Reincarnated as a Sword
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Reincarnated as a Sword

7.3
Yr 2022
Rt 23m
Status Returning Series
Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with memories of his past life, but not his name, a magical sword saves a young beastgirl from a life of slavery. Fran, the cat-eared girl, becomes his wielder, and wants only to grow stronger, while the sword wants to know why he is here. Together, the strange duo's journey has only just begun!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 67 /100

Critical reception for Reincarnated as a Sword is mixed to moderately positive. While reviewers generally agree that the series is far from a revolutionary game-changer in the crowded isekai genre, many found it to be a charming feel-good show. Critics particularly enjoyed the dynamic between Fran and Teacher, highlighting the duo's loveable chemistry and light comedy.

The premise of reincarnating as a sentient weapon provided a fun sense of novelty, and reviewers noted that the show delivers solid action sequences and decent animation during key combat moments.

However, more critical reviews felt the show ultimately fell into generic traps. Some reviewers found the progression disappointing after a strong start, while others noted that the protagonist's powers rarely felt distinctly tied to the fact that he was actually a sword.

“it is one of those feel-good shows, with loveable characters and a decently engaging storyline”

“Being reincarnated as a non-human (a sword) added good novelty, and there was good light comedy throughout.”

“Again, his skills have nothing to do with the fact that he’s a sword.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Hidive Amazon Channel
CA • UK • US
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US
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CA • US
Why fans love it

Reincarnated as a Sword stands out in the crowded isekai genre by shifting the focus from the hero to the gear. The protagonist finds himself transformed into a sentient weapon without a memory of his human identity. This mechanical perspective creates a unique tactical dynamic as he navigates a world of combat and magic from the perspective of an object. The partnership with Fran, a young beastgirl seeking strength, grounds the high-concept premise in a character-driven journey.

The series balances lighthearted moments with darker thematic underpinnings, including the grim reality of slavery. Shin-ichiro Miki voices the titular sword, providing a steady, inquisitive presence that grounds the frantic pace of the adventures. By framing the power fantasy through the eyes of a sword rather than a traditional warrior, the show offers a different take on the standard quest for growth. It remains a strange, coherent blend of fantasy combat and personal discovery.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 39
Regulars 15
Longest run 12 eps
Shin-ichiro Miki
Shin-ichiro Miki
as Master (voice)
12 episodes
Ai Kakuma
Ai Kakuma
as Fran (voice)
12 episodes
Ami Koshimizu
Ami Koshimizu
as Amanda (voice)
12 episodes
Wataru Hatano
Wataru Hatano
as Klimt (voice)
12 episodes
Tetsu Inada
Tetsu Inada
as Donadrond (voice)
12 episodes
Rumi Okubo
Rumi Okubo
as Nell (voice)
12 episodes
Shinpachi Tsuji
Shinpachi Tsuji
as Garrus (voice)
12 episodes
Yukiyo Fujii
Yukiyo Fujii
as Announcement-san (voice)
11 episodes
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Kazuhiko Inoue as Mysterious Voice (voice) 1 episode Yuki Tamai as Hawker (voice) 1 episode Takaaki Uchino as Krall (voice) 4 episodes Shota Yamamoto as Elevent (voice) 5 episodes Daisuke Sakaguchi as Dungeon Master (voice) 3 episodes Shoumaru Zouza as Male Swordsman (voice) 5 episodes Takuya Nakashima as Victor (voice) 8 episodes Megumi Satou as Lala (voice) 8 episodes Takaaki Torashima as Thailand Sable Tiger (voice) 7 episodes Makoto Tamura as Aizel (voice) 5 episodes Hiromichi Tezuka as Balz (voice) 7 episodes Shunichi Maki as Gatekeeper (voice) 5 episodes Souma Shiomi as Dubo (voice) 7 episodes Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Crand (voice) 7 episodes Yo Kitazawa as Freeon (voice) 5 episodes Kohsuke Toriumi as Greater Demon (voice) 2 episodes Tomohiro Ono as Rig (voice) 7 episodes Yutaka Aoyama as Auguste (voice) 3 episodes Yuna Kamakura as Rubberry (voice) 5 episodes Tetsu Shiratori as Gulan (voice) 2 episodes Sasaki Kotoko as City Girl (voice) 1 episode Natsuki as Female Swordsman (voice) 1 episode Aiko Ninomiya as Female Mage (voice) 1 episode Eiji Miyashita as Gennel (voice) 4 episodes Yasuyuki Kase as Cruz (voice) 4 episodes Suzuko Mimori as Flamea (voice) 2 episodes Chinatsu Akasaki as Trickstar Spider (voice) 3 episodes Hiroki Goto as Urushi (voice) 2 episodes Masafumi Kimura as Talua (voice) 1 episode Yuuki Shin as Kinan (voice) 1 episode Yuma Uchida as Jean Doobie (voice) 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Director
Takeshi Nishino Yuri Kozukata​ Kentaro Mizuno Ayaka Tsujihashi Shigeru Ueda Ayumu Uwano Hiro Ohki
Storyboard Artist
Takeshi Nishino Ayumu Uwano Hiro Ohki
Music Arranger
Kisida TERRA
Theme Song Performance
Maon Kurosaki ichigo
Executive Producer
Toshihiro Suzuki Hiroyuki Hayashi
Producer
Yuko Matsui Ryo Hino
Editor
Go Sadamatsu
Art Designer
Masahiro Satou
Development Producer
Masayasu Ishihara Kosuke Shukuwa Masanori Yumiya
Animation Director
Shiori Kudo
Character Designer
LLO
Original Series Design
LLO
Special Effects
Shin Inoie
Prop Designer
Shinya Asanuma Ryosuke Kuwahara
Supervising Animation Director
Atsuko Saitou
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Keywords

magic slavery reincarnation combat anime isekai based on light novel adventure
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 05, 2022
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
23 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
89