Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen

  • Genres: ["Fantasy"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2019

Summary: Urano Motosu loves books and has an endless desire to read literature, no matter the subject. She almost fulfills her dream job of becoming a librarian before her life is ended in an accident. As she draws her last breath, she wishes to be able to read more books in her next life.

As if fate was listening to her prayer, she wakes up reincarnated as Myne—a frail five-year-old girl living in a medieval era. What immediately comes to her mind is her passion. She tries to find something to read, only to become frustrated by the lack of books at her disposal.

Without the printing press, books have to be written and copied by hand, making them very expensive; as such, only a few nobles can afford them—but this won't stop Myne. She will prove that her will to read is unbreakable, and if there are no books around, she will make them herself!

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Urano Motosu loves books and has an endless desire to read literature, no matter the subject. She almost fulfills her dream job of becoming a librarian before her life is ended in an accident. As she draws her last breath, she wishes to be able to read more books in her next life.

As if fate was listening to her prayer, she wakes up reincarnated as Myne—a frail five-year-old girl living in a medieval era. What immediately comes to her mind is her passion. She tries to find something to read, only to become frustrated by the lack of books at her disposal.

Without the printing press, books have to be written and copied by hand, making them very expensive; as such, only a few nobles can afford them—but this won't stop Myne. She will prove that her will to read is unbreakable, and if there are no books around, she will make them herself!

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen Review

Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen — Urano Motosu loves books and has an endless desire to read literature, no matter the subject. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Fantasy conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.97). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Fantasy, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.


Characters & Voice Actors

Lutz

Lutz

Main

Tamura, Mutsumi
Tamura, Mutsumi
Japanese
Lutz

Lutz

Main

Tirado, Jeannie
Tirado, Jeannie
English
Lutz

Lutz

Main

Rodríguez Ramírez, Ángel Ivån
Rodríguez Ramírez, Ángel Ivån
Spanish
Myne

Myne

Main

Iguchi, Yuka
Iguchi, Yuka
Japanese
Myne

Myne

Main

Buhr, Reba
Buhr, Reba
English
Myne

Myne

Main

Ponzanelli, Valca
Ponzanelli, Valca
Spanish
Benno

Benno

Supporting

Koyasu, Takehito
Koyasu, Takehito
Japanese
Benno

Benno

Supporting

Bravo, Alan
Bravo, Alan
Spanish
Benno

Benno

Supporting

Mobus, Xander
Mobus, Xander
English
Bezewanst

Bezewanst

Supporting

Hoshino, Mitsuaki
Hoshino, Mitsuaki
Japanese
Bezewanst

Bezewanst

Supporting

Alberto, Santos
Alberto, Santos
Spanish
Bezewanst

Bezewanst

Supporting

Chalmers, Brook
Chalmers, Brook
English
Carla

Carla

Supporting

Tachibana, Yuuko
Tachibana, Yuuko
Japanese
Carla

Carla

Supporting

Davis, Rebecca
Davis, Rebecca
English
Corinna

Corinna

Supporting

Kinugawa, Rika
Kinugawa, Rika
Japanese
Corinna

Corinna

Supporting

Harlacher, Erika
Harlacher, Erika
English
Corinna

Corinna

Supporting

JuĂĄrez, Alma
JuĂĄrez, Alma
Spanish
Eva

Eva

Supporting

Orikasa, Fumiko
Orikasa, Fumiko
Japanese
Eva

Eva

Supporting

Day, Kirsten
Day, Kirsten
English
Ferdinand

Ferdinand

Supporting

Hayami, Show
Hayami, Show
Japanese

Staff

Kashimura, Emi

Kashimura, Emi

Producer

Kawamura, Hitoshi

Kawamura, Hitoshi

Producer

Koyama, Michiyoshi

Koyama, Michiyoshi

Producer

Nagano, Masahiko

Nagano, Masahiko

Producer

Oomori, Shinji

Oomori, Shinji

Producer

Ozawa, Shinichirou

Ozawa, Shinichirou

Producer

Ozawa, Fumihiro

Ozawa, Fumihiro

Producer

Satou, Keisuke

Satou, Keisuke

Producer

Tsunoda, Hiroaki

Tsunoda, Hiroaki

Producer

Yamaguchi, Tatsuya

Yamaguchi, Tatsuya

Producer

Yoshida, Yoshihiro

Yoshida, Yoshihiro

Producer

Dekune, Kasumi

Dekune, Kasumi

Assistant Producer

Honda, Hikaru

Honda, Hikaru

Assistant Producer

Kurita, Hiroko

Kurita, Hiroko

Assistant Producer

Minegishi, Kai

Minegishi, Kai

Assistant Producer

Miyagi, Souji

Miyagi, Souji

Assistant Producer

Hongou, Mitsuru

Hongou, Mitsuru

Director

Watanabe, Jun

Watanabe, Jun

Sound Director

Kawasaki, Yoshiki

Kawasaki, Yoshiki

Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director

Nakamura, Chikayo

Nakamura, Chikayo

Episode Director