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@gatokawaii3996

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

I advice you ARSLAN SENKI ALL OPENINGS AND ENDINGS

@tenshiyukannakawa6581

9 ай бұрын

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

@gatokawaii3996

9 ай бұрын

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

@tenshiyukannakawa6581

9 ай бұрын

@@gatokawaii3996 OK

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

@mangofit1531

9 ай бұрын

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

@ayaayaya8

9 ай бұрын

Facts

@MSDoL

9 ай бұрын

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

@Norbert_Sattler

9 ай бұрын

You could always pick up the light novel. There are quite a few people doing regular bookworm content for the novel right now on KZread, 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

9 ай бұрын

i love the show

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@BlekDimonn

9 ай бұрын

@@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

9 ай бұрын

It has been recommended a lot recently! 💯

@vividly94

9 ай бұрын

@@BlekDimonn 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.

@fvoarin1307

9 ай бұрын

@@BlekDimonn 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

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

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@natsukisufferu3998

8 ай бұрын

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...

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

9 ай бұрын

💯

@BlekDimonn

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

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

@daniellsalgado9050

9 ай бұрын

This comment needs more attention

@makitsu

9 ай бұрын

Yes it does

@AnnaMno1

9 ай бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@emeraldfinder5

8 күн бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

Definitely happy to check it out 💯

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

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

@@kevinrafaelriverabueso1419 I'll give it a try 😉

@Tatersalad666

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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?

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

9 ай бұрын

So wholesome!!

@aidenfoxx5828

9 ай бұрын

Bondrewd best father. No one comes close.

@matijamaksan4344

9 ай бұрын

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

@aidaid3962

9 ай бұрын

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

@aidaid3962

9 ай бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

And then wears your face as it laughs at you!

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

9 ай бұрын

💯

@stox5485

9 ай бұрын

March Comes in Like a Lion :3

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.

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

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.

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

9 ай бұрын

Like.. holy crap those last 2 chapters

@grantharriman284

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@neksuscat

9 ай бұрын

​@@grantharriman284highly recommend checking the novels.

@MrEnvisioner

9 ай бұрын

​@@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. 😕

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

9 ай бұрын

👀

@Ayush-kc2vx

9 ай бұрын

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

@urtoryu_dy_althraidn

9 ай бұрын

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

Ascendance of a Bookworm needs a 4th season 🙏

@Norbert_Sattler

9 ай бұрын

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

@daiichikuroslightnovels7293

9 ай бұрын

It should have a s4

@gantashiro978

9 ай бұрын

@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

9 ай бұрын

Seems to have such great reviews!

@daiichikuroslightnovels7293

9 ай бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

I keep hearing amazing things about it 💯

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@matejmatuska6700

9 ай бұрын

i like it too its really nice spoiler isekai

@fvoarin1307

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

True words right there

@Tatersalad666

9 ай бұрын

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.

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

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.

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

[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

9 ай бұрын

I like the animators Chainsaw Man ED as well.

@kamuyking551

9 ай бұрын

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

@BloodrealmX

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

@@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.

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!

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

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

@@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.

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

I enjoyed season 2 way more than season 1

@I.disagree

9 ай бұрын

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

@thema8871

9 ай бұрын

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

@Furix_69

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

@thema8871

9 ай бұрын

@@Ayush-kc2vx unlucky

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.

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

@fvoarin1307

9 ай бұрын

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

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.

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.

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

6 ай бұрын

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

@erufailon4723

6 ай бұрын

@@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

6 ай бұрын

@@erufailon4723 It's like a miracle

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!

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.

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.

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

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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.

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.

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

9 ай бұрын

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

9 ай бұрын

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

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

9 ай бұрын

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

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!

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.

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

@fvoarin1307

9 ай бұрын

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

My favorite wholesome anime made in abyss

I love ascendance of a bookworm soooo much

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.

Yes! Ascendace of a Bookworm is one of THE best isekais ever!

@GOTGames

9 ай бұрын

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Ascendence is a great show, and the source material is even better. I currently consider it among my top 5 written fantasy series.. :3 That means I count it among Re:Zero and Mushoku Tensei and such series (although #1 for me is Wheel of Time~)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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)

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.

The MiA anime opening: ✨🎶🥺🙌💃🕺🌻 The actual anime: 🤯😱🤮😭😈☠️👹🔥👁️👄👁️-

I WISH a new season of Ascendance of a Bookworm was on the way, but I can hope. Would love to see a blind reaction of the first season of Bookworm!

@cyberiansailor9741

6 ай бұрын

Our waiting has an end! Season 4 is now official!!!

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.

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.

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

6 ай бұрын

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

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.

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.

I would say Ascendance of a Bookworm is a really good anime and definitly worth watching.

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

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

I love the Made in Abyss OPs. Especially the first one cause not only was it sung by Riko and Reg's VAs, it also makes me excited for an adventure. lol I love that everything you said about it (before the spoiler parts) sounds the same as how other fans of the series would pitch the show to other people (It's totally just a cute adventure! Nothing bad about it! lol). Also, Made in Abyss isn't the only anime that has done this kind of bait and switch with the misleading OPs (and at least Made in Abyss wasn't completely misleading). I think you already saw Madoka Magica and Death Parade's OPs. I suggest Gakkou Gurashi and Kotoura-san - also some super cute anime! :'). There are other types of misleading OPs but those two are the same type as Made in Abyss'. Ascendance of a Bookworm is a really fun reincarnation isekai series. The MC is a girl who just wants to read books who unfortunately was reincarnated in a poor family who couldn't afford them so she sets out to make her own books using her past life knowledge. It does get serious later but it's mostly really fun. I'm hoping for another season! Recommendation for OP (that have fanservice): Needless (2 OPs).

@Kyla8132

9 ай бұрын

Genuinely surprised about the Needless recommendation. I quite literally never seen anyone talk about it. Which is honestly sad as having finished the manga and wish it got more attention.

@sanashi27

9 ай бұрын

@@Kyla8132 I watched it on tv years ago and found it fun. I love the OPs as well. And yeah, it's not as popular. I recommended it here hoping that others who read my comment who hasn't seen it might want to check it out.

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.

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.

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

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

It was great seeing your reaction to the Made in Abyss OPs. The endings also deserve their own turn, especially the ED of the second season. I'd say it should be a full length reaction too, it's by MYTH & ROID, surely that is recommendation enough? But if not, I'll mention that it's been a year since that song's release and I still can't get it out of my head. It's easily one of the most memorable anime endings out there, the music and the lyrics just match what happens in the anime so perfectly, it almost hurts.

@BloodrealmX

9 ай бұрын

He didn't react to the openings at all, he just sat there and repeated the same unfunny lie over and over.

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

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

6 ай бұрын

They just announced the fourth season!

@Sgt_SealCluber

6 ай бұрын

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

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

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 !

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

@rabbidcreature9681

9 ай бұрын

For some reason hearing AoaB openings makes me so happy.

@rabbidcreature9681

9 ай бұрын

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.

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).

@anonymouslyforgotten3840

9 ай бұрын

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

@BlekDimonn

9 ай бұрын

@@anonymouslyforgotten3840 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+

Would love to see his reaction to the reveal of Darth Myne. 🤣 It is really good but I don't think I've heard anything about a new season, has been awhile since the last one so a new season could be on the horizon.

@cyberiansailor9741

6 ай бұрын

season 4 is now official! I am so excited and can't help but to tell everyone

@timconner7693

6 ай бұрын

@@cyberiansailor9741 Sweet.

Oh, I remember this happy evenings with the whole family sitting in front of the TV, watching Made in Abyss. How joyful and sweet it was 😏 Jokes aside, I absolutely looove "Katachi", it's such a phenomenal song. And it makes what's coming to you after even more f...ed up 🙂

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

Normally with an anime, if I really enjoy it I'll hunt out the manga to get more. Ascendence of a Bookworm is the first and only anime I went out of my way to read the light novel it's all based on. Truly a wonderful story, characters, setting, world, etc. It's fantastic and not to be slept on. Also, any chance of a reaction to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, 2nd Gig and Solid State Society openings? I feel you need to hear what happens when Yoko Kanno and Origa combine to make amazing music.

You couldn't have found two series that are more different from each other, while looking somewhat similar at a glance. ^^ Two of my favourite series. Albeit Ascendance of a Bookworm does fall a bit short compared to the source material, where Made in Abyss is a fantastic adaptation of it's source material and does even improve on the manga in some places. Anyone up for a debate who's the best dad, Gunther or Bondrewd? :P Your description of the Made in Abyss openings reminds me soooo much of how Madoka Magica was promoted. :D The first OP of the Bookworm anime always catches me off guard, when I haven't heard it in a while. In anime openings (and modern music in general for that matter) a 6/8 tact is rare enough, but this one is part 6/8 part 5/4! This got to be a difficult song to play, but also rewarding, when you can properly do it. Ascendance of a Bookworm currently has three seasons and it is in the stars if/when there's ever going to be a fourth. But the light novel's English translated e-book releases are in a really amazing place right now (the last one came out just this week). You could even call it divine. ;) Maybe that's what got my fellow bookworms stoked.

Ahhh, such a wholesome anime this is, i hope nothing bad happens with the characters

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