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Commemorating the TV Anime Broadcast! Myne's Recommended Books!! 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' Comic Chapters Now Free on Corona EX!! [Until May 10 (Sun)] *Some chapters available sequentially

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Published Apr 3, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 10:34 PM ・ 6 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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TO Books is celebrating the TV anime broadcast of 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' with a campaign on their manga site, Corona EX.
This campaign offers free access to 56 chapters of the 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' manga and highlights several recommended comic titles.
It also provides details about the Corona EX platform and the popular 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' series.

TO Books is celebrating the TV anime broadcast of 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' with a campaign on their manga site, Corona EX. This campaign offers free access to 56 chapters of the 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' manga and highlights several recommended comic titles. It also provides details about the Corona EX platform and the popular 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' series.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000174060.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 3, 2026

TO Books Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Takeichi Honda) is pleased to announce that their manga distribution site "Corona EX" has launched a major campaign, including offering free content, to commemorate the TV anime broadcast of "Ascendance of a Bookworm: Servant of the Royal Order".

Campaign Overview Myne introduces her most recommended manga to convey the charm of books and stories! * Myne's Recommended Manga Introduction * Limited Time Only! 56 Chapters from Parts 1 to 3 of "Ascendance of a Bookworm" Available for Free!! (Note: Some chapters will be made available sequentially for free)

Period: 2026/04/03 (Fri) 11:00 – 2026/05/10 (Sun) 23:59

**Featured Titles:**

* **"Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Worker Maid (Proud)! @COMIC"** ▶ Continue reading **here**! * **"I Became a Chick After Falling into Darkness as a Saint! @COMIC"** ▶ Continue reading **here**! * **"The Merchant's Daughter Becomes Unbeatable with the Power of Money @COMIC"** ▶ Continue reading **here**! * **"A Peaceful Noblewoman's Recommendation for a Vacation. @COMIC"** ▶ Continue reading **here**! * **"The Story of a Village Girl Stalked by the Strongest Hero Who Saved the World"** ▶ Continue reading **here**!

**"Ascendance of a Bookworm" Each Work Page:** * "Ascendance of a Bookworm [Part 1]" * "Ascendance of a Bookworm [Part 2]" * "Ascendance of a Bookworm [Part 3]" * "Ascendance of a Bookworm [Part 4]" * "Ascendance of a Bookworm [Part 5]" * "Ascendance of a Bookworm ~Hannelore's Noble Academy Year 5~ 'The Princess Who Wanted to Fall in Love'" * "Ascendance of a Bookworm Ferdinand's Mansion"

**▼Click here for the special campaign page** https://www.tobooks.jp/cp/coronaex-booklove_reading-list/

**What is Corona EX?** A manga distribution site where you can read the latest chapters of TO Books' manga. For ¥400/month (tax included), you can read all works published on Corona EX from chapter 1 to the latest. ▼Click here for the works page https://to-corona-ex.com/

**What is "Ascendance of a Bookworm"?** "This Light Novel is Amazing!" (Takajimasha) Hall of Fame inductee! Series cumulative sales of over 13 million copies! (Including e-books) A hugely popular Bibria Fantasy!

A college student who loved books since childhood gets into an accident and is reborn in an unfamiliar world. As Myne, a sickly 5-year-old girl born into a poor soldier's family... Moreover, in that world, people's literacy rates are low, and books barely exist. Even if she wanted to read, they are too expensive to obtain. Myne is determined: If they don't exist, I'll make them myself! Her goal: Librarian. To live surrounded by books, let's start by making them!

**▼Click here for the original work special site** https://www.tobooks.jp/booklove/

**TV Anime Information**

**▼Click here for the official TV Anime website!** https://booklove-anime.jp/

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FAQ

What is the name of the company that operates the manga distribution site Corona EX and where is its head office located?

TO Books Co., Ltd. operates the manga distribution site Corona EX, and its head office is located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

Which anime broadcast is Corona EX commemorating with its current free manga campaign and what is the full title of the anime?

Corona EX is commemorating the TV anime broadcast of 'Ascendance of a Bookworm: Servant of the Royal Order' with its current free manga campaign.

How many chapters from 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' are being offered for free on Corona EX and which parts do they cover?

A total of 56 chapters from Parts 1 to 3 of 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' are being offered for free on Corona EX during the campaign period.

When does the free chapter campaign on Corona EX start and end, including the exact date and time?

The free chapter campaign on Corona EX runs from April 3, 2026, at 11:00 to May 10, 2026, at 23:59.

What are the names of at least two featured manga titles promoted as 'Myne's Recommended Manga' on Corona EX during the campaign?

Two featured manga titles promoted as 'Myne's Recommended Manga' are 'Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Worker Maid (Proud)! @COMIC' and 'I Became a Chick After Falling into Darkness as a Saint! @COMIC'.

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