Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen Recap
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Re-Ascendance of a Bookworm / 本好きの下剋上 ～司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません～ / Ascendance of a Bookworm Recap / Ascendance of a Bookworm Episode 26.5
| Genres: Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation | |
| Themes: Isekai, Reincarnation | |
| Studios: Ajia-do | |
| Rating: 6.97 / 10 | |
| Rank: #4635 | |
| Popularity: #6946 | |
| Users Listed: 10,043 | |
| Users Scored: 4,335 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 02/07/2024 | |
| Aired: March 29, 2022 (Winter) | |
| Type: Tv Special | |
| Source: Light Novel | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 2 |
Synopsis:
In a world where souls are ranked, Hatori, a young woman with a profound thirst for knowledge, finds herself reborn as a cat in a desolate, fantasy realm. Driven by an unshakeable ambition to become a scholar, she navigates a society rigidly stratified by power and intellect. The series follows her determined journey through treacherous landscapes and complex social hierarchies, encountering a cast of eccentric characters – both human and animal – who offer aid, challenge her beliefs, or simply exist within the strange new world.
Honzuki's story explores themes of perseverance, adaptation, and the pursuit of personal growth against overwhelming odds. It’s a narrative grounded in careful world-building, offering a blend of quiet moments and escalating challenges as Hatori strives to overcome her limitations and carve out a path toward academic fulfillment in an environment fundamentally opposed to her goals. The anime presents a thoughtful meditation on ambition and the meaning of worth.
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Characters:
- Gil (Main) - Voice Actors: Sanpei, Yuuko
- Lutz (Main) - Voice Actors: Tamura, Mutsumi
- Myne (Main) - Voice Actors: Iguchi, Yuka
- Benno (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyasu, Takehito
- Bezewanst (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hoshino, Mitsuaki
- Delia (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tomaru, Chiyo
- Eva (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Fumiko
- Ferdinand (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Show
- Fran (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Karino, Shou
- Frida (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchida, Aya
- Gunther (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyama, Tsuyoshi
- Karstedt (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki
- Ralph (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nabatame, Hitomi
- Rosina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Minori
- Shikza (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishiya, Haruki
- Sohn Bernett, Damuel (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Umehara, Yuuichirou
- Wilma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yasuno, Kiyono
Staff:
- Edwards, Erica (ADR Director)
Reviews:
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User lamaraptor (Score: 7/10):
Normally I avoid recap episodes like the plague. This is usually because whatever show it is was something that aired a long time ago and I'm binge watching the entire thing. Nothing is more frustrating than spending an extra 22 minutes watching a recap to something you just watched. But this time I'm actually watching Honzuki no Gekokujou as it's airing and boy oh boy do you feel those months in between seasons. Coming back to a show with this intricate of a narrative I was tempted to go rewatch the entire first two seasons. Thankfully I didn't have to when I saw there werethese nice short recap episodes. Perspective is an amazing thing, huh.nnThese do a great job summarizing the key points of the narrative and helping you remember all the characters. I grew a new appreciation for these kinds of recaps and how it can quickly help you get back into a show that hasn't aired in a while. Still never gonna watch a recap for a 12 episode show that aired in between episodes 9 and 10. That's cancer.nn7/10
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen (anime - Full Story)
- Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd Season (anime - Full Story)
- Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 3rd Season (anime - Other)