Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke has dropped its third trailer for the second cour, packed with dynamic new footage that highlights key story advancements and the debut of the ending theme song. The video teases intense magical sequences, evolving character dynamics, and plot developments set to unfold after the first cour's events. This release builds significant momentum ahead of the July 11 premiere, giving viewers an early taste of the heightened stakes in Ehrenfest.
The ending theme Wanna me, performed by adieu (the musical persona of voice actress Moka Kamishiraishi), marks an exciting addition to the season's soundtrack. This track will launch digitally on July 11 alongside the cour's debut episodes, perfectly timed to accompany the narrative developments. Accompanying the single is newly unveiled cover art that beautifully reflects the series' elegant yet magical tone.
The trailer showcases intense magical confrontations and heartfelt moments that advance Myne's path through noble society. These scenes build directly on the first cour's foundation, promising richer explorations of loyalty, innovation, and personal growth. Watch the trailer below:
Yoshiaki Iwasaki, known for We Never Learn: BOKUBEN, has taken over direction of the new season at WIT Studio from Mitsuru Hongo at Ajia-do Animation Works. Mariko Kunisawa returns to write the series composition, alongside Michiru composing the music. Aiko Minowa, who contributed as sub-character designer on Love Through a Prism, is drawing the character designs.
The latest anime season adapts the Adopted Daughter of an Archduke arc of Miya Kazuki’s original isekai light novel series. This arc intensifies the focus on Myne's transformation and strategic maneuvers within the strict class hierarchies. It delivers a compelling mix of book-centric schemes and high-stakes political intrigue that defines the franchise.
Here is Crunchyroll's story description of Ascendance of a Bookworm:
Avid bookworm and college student Motosu Urano ends up dying in an unforeseen accident. This came right after the news that she would finally be able to work as a librarian like she had always dreamed of. When she regained consciousness, she was reborn as Main, the daughter of a poor soldier. She was in the town of Ehrenfest, which had a harsh class system. But as long as she had books, she didn't really need anything else. However, books were scarce and belonged only to the nobles. But that doesn't stop her, so she makes a decision... 'If there aren't any books, I'll just create some.
In this cour, expect Myne's book-creation ambitions to clash with escalating noble rivalries, complete with stunning new spell animations and deeper dives into family bonds under pressure. The shift to WIT Studio brings elevated production values, including fluid action sequences and meticulously detailed backgrounds that elevate key emotional payoffs. These elements ensure the adaptation remains true to the light novels while offering visual spectacles tailored for longtime enthusiasts.
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke is now streaming on Crunchyroll with new second cour episodes starting July 11. Subscribers can access both subtitled and English dubbed options to follow Myne's relentless quest for knowledge in this enchanting isekai world. The platform serves as the primary hub for timely releases and exclusive bonus content.
Source: Official X account of Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke
