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Key Visual Revealed for the 2026 Musical "Ascendance of a Bookworm: I'll Stop at Nothing to Become a Librarian"

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The key visual for the 2026 rerun of the "Ascendance of a Bookworm" musical has been released, with performances scheduled for Tokyo and Osaka. The first round of the ticket lottery begins May 20th, alongside details on show dates, ticket prices, and cast.

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Q: When and where will the 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' musical be performed in 2026?
A: The musical will be performed in Tokyo from August 22 to August 30, 2026, at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Stellar Ball, and in Osaka from September 19 to September 20, 2026, at the COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA TT Hall.
Q: When do tickets for the musical go on sale?
A: The first official lottery-based presale starts on May 20th. There are subsequent presale periods in June and July, with general public sales starting on July 15th.
Q: What are the ticket prices?
A: Ticket prices vary. S-seats are 14,300 yen, A-seats are 9,900 yen. There are also special tickets like a Parent-Child Pair for 15,400 yen (Tokyo only), U-18 discounted seats, and cheaper restricted-view seats.
Q: Who are some of the main cast members?
A: The role of Myne is shared by Aoi Ikemura and Mio Nishiyama. Other key roles include Yuki Nakayama as Ferdinand, Yudai Suzuki as Benno, and Koji Uchiumi as the High Priest Bezewanst.
Q: What is the story of 'Ascendance of a Bookworm' about?
A: A book-loving university student is reincarnated as a sickly young girl named Myne in a world where books are rare and expensive. Determined to read again, she decides to make her own books from scratch.