Tensei shitara Ken deshita (2025)

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Synonyms: I became the sword by transmigrating, TenKen

Japanese: 転生したら剣でした

English: Reincarnated as a Sword

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Type: TV

Episodes: 12

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Oct 5, 2022 to Dec 21, 2022

Premiered: Fall 2022

Broadcast: Wednesdays at 23:00 (JST)

Producers: Gentosha Comics, Nikkatsu, NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, , Micro Magazine Publishing, BS Asahi, GREE Entertainment, Micro House

Licensors: Sentai Filmworks

Studios: C2C

Source: Light novel

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Themes: Isekai, Reincarnation

Duration: 23 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older


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Score: 7.521 (scored by 142,646 users)

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Ranked: #18562

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Popularity: #876

Members: 294,028

Favorites: 1,736


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Dec 14, 2022

Mcsuper

Recommended

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’t ...

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Dec 14, 2022

TheAsterNaut

Recommended

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's ...

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Oct 19, 2022

Ellenwitch

Recommended

Preliminary (3/12 eps)

Isekai...

The genre that has been done so much, to the point that these days, one has to really hit a lot or marks, in order to not only stand out. But to be one of the more enjoyable and good Isekais, that you, or your friends, or anyone would be recommending to you, and that you should check out and watch, as it would be worth your time and more so. This is one of those shows. An Isekai with care and class, that makes it an enjoyable watch from start to finish. Let me explain how.

Story and characters: 9
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Nov 23, 2022

tmunee

Recommended

Preliminary (8/12 eps)

I rarely write reviews for anime because as an OG with literal YEARS of watched anime under my belt these comment sections are usually just too much for me... Look at my profile, and you can see how little I engage in this stuff versus my anime experience.

I felt like I had to chime in on this anime because of some of the vitriol that has been directed at it and the claims that "it is just like every other generic Isekai anime out there."

I honestly can't understand the amount of hate most people are pouring into this anime unless they haven't actually watched it... ...

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Dec 14, 2022

KANLen09

Mixed Feelings

Well-writtenTensei shitara Ken deshita (10)

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? ...

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Dec 14, 2022

MyGo

Recommended

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 can ...

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Oct 25, 2022

Demon_Lord_Yui

Recommended

Preliminary (3/12 eps)

Take the following with a grain of salt as this is coming from a fan of the novels.

This is a story that seems pretty normal at first, and while it does not do an amazing amount to stand out it does everything it sets out to do very well. Give this story the chance and it will suck you in as you just want to see what's next and enjoy the father, daughter dynamic of the main characters.

The story starts in a very normal and generic place but slowly works its way around to being a complex tale about relationships and individuality. Fran is not ...

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Dec 29, 2022

eviIDragon

Not Recommended

FunnyTensei shitara Ken deshita (14)

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.
- It ...

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Oct 31, 2022

shao12138

Recommended

Preliminary (5/12 eps)

A solid premise with sound and rich world building. The concept is standard but progression is paced satisfyingly. The skill gains are frequent and distinctive enough to feel novelty during each encounter, and the main storyline is well integrated so far.

The most distinguishing merit this anime has going for it is undoubtedly the writing of the main character Fran. The studio absolutely poured their soul out to methodically craft one of the best characters in anime I’ve seen.

Physical appearance wise, you have the initial phase where Fran is shown as a slave, rugged and tattered. The choice of clothing design (tattered brown gown, collars ect) ...

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Dec 17, 2022

i-like-this

Recommended

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 (some ...

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Nov 2, 2022

DeadlysList

Recommended

Preliminary (4/12 eps)

I'm going to be honest, I came into this show expecting a generic Isekai that I could trash on. However, I have to say that my expectations were somewhat subverted. While the shows plotline might be similar to that of other Isekai or fantasies (with particular similarities in the earlier episodes to goblin slayer) the characters in this show are completely different from other Isekai. In reality, it feels as if the show is a fantasy first and the Isekai aspect is just a tacked on afterthought. Fran, feels more like the main character than Shishou(the person who was reincarnated) ever did.

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Dec 14, 2022

WuXu

Recommended

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 small ...

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Aug 18, 2023

TrixieTheKitty

Recommended

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't ...

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Dec 28, 2022

ASoup

Mixed Feelings

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.
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Jan 15, 2023

SIG442

Recommended

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. ...

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Jan 10, 2023

baxa

Recommended

"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 of ...

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Dec 17, 2022

SpectreHub

Recommended

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 really ...

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Jan 29, 2023

colinkelly1

Recommended

Preliminary (5/12 eps)

This show is really good it a mixed between slime and danmachi
The way characters progress Fran is like bell she gets stronger killing monsters teacher is like Rimuru it just works well for the story I highly recommend if you like slime and Danmachi you going have a great time watching

Set up/ it pick up really well it jump in with no questions asked it fit well

Art style it fitting comfortable and clean it the animation is decent
It room for improvement maybe in season 2 possibly look better

Cast of characters work really well like Fran and teacher my first impression of them ...

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Dec 26, 2022

Rebyu_Junior

Recommended

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 to ...

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Dec 17, 2022

mrfried

Recommended

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 to ...

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