Library Wars

The following weapons were used in the film Library Wars:, which is a live-action adaptation of the 2008 anime Library War.

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Library Wars (2013)

Library Defense Forces

All weapons used by the LDF are known to be used/taken from JSDF stockpiles as "donated" by local governments to defend libraries against the Media Betterment Act (MBA).

Minebea P9

The main sidearm of the LDF is the Minebea P9, a licensed copy of the SIG-Sauer P220 manufactured by Minebea and Shin Chuo Kogo KK. Kasahara (Nana Eikura) and Captain Genda (Jun Hashimoto) wield these weapons. Various LDF soldiers are seen with the P9 in their holsters.

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SIG-Sauer P220 Japan ver - 9x19mm

Captain Genda (Jun Hashimoto) leads the LDF with his P9.

The P9 is seen in the LDF soldiers' thigh holsters

Dojo hands Kasahara his P9. For some reason, it's only loaded with four rounds

Kasahara (Nana Eikura) fires off the P9. The slide has locked back empty.

Minebea M-9

The primary submachine gun of the LDF is the Minebea M-9, a copy of the Mini Uzi manufactured under license by Minebea.

Minebea M-9 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Mini Uzi

For some reason, not enough PM-9s were available for the LDF extras during production. The Mini Uzi was used as a stand in for the Minebea M9, due to the latter being based on the Mini Uzi. The folding stock appears to have been removed

Mini Uzi SMG with stock folded - 9mm

A Mini Uzi is seen behind a Minebea M9. Note the 2 ribs on the receiver and the shape of the rear of the weapon. There is also a gap where the folding stock used to be.

An LDF soldier is firing a Mini Uzi mocked-up as a Minebea M9. Note the shape of the rear of the weapon, and the crude front grip. The longer barrel is missing the holes for the flash hider, indicating that this is a rubber stunt weapon.

Howa Type 64

The Howa Type 64 is used as a training rifle for all recruits prior to indoctrination into the LDF, most noticeably Tezuka (Sota Fukushi) and Kasahara

Howa Type 64 assault rifle.

Tezuka (Sota Fukushi) and Kasahara running laps with the Type 64. For some reason, they are drilling with magazines inserted.

Tezuka doing PT with a Type 64.

LDF soldiers running in formation with Type 64s.

Kasahara after firing three rounds at a target with her Type 64. The bolt has locked back empty.

Special

Behind the scenes. Nana Eikura firing an actual Type 64 loaded with live ammunition at JGSDF Camp Iruma during the filming of this scene. The JGSDF had loaned parts of the camp and vehicles for filming, as well as advisers and extras on the set

Howa Type 89

The Howa Type 89 is the main assault rifle of the LDF.

Howa Type 89 - 5.56x45mm

Remington M24 Sniper Weapon System

The M24 Sniper Weapon System is the LDF's standard sniper rifle.

M24 sniper rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO

M84 Stun Grenade

Dojo throws an M84 stun grenade into a room during a hostage rescue. It's surprising that the LDF never employ stun grenades during their battles with the MBC, despite not shooting to kill.

M84 stun grenade

M84 stun grenade slides across the floor before going off.

Media Betterment Committee

Heckler & Koch MP5A4

The standard submachine gun of the MBC is the Heckler & Koch MP5A4. These weapons are occasionally seen outfitted with Surefire 628 forearms and, on one occasion, sound suppressors attached to the muzzle.

Heckler & Koch MP5A4 - 9x19mm

Heckler & Koch MP5A4 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm

Bakushukai Militants

Norinco Type 56

At least one Bakushukai Militant is seen wielding a Norinco Type 56 in the film's intro.

Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm

A Bakushukai Militant raises his Type 56. Note the distinct hooded sight and bayonet lug

M2 Flamethrower

One of the Bakushukai Militants uses an M2 Flamethrower to burn down the Hino Library.

M2-2 Flamethrower.

The Bakushukai Militant readies his M2 Flamethower.

Close up of the Bakushukai Militant's M2 Flamethower.