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The sixth official Ascendance of a Bookworm fanbook is here, perfect for readers who’ve finished Part 5 Volume 6. Inside, you’ll find character design sheets, manga, stunning artwork, and coverage of not one but two drama CDs. This installment also offers an exclusive look at how author Miya Kazuki plans her short stories, along with the longest Q&A yet—surpassing even that of the previous fanbook!

“I hope you make this fun, Prince Azgrad Trycen!” All-out war with the Warrior Nation of Trycen finally breaks out! The Dragon Knight Order rushes towards Parth but finds Kelvin and his companions standing in their way. Hemmed in on both sides by the soaring cliffs of the Grand Scarlet Canyon, the two sides clash in a fight to the death. It isn’t long before Kelvin and General Azgrad find each other on the battlefield and launch into the ultimate showdown between two battle junkies! The ferocity of the action ramps up another notch as Kelvin’s group challenges Trycen’s most powerful military force with everything they have in the eighth volume of his epic journey!

Kelvin, the battle junkie Summoner from another world, finally clashes with Leonhart Gaun, the king of the host country of the Beast King Festival. They bring all their strength, wits, and cunning to bear, each struggling to gain dominance over the other and proceed further in the tournament. At the same time, the organization who pulled the strings behind the Demon Lord incident and manipulated Trycen into declaring war on the rest of the continent seems to be on the move. Will this entity shrouded in mystery appear before Kelvin and his companions once again?

Mukohda’s latest adventure leaves him richer than ever, but with more money comes more...goddesses, each vying for a slice of his supermarket pie in exchange for their blessings. As he juggles divine attention, excessive riches, and the constant pull of adventure, Mukohda sets his sights on one luxury he craves almost as much as a good meal!

I’m stuck in a haunted manor all alone, so I’ll just transform and— Wait, who’s this lost girl?! I can’t show her my secret identity...but I can’t leave her here either! Can I get out without my powers, or will I face a terrifying defeat? The answer awaits in the cheek-clenching ninth volume!

Mukohda and Fel enter boss monster territory. The risks are sky-high but so are the rewards! Who knew it just takes a few sweets to get a Goddess’s blessing? Or that a cute little slime could evolve so quickly? And when the crew gets involved in boss mons

Sendo Takahisa may have escaped death, but his reckless actions have drawn danger to Galarc Castle in the form of a colossal golem summoned by Reiss. Only Aishia can dare to stand up to such a formidable foe, until the smiling forgotten hero returns to the battlefield! Meanwhile, Rio is finally reunited with his loved ones thanks to the Wise God Lina, only for her to possess Miharu and offer advice—though what she suggests is something he could never agree to...

Excitement fills the Noble’s Quarter as a long-awaited concert finally begins. Eager customers await Rozemyne’s printed products, but with Sylvester snooping around, something is bound to go wrong. Rozemyne has a plan, but it seems it may not be as airtight as she imagined.The Saint of Ehrenfest is back again for another dramatic volume! Ferdinand sings and noblewomen swoon in the newest installment of this biblio-fantasy by book lovers, for book lovers.

Her registration complete and two large shumils now under her command, Rozemyne finally gets a taste of the library of her dreams. But before she can lose herself in its countless books, she must first pass the rest of her practical classes. Chief among them is the acquisition of her schtappe—a vital instrument for any noble. Together with her fellow first-years, she ventures into the Farthest Hall, determined to attain her Divine Will. Has she recovered enough to succeed, or will her bookish ambitions be shelved before they even begin? Find out in the newest volume of this biblio-fantasy by book lovers, for book lovers!

As the High Priest battles a trombe alongside the Knight’s Order, Myne glimpses the terrors of noble society. She completes the Healing Ritual and demonstrates her worth as an apprentice blue shrine maiden, but even then, there are those who remain doubtful... Is she a grave threat to Ehrenfest or a most valuable asset?Find out in this biblio-fantasy by book lovers, for book lovers!

Souma travels to Lagoon City to further his reforms, and he successfully convinces Castor, his former political foe, to join his new unorthodox military initiative. Meanwhile, to strengthen their familial bonds, Excel organizes a...bridal training course for Liscia and the other queens?! Then, Souma buckles down to manage the kingdom just in time for an envoy to arrive from the Lunarian Orthodox Papal State! The theocracy is politically powerful, and they wish to support Souma as a “Holy King,” which would make his land the greatest among all of mankind’s nations. But beneath all that power and glory lies a conspiracy that could shake the entire world. Religion should provide salvation, but this world needs deliverance from the clashing agendas of scheming state actors. Can Souma rise to the challenge?

Upon reaching the capital, Hanakawa and Lute quickly make their way down to the Underworld to free Albagarma’s younger sister in hopes that she’ll take revenge on Yogiri. At the same time, Ayaka’s own revenge plot has been wreaking havoc across the city, and as it claims even the king’s life, the Sage candidates find themselves politely expelled from the palace. Hoping to kill two birds with one stone—to destroy the Dark God and put a stop to Ayaka’s rampage—the class of Sage candidates heads as a group into the Underworld.

When Mukohda Tsuyoshi is summoned to a world of swordplay and sorcery, he’s pumped to go on the adventure of a lifetime! Just one problem: he’s summoned by mistake!Not only is he not one of the three heroes, his stats are also laughable. Looks like he’ll

Having finally made it out of the tower, Yogiri and Tomochika are greeted with an apocalyptic scene—or at least, it would have been, if not for Yogiri accidentally killing the Dark God who’d been trapped there. Despite the flawless execution of the goddess Vahanato’s plans, they amounted to nothing more than releasing her lover’s corpse from its imprisonment. After a quick visit from the Hedgehog and brief encounter with the Dark God’s surviving spawn, Yogiri and Tomochika are finally able to resume their journey to the capital. Meanwhile, with the disappearance of yet another Sage, Sion is finally beginning to realize just how much of a threat Yogiri is to their world.

Hiiragi Utena here! Kiwi and I have fulfilled our promise, but with this awkward tension between us, will our friendship survive? Argh, it’s so embarrassing… Meanwhile, on the business side of things, I (as Magia Baiser) hole myself up in a trap-filled dungeon. Will the Tres Magia catch me this time? I sure hope so!See how our favorite baddie toys with friend and foe alike in this sadistic sixth volume!

Hiiragi Utena calling! Say, what’s happening here?! I thought I was fighting the Tres Magia, but the next thing I knew, all my friends are panicking over a new group of magical girls! Who are the Shio-chans?! And you’re saying I did what?! Mysteries unfold in this enchanting eighth volume!

Enormita Supreme Commander Hiiragi Utena here—ugh, I still can’t get over how that sounds. I’ve somehow been promoted from just another baddie to the head of our secret organization, so I’ll just have to abuse my power to schedule beach days with magical

Following his transmigration, during which he bartered away his memories in exchange for rare and powerful skills, Kelvin is fully enjoying his new life as an adventurer. After making a name for himself in Parth, becoming the city’s most famous and respected adventurer along with his close-knit motley crew, he next sets his sights on Toraj, the Country of Water. But what should have been a peaceful visit to satiate his heartfelt cry of “I haven’t had a grain of rice since arriving in this world—I want some rice!!” was, of course, never fated to go smoothly. The unfortunate (or fortunate?) souls who just happened to catch the attention of this sarcastic, adventurous battle junkie are…none other than the Heroes of Deramis?! Join this black-clad warrior and his allies as they continue to make a name for themselves in the second volume of this epic journey!

As Kelvin, the battle junkie Summoner hailing from another world, continues his extraordinary exploits, Goddess Melfina finally returns to his side, finally having completed her artificial body. When she grants him her blessing, he gains the power to summon a Hero of his own...who wants to become his stepsister?! As Kelvin and his party grow stronger by the day, he receives a summons for his Rank S promotion exam. The contents of the exam involve saving an elven settlement from the threat of a terrible monster, but just how much is the militaristic nation of Trycen involved? The black-clad warrior and his allies smash through everything in their way as they dive full throttle into the third volume of this epic journey!

The summoning of otherworldly heroes is a dangerous gambit for King Edward Ricousian—heroes show up with ridiculous cheat powers and wild ideas about “human rights” and “justice for commoners.” But with demons on the verge of overrunning his starving kingdom, he chooses to roll the dice, and ends up saddled with Thomas Smith. The king and his advisors hope to control Thomas by setting him up with a “harem” of beautiful, deadly young women and carefully manipulating his perception of the war, hiding his country’s wrongdoings and painting their foes as evil monsters. But Thomas isn’t the kind of person who lets anyone control him. Can a normal guy from Earth cut through the lies to find out what’s really going on—and when he does, will anything be left standing?

Ascendance of a Bookworm is a top selling isekai fantasy novel and manga series which has received a three-season anime adaptation (all streaming on Crunchyroll), with a fourth in production.

Katarina Claes may have dodged another Catastrophic Bad End, but trouble isn’t far behind. Fresh off an encounter with Dark Magic users—and a dangerous loss of control over her own powers—she’s summoned by the Magical Ministry to investigate unrest in the borderlands between Sorcié and Xiarmah. The mission sounds all too familiar, but the promise of Xiarmah’s Japanese-style cuisine (and maybe even fresh rice!) is too tempting to resist. This time, Katarina will be traveling with Maria, the main target of the recent gang attack, and Cyrus, who secretly harbors feelings for her. Will romance bloom between them? And how will things change when Cyrus’s beautiful childhood friend from Xiarmah enters the picture?

Eizo Tanya is a burned-out, middle-aged, software engineer. One night after working late, he throws himself in front of a speeding truck to save a cat. Although the cat survives, Eizo is not so lucky. In a spark of divine fate, the cat turns out to be a godlike being who offers him a second chance in another world! Does he ask to be a legendary warrior? A noble king? Nope! All Eizo wants is a peaceful life making things for others, and what better way to do that than becoming a blacksmith? He does have one other stipulation: a cat companion for his quiet life. His requests are granted...but with a twist! Eizo’s blacksmithing skills are so overpowered that they’re practically cheat abilities. On top of that, the cat companion he wished for turns out to be a half-tiger girl! With so much commotion in this world, will Eizo be able to forge a quiet life?

Edith the free priestess, Can the ace hunter, and Salette the up-and-coming merchant—also known as Kaoru, Reiko, and Keiko—claim they’re three women who just happened to meet in the same era. They operate under disguised names and appearances to stay low-key, but Falsetto the Einherjar, members of the Eyes of the Goddess, and the Raphael Earldom have been faithfully awaiting the Angel Kaoru’s return across generations. Finally, they all gather with unrelenting resolve...All she wants is a peaceful life, but things seem to be headed toward chaos!

Imitatio joins forces with the Tres Magia to kick baddie butt! She’s not the only one who’s eager to fight evil, though, as the purehearted heroine Magenta finally reveals her true form...with a dark twist. Turns out there’s more to her than meets the eye—and somehow Baiser’s to blame?! Discover a whole new side to these beloved characters in the gripping eleventh volume!

With the crisis in Zagras averted and the S Rank beast defeated, Zenos returns to his life in the slums, juggling his duties at the clinic while occasionally teaching at St. Carmilla Academy. Still, these peaceful days don’t last for long. All of a sudden, a group of oddly desperate military officers pop up in Zenos’s part of town, running a mass recruitment drive to build out the nation’s border patrol. It seems they’ll conscript anyone—even children. Around the same time, Lily goes missing. And when witnesses report seeing her forced inside a military convoy alongside a child in fancy clothing, Zenos knows what he’s got to do next—get recruited himself!It seems once again, life is about to take an unorthodox turn.

After Marius’s wedding, the Forge Eizo family returns to a life of normalcy. The season has turned, and with a sweltering summer on the horizon, Eizo decides it’s time to construct a water well near the cabin. However, their digging is soon interrupted by a familiar face: the fairy chief Gizelle appears and asks them to meet the mystical master of the Black Forest! This master requests that the family eliminate a terrifying monster—a beast corrupted by stagnant magic that is devastating the forest and its inhabitants. As someone who lives primarily off the land, Eizo feels indebted, so he readily accepts. But...who exactly is this master? And how do they know about Eizo’s previous life on Earth?! Can the family successfully hammer the monster into the ground, or will their home become overrun with malignant magical beasts?

Three years have passed since Tenma’s last adventure, and life in the capital has become routine for him and his companions. As one of the kingdom’s most esteemed adventurers, Tenma is renowned far and wide. But trouble brews when a figure from his past requests help in defeating a rampaging swarm of wyverns. Determined to mend old rifts, Tenma accepts the mission, only to learn that these creatures are just the start of his worries. Now, he must return to the place where his journey began, confront the shadows of his past, and do all that he can to protect his family and friends. The stakes are higher, and the danger is greater than ever before!

Upon being reincarnated into a fantasy world, Ryo wants to live out his days in peace with his newfound water magic. He can only conjure a cupful at a time, but it’s enough to eek out a comfortable existence—or so he thought. The powers that be cast him into the wild outlands with nothing more than a humble shack, a single knife, some food...and abilities that are yet beyond his comprehension. The area is overrun by monsters and there’s nary another human in sight. Ryo must now figure out how to survive above all else, but he’s ready to take bulls, boars, and a whole host of other monsters by the horns if it means seizing the life he wants for himself.Each new victory brings a new challenge, but what could a fateful encounter with a headless horseman, a dragon, and a castaway swordsman have in common? They’re the first steps on a grand journey that will take Ryo beyond the borders of all he knows to become the greatest water magician the world has ever seen—one adventure at a time.