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Ascendance of a Bookworm fingerprintBig heart, immersive world, low-key.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Heartwarming and uplifting
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some situational comedy and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Fantasy, family, and growing up
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout storytelling, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout score
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Ascendance of a Bookworm is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Heartwarming and uplifting
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Emotionally, it's heartwarming, uplifting, and wondrous. Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some situational comedy and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some situational comedy and sharp wit.
Fantasy, family, and growing up
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around fantasy, family, and growing up. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout storytelling, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The storytelling, characters, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout score
Look and sound: the score stand out.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Ascendance of a Bookworm is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-14 in the United States.
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 60 episodes of about 24 minutes each and is still in production.
It started in 2019 and is still in production.
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
+98GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ascendance of a Bookworm in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
7.8
