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Reincarnated as a Sword

TV anime2022–Airing2 seasonsOriginal: light novelYuu Tanaka

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!

After Season 1, continue with Vol. 2

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Season 1

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12 episodesOct 2022 – Dec 2022

Anime ends at
Ep 12Original: Vol. 2

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 2 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 2

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Season 2

Airing

12 episodesOct 2026

This season is still airing. Its final adaptation endpoint is not yet settled, so no continuation volume is recommended.

Finished Season 1? Continue with Vol. 2 (see Season 1 above).

Original · Light novel

Reincarnated as a Sword

転生したら剣でした

Yuu TanakaMicro MagazineOngoing21 volumes so far

  • JapaneseMicro Magazine21 volumes so farsince Jul 2016
  • EnglishSeven Seas Entertainment19 volumes so farsince Aug 2019

All volumes

  • Adaptationmanga幻冬舎コミックス

Before you read

Suggested reading (English · Seven Seas Entertainment): Season 1 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 2.

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