TV series · 2019 · Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Is Ascendance of a Bookworm OK for kids?
When a sickly young girl suddenly becomes obsessed with inventing new things, her family and friends are all puzzled. "What has gotten into Myne?" they wondered, never dreaming that the answer is not a "What" but a "Who": Urano Motosu, a book-loving apprentice librarian who died in an earthquake in Tokyo who somehow found herself in Myne's body! And since Myne's world is still in a medieval stage, where books can only be owned by the elite, the new Myne intends to do everything she can to bring her beloved books to the masses in the time she has left.
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: profanity is mild, verbal abuse & bullying is moderate, discrimination & hate is moderate and 1 more.
Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit
Worth a look first
Nothing goes over the Teen-safe preset's limits, but we couldn't confirm self-harm & suicide, so have a look first.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether Ascendance of a Bookworm fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NudityNone
Curated evidence reports no nudity and no suggestive framing; TV-14 rating.
- Sexual contentNone
Evidence explicitly states no sexual activity; no sexual content described.
- Sexualised imageryNone
Evidence explicitly confirms no suggestive framing of bodies or fan service.
- Kissing & romanceNone
Evidence states no romantic kissing is present in the series.
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityMild
Occasional mild language consistent with a TV-14 rating.
- Vulgarity & crude humourMild
Occasional crude humor about hygiene in the medieval setting, played for laughs.
- Verbal abuse & bullyingModerate
Nobles regularly demean and threaten commoners, including the protagonist.
- Discrimination & hateModerate
Recurring class prejudice against commoners and orphans; framed critically by the story.
- Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsMild
Protagonist breaks social rules out of ignorance and is corrected; not glorified.
- Dangerous imitable actsNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Violence & intensity
- Violence & goreMild
Occasional attacks and kidnapping attempts with minimal gore.
- Frightening & intense scenesMild
Life-threatening illness and abduction attempts create peril, but no intense horror.
- Self-harm & suicideNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Death & griefModerate
The protagonist's death before reincarnation and her frequent near-fatal illness recur as emotional elements.
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingMild
Drinking is only referenced through innuendo; no intoxication described.
Topics some families want to know about
- LGBTQ+ representationNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Religious contentCentral
Protagonist joins a temple; prayers, priests and religious ceremonies are central to the story.
- Occult & magicSupporting
Fantasy-world mana, magic rituals and magical illness recur as a supporting element.
- Political & ideological themesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Products & advertisingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Messages & valuesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
How we rate
We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.