A nameless sword wakes up to discover he has been reincarnated from his former life as a human. With his power of telekinesis, he moves around this new world, acquiring several skills and abilities. When the sword comes upon a forest filled with monsters, he meets a young girl fleeing from a beast. Grabbing the sword, the girl easily defeats the monster. After introducing herself as Fran, she names the sword "Shishou" and officially becomes his wielder.
The two set out to become adventurers, but unfortunately for Fran, she is a member of the Black Cat Tribe—a Beastkin group with a bad reputation. No member of this tribe has ever evolved into a mightier beast, but Fran plans to be the first and achieve her parents' dream. As Shishou promises to remain her sword until she attains her goal, they form an unstoppable partnership of impressive strength.
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Mcsuper
Isekais are a dime a dozen these days, and it’s not every day you find a really special one. I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend this one, but what I will say is, it’s above average by isekai standards for sure, with good animation and lovable characters that make this show very chill and easy to watch. It has some good concepts, but the overarching video game aspects do hold it back a little. There are also some very unnecessary aspects of the show other than the game mechanics, such as the telepathy, which I’ll highlight below. STORY: It’s pretty basic, but it doesn’treally do anything very wrong, or step out of their lane. The one thing that stands out is that the person who gets isekai’ed isn’t really the main protagonist, but the helper to her. I really wish that the way people get isekai’ed get a bit more creative, but perhaps no one really cares about those few minutes of the plot. The levelling up mechanic is one thing that I can never really get behind in most shows, because it’s just a plot device to skip any sort of training, or more meaningful character development. The characters just get stronger by gaining materials and slaying enemies, not by genuine training.
ART:
Genuinely way better than I expected, but seeing that studio C2C adapted this was already a good sign, given some of their previous work, for example, Majo no Tabitabi, which looked very solid. Some very sharp sakuga in some episodes that could even rival shounen fight scenes, but also some parts weren’t that well animated, especially near the end. Overall, the animation was still a big highlight to this show.
MUSIC:
The OP and ED were very good, although the OP would hint that the show would potentially be pretty dark, which didn’t necessarily hold true. The soundtrack itself was pretty basic, which very video-gamey sound effects and music that didn’t really stand out.
CHARACTERS:
Fran carries this show on her back, and anyone who has watched this knows it. She’s adorable, and just a little cinnamon roll. She has her moments to shine, though I wish things got a little darker than they did. The relationship between her and Shishou was very wholesome as well, though I don’t really get why they talked in telepathy mode, especially since a lot of the time, Fran is talking out loud. I do understand using telepathy to speak during battles, but when they’re just talking normally, the telepathy was quite unnecessary, and because of that, Shishou’s voice actor, Shinichiro Miki (voice of Kaiki from Monogatari and Kisuke from Bleach) had that filter over his voice which made it a little strange hearing it for the whole episode every time.
The side characters are alright, but other than Amanda, none really stood out, as they just kind of existed. As for the villains, once again, they fall into the category of “evil just for the sake of being evil”. They’re just simple bad guys, with no real motives, which is a bit underwhelming but expected, for the nature of this show.
Overall, other than Fran and Shishou, quite a forgettable cast of characters, but it was still enjoyable to watch their shenanigans.
ENJOYMENT:
For the most part, I did enjoy this series, other than a few segments near the end of the series. Very cute and wholesome.
THEMATIC EXECUTION:
I really wish the show emphasized more on the darker themes. We saw shades of them, with the whole slavery aspect in the beginning, and when Fran was killing the villains, but I think the show would have benefitted more from extending those scenes and really fleshing out the world a bit more, because from what I saw in this show, there were definitely a lot of dark elements present in the world.
OVERALL:
Not the most unique show by any means, but a good effort here for sure. Pretty great animation, and seeing Fran and Shishou’s wholesome relationship develop was a nice treat to see. I would definitely be happy if a Season 2 ever was announced, because Fran eating curry is life!
TheAsterNaut
Reincarnated as a Sword sounds like a boring gimmick, but it does a suprising job of mixing classic fantasy and isekai. The man in the sword is of course somewhat overpowered, but is stronger when wielded by an actual swordsman. As it so happens, a cute black catgirl finds him and he handicaps himself in a way in order to be her sword and protect her since she's actually pretty weak by herself. They have a nice, wholesome bond and the girl is very cute and starry-eyed like a kid in a candy shop. The action in the show happens to be pretty good too; there'san appropriate about of gore for monsters being chopped up with a greatsword. The skills and abilites are also very satisfying to see, especially in bigger fights with skilled opponents.
It doesn't do anything crazy new in terms of isekais, video game menus and everything; but it has the formula down pat and the enjoyment level up. 8/10; solid show that I hope gets continued.
KANLen09
Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken a.k.a That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. That's quite innovative for its time, plus Ranga as a huge but lovable doggo. Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou a.k.a Reborn as a Vending Machine, Now I Wander the Dungeon. Though the anime adaptation is coming soon, it's unironically the pinnacle of fiction that I'm so awaiting its eventual arrival. Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? a.k.a So I'm a Spider, So What?. Despite Millepensee's horrid-but-tolerable CGI, I can understand why the LN is highly praised for its originality. But what about Tensei shitara Ken Deshita a.k.a Reincarnated as a Sword?If I have to describe this show in the now oversaturated Isekai Reincarnation sub-genre, it is neither here nor there in the overall sense, only backed by wherever the plot that the original source novelist Yuu Tanaka wants to head towards directionally, and that direction is inconsistent at times. The best way to see this show is through reception, and as an example: ANN's Theron Martin, in reviewing Volume 1 of the LN, praised the character interactions with the action, and the little-above-average writing skills that showcase a somewhat limited world-building, but criticized the story's lack of originality, which is why you see those 3 sources right in the review's opening messages, being a copy-paste, jumbled mess-up of a concoction. The TL;DR is that Tensei shitara Ken Deshita is good in spots, but it's often a hit-and-miss affair, and it's down to your perception on how you are going to see this.
And honestly, my review of the show could've just ended like this, but let's take a dive into what's really going on in this premise.
The story (or the plot rather) is truly one of the epitomes of a lackluster setting of someone getting reincarnated from death in the real world, only to find themselves being an object of some strange kind. Could be a slime, could be a spider, heck, even a vending machine! But in this show, the typical MC instead becomes a sword that awaits its master while it does its own things to kill off time, defeating monsters and levelling up in OP-ness like who gives a shit about that. Eventually, it (or he) gets a new master in the form of a nameless Black Cat, said to be a beastkin group that has nothing but bad vibes and a reputation to boot, being the inferior race amongst all beastkin. After the sword repeatedly lunges towards its enemies slicing and gobbling up the equivalent of magic stones to store up mana for its self-sustained levelling up skills, it provides assistance to this Black Cat, shackled in slavery and torture to defend and attack against both monsters and its user's oppressors. And once it's freed from all of the torture that this Black Cat has been suffering for all her life, the nameless gets a name from it, and the student-teacher relationship of Fran and Teacher is born. And true to honest, I can live with this kind of setting as it presents a coming-of-age story with Fran as she deals with both her past and her present, proving that her lowly Black Cat race isn't one to be trifled with with the leading character being Fran alone to represent and stop the racism and bullying of her fellow tribespeople.
What happens thereafter is just a string of coincidences. Both Fran and Teacher a.k.a Sword Dad have that relationship that feels like a daughter-father dynamic, it feels satisfying to see Fran really grow up from her shackles of life to one that's constantly growing under Sword Dad's guiding rhetoric to lead Fran the correct way and not just to learn of what if right or wrong, like say, upholding one's own justice, for example. Fran's dishevelled look in the beginning may look rough, but as she turns from the dirty and unpresentable to a more fitting representation of a confident adventurer and gaining the attention of people from all walks of life, it's there that she becomes more attractive and attention-seeking in both good and bad ways, plus Teacher who is able to help her discern what she lacks, and makes for a character that you earnestly want to root for, becoming stronger by the day. The somewhat large character cast that serves as Fran and Teacher's waypoints, I'll just take or leave it, except for the exceptional few. One of them is the Rank A half-elf adventurer Amanda, whose both an ace and a philanthropist to an orphanage, taking care of orphaned children in great numbers. And likewise, she's the mother character when it comes to Fran, though the Black Cat herself vehemently denies her affection from time to time. But regardless, Fran's living her life alone without her biological parents who've been killed by humans, and it wouldn't hurt to have parental figures tagging along for progress, as she drives towards her goal of evolution, a feat that no Black Cat has ever attempted before.
Despite being produced by almost relatively the same staff team as Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu a.k.a Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- over at studio C2C, the glaring similarities are obvious at first sight, with the only difference being of the source material's writing quality. And as mentioned earlier, novelist Yuu Tanaka's writing is a touch above average...though come to think of it, it feels like it consistently needs plot movers to ensure it's always heading in predictable fashions, which explains the rather hit-and-miss feels of the show overall. But when you examine the production quality on its own, C2C has done a respectable job maintaining the feel of the LN that's translated onto the small screen. And for that, it gets a commendable pass.
The OST, depending on your taste of music, can also be hit-and-miss, as per the case for Sword Isekai here. For the yearly seasoned anime watchers, you will come to know that this is not the first time that both Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets and Maon Kurosaki are paired together for a rockafella-like OST. In fact, both music artistes made their debut all the way back in 2010 with Highschool of the Dead, and in the years since, have made a name for themselves right in their own respective genres. For the former, having their songs be titled after respective anime that they have made their appearance on is the unique signature, and Sword Isekai is no different with the standard-ish J rock n' pop that the rock band is known for being decent in spots in every regard. For Maon Kurosaki, the last few years haven't really been so kind to her, with the last major hit being Toaru Majutsu no Index III's OP themes back in Fall 2018. And now with her ED theme song, she has finally hit her stride to produce yet another banger of a song that showcases Fran's journey from slavery to redemption. Really though, I have grown to love the ED more than the OP, that's for damn sure.
At the end of the day, we should already acknowledge that we're in a time where most of the Isekai sub-genres have been explored for seasons now, most being borrowed ideas with a few unique ones that stand out. Ultimately, it does and doesn't matter if your work sounds generic, all it matters is if the execution holds up to be worth of its enjoyability and recommendation. For Sword Isekai, I can't help but be like Humpty Dumpty sitting on the fence about what is/are good and bad about it, and my TL;DR is that while the main characters i.e. Fran and Teacher are a treat to enjoy, the rest of it just comes off as uninspired, something that we the audience have been a dozen times over, and are practically begging to see what makes this show (and its source material) stand out, only to face an eke of disappointment that the simple fact is practically in your face: a generic title that can be explored much, but severely limited by its potential for tendencies around the "Isekai Reincarnation" sub-genre.
If you're the kind of person who is willing to take a sacrifce for some enjoyment, I would say: Go for it. Sword Isekai is good, but not great. But if you're otherwise, then this show is going to bore you to tears by the time you're getting around the halfway mark. It's such a shame that the potential is squandered to stick to tried-and-true methodologies that work best, and while this does not look like an ugly duckling, it certainly is no swan.
eviIDragon
Imortant points: -Not an Isekai (the story goes - The gods took a soul from another world, wiped his memories and made him into a sword. If you remove the "another world" part, everything stays exactly the same because his memories were wiped clean anyway) - No fanservice, harem, echhi. At all. Fans of aforementioned genres should skip the title and head to the garbage dump where they belong. - Generic RPG fantasy world - elfs, gnomes, magic, skills, classes etc. - Extremely poor/dumb/lazy writing. The worldbuilding, characters, motivations, dialogue, well... everything really is just dumb. The core ideas are not bad, their execution is. - Itis Wholesome. The heroine and the sword are OP AF and nothing bad can/will happen to them.
- The hero of the story is not really a sword but the catgirl
I decided to watch it because of the "wholesome and nice story in a grim world' idea. "Getting stronger, overcoming challenges", "Brutal murder of terrible people" and other things that make you feel warm, nice and fuzzy inside. And all of it is indeed there.
However! My god does the writing sucks. The sword is basically just what it is - a sword not a person.
He does not have a personality. He has no memories. Do not have a name, no personal goal or any real human thoughts or responses. In Pathfinder RPG there was an adventurer whose mind was trapped in a weapon and he acted as a person. Here the first thing the sword thinks after getting a generic lvl up by killing monsters around him - It would be nice to find a master who will wield me. Yes he is just an intelligent sword. Nothing more.
The world is DARK. Or rather it should be dark. Widespread slavery, genocide, various persecutions based on race or social standing, a world full of monsters who kill a lot of adventurers and regular people alike.
And at the same time, it is all friendship, pink ponys and rainbow atmosphere. People do not behave in an appropriate manner in such a world. Some residents of this "grim world" have morals appropriate for a peaceful developed country of our day. Not the brutal world where they exist.
It would take too long to list all things that could be improved by simply dedicating some effort to write a logically sound narrative without changing the main storyline. The bottom line - Extremely poor/dumb/lazy writing.
If you can turn off your brain and you want a wholesome and nice story in a grim world. Then I can recommend this.
For everyone else, it is a low-quality anime that you probably should skip.
MyGo
Reincarnated as a Sword Most people probably would get turned off by "reincarnated..." on the title alone But honestly, this is one of those isekai that actually telling a complete story, with no your usual Edgy teenager self-insert protagonist and didn't betray their premises by turning the Sword into human so you can relate (Looking at you, slime) Because, well this anime basically Shounen wrapped in the isekai package Dead parent? gluttonous MC? start as underdog? Owning a unique power? yep you got it [Animation] 9/10 Hands down one of those studio you could see their effort being fateful and try their hardest to make the animation as well as they candespite the budget. The color palettes and overall animation are very standard but when it comes to action scene
You can see the effort they put into it from the choreography, cinematography, the composition, the cut, pacing, and overall tones
On top that, they even putt an effort to make a mob like goblin have individual design and looks different from one another. The use of CGI also very minimal which is quite a surprise considering Shishou design make him quite hard to animate.
[Story] 8/10
The story is your typical isekai plot, dude died and reincarnated to another world, but this time his new body is a sword. But unlike most isekai, he's basically a support character for the female protagonist and father figure of her instead being the main focus.
Meet Fran, a girl from the black cat tribe who lost her parent from an ambush of a slave trader and now living most of her live as slaves.
Until one day, when her caravan attacked by a monster in desperation, she met a talking sword and became its owner. She later name the sword "Shishou" and make a pact that she'll become stronger in order to evolved carrying her parent's dream and eventually prove that her race are not weak.
And so it begins, the journey between father (sword) and daughter (cat) as an adventurer throughout the world
[Character] 10/10
As I mentioned before, there's essentially 2 main protagonists on this anime "Fran and Shishou". The dynamic between them are really cute, basically a father-daughter duo who keep looking out for each other throughout the story.
Fran is a very stoic girl and most of the time seems expressionless, a lot of times she act immature as most 12 years old girl would act, exicted for a new thing, and genuinely have a good heart. Although she's snapped quite easily, especially if someone insults her race for being weak.
And there's where Shishou step in as her father figures, he teaches about lots of things, telling her the right thing to do, scold her for her misdeed and mistakes, and cook her warm food.
Shishou body is a sword, but he able to use telekinesis or manifest a ghost hand to do chores or just aid frame for her everyday life, Fran puts her trust 100% over Shishou and respect him a lot.
Even the side-character is not overbearing or annoying or over praise the MC and tell us every second how godly they are like you see on most isekai
Nell the guild receptionist is very respectable woman and a hardworking one with habbit to badmouth the people annoyed her, she's one of the people Fran saw as allies
Guild master always looks calm but actually suffering from headache from the trouble fran giving him
Garrus the Blacksmith who provides most of grain equipment is teaching both Shishou and Fran about the world
Donadrond the examiner a hard boiled Oni who approved Fran potential, but didn't hesitate to chew her if she's being reckless
Amanda the Mysterious half-elf who's seems have her favoritism toward MC
Spearbro and the gang an absolute comedic relief, and many more
[Overall] 9/10
This is probably one of isekai that's actually good and didn't make me angry for how stupid thing would turn later on.
There's no harem, there's no self-insert MC you need to relate, the character interaction is always fun and interesting, the MC is not overpowering and have to climb really hard to overcome their problem, and Fran is just top notch Cutie
i-like-this
Sword Cat Online. If you’ve ever found yourself asking the question “What if Kanna from Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid was a small cat girl wielding a giant, magical, isekai sword?” then Reincarnated as a Sword might just be the very specific answer to that specific question you’ve been pondering. One of two incredibly good isekai that aired this season, Reincarnated as a Sword might sound like a title conjured up by an isekai writer running out of ideas thanks to a very, very, VERY saturated genre, but if there’s something this anime isn’t lacking on it’s good ideas. The isekai genre standard is admittedly very (somewould say shockingly) low so you’d think an anime where the isekai protagonist kills a slave trader instead of buying from one, a lack of a harem that worships the ground the isekai doormat walks on or ecchi/rape fetish content inappropriately shoehorned in is a novel concept, but you’d be surprised how much more enjoyable a fantasy isekai is without those elements. In fact the isekai protagonist isn’t even the protagonist. He’s a sword. An over-powered sword yes, but his wielder, the lovable black cat Fran is the true protagonist.
I really enjoyed their relationship. Fran is child without any real education thanks to her time as a slave so she quite literally calls her new isekai sword “Teacher” because of his guidance. Teacher was a Japanese office worker and former gaming nerd so he’s mature and knowledgeable when it comes to stats and game systems (which the world revolves around). They have a sweet, master and student relationship yet, they continue to learn from each other in order to make Frans ultimate goal, evolution, a reality.
The rest of the supporting cast are surprisingly fun and eccentric. From Gallus the dwarf smith to Nell the passively hostile guild receptionist to Amanda the overbearingly motherly rank A adventurer, even though there’s nothing particularly new or unique about these sort of characters I didn’t dislike any of them. In fact I found the cast overall, very charming.
The anime does suffer from the video game-equse “leveling” and “skills” systems which I always complain about in these types of stories because it makes the protagonist ridiculously overpowered to the point where none of those systems matter, robbing the story from any tension. However, Reincarnated as a Sword does attempt to balance these issues by introducing consisted threats for Fran and Teacher to overcome and allies who are on par or stronger than them. Couple this with a consistent art style and some really impressive, well thought out fights and animation, and you have a really engaging, enjoyable show.
The anime isn’t without it’s flaws. Like I said, Fran and Teacher are incredibly overpowered at the beginning which makes some of their fights feel trivial. There are a lot of parts where the characters very unnaturally start spouting exposition/cooking instructions which ruins the pacing of some episodes and without spoiling anything, theres a moment in episode 11 which robs Fran of some development which I found disappointing, but I can’t really think of anything that stopped me from really enjoying this show.
Reincarnated as a Sword is what you get when you remove all the isekai anime bullshit the genre is known for and focus squarely on the characters and fantasy adventure. It’s not anything you haven’t seen before if you’ve poisoned your brain by watching a lot of fantasy isekai, but it’s incredibly fun to watch and that’s what matters. I hope to see more of the adventures of Fran and Teacher in the future with a second season.
8/10 Great.
WuXu
Reincarnated as a Sword is finally over and it is one of the weird reincarnation/Isekai entries. Story-7 A man dies and is reincarnated as a sword rather than a person/beast (in general). After reincarnated he finds himself in middle of a forest with all him prev life memories except him name. He accidentally meets with a Black Cat girl named Fran and Shishou (the sword) now shares his abilities with Fran and join the Adventure's Guild and journey together to make themselves stronger and evolve Fran to the next stage. The reason for how the MC got reincarnated as a sword is kept mystery and a smallpart of it is shown for a minute in a quick blurry flashback.
Animation-7
Animation is good and consistent throughout except in a few episodes for the char design for enemies.
Character-7
There is not much character development for the sword Shishou; by defeating the monsters he can gain new abilities from him enemy.
Where as for Fran, there is much. She is finally free from being a slave and is finally able to conquer her fear against her arch-nemesis. But most of the time she feels like any Shounen MC, where MC just think of food and fighting with a powerful enemy to make himself stronger.
Entertainment-8
This is one of the different Isekais; this makes it interesting as to how the story will progress. Fran is also not much intelligent as Shishou so this makes some good scenes. As the sword has an intelligence of his own so he makes some good supports in fightings. There is also a good amount of violence/blood for the rating.
Overal-7
This is definitely recommended if you are bored with day to day normal Isekais with only male MC as here there are both male/female MC. The pace of story is also good. Overally it is not better than some other entries in this category but is also better than some of the other ones.
TrixieTheKitty
Surprisingly, the isekaied sword isn't actually the lead character for most of the story. The story is told from his perspective, but the plot itself is about Fran; the sword is content to serve Fran's wishes and pretends to be nonsentient when others are watching. But Fran being treated as the lead character is exactly what makes this series so good. She's a solidly-written character, and turns what would otherwise be an isekai power trip into a genuine and heartwarming rise of a hero. Her youthful innocence belies a level of bravery, ferocity, and cunning that even her sword is in awe of; yet the writing doesn'tforget that Fran is still a child, emotional and dependent on others. The combination makes for easily one of the best protagonists of a fantasy story, one who manages to feel cool and amazing yet genuine and realistic.
The sword adds a lot to the story too, even if Fran is the only character he regularly interacts with. He shows a level of love and care for his master that's delightful to see, and the two work efficiently as a team during fights.
The main con of this anime is that while the characters and the fights are great, the plot and setting are about as generic as you can get. Adventurer's guild, dungeons, goblins, levelling up... The same thing you've seen several times before if you watch a lot of isekai.
ASoup
I'll keep it brief: The most isekai ever-but HEY this time with a talking sword and a cute catgirl. There. That's it. Music is ok. Not distracting and the opening is pretty good. Animation is ok. Nothing to say about it. Story is eh. Sword that can absorb abilities (and have seemingly infinite mana) from creatures teams up with a catgirl who wants to be strong. Worldbuilding is generic and bad. Typical isekai world with barely anything noteworthy. MCs are ok 👍. Their motivations are decent enough, and the character dynamic is not terrible either.I appreciate that it's not very ecchi, a rare and sadly noteworthy characteristic amongst other much more horny, down-bad authors.
On the other hand, it was disappointing that the show avoided going a darker route which it could've easily edged towards given that some darker subplots were introduced. Ex. Could've explored the trauma of Fran's slave history more, and (Disappointingly light spoiler:) Fran having her hands cut off only to be healed a few minutes later. Could've been a lot more gruesome and the stakes would've been higher, hence making it more interesting--but no she was healed within minutes entirely with 0 repercussions. Author could've also had Fran struggle with the fact that she's endured so much at a very young age and that would be good. Anyways, so much more could've been done, but it suffers from the fate of most isekais: being generic sells, so why try harder?
Overall: Generic but if you really don't have any better isekai to watch and you like catgirls, then sure? Go ahead and watch.
5/10 for being pretty generic and not doing anything that stands out.
SIG442
Really a good show with a decent story! Yes, it's another isakai and many will turn away from those rather quickly. However I would like to say this one is actually well worth your time! The story is well written but not overdone, easy to follow yet does have it's tougher points. The story doesn't shy away from death and gore either although it's often packaged in a different way. With a clear notice that a second season will be coming it really makes it a complete story. The whole reincarnation story thing does get rather milked, but in this case it's something new as the reincarnation is into a sword.Not a single other anime did that specific thing so far I'm aware of. Usually it's a human, sometimes a beast kind. So a object is a nice change in that, although the OP thing does return which might be something that not everyone would enjoy.
Characters:
Fran is a slave at the start of the story, but manages to get out of this situation and throughout the story improve herself. She does tend to roll back into her old slave role at some point due to building plot. But gets out of it on her own power. Together with Shishou (the talking sword) she manages to get stronger and even be OP to some extend. Which might be bad news for the future, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
This anime has a long list of characters so I won't go into them as it might come with spoilers. But the default anime ideas of a jerk that thinks he's better then Fran and a overbearing mother character that isn't Fran's real mother are a thing. Also the other characters are mainly very common in any other anime. It however doesn't get seriously bad that it affects the story or how much you can like it. It would however help more if the story would handle the side characters a bit better and develop their stories as welll instead of being there as plot devices only. There are also so many side characters that it gets rather difficult to follow at times. While I'm not against having actual names and story to side characters, nor the amount on it self. I do mind that due to only 12 episodes none of them really gets much attention which is simply said a shame.
Sound/Graphics:
The sound is well done while the graphics are pretty normal for these days. I wouldn't call either bad at all. It does help that the music sometimes does play just at the right moment.
I really do think it's well worth it, please do yourself a favor and watch it to the end.
baxa
"REINCARNATED AS A SWORD" Genre- Adventure, Comedy, Action, Magic, Fantasy. With an unusual and fun twist in the Isekai genre, this anime makes you fall in love with its unique plot and adventure. Reincarnated as a sword in another world, Teacher aims to be wielded by a user. Having a conscience of his own, he seeks to get powerful enough to protect his wielder and thus takes on the journey to become the strongest by slaying monsters and gaining experience. With Fran, a Black Cat, as his wielder, he vows to protect her and give her everything she needs to evolve. And this is how the story ofthis reincarnated sword and this adventurous Black Cat starts. Embarking on their adventures and making friends along the way, Fran soon learns of the other side of life, one that was never given to her as a slave. One that only saw her as a product. And with this whole new life in front of her, she goes on to register as an adventurer, taking just a small step toward her goal of evolving. From hiding their little secret about Teacher being an intelligence weapon to fighting higher-rank monsters, you cannot help but get excited about everything waiting for them.
The best attribute of the whole series is that it does not dwell too deep into the characters' past. It primarily focuses on the main story after our MCs meet which, unlike other Isekai animes, clearly piques our interest and one cannot help but get excited. Also with flawless animation and post-production, you see a sense of finesse in the anime making it just the thing to put in your watch list.
This anime is absolutely a "MUST WATCH."
SpectreHub
It's nice! Nothing about this anime disappoints me--it's quite light-hearted and entertaining. A fantasy-slice o' life-super strong main character duo, my only problem is that it was only 12 episodes! Now that I think about it, I completely forgot this was an isekai since Fran feels so much more like the main character when the dude's a damn sword. It brightened my day watching this anime weekly, and I feel enthusiastic towards the thought of a season two. We clearly need the next arc, judging the cliffhanger. I can think of a few areas where season one could have been better, but those reasons reallyjust boil down to giving the anime more episodes, and thus more room and time to focus a more on the present. I feel this way because progression almost felt too fast, while some backstory and slice o' life moments felt too rushed. I hope they can give more than 12 episodes next season, or maybe split the next season into two parts like a lot of other animes recently. Nonetheless, I really liked this anime. Just 12 more episodes would satisfy me. 9/10 just felt a bit limited with only 12 episodes
Rebyu_Junior
I can't be happier this season. First of all, this series is a fresh breath that I didn't know I wanted but much appreciated nonetheless. The concept of an isekai reincarnated MC helping someone weak achieve something thought unachievable is a first and this series explored it to the fullest. The MC acts like a proper dad figure for the girl and the girl is also well written. Her determination is admirable and I can't express how much fun it was seeing her. And the world-building? It was amazing. While the plot mainly centers around the MC, there are a lot of background plots too, adding depth tothe world. This series is a must-see for all those bored of the usual isekai MC becoming OP too fast.
The power structure is also well built and I would recommend this series highly.
mrfried
This anime by all rights should not be as good as it is, we have what should be a generic isekai, some fairly 2d bad guys, the overpowered protagonist, and it hits many of the plot points that have become standard fare in these isekai anime. And yet, this is good. What makes this so good from all the generic isekai is quite simply the characters. In the vast majority of the isekai anime out there, normally you have a bland zero personality protag, and a group of followers (usually he'll have a harem for reasons of 'protag powers') that is given some sort of personality/character tomake up for the personality void that is the MC, but hardly anyone gets any development or any growth.
In Tensei shitara Ken Deshita through the course of the story, we get to spend time with our two main characters, get to know their personalities, get to watch them grow, see their character arcs progress. Giving your main characters 'Character' and personality is something so simple, and yet so important as it keeps you invested, yet it is overlooked in so many isekai.
It is also worth noting that our protagonists have agency in their own story, they take an active role and aren't simply bystanders while the story unfolds around them, and then they get dragged into events. Instead they have their own goals, and they are working towards them (again, another thing that separates this from many generic/bad isekai)
So, that's enough of the abstract, because what makes Tensei shitara Ken Deshita so good is Fran.
Fran is given so much personality and so much character that she carries the entire anime, her reactions, her cuteness, her determination, as well as the comedy that comes from some of her scenes, she is easily the best thing in it and as such the anime basically hangs off her (conversely, if you find yourself disliking her character, then you will probably dislike the anime)
Now for the complaints:
1, The other side characters aren't anywhere near as developed as Amanda is, even though Nell, Gallus, Donadrond and Klimt are all given decent amounts of screen time, only Nell is given the start of a personality, whereas everyone has the generic set personality, and we don't get to learn anything about any of them
2, The bad guys are generic, and fairly 2d, - in other words they are bad guys because they are bad guys.
And while I liked that one bad guy had a motivation for targeting our MC's, he was still fundamentally a generic 2d bad guy from the start.
3, The story is nothing special (although it is competently executed), it's a bit too much on the generic side, and if this was to be something special, then you would want the story to be something special as well.
These complaints aren't deal breakers, but it does stop it from reaching the same status as some of the top Isekai. As it stands it's better than the average 'enjoyable' / 'good' Isekai
Legolaspt
The premise and execution are surprisingly good; the fight scenes are quite good, the jokes land well and the animation is gorgeous. In general Tensei shitara Ken deshita is a lighthearted fun experience, something to turn your brain off and enjoy some action + comedy, and I find the comedy notably funny. That being said, Tensei is not perfect. There are lots of expositive dialogues, and the presentation is very lacking. What I mean by that is that the story is fun and interesting, but it is presented quite poorly in regards to the storyboarding. 1st example of poor presentation: The show starts with a scene that,in chronological order, is the post-climax scene from the end of the same first episode. In this scene, the viewer is greeted with an expositive useless monologue by a narrator; and then the show immediately proceeds to a flashback. This may be the single worst first minute in television history. There was no need for this, and presenting the first episode in chronological order, without a narrator, would have been a much better and, honestly, obvious choice.
2nd example of poor presentation: The 2nd episode starts with an expositive powerpoint presentation.
3rd example of poor presentation: Episode 1 kind of repeats the same scene - the mc killing random monsters - over and over again, instead of progressing the plot or showing us more interesting scenarios.
4th example of poor presentation: Episode 3 has 4 scenes in sequence about buying stuff - which is half the episode - and these scenes are ok, but 4 in a row is too much, you gotta space them out or the viewer gets bored.
This pattern of weird storyboarding continues throughout the show.
obs: The idea of of presenting the ending of episode 1 - or smthg similar - as the first scene is to be used in order to provide a hook for tension, suspense or intrigue, so this scene must be mid-action, instead of the calm post-climax first scene presented in Tensei shitara, which also has an obvious path between the flashback and the fastforward, thus providing no tension or suspense. For good examples: American Beauty, Fight Club and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Also, the difference between telepathy and inner thoughts is not clear, which makes understanding certain scenes a bit of a hassle.
Now, I like that the Mcs are not overpowered and frequently struggle, also I like that the anime is somewhat dark.
Futhermore, the mcs are good characters overall. That being said, they are not perfect and there are some scenes in which I believe either one or the other should be acting different according to their characterization. Moreover, the worldbuilding is the generic isekai - it does some things well and others not quite so.
Tensei Shitara also does a great job of executing and of being creative in the ideas it puts forward. Creativity in the details is a major selling point of the show - both the combat system and worldbuilding are generic, but implemented with creative details, with much thought put into, making them both more interesting and fun.
Unfortunately, the last arc is somewhat weak and even more cliché, and it ended the season on the wrong foot, lacking plot development. Also fan service is quite rare, but when it is present and regards a child, it gets quite uncomfortable.
In the end, I would recommend watching a single episode to see if you enjoy the comedy and, if so, I believe this is a good watch.
SMGJohn
You want a different take on the same old tired concept? Look no further, TenKen might as well bring you that with all the cliches involved, but here is the thing, a talking sword? Actual good pacing, a story that goes somewhere? Characters that at least feel somewhat human? Well, it may be your regular isekai anime, but the way it executes its story, the interactions between its characters, using clichés as a comedy rather than embracing it as normality, that, is what makes this stand out among the countless of stinkers out there, it may not be a masterpiece, but its certainly not mediocre.
ecktt
This is a mixed bag, in a good way. Put simply, it is as generic an Isekai as you can get. Dude gets truck-kuned into another world but the twist is he's a sword (Yeah it is right there in the title). Thrown in a mandatory slave cute girl Neko-Musume. A simple power system and lore. That's this show but is so well done, you just want to unplug your brain and cheer the little girl on as if she was your granddaughter. The animation is meh which is good enough for me. The voice acting was solid. Nothing was dragged out over more than2 episodes. Have you ever watched an anime that was so good, it left you empty knowing it ended? This is what to watch to bring you back to normal expectations and not leave you disappointed.
M1kasaYu1
Fran’s adventure from orphan to adventurer definitely sheds light on the slavery aspect of the story and how she is able to overcome many hardships thanks to Shishou. For an isekai genre it provides a spin with a man chosen to be a magical telepathic sword that is able to communicate with Fran, our Kuro Neko, and is able to distribute his skills, magic and levels with her in order for her to grow as a character and adventurer. Throughout this journey, viewers will certainly find Fran an adorable girl who works hard to overcome the status of being a Black Cat.
HaremMakeNoSense
this is not like your normal stupid isekai , anime the fanservice was kinda moderate and they stick to the plot like how anime was supposed to be. anyways we got 1MC it's the sword but I would like to think we got 2 MC although Fran is nothing without her sword they go hand in hand. they share credit equally in a way let's be reminded the sword has plot armor while Fran has none except for the sword. This isekai doesn't have a trashy harem neither do they degrade the woman so I would like to say this was actually exceptional to watch.I would like more of these type of isekai anime that is moderate in their fan service and they don't go overboard for the female characters like how normal trashy isekai represent female that trip on thin air and always end up in the 69 positions. this one was extremely rare to get and give the female partner to grow too. Also, the female character was seen as human not a piece of meat so yes this is a good anime to watch and i adore Fran. I hope for a season 2 and hope they don't mess the 2nd season if we do get one
