Light Novel 'Mushikaburi-hime' Receives TV Anime in 2022
A television anime adaptation of Yui's Mushikaburi-hime (Princess of the Bibliophile.) light novel was announced by Kadokawa on Friday. The publishing company also opened an official website, revealing the main staff.
StaffDirector: Tarou Iwasaki (Amaama to Inazuma, Isshuukan Friends.)
Series Composition: Mitsutaka Hirota (Edens Zero, Kanojo, Okarishimasu)
Original Character Design: Satsuki Shiina, Yui Kikuta
Character Design: Mizuka Takahashi (Kimi no Koe wo Todoketai sub-character design, Overlord III sub-character design)
Studio: Madhouse
Yui launched the historical drama series on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in September 2015. Ichijinsha began publishing the novel through its Iris NEO inprint the following July, featuring illustrations by Satsuki Shiina. The fifth volume shipped in July 2019, with the sixth volume scheduled for release on February 2. Mushikaburi-hime has a cumulative 2 million copies of its volumes in print.
Yui Kikuta began drawing a manga adaptation in Comic ZERO-SUM magazine in August 2018. Ichijinsha published the fifth volume last May, with the sixth volume planned for a February 28 release.
J-Novel Club licensed the light novel and manga in English for digital release in February and June in 2020, respectively. The fifth novel volume and fourth manga volume went on sale on March 10 and November 24. The fifth manga volume is scheduled for a March 1 release.
Synopsis
For as long as she could read, Eliana Bernstein—more commonly known as the "Bibliophile Princess"—has preferred the company of books to that of people. However, as a noble, it is her duty to find a suitor. Fortunately for her, Crown Prince Christopher Selkirk Asherald proposes a deal: He will protect her free time, and, in exchange, Eliana will be his fiancée in name only.
The years they spend together are bliss, as Eliana learns to open herself to others. But all good things must come to an end. For Eliana, who loves books more than people, ending their fake relationship should be no big deal. But as Christopher grows close with another girl, Eliana begins to realize that she isn't as indifferent to him as she once thought. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Official site: https://mushikaburihime.com/
Official Twitter: @mushikaburihime
Novel special site: https://www.ichijinsha.co.jp/special/iris/mushikaburihime/
Manga special site: https://online.ichijinsha.co.jp/zerosum/comic/musikaburihime
Source: Press Release
Mushikaburi-hime on MAL
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almightybismarck said:
They were done with collaboration with Studios like MAPPA that have their original staff.
First, sonny boy was only by madhouse. And second, takt was indeed done by both, but the best animated episodes were done at madhouse.
VP2003boi said:
Sonny boy and takt were pretty well animated, so its not like they dont have good staff anymore, far from it.
Sonny boy and takt were pretty well animated, so its not like they dont have good staff anymore, far from it.
They were done with collaboration with Studios like MAPPA that have their original staff.
Jun 12, 2022 1:39 PM by VP2003boi
VP2003boi said:
almightybismarck said:
Nothing wrong as a genre in general. But for Madhouse this is embarrassing. They have failed to produce anything they are good at because one their staff left to create MAPPA; second the Anime they are popular for don't have enough source material to animate.
So, they are trying new things left and right to find something to settle down with.
Sonny boy and takt were pretty well animated, so its not like they dont have good staff anymore, far from it.Nothing wrong as a genre in general. But for Madhouse this is embarrassing. They have failed to produce anything they are good at because one their staff left to create MAPPA; second the Anime they are popular for don't have enough source material to animate.
So, they are trying new things left and right to find something to settle down with.
They were done with collaboration with Studios like MAPPA that have their original staff.
Jun 12, 2022 6:46 AM by almightybismarck
almightybismarck said:
Nothing wrong as a genre in general. But for Madhouse this is embarrassing. They have failed to produce anything they are good at because one their staff left to create MAPPA; second the Anime they are popular for don't have enough source material to animate.
So, they are trying new things left and right to find something to settle down with.
Sonny boy and takt were pretty well animated, so its not like they dont have good staff anymore, far from it.
Nothing wrong as a genre in general. But for Madhouse this is embarrassing. They have failed to produce anything they are good at because one their staff left to create MAPPA; second the Anime they are popular for don't have enough source material to animate.
So, they are trying new things left and right to find something to settle down with.
Jun 12, 2022 5:27 AM by VP2003boi
Some art there. Added to PTW.
Jun 9, 2022 7:25 AM by RioFS
Animillion said:
It’s my opinion, that’s exactly what I said. I never claimed that it was a fact that harem anime sucked, only my opinion, but you’ve completely disregarded that. For some reason, you claim that others’ opinions are invalid. I don’t know why someone would have to keep watching multiple anime of one genre to form their own opinion, especially if they already watched at least a few of them and found them kinda boring. Sure, I can understand that people should at least try a few and see what they’re about before saying they’re crap, but I’ve already done so and have noticed, based on comparisons with so many romance anime I’ve watched that don’t have a reverse harem, that I enjoy straight romance anime far more than reverse harem (or even harem anime for that matter). The fact that many others agree with me is something you just gotta live with I guess.
almightybismarck said:
Because then having a public opinion of them is wrong. It's your personal experience only.
Because then having a public opinion of them is wrong. It's your personal experience only.
It’s my opinion, that’s exactly what I said. I never claimed that it was a fact that harem anime sucked, only my opinion, but you’ve completely disregarded that. For some reason, you claim that others’ opinions are invalid. I don’t know why someone would have to keep watching multiple anime of one genre to form their own opinion, especially if they already watched at least a few of them and found them kinda boring. Sure, I can understand that people should at least try a few and see what they’re about before saying they’re crap, but I’ve already done so and have noticed, based on comparisons with so many romance anime I’ve watched that don’t have a reverse harem, that I enjoy straight romance anime far more than reverse harem (or even harem anime for that matter). The fact that many others agree with me is something you just gotta live with I guess.
I never stated that you think it is a fact but rather it was your opinion. And you need to have experience enough reverse harem Anime to know their writing quality before giving someone a opinion to someone on why people hate reverse harem so much.
It's like saying Shounen Anime are fun by only watching My Hero Academia but not watching other shows only to realize how repetitive it is.
Jun 8, 2022 2:06 AM by almightybismarck
almightybismarck said:
Because then having a public opinion of them is wrong. It's your personal experience only.
Animillion said:
Why at least 5? How would watching 4 and not enjoying them as much invalidate my opinion? Just because people, especially guys, tend to dislike reverse harems, doesn’t mean you need to get on peoples’ case for it.
And yea, I’ve watched 5 at least, including Ouran, kamisama Hajimemashita S1 and S2, Hiro no Kakera S1 and 2, and Code Realize. I still found these to be more boring than series with similar MAL ratings but from other genres. For example, if Kamisama Hajimemashita was a romance without reverse harem, it would’ve been better imo. So yea the genre of reverse harem is a bit of a red flag for me.
Why at least 5? How would watching 4 and not enjoying them as much invalidate my opinion? Just because people, especially guys, tend to dislike reverse harems, doesn’t mean you need to get on peoples’ case for it.
And yea, I’ve watched 5 at least, including Ouran, kamisama Hajimemashita S1 and S2, Hiro no Kakera S1 and 2, and Code Realize. I still found these to be more boring than series with similar MAL ratings but from other genres. For example, if Kamisama Hajimemashita was a romance without reverse harem, it would’ve been better imo. So yea the genre of reverse harem is a bit of a red flag for me.
Because then having a public opinion of them is wrong. It's your personal experience only.
It’s my opinion, that’s exactly what I said. I never claimed that it was a fact that harem anime sucked, only my opinion, but you’ve completely disregarded that. For some reason, you claim that others’ opinions are invalid. I don’t know why someone would have to keep watching multiple anime of one genre to form their own opinion, especially if they already watched at least a few of them and found them kinda boring. Sure, I can understand that people should at least try a few and see what they’re about before saying they’re crap, but I’ve already done so and have noticed, based on comparisons with so many romance anime I’ve watched that don’t have a reverse harem, that I enjoy straight romance anime far more than reverse harem (or even harem anime for that matter). The fact that many others agree with me is something you just gotta live with I guess.
Jun 7, 2022 11:36 PM by Animillion
Animillion said:
Why at least 5? How would watching 4 and not enjoying them as much invalidate my opinion? Just because people, especially guys, tend to dislike reverse harems, doesn’t mean you need to get on peoples’ case for it.
And yea, I’ve watched 5 at least, including Ouran, kamisama Hajimemashita S1 and S2, Hiro no Kakera S1 and 2, and Code Realize. I still found these to be more boring than series with similar MAL ratings but from other genres. For example, if Kamisama Hajimemashita was a romance without reverse harem, it would’ve been better imo. So yea the genre of reverse harem is a bit of a red flag for me.
Why at least 5? How would watching 4 and not enjoying them as much invalidate my opinion? Just because people, especially guys, tend to dislike reverse harems, doesn’t mean you need to get on peoples’ case for it.
And yea, I’ve watched 5 at least, including Ouran, kamisama Hajimemashita S1 and S2, Hiro no Kakera S1 and 2, and Code Realize. I still found these to be more boring than series with similar MAL ratings but from other genres. For example, if Kamisama Hajimemashita was a romance without reverse harem, it would’ve been better imo. So yea the genre of reverse harem is a bit of a red flag for me.
Because then having a public opinion of them is wrong. It's your personal experience only.
Jun 7, 2022 11:21 PM by almightybismarck
TinaTunaTina said:
okay? Just because you disliked them doesn't mean that other people didn't love them. At least in reverse harems the characters get development and change unlike harems.
okay? Just because you disliked them doesn't mean that other people didn't love them. At least in reverse harems the characters get development and change unlike harems.
Reverse Harem as a Genre have so little Anime that Yona have become a standard. If you aren't half as good then you aren't worth the watch. This is same as investigation Anime. They don't pump out much today so Death Note and Detective Conan have became the standard.
Jun 7, 2022 11:20 PM by almightybismarck
almightybismarck said:
You need to watch more than 5 reverse harem to have that opinion.
Animillion said:
It’s just that reverse harem are more boring imo, though I didn’t mind Kamisama Hajimemashita. If this isn’t a reverse harem I’ll probably check it out.
It’s just that reverse harem are more boring imo, though I didn’t mind Kamisama Hajimemashita. If this isn’t a reverse harem I’ll probably check it out.
You need to watch more than 5 reverse harem to have that opinion.
Why at least 5? How would watching 4 and not enjoying them as much invalidate my opinion? Just because people, especially guys, tend to dislike reverse harems, doesn’t mean you need to get on peoples’ case for it.
And yea, I’ve watched 5 at least, including Ouran, kamisama Hajimemashita S1 and S2, Hiro no Kakera S1 and 2, and Code Realize. I still found these to be more boring than series with similar MAL ratings but from other genres. For example, if Kamisama Hajimemashita was a romance without reverse harem, it would’ve been better imo. So yea the genre of reverse harem is a bit of a red flag for me.
Jun 7, 2022 9:46 AM by Animillion
almightybismarck said:
Only Yona was good. Rest of the reverse harem I watch were mediocre.
okay? Just because you disliked them doest mean that other people didn't love them. At least in reverse harems the characters get development and change unlike harems.
TinaTunaTina said:
Reverse harems are generally done really well but there's not many of them. Some good ones are yona of the dawn and ouran highschool host club
Reverse harems are generally done really well but there's not many of them. Some good ones are yona of the dawn and ouran highschool host club
Only Yona was good. Rest of the reverse harem I watch were mediocre.
Jun 7, 2022 3:21 AM by removed-user
Animillion said:
It’s just that reverse harem are more boring imo, though I didn’t mind Kamisama Hajimemashita. If this isn’t a reverse harem I’ll probably check it out.
lazyinternsan said:
Seeing people freak out about a Reverse harem is hilarious when we have a few harems every season and no one bats an eyelid. The hypocrisy.
The best part is- this isn't really a RH at all.
This isn't a villainess show either.
Anyhow, I'll be watching this and the shitshow people try to create.
Seeing people freak out about a Reverse harem is hilarious when we have a few harems every season and no one bats an eyelid. The hypocrisy.
The best part is- this isn't really a RH at all.
This isn't a villainess show either.
Anyhow, I'll be watching this and the shitshow people try to create.
It’s just that reverse harem are more boring imo, though I didn’t mind Kamisama Hajimemashita. If this isn’t a reverse harem I’ll probably check it out.
You need to watch more than 5 reverse harem to have that opinion.
Jun 7, 2022 12:11 AM by almightybismarck
TinaTunaTina said:
Reverse harems are generally done really well but there's not many of them. Some good ones are yona of the dawn and ouran highschool host club
Reverse harems are generally done really well but there's not many of them. Some good ones are yona of the dawn and ouran highschool host club
Only Yona was good. Rest of the reverse harem I watch were mediocre.
Jun 7, 2022 12:09 AM by almightybismarck
ninka22 said:
What's wrong with reverse harem?
Pocong_02 said:
What a shame that a studio like Madhouse is producing reverse harem anime lmaooo
What a shame that a studio like Madhouse is producing reverse harem anime lmaooo
What's wrong with reverse harem?
Nothing wrong as a genre in general. But for Madhouse this is embarrassing. They have failed to produce anything they are good at because one their staff left to create MAPPA; second the Anime they are popular for don't have enough source material to animate.
So, they are trying new things left and right to find something to settle down with.
Jun 7, 2022 12:06 AM by almightybismarck
Juli or Okco 2022?
May 20, 2022 10:05 AM by saiful99
I love this sort of anime (not necessarily RH) but like just a fun anime with a cute princess doing cute princess things haha a bit of fantasy romance! I feel like there used to be so many more of these animes coming out such as yona, and akagami no shirayuki hime to name some but we rarely get ones like this anymore so I'm excited to watch this when it comes out!
Feb 13, 2022 8:51 AM by Suukiihime
ninka22 said:
But when a harem of girls go for same guy you probably don't find it off putting. lol
This manga isn't a reverse harem btw.
But when a harem of girls go for same guy you probably don't find it off putting. lol
This manga isn't a reverse harem btw.
I’m not the biggest fan of some harem either and prefer straight romance, but yea as a guy I prefer it to reverse harems. It’s a matter of taste of course. Also thanks for letting me know about this series not being a reverse harem.
Feb 7, 2022 8:59 AM by Animillion
But when a harem of girls go for same guy you probably don't find it off putting. lol
This manga isn't a reverse harem btw.
Feb 7, 2022 12:02 AM by ninka22
ZXEAN said:
Animillion said:
It’s just that reverse harem are more boring imo, though I didn’t mind Kamisama Hajimemashita. If this isn’t a reverse harem I’ll probably check it out.
You should check out Oran high school host club and Yona of Dawn your opinion about Reverse Harem will change.It’s just that reverse harem are more boring imo, though I didn’t mind Kamisama Hajimemashita. If this isn’t a reverse harem I’ll probably check it out.
Ouran was boring because it went nowhere. Yona of the Dawn is incomplete, so although it seems it could be interesting, I don’t plan on watching it unless subsequent season is announced. I guess the only anime that I can watch with female mcs are romance that include a good male mc. I mean I love reading my fair share of Shoujo manga, but the male mc needs to have a solid role imo. When a harem of guys go for the same girl it tends to be off putting imo.
Feb 6, 2022 12:28 PM by Animillion
Feb 1, 2022 2:50 AM by ninka22
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