Library Wars (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, Library Wars is an action, fantasy and romance film directed by Shinsuke Sato, running about 128 minutes. “I want to protect books just like the one I admire” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the year 2019 in Japan. In order to crack down on free expression, a new law is passed, which allows for the government to create an armed force to find and destroy objectionable printed material. Meanwhile, to oppose this oppressive crackdown, the Library Force is created. The Library force, including instructor Atsushi Dojo and Iku Kasahara, work to protect the libraries. A fierce battle then ensues between these two groups.
Who’s in it. Library Wars stars Junichi Okada as Atsushi Dōjō, Nana Eikura as Iku Kasahara, Chiaki Kuriyama as Asako Shibasaki and Kei Tanaka as Mikihisa Komaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Library Wars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Library Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Library Wars tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Library Wars (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Library Wars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Library Wars worth watching?
- Library Wars holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Library Wars?
- Library Wars stars Junichi Okada, Nana Eikura, Chiaki Kuriyama, Kei Tanaka and Sota Fukushi.
- When was Library Wars released?
- Library Wars was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.