Library War
2008 • Production I.G
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 2008
- Episodes
- 12
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Production I.G · Code · Asmik Ace · ASCII Media Works
- Genres
- Action · Comedy · Romance
Toshokan Sensou tells the story of Kasahara Iku, the first woman to join the Library Task Force. In the near future in Japan, the Media Enhancement Law has been forced upon the population censoring all books and media. To counter this, the Library Defense Force was created. To protect themselves against the Media Enhancement Law Commission, all major libraries are fully equipped with a military Task Force, who take it upon themselves to protect the books and freedom of media of the people. This anime follows Iku and her fellow soldiers as they protect various special books and artifacts from the oppression of the Media Enhancement Law Commission. A love story, war story, and comedy all rolled into one.
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Library War was produced by Production I.G and released in 2008 as an adaptation of the light novel series by Hiro Arikawa. The story is set in an alternative near-future Japan where the Media Betterment Act allows for the censorship of materials deemed harmful to public morals, leading to the creation of the Library Defense Force to protect intellectual freedom. The narrative blends military action with workplace drama, exploring the ideological conflict between government oversight and the right to information.
The character designs for the anime were handled by Satoru Nakamura, who adapted the original illustrations by Sukumo Adabana for the screen. The production aimed to balance the series' tense political themes with the interpersonal relationships of the library task force. Upon its release, the series was well-received for its unique premise and its serious approach to the protection of literature, standing out in an era often dominated by more conventional action-oriented animation.
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