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Library Wars

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In the year 1989, the Japanese government passed the Media Betterment Act, allowing a group of soldiers known as the Media Betterment Committee (MBC) to destroy and censor any "problematic" media under the guise of protecting public morals. As a response, regional governments established the Library Defense Force (LDF), whose members take up arms and put their lives on the line to protect freedom of expression. At the top of the Kanto branch of the LDF stands the Library Task Force (LTF): an elite squad consisting of only the most exceptional fighters.

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How many episodes is Library War, and who animated it?

The 2008 TV series is 12 episodes, animated by Production I.G. It adapts Hiro Arikawa's light novels about the Library Defense Force fighting the censorship-enforcing Media Betterment Committee.

Is there a sequel or movie after the Library War anime?

Yes — Production I.G followed the series with the 2012 anime film Toshokan Sensō: The Wings of Revolution, which continues the story. The franchise also received a live-action film in 2013.

What is Library War based on?

It's based on Hiro Arikawa's light novel series, which imagines a near-future Japan where the Media Betterment Act of 1989 authorizes censorship squads, opposed by regional Library Defense Forces. The novels were successful enough to spawn manga, anime, and live-action adaptations.

Does Library War have a live-action version?

Yes, a Japanese live-action adaptation was released in 2013 and performed well at the Japanese box office, spawning follow-up projects. It retells the story of recruit Iku Kasahara joining the Library Task Force that protects books from censorship raids.

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