
The Final Chapter: Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2 Manga Ends with Volume 13
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2 Manga Reaches Its Conclusion with Volume 13
The manga adaptation of "Ascendance of a Bookworm" (Honzuki no Gekokujō) Part 2 is set to conclude with its 13th volume. A recent listing on Amazon Japan confirms this final installment will be published on September 15th, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the beloved series, cherished by fans of fantasy and bibliophile stories alike. Suzuka has been the artist behind this manga, serialized on TO Books' Corona EX website. Volume 12 was released on February 15th, 2025, indicating the final volume is near.
Narrative Arc Summary and Publication Details
The second part of "Ascendance of a Bookworm" narrates Myne's story as she negotiates with the temple to become a blue priestess apprentice, thereby obtaining a status similar to that of a noble. This position finally allows her to access the reading room she so desires. However, her path isn't easy, as she must navigate hierarchies based on status and troublesome attendants to peacefully enjoy her passion for reading.
The Expanded Universe of Ascendance of a Bookworm: Novels, Spinoffs, and Anime
"Ascendance of a Bookworm" has built a vast and engaging narrative universe. The original series, written by Miya Kazuki since 2013, culminated its run with Volume 33 in December 2023, reaching over 12 million copies sold worldwide. In addition to the main series, there's a spinoff, "Hannelore no Kizokuin Gonensei," that continues in development and is also being translated into English by J-Novel Club. The story has been adapted into a successful anime franchise with three seasons, produced by Ajia-do, which premiered in October 2019. It will continue with a new season in spring 2026 titled "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke," adapting the third part of the original novels.
Manga Adaptations and the Future of the Franchise
While Suzuka handled the art for parts 1 and 2, Ryō Namino is adapting part 3, and Hikaru Katsuki is working on part 4. J-Novel Club continues publishing these manga adaptations in English. With the imminent end of the manga adaptation of Part 2, fans can look forward to future publications of the other parts and the new season of the anime. So don't fret! If you thought the stories from this world were done, there's still so much more to explore.