Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Premiere Date, Wit Studio, and First Episode Details Revealed at AnimeJapan 2026

During the first day of AnimeJapan 2026, new details were unveiled regarding the highly anticipated third part of the anime adaptation of Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō). It was confirmed that this new season, which will adapt "The Archduke's Adopted Daughter" arc, is set to premiere on April 4th. The third part of Ascendance of a Bookworm will span two consecutive cours, ensuring six months of uninterrupted broadcast.

What is the Release Date for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3?

A highlight at AnimeJapan 2026 was the announcement of a change in animation studio for Ascendance of a Bookworm. Following three seasons, the production of the new episodes will be handled by Wit Studio. Reaffirming previous information, the premiere date for the anime's third part was set for Saturday, April 4th. During the event, a second full promotional video and an exclusive preview of the first episode's opening sequence were showcased. It was also confirmed that Yuka Iguchi and Show Hayami would return to their roles as Rozemyne and Ferdinand, respectively.

Production Team and New Cast Members

The production team includes Yoshiaki Iwasaki as director, with Mariko Kunisawa returning to write the scripts. Aiko Minowa is assigned character design, and MICHIRU will continue with musical composition. The voice cast expands with the addition of notable talents such as:

• Yukari Tamura as Georgine
• Mami Koyama as Veronica
• Minami Takayama as Florencia
• Kazuhiro Yamaji as Bonifatius
• Nao Tōyama as Angelica

Ascendance of a Bookworm is a fantasy light novel series written by Miya Kazuki. The story follows a young bibliophile who, after her death, reincarnates into a world where reading is a rare privilege and paper is a scarce and costly commodity, accessible only to the nobility. Armed with her memories and knowledge from her previous life, the protagonist embarks on a mission to create printing methods to make books accessible, thereby fulfilling her dream of being surrounded by literature. The original light novel series concluded in 2023, comprising 33 volumes, and has sold over 13 million copies.