Bibliophile Princess

Lady Elianna Bernstein is a bookish noble who accepted an engagement to Prince Christopher Selkirk Ashelard more as a social formality than a romantic match. When she sees the prince in the company of another noblewoman, she assumes his heart lies elsewhere and that their annulment will follow quickly. That surface scandal, however, turns out to be a hint of deeper manipulation within the palace. As small inconsistencies pile up, Elianna's curiosity and literary outlook push her to question who benefits from rumors and secrecy. The series tracks how her quiet intelligence and love of stories reshape her place at court, while a web of political motives and hidden loyalties slowly comes into view.

Bibliophile Princess is a 2022 television anime created by Mitsutaka Hirota and Yui. The animated drama features a notable voice cast, including Reina Ueda, Ryohei Kimura, Koki Uchiyama, Yuma Uchida and Wataru Hatano, and leans on intimate, character-focused storytelling.

As of now the series has not won major industry awards or attracted high-profile nominations. Its recognition has been mostly grassroots, coming from fan polls, niche blogs and community chatter that praise certain performances and the show's mood, with viewers often recommending it as an underrated find rather than a mainstream prize winner.

Though not a cultural blockbuster, Bibliophile Princess carved out a small online following drawn to its literate heroine and textured court world. Fans share artwork, translations and detailed episode breakdowns, and discussions frequently explore how books and rumor function symbolically, prompting essays and threads about identity, reputation and the mechanics of influence in a closed society.

Audience and critical reactions are mixed to generally positive, reflected in a 6.7/10 user average from 25 votes. Many viewers single out Reina Ueda's performance and the show's slow-unfolding tension, while some criticize uneven pacing. Prominent themes include arranged marriage, reputation management, secrecy, and the ways knowledge can be wielded as power.