Reincarnated as a Sword
TV Series2022–present · 2 seasons · 12 episodes · Returning

Reincarnated as a Sword

Taste attributes: animationcomedysci-fi & fantasyfantasyadventureactionfastfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarylinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingfighting evil

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Boxlist takeOtherworldly and sweeping: a polished animated series, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Taste details

Quality rating

7.6 /10

TMDB · 41 votes

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Where to watch

Streaming data: JustWatch

Seasons

Season 1

· 2022 · 12 episodes
Episodes (12)
  1. 1Catgirl Meets Sword28 Sep 2022

    A sentient sword. A powerless girl. The adventure of a lifetime begins when Fran, an enslaved cat-girl, stumbles upon a living blade in her darkest hour.

  2. 2The Hellish Trial at the Adventurer's Guild5 Oct 2022

    To become a full-fledged adventurer, Fran must pass an intimidating test. But even if she passes, will other adventurers give a lowly cat-girl a chance to fit in?

  3. 3The Grizzled Old Blacksmith12 Oct 2022

    New gear, fancy digs, yummy food — Fran is in heaven. The only thing that could make this better is a fun guild mission! But dangers lurk in the shadows, waiting to strike…

  4. 4The Terrifying Goblin Stampede19 Oct 2022

    Growth and responsibility go hand in hand. After her recent exploits, Fran is offered an unusual job that will her test all her hard-won new abilities.

  5. 5The Feeble First Dungeon26 Oct 2022

    Propelled by promises of curry, Fran rushes in with Teacher at her side… but their target, the Dungeon Master, does not wait for them alone.

  6. 6The Greater Demon Cheated2 Nov 2022

    Fran and Teacher face off against their toughest adversary yet, but it’s not just their lives on the line. The fate of everyone in Alessa rests on their shoulders.

  7. 7The Horrible Lieutenant of the Knights Brigade9 Nov 2022

    Monsters aren’t the only adversaries waiting to challenge Fran, but defeating slimy nobles at their own game will take a specialized approach — and a certain new skill.

  8. 8The Villainous Blue Cat16 Nov 2022

    Which foe presents the tougher challenge: the mortal enemy of the Black Cats, or the fear of what that enemy represents? Fran will overcome them all in her quest for justice.

  9. 9The Monstrous Rank A Adventurer23 Nov 2022

    Fran sets out with a party to tackle the Spider's Nest, but one party member isn't convinced she deserves her rank. A friendly duel will set the record straight.

  10. 10The Totally Unfair Spider Traps30 Nov 2022

    The party ventures into the Spider’s Web dungeon… But are they the hunters or the prey?

  11. 11The Wolf Summoned Hither7 Dec 2022

    When Fran and Teacher are separated, Teacher is faced with a decision that could destroy him — but desperate times call for desperate measures.

  12. 12An Excited Fran Sets Off14 Dec 2022

    It’s a race against time as Fran and Teacher rush to the aid of the adventuring party. In the aftermath, Amanda reflects on an unexpected connection she has to Fran.

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What lines up

  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
  • Setting / scale: Big / varied, where this profile leans small / confined

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Synopsis

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!

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Details

Genre
Animation
Year
2022
Episode length
24 min
Status
Returning
Studio
BS Asahi
Taste scores
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