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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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EditionSeven Seas Entertainment
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Season 1

Medium confidence

12 episodesOct 2022 – Dec 2022

Anime ends at
Ep 12

After Season 1 (12 episodes), continue with the original light novel volume 2. Start at the beginning of the volume to catch the overlap before the unadapted story; the anime leaves some novel details out.

Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 2

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All 18 books from Vol. 2 to Vol. 19 · Vol. 20 due Jan 2027
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Also in manga:

  • Reincarnated as a Sword · Vol. 6After Season 1 (12 episodes), continue with manga volume 6. Start at the beginning of the volume to catch the overlap before the unadapted story.Buy on Amazon
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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).

All volumes

Seven Seas EntertainmentThe English edition is at Vol. 19. Vol. 20 is due Jan 2027. Sources

  • Reincarnated as a Sword

    Adaptationmanga幻冬舎コミックス

    This page follows the light novel; the manga has its own volume numbers.

    A girl of the Black Cat tribe, a slave with “no name.” Compelled by a cursed collar, she cannot even escape and spends her days being mistreated, merely waiting to be sold off—. Then, one day, what does the girl see…?! The hugely popular novel that won the 4th Net Novel Award makes its grand debut as a manga adaptation!

    • Season 2: This season is still airing. Its final adaptation endpoint is not yet settled, so no continuation volume is recommended.
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マイクロマガジン社: The Japanese edition is at Vol. 21.

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