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Reincarnated as a Sword

2022 – nowShow2 seasons24 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A wondrous, hopeful animated series about fantasy and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Where to watch

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Not for romance or scares.

Shows with

Episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S2E1 "Sora ni Ukanderu no wa Shima Deshita" 9.0

Episodes

7.5
8.9

Story

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!

Feels like

  • Isekai Fantasy
  • Sentient Weapon Protagonist
  • Heartwarming Partnership
  • Growth and Training
  • Light Novel Adaptation
  • Beastfolk Culture
  • Philosophical Dialogue
  • Wholesome Adventure
  • Action-Fantasy
  • Found Family

Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kazunobu Shimizu, Ayumu Uwano, Hiro Ohki
Written by
Takahiro Nagano, Yuu Tanaka
Produced by
Yuko Matsui, Ryota Kanda, Ryo Hino
Music by
Yasuharu Takanashi, Mitsuhiro Toyoda

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 5, 2022 · October 8, 2026 · Still running

First aired
October 5, 2022
Latest episode
October 8, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, China
Available in
106 countries

Tropes

Always Chaotic Evil, Reincarnated as a Non-Humanoid, Weapon Chooses the Wielder +9

  • Always Chaotic Evil
  • Reincarnated as a Non-Humanoid
  • Weapon Chooses the Wielder
  • Giving Radio to the Romans
  • Elemental Fusion
  • Old Master
  • Adaptation Relationship Overhaul
  • Tiny World Power
  • Curse Escape Clause
  • Above Good and Evil
  • Noodle Incident
  • Shout-Out

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Reincarnated as a Sword?"

Questions about Reincarnated as a Sword

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Reincarnated as a Sword?

HuluHiDiveHidive

In the United States, Reincarnated as a Sword streams on Hulu, HiDive, and Hidive. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 101 other countries.

Is Reincarnated as a Sword worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Reincarnated as a Sword okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Reincarnated as a Sword?

9 h

About 9 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 23 minutes each since 2022, and it's still in production.

Will Reincarnated as a Sword make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Reincarnated as a Sword?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Reincarnated as a Sword in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.