Is Isekai anime ever going to go out of trend? Not so soon. The Isekai fandom is quite ginormous and always looking forward to every new world anime getting released. Good news knocks on all doors as another isekai anime gets prepared to be released. Reincarnated As A Sword is an upcoming anime based on the light novel by the same name. The anime adaptation was announced recently and already has grabbed some fruity reactions. Its curiosity-generating title has several fans of the Isekai genre onboard feeling excited about its premiere. Reincarnated as a Sword holds the story of a person who literally gets reincarnated as a sword after dying. The source novel received a very good response, and we expect nothing less from the upcoming anime adaptation.
The Reincarnated As A Sword light novel is written by Yuu Tanaka and illustrated by Llo. The original novel was launched in 2015 and published by Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Its light novel version was published by Micro Magazine under its GC Novels imprint. The light novel was launched in 2016 and has since been ongoing. At the time of writing, The Reincarnated As A Sword light novel has published 12 volumes.
Intrigued by this upcoming Isekai anime? Here is everything we know about the Reincarnated As A Sword anime adaptation so far.
Plot
When a 30-year-old salaryman dies in a car accident caused by a careless driver who was texting, he finds himself reincarnated into another world but as a sword. Although he does not remember his name, he still remembers a number of other things from his life before. When a young slave named Fran finds it, she becomes his long searched wielder. Using the sword, she frees herself from slavery and names the reincarnated sword as Master.
Reincarnated As A Sword features the story of Fran and Master as they journey through this fantasy world together.
Reincarnated As A Sword Release Date
Although the novel is mostly unknown among international anime fans due to its unavailability, Reincarnated As A Sword is actually pretty popular among Japanese readers. It was selected for an anime adaptation due to its increasing sales.
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The first announcement of the anime series was made on the twelfth volume of the light novel, which was released in September 2021. Recently, on 25 February 2022, the official website released the character visuals of the two main characters and their voice actors. As per the announcement, Fran will be voiced by Ai Kakuma, and Master will be voiced by Shin-ichiro Miki.
Characters
The two main characters have enjoyable personalities. Here is a quick introduction to Fran and Master from Reincarnated As A Sword.
Fran
Fran is a catgirl who is introduced at the very beginning of the story after the protagonist gets reincarnated into the world as a sword. She is held hostage by some slave traders who are transporting her in a caravan to sell her. On the way, she is assaulted by the trader’s Lackey. However, the caravan is attacked by a two-headed bear. Fran runs away and, on her way, finds the reincarnated sword. She uses it to kill the bear. When a slave trader finds her, he continues to abuse her. Hearing him, Fran, and the sword kill him too. She names the sword ‘Master’. Fran spends her time mastering her skills as a swordswoman and tries to understand how to use Master’s skills.
In the light novel, Fran often carries a straightforward and blunt personality. She shows a lot of gratitude and respect towards Master and takes it to her heart if anyone insults it. Although she does not show it much, Fran is actually very caring and kind, which attracts several people to become her friend. She is also known for being very strong mentally. As the series progresses, she becomes one of the strongest characters in the series.
Master
Master is the sword that was a human in its previous life. It also serves as the narrator for the series several times. In its present life, Master is a magical sword with several unique skills. It assists Fran through her journeys and protects her with all its might.
Master has a very kind and respectful way of addressing others. However, it will be equally ruthless shall anyone is disrespectful towards it or Fran.
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