Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3

As with every other season before it, Ascendance of a Bookworm is a moderately slow story with a grand tale to tell. S3 is just one piece in that grand tale, and the quality of it is the same as everything before it. I haven't made any review for the series before now, but to make a long story short, the whole thing is pretty good at mixing different things in Myne's life together to make for a story that's a little more than what is currently shown at any time. S3 adds a bit more to that with a ton of character motives and othernew characters that show up. I will not elaborate on them due to spoilers. It still all makes sense and still makes the story entirely interesting enough to make you want to know what happens next. I will admit that it can come across as slow at times, but it makes for everything to be easy to catch onto with no real issue in regards to unnecessary complexity or going off on wild tangents. I don't think this season, in particular, opens too many doors for questions, or at least, again, it is on the same level as the prior seasons. So I wouldn't go expecting this to be a major turning point in the story so far, but it suffices to say the least. If you made it past S2, chances are you'd make it past this season too. As with all other seasons, I've enjoyed this one a fair bit. The whole world and SoL adventure thing in this anime is pretty good stuff with the variety it can go off with. I've stayed this long and it is still something very enjoyable in the grand scheme of what is available. A very good story.

This is a spoiler free, but slightly suggestive, short review. I feel like this is a series that manages to keep up a joyful, childish mood the entire time, like nothing bad can ever happen, but at the same time it always keeps you on the edge, thinking about what is going to go wrong next and when. In my opinion pretty much everything about this anime is well put together and perfect, including the characters, the upper mentioned balance, the sounds, music, CV, the story as well, etc. The only things that keeps bothering me are the servants. Everything feels so strict and controlled, nobodycan go off-trail without repercussions, yet the servants can pretty much do whatever they please. Not literally and I'm not talking about the 'obvious duo'. Servants have their ego based on how high on the "servant rank ladder" they are (so who serves the highest ranked individual and also have a more comfortable role), which can be a nice addition that adds value to the story, but some servants singlehandedly decide what messages to forward and how to act, which is weird considering how strict the people of the institute are. One might just say "oh they don't know about it", but they do, it may happen right in front of them and they don't care. I can't ignore how much freedom they have to pull such ego moves considering their positions, it puts me off and always annoys me. Not annoying enough to ruin my 10/10 rating though, so there it is. RIP the review being short, oops. If you like an isekai anime where the MC is OP in a more unique way, with lots of weak spots and brings you on an intellectual journey where something new always happens with very little fighting, ever, also don't mind a hyperactive main character, you might enjoy this series. I can assure you that the quantity doesn't bring down the quality in this case. I dare you to binge watch all 3 seasons in one go! >:O

Honzuki, Is probably the most underrated isekai anime ever. Sure it has a more slow slice-of-life approach, Yet, it has the best World Building in any show I have seen so far, the nobles, and commoners' lifestyles, and the interactions between the two are perfect, A true mirror image of what held true for our World during the middle ages. The only problem that I may need to point out is It is slow …. Really slow … I mean, It has been 3 seasons and we are still in the same City xD, We do Know that the Lore and the World building is Certainly notlimited to just the city of Ehrenfest... We also Finally,(Damn I am gonna have to use “Finally” a lot more than I first expected :D) Got a good taste of Magic it's working, and a loosely established power scale (Shounen Time!). The Story is going to finally start exploring the noble’s society, That is if we ever see a new season. If you wanted to Define A slow burn Certainly Honzuki fits right in, Now I'm sure No one would read a Season 3 review without having watched at least a few episodes, and if you are bored or having trouble with the slow pacing I’d have to say that Please try to bear with it but also be forewarned that most of it holds true even for this season and the second one. The pacing is slow true, but there is Mostly never a dull moment, each minute is used to properly flesh out characters, Even the Minor Ones! , Or Nerd Myne doing Nerd Book creation or Isekai stuff (Like inventing something(introducing something from our is more precise). This season is all about noble’s scheming, their disregard and ignorance of the populace are also made very clear once again. AND OFC HARRY POTTER-STYLE MAGIC BATTLES :3. With that, my personal opinion is done. Now for the review and scores, Plot (8/10) No plot holes in an isekai! How rare is that you ask? Only the Big three like Mushoku Tensei, Re: Zero, Overlord (not the Anime overlord tho), and Honzuki Have managed to stay this consistent with the plot at all times. The World Building is painfully slow But the most fleshed out in any isekai No …… any fantasy shows that I can remember. Eherenfest and its populace, its roles its Map layout, the kinds of Jobs and Factions, Everything has a frightening amount of detail put into it. The Show returns with Myne having to deal with the fact that her changing the World and having the vast amount of mana has been noticed and piqued the Interest of Nobles, some of which will use any means to obtain said power. Her Book Nerdy ness does get a bit annoying given the dire situation of her having to leave her family behind (An obvious plot device to make her do isekai stuff XD), but I guess Myne will be Myne! Characters (9/10) Almost a 10, but the fact that myne has zero development since season 1 and is still an immature fuck who doesn't understand the gravity of ANY situation hurts the character writing quality of Honzuki which otherwise has an amazing main cast and semi-important characters. Characters stay true to their nature and change and develop in a slow but expected and relatable manner(minus myne the book dum dum). The Nobles and commoners are so Deeply-rooted in their respective Worlds that they seem to be In a Bubble of Misunderstanding, hate, and Ignorance. Most either are Hostile towards each other or try to ignore/Avoid any interaction. Characters like Ferdinand and Myne have a Healthy interest and Willingness to engage with the other classes however they are the oddballs of their respective societies (And hence the MCs xD). A fitting example would be, Sylvester and the other newly introduced nobles have More interest in the abilities of Myne than her as a person. The Commoners either Obey or avoid the nobles at all costs. The stark divide in the thought process and power of commoners is made especially clear this season. The main Duo remains close, Benno, Lutz, and his Co make fewer but rather important appearances. I won't lie the Myne family and their importance has been nerfed a little (except for the Dad) but they keep making appearances. The orphans take a back seat too unlike season 2. VA and Sound (7/10) No exceptional VA performance, Dunno why but I get the feeling that the VA of Myne trying to be a little more moe than before, The nobles (the bad ones) have standard bad guy/girl VA performances. Ferdinand's VA is probably the most unique performance that we get from Honzuki but by season 3 it's already old news. The OP and ED are weaker than s1 and 2 by a significant amount, in music. The art of ED is still good tho, but the OP art is honestly abysmal. Art and animation (8/10) Great unique art and very well-designed backgrounds and cityscapes One can tell from the art whether it is a downtown place or a nobles-only one. Animation isn't a focus but just as in season 2 when there is a need for it, it is provided. There is no WOW sakuga or fight sequence but they are certainly above average when a conflict or important scene is on screen. If you have already made it till season 3 I am sure you would watch and enjoy it. I personally feel they should've stuck to the commerce slice of life route sincere the action and conflict don't mix well with the kind of character myne is. (given she was enjoyable as a nerd not as an ignorant loli who gets others in danger just for books) If you are just checking out some reviews before you begin, mark my words you are in for an immersive isekai experience do not hesitate and jump straight in! It's in my top 3 of all isekai shows that I have ever watched and if you have been following me for long enough, you know I watch A LOT of isekai and also, Am certified by the truck-Kun.

6.75/10 This season was the weakest by far, with 1 being an amazing start and 2 being a fine sequel and the 3rd just being fine. However when I take a step back and look at the story as a whole it truly deserves my 7/10 rating and anyone that knows how I rate that is pretty high, because as everyone should know 5/10 is average and most things truly sit around that mark. This show really uses the isekai genre well unlike most shows, and this truly does not feel like the copy and paste genre that most anime memes on for. I am lookingforward to the next season and I truly hope that it has an upward trajectory or atleast plateaus instead of this downward one we are on.