Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Reveals New Opening Song

The third season of the anime adaptation of Miya Kazuki’s light novel series Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō – Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) has revealed the new opening by Kana Nishino. The third season will begin its second cour on June 27.

Nishino’s new song “Power of Love” was previewed in a new trailer, which can be seen here:

As previously announced, the ending song will be “Wanna me” by Kamishiraishi, who also uses the stage name adieu. It will be available as a CD single on July 29.

New episodes of Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke will release on Saturdays at 1:30 a.m. PT / 4:30 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll. Episodes will be released with English subs and an English dub. Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke will feature 24 episodes in total across two consecutive cours, the first of which finishes airing on June 20.

Miya Kazuki released the Ascendance of a Bookworm novels from 2013 to 2017 on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website. You Shiina illustrates the print edition. The main series concluded with its 33rd volume in December 2023, which has sold more than 11 million copies.

Here’s what Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke is all about, via Crunchyroll:

In a world ruled by magical nobles, Myne dreams of creating books where none exist. When her immense power draws deadly attention, she assumes a new identity as Rozemyne, leaving her family and past behind. In a society driven by ambition, secrets, and schemes, she must outwit conspirators, protect those she loves, and fight to bring books and hope to a world that has long forgotten both.