# Ascendance of a Bookworm Watch Order

Also known as: Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, Honzuki no Gekokujou: Ryoushu no Youjo
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Last updated: 2026-09-16
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 5 entries in chronological viewing order.

The Ascendance of a Bookworm watch order covers all three seasons, 36 episodes total, plus the Side Story OVA and the Adopted Daughter of an Archduke continuation. Start with the opening 14 episodes, then watch the Side Story OVA before moving into the second season's 12 episodes and the third season's 10. The correct order finishes with Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, which picks up where the third season leaves off. If you only want the core narrative, the three main episode blocks carry the full story on their own, but slotting the OVA in after the first season keeps events in their intended chronological sequence. This is where to start and exactly how the extra content fits, so nothing feels out of place along the way for new and returning readers alike.

## The order

1. Ascendance of a Bookworm: Episodes 1–14
2. Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story (OVA) — optional
3. Ascendance of a Bookworm: Episodes 1–12
4. Ascendance of a Bookworm: Episodes 1–10
5. Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch Ascendance of a Bookworm?**

Start with Episodes 1–14 (Ascendance of a Bookworm), then continue with Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story, Episodes 1–12 (Ascendance of a Bookworm), Episodes 1–10 (Ascendance of a Bookworm), and Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke. The full Ascendance of a Bookworm watch order on this page has 5 entries, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is Ascendance of a Bookworm?**

Ascendance of a Bookworm has 36 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 OVA.

**Can I skip anything in Ascendance of a Bookworm?**

Yes. 1 entry is marked optional: Ascendance of a Bookworm Side Story. Everything else is part of the main story.

**Is Ascendance of a Bookworm still airing?**

Yes. Ascendance of a Bookworm is still releasing, and this order is updated by the community as new seasons, movies, and specials come out. Track it to get notified when the order changes.

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