

TV / 14 eps / Fall 2019 / Light novel

Urano Motosu loves books and has an endless desire to read literature, no matter the subject. She almost fulfills her dream job of becoming a librarian before her life is ended in an accident. As she draws her last breath, she wishes to be able to read more books in her next life. As if fate was listening to her prayer, she wakes up reincarnated as Myne—a frail five-year-old girl living in a medieval era. What immediately comes to her mind is her passion. She tries to find something to read, only to become frustrated by the lack of books at her disposal. Without the printing press, books have to be written and copied by hand, making them very expensive; as such, only a few nobles can afford them—but this won't stop Myne. She will prove that her will to read is unbreakable, and if there are no books around, she will make them herself! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

A Sign of Affection

TV / 12 eps / Winter 2024 / Manga

For hearing-impaired university student Yuki Itose, silence has been a natural part of life since birth. Her world is small and isolated; she commutes to campus, interacts with her best friend Rin Fujishiro, and communicates through writing and text messages—a lifestyle that offers little to no change. One day, during her commute, Yuki meets fellow student Itsuomi Nagi, a multilingual travel enthusiast and friend of Rin. When Itsuomi learns of Yuki's condition, he takes it in stride, moving Yuki's heart. From this one simple gesture, Yuki and Itsuomi's lives start changing day by day as they let each other into their own worlds. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Sweet Reincarnation

TV / 12 eps / Summer 2023 / Light novel

When a genius patissier dies in a tragic accident before achieving his dream of creating the world's greatest sweets, he is reincarnated as nine-year-old Pastry Mille "Pas" Morteln. Now in a medieval world brimming with swords and magic, Pas enjoys a peaceful life in the Fief of Morteln under the authority of his father, the military hero Lord Casserole. However, scarce ingredients render sweets a luxury, so Pas can only dream of baking. Once news arrives of approaching bandits, Pas must learn magic and fight to defend his land, all to one day create a confectionery paradise! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 2

TV / 12 eps / Spring 2020 / Light novel

When Myne learns that the Holy Church is in need of mana for their relics, she sees it as her chance to be cured of her life-threatening mana disorder. After seeing their bountiful library, she throws herself headfirst into the Church's grasp and begs to join their order. In exchange for her service and her unusually bountiful supply of mana, Myne is given the blue robes of a noble-born apprentice priestess, despite being a commoner. To Myne, all this talk of mana and nobility is trivial, as she now has access to an unlimited supply of books! As Myne transitions into the next phase of her life in this new world, she soon learns that achieving her dream has come at a heavy cost. Noble society is severe, unforgiving, and fueled by politics and neglect. She must now deal with the class conflict between the noble-born blue robes and the common-born grey robes, the High Priest's attempts to oust her, and constant behavioral issues from her new retainers. With the help of her family, friends, and the enigmatic Head Priest whose loyalties and motives remain unknown, Myne seeks to overcome these obstacles and continue on the path to becoming her ideal self—the ultimate librarian! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash

TV / 12 eps / Winter 2024 / Light novel

Born into a loving family, Femicia appears to have a bright future ahead of her. When she finally turns five, the time comes to go to the church to have her skills appraised. However, while she does receive a monster tamer skill, it turns out that Femicia has zero stars for that ability. To make matters worse, society considers those who have zero stars to be harbingers of misfortune; as a result, Femicia is shunned by everyone—including her family. Soon enough, Femicia is chased out of her village and is constantly on the run. Fearing for her life, she decides to masquerade as a boy and change her name to Ivy. With a goal given to her by a fortune teller to reach the royal capital, Ivy meets and successfully tames a slime, starting an unlikely friendship that may provide a means to get the destiny she deserves. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic

TV / 12 eps / Winter 2025 / Light novel

What's a guy to do when his life suddenly changes while innocently enjoying a nice, cold drink after work? And I mean really changes. This middle-aged commoner now finds himself in the body of Liam Hamilton, the young son of a noble house teetering on the brink of collapse. Between his fervidly desperate father and his utterly apathetic brothers, the only bright side to his new situation is that Liam can finally try learning magic like he's always wanted. Little does he know his hobby of choice may be about to turn his life upside-down yet again! Will Liam be able to master the craft of magic? And will it be enough to save him from the shadow looming over his family...? (Source: J-Novel Club)

The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases

TV / 12 eps / Spring 2024 / Light novel

Deemed a "good-for-nothing" for his low level and lack of a god-given Gift, Allen is stripped of his noble status and banished from the Duchy of Westfeldt. But Allen has a secret: he was a great hero in a previous life, and he's thrilled for the chance to finally live the way he pleases! His drama-free existence, however, is soon interrupted by a desperate encounter with his ex-fiancée. As a former hero who still possesses the incredible powers from his past life, Allen can't ignore someone in need—no matter how much he might like to! And so begins the new heroic saga our former hero never wanted! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3

TV / 10 eps / Spring 2022 / Light novel

Winter is approaching, and Myne—now an apprentice priestess—must prepare for her stay at the church and the upcoming Dedication Ceremony. However, due to her immense knowledge and extraordinary amount of mana, she has garnered the attention of many dangerous people, who are willing to do anything to get their hands on Myne. To keep her safe, the Head Priest assigns Myne a bodyguard and advises her to be adopted by a noble, a decision that will force her to leave her family behind. As Myne is opposed to the idea, the Head Priest gives her an ultimatum: she can be with her family until she turns 10, but if she is deemed too unstable, she will immediately be dealt with. Placed in a tough position, Myne is uncertain about her future. Despite the twists that may lie ahead, she will do whatever she can to protect those that she loves—even if it means giving up on her dream. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tearmoon Empire

TV / 12 eps / Fall 2023 / Light novel

Due to poor finances, an epidemic, and famine, the once prosperous Tearmoon Empire ultimately falls to a revolution instigated by its citizens and supported by neighboring nations. The rebellion also brings dire consequences for Mia Luna Tearmoon, the empire's extremely spoiled princess, who endures three years in the dungeons before facing execution. By some miracle, Mia finds herself reincarnated as her 12-year-old self, retaining full memories of everything that had transpired. With the pain of the guillotine blade freshly imprinted on her neck, Mia is determined to use this second chance at life to avoid the grim fate that awaits her. She utilizes all her knowledge to improve the state of the kingdom and gather personal allies, inadvertently winning over the people's hearts and becoming beloved as a saint. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen

TV / 13 eps / Winter 2020 / Light novel

In a world of magic and monsters, Krylancelo Finrandi and his foster sister Azalie Cait-Sith were once promising students of sorcery, prodigies at the famous Tower of Fangs. But an experiment gone horribly wrong warps Azalie's appearance, trapping her in the form of a dragon. Elders at the Tower—more interested in preserving their reputation rather than their students' lives—drive off the transformed Azalie and cover up the incident. Outraged, Krylancelo strikes out on his own, taking the new name of "Orphen" and vowing to return Azalie to her normal state. Five years later, Orphen's quest has stalled. A chance encounter brings him face to face with Azalie again, but he still has no way to restore her body. And with a hostile group of sorcerers hunting her down, he may be running out of time. The past and present collide as Orphen tries to find how to save Azalie from their former teachers and friends. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Shirohiyo - Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From My Past Life

TV / 12 eps / Summer 2025 / Light novel

In a world where Western and Asian cultures mix together, the only son of Count Kikunoi from the Kiryuu Empire, is Ageha. His life was already over at the age of 5. He, who was born in a corner of the country, has zero allies or useful skills in addition to being overweight. What's more, it seems that his brother Regulus, who suddenly appeared on his life and was presented for the Count as his brother, will kill him in the future for his right to succeed... His only weapons, are the abilities of "cooking and sewing," that he suddenly acquired along with the memories of his previous Japanese life. In the midst of all this, Ageha ends up raising his younger brother, but... "My brother is super cute?" And before he knows it, he becomes a full-blown doting older brother?! Making handmade educational toys for his cute little brother and delicious chawanmushi (steamed egg custard)... With the help of his previous life's skills and my power as a housekeeper, he's able to improve the rough life of the people living in his territory. A fantasy of two young brothers managing their territory, where a single step gets even the gods involved in changing their country! (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen -Chaos in Urbanrama-

TV / 12 eps / Winter 2023 / Light novel

After the events of Kimluck, Orphen is on a quest to find Azalie, only to find himself in a war in between celestial beings and humans.

A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation

TV / 12 eps / Winter 2026 / Light novel

When Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears odd similarities to his own but clearly isn't, he quickly comes to terms with the unlikely truth: this is an entirely different world. Even so, laid-back Lizel isn't the type to panic. He immediately sets out to learn more about this strange place, and to help him do so, hires a seasoned adventurer named Gil as his tour guide and protector. Until he's able to find a way home, Lizel figures this is a perfect opportunity to explore a new way of life adventuring as part of a guild. After all, he's sure he'll go home eventually... might as well enjoy the otherworldly vacation for now! (Source: Tokyopop)

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen -Doom of Dragon's Sanctuary-

TV / 12 eps / Spring 2023 / Light novel

With no other choice left, Orphen is led by Winona to meet the lord of the Imminent Domain, Almagest. What secrets does he hold?