Reincarnated as a Sword

About Reincarnated as a Sword

If you are hunting for a new action series, Reincarnated as a Sword (転生したら剣でした) deserves a look (2022). The setup goes like this. At its core: Some isekai protagonists are reincarnated as powerful warriors or skilled wizards, but our protagonist was reborn in another life as a sentient sword! He’s taken up by Fran, a desperate girl fleeing evil-doers intent on selling her into slavery.

Further in, with her new weapon’s help and guidance, she’s able to strike down her captors and secure her freedom. Together, this unconventional master-learner duo embark on an epic adventure to liberate those in need and exact justice on the cruel of heart. (Source: Sentai Filmworks) Note: Episode 1 was streamed in advance on September 28, 2022 on AbemaTV.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

C2C is the studio behind Reincarnated as a Sword, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2022, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.