Book of Bantorra
When a person dies, the soul departs from its body and is crystallized into a book. Written in that book are all the memories of that soul’s life. For anyone who touches that book, the dead person’s past can be relived…. It is in the Library of Bantorra, run by an elite organization known as the Armed Librarians, that all excavated books are stored. Under the direction of Acting Chief Librarian Hamutz Meseta, all Armed Librarians possess an extraordinary combination of encyclopedic knowledge and fighting skill. For this reason, the Armed Librarians are the most difficult profession to enter in the world. But will they be good enough to stop the fanatics of the Shindeki Church from exacting vengeance on the entire world? Only time will tell, but that book hasn’t been written yet. Don’t miss the non-stop action of The Book of Bantorra!
Episodes
Expand / Collapse All- 1: Bombs, Books and Sinking Ship Guest
- In a world where the memories of the deceased are recorded in books, The Armed Librarians are charged with protecting these books. When The Armed Librarians infiltrate the base of their long-time enemy, Shindeki Church, their discovery is more startling than they imagined: people with explosives planted inside them.
- 2: Bombs, a Princess and a Gray Town Premium
- Colio Tonies, who has lost all his memories and has been transformed into a human bomb, sets out to assassinate Hamutz. He has a fateful encounter with Princess Shiron who is actually the "Ever Laughing Witch."
- 3: Bombs, Humans and the God of Death’s Disease Premium
- Hamutz arrives in Toatto Mine in order to stop the terror plot organized by Segal. She becomes obsessed with the human bomb, Colio, in her efforts to eliminate them. Meanwhile, Mirepoc and Matalast discover the truth behind the assassination plot against Hamutz.
- 4: The Setting Sun, Shiron and Colio Premium
- The trap set up by Segal steals Hamutz's attacking abilities. Feeling victorious, Segal stands proudly until Colio shows up.
- 5: A Betrayal, a Cup and a Meandering Path Premium
- Ever since the Silver Smoke incident, Volken has been hostile towards Hamutz. After stealing the Yukyuk, Volken disappears from the Bantorra Library. The only clue he leaves to his whereabouts is the name "Lascall Othello."
- 6: Thunder, a Monster and a Girl’s Punch Premium
- The Bantorra Library receives an uninvited guest: the man with a golden mask. Not only is he immortal, but the magic he possesses intimidates even the most seasoned battlers. Meanwhile, Noloty receives a confidential mission from Hamutz.
- 7: A Smile, a Mask and a Man with a Death Premium
- Enrique is sent to the Church training island to be transformed into a monster. On the island, the boys are taken care of by Kumora, with whom they gradually develop feelings of fellowship and trust. Meanwhile, Noloty carries out his mission.
- 8: A pond, Comrades and a Seashell Premium
- Zatoh perishes, and the monster that attacked Bantorra Library reappears. As its incredible magical abilities overwhelm Noloty, Mince shows up and reveals the monster's identity.
- 9: A True Man, a Battlefield and My World Premium
- All hate-filled eyes are on Enrique when he returns to Bantorra Library. Many of the Armed Librarians express their anger about the deaths of the comrades. Enrique disregards their feelings and responds with his thunder attack.
- 10: An Eccentric, a Mother and the Black Ant’s Next Premium
- Mokkania possesses the ability to control black ants that devour all living things. However, his heartache isolates him deep underground. After an unexpected visit, Mokkania's life changes, and it could mean danger for Hamutz and the others.
- 11: A Weakling, The Labyrinth and Moving the Queen Premium
- Mokkania's revolt turns Bantorra Library into a labyrinth of black ants, and the Armed Librarians become their victims. After sealing Mokkania's movements, Hamutz seeks to find out why Mokkania has revolted.
- 12: The Past, Irrationality and a Pipe’s Smoke Premium
- Matalast is not only Hamutz's right arm; he is also her ex-lover. Over breakfast, he recalls how they first met and how their relationship has evolved over the years.
- 13: A Day Off, a Picture Book and Rusty Hair Premium
- Mirepoc arrives in Fulbeck, the city of art and cinema, chasing the mysterious Lascall who has been involved in various incidents concerning the books of the deceased. As Mirepoc looks for the book of the deceased actress, Bonnie, she receives bad news from Alme: the one who chases Lascall is sure to die.
- 14: The Settling Sun, a Storyteller and a Collection of Fables Premium
- The legendary psychic, Shiron, who appeared 300 years ago and predicted the current state of the world, has reappeared. Despite the unrest, the people still continue to wish for dreams, happiness, and love.
- 15: A Girl, a Girl and the Bed of God Premium
- Mirepoc finds herself at a dead end in her search for Lascall. She is still unable to locate the Book of Bonnie, which is believed to contain the secret of Lascall. The problem in gaining such knowledge is that anyone who knows the secret is silenced.
- 16: A Banned Book, a Coward and the Sacred Eyes Premium
- Mince visits Gandali in search of the forbidden "Red Book," which is filled with the delusions of psychotic criminals and memories of serial killers. The ones who read it will be psychologically destroyed by both the horror and the pleasure of it.
- 17: A Return Home, an Encounter and Fiery Green Premium
- Volken returns to Bantorra Library and declares that he will correct the injustice done by Hamutz. Meanwhile, a woman named Renas goes through strange changes. Her "other personality" emerges and tries to take over her body.
- 18: A Propeller, Remembrance and a Man of Lead Premium
- In order to regain the memory of Renas's other personality, Volken heads to Darai Mine. On the way, he encounters his former master, Vizac, and they engage in a fierce battle. Meanwhile, Hamutz pursues Renas's other personality.
- 19: A Fool, a Void and a Spinning Fairy Premium
- Hamutz finally catches up with Volken and Olivia. Volken and Hamutz finally face off! Meanwhile, the human bombs reappear!
- 20: Funeral Bells, a Book and a Boy with a Death Wish Premium
- In an effort to be promoted from his training post, Noloty begins the investigation of the bio terrorism initiated by Shindeki Church. To his surprise, the mastermind turns out to be a young boy who has a deep hatred of the Armed Librarians.
- 21: Enmity, the Color Blue and the Rope Princess Premium
- The fierce wars between Bantorra Library and world powers continue. Matalast and Kyasariro capture an enemy lieutenant and interrogate him. As the enemies begin to surround Bantorra Library, Hamutz and Ireia join the fight and move to the front line.
- 22: The Sky, and Ending and a Girl’s World Premium
- As Noloty heads to the mansion in the mountain with Archit and Katchua, the executive director of Shindeki Church appears before them. Katchua makes a terrifying proposal in exchange for the Church's surrender. Hamutz heads to the final battle with Matalast and the other Librarians.
- 23: A Jailbreak, a Took and a Desert Violet Premium
- After Lascall makes Hamutz read the book of Makia, Hamutz seeks out the true leader of Shindeki Church. On her quest, she reminisces about her time spent in the now abandoned research facility.
- 24: Truth, Love and the Second Sealed Library Premium
- The Violent Sinner has the ability of soul transference. The ability overwhelms Hamutz, who mercilessly fights it. Meanwhile, something that had once been sleeping deep inside the Library suddenly awakes.
- 25: Tranquility, Indolence and a Tale of Despair Premium
- Two thousand years ago, the era of Paradise in which the gods and the humans lived in harmony came to to an end. Aiming to destroy the humans, the god of the future, Ontorra, unleashed the beasts of the Final Chapter upon the world.
- 26: Atonement, Delusion and Books Within Books Premium
- The world is frozen in time by Ruruta's Tearless Ending. As Matalast and the rest of the Armed Librarians are peacefully sleeping, Hamutz's final battle with Ruruta ensues. Hamutz appears backed into a corner until she unleashes her true ability.
- 27: The Power of the World Premium
- Everyone who died a violent death in the battle against Shindeki Church gathers in order to rescue Hamutz. When all seems lost, the hopes and desires of the people around the world may be enough to save it!
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