The anime Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke continues its second cour with Episode 15 arriving soon. Fans of Rozemyne’s journey can mark their calendars for the next installment of this beloved fantasy series.
New episodes of Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke release every Saturday on Crunchyroll. Episode 15 is scheduled to premiere on July 25, 2026.
The release times for Episode 15 are as follows:
- Pacific Daylight Time: 1:30 a.m. PDT
- Mountain Daylight Time: 2:30 a.m. MDT
- Central Daylight Time: 3:30 a.m. CDT
- Eastern Daylight Time: 4:30 a.m. EDT
- Greenwich Mean Time: 8:30 a.m. GMT
Viewers can watch the episode with both English subtitles and an English dub on Crunchyroll. The series is also broadcast on YTV and Nippon Television Network in Japan.
The Second Cour Continues
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke is considered Season 4 of the overall series. The season features a total of 24 episodes split across two consecutive cours. The first cour covered Episodes 1 through 12, which began airing on April 4, 2026.
The second cour started on July 11, 2026, with Episode 13. The release schedule for the remaining episodes is as follows:
- Episode 13 – July 11
- Episode 14 – July 18
- Episode 15 – July 25
- Episode 16 – August 1
- Episode 17 – August 8
- Episode 18 – August 15
- Episode 19 – August 22
- Episode 20 – August 29
- Episode 21 – September 5
- Episode 22 – September 12
- Episode 23 – September 19
- Episode 24 – September 26
The second cour features a new ending theme song titled “Wanna me” performed by adieu (the music stage name of Japanese actress Moka Kamishiraishi). The opening song for the second cour is “Power of Love” performed by Kana Nishino.
What Happened in Episode 14
Episode 14, titled “Hasse’s Punishment,” aired on July 18, 2026. This episode dealt with serious consequences following the events at the Hasse monastery.
Rozemyne traveled to Hasse to announce the punishment for those who attacked the monastery. The punishment included 10 years of increased taxes, no Spring Prayer for the region, and the execution of the traitors. Ferdinand carried out the executions using mana on the mayor, his wife, and his supporters in front of all the residents of Hasse and Rozemyne.
This episode showed the harsh reality of noble society and the severe consequences for those who break the laws. It also demonstrated Rozemyne’s growing involvement in the political and judicial matters of Ehrenfest.
What Happened in Episode 13
Episode 13, titled “Winter Material Gathering,” premiered on July 11, 2026. This episode marked the start of the second cour and showed Rozemyne attempting to gather materials for her jureve once again.
The episode followed a similar structure to the earlier “First Material Gathering” episode, showing Rozemyne’s determination to succeed despite previous setbacks. Ferdinand continued to support and guide her through the challenges.
Key Characters and Production
Wit Studio is handling the animation for this season, replacing the previous studio Ajia-Do. The studio change brought a visual upgrade to the series, with more polished and expressive animation. Yoshiaki Iwasaki is directing the season.
The story follows Myne, a girl reincarnated into a world where books are scarce. She takes on the new identity of Rozemyne after being adopted by the archduke of Ehrenfest. Her goal remains the same: to bring books back to a world that has long forgotten them.
Where to Watch Previous Episodes
All previous episodes of Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The platform streams the series alongside the first three seasons. The English dub for the season began streaming on April 18, 2026.
The series is based on the light novel series written by Miya Kazuki and illustrated by You Shiina. The anime adaptation continues to follow the events of Part 3 of the light novel, which covers Rozemyne’s life as the adopted daughter of the archduke.
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Episode 15 Expectations
Episode 15 will continue the story from where Episode 14 left off. With the punishment in Hasse now delivered, the focus will likely shift to other developments in Rozemyne’s life as a noble. The winter social season and other political events are expected to play significant roles in the upcoming episodes.
The series continues to balance Rozemyne’s personal growth with the larger political struggles of Ehrenfest. Her physical fragility remains a defining limitation, even as she gains more influence and responsibility in noble society.
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