Reincarnated as a Sword

Reincarnated as a Sword, also known as I Became the Sword by Transmigrating (Japanese: 転生したら剣でした, Hepburn: Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita), also known as Tenken (転剣), is a Japanese light novel series written by Yuu Tanaka and illustrated by Llo. It started as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in October 2015. It was later published as a light novel by Micro Magazine, who released the first volume in July 2016. The series has received a manga adaptation by Tomowo Maruyama, published by Gentosha, as well as a spin-off manga by Hinako Inoue, published by Micro Magazine. Both the light novels and manga were licensed for North American release by Seven Seas Entertainment, as well as the spin-off. An anime television series adaptation by C2C will premiere in October 2022.

Reincarnated as a Sword
The cover of the first light novel
転生したら剣でした
(Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita)
GenreFantasy, isekai
Novel series
Written byYuu Tanaka
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runOctober 17, 2015 – present
Light novel
Written byYuu Tanaka
Illustrated byLlo
Published byMicro Magazine
English publisher
ImprintGC Novels
DemographicMale
Original runJuly 30, 2016 – present
Volumes13
Manga
Written byYuu Tanaka
Illustrated byTomowo Maruyama
Published byGentosha
English publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
ImprintBirz Comics
MagazineComic Boost
DemographicSeinen
Original runDecember 9, 2016 – present
Volumes10
Manga
Reincarnated as a Sword: Another Wish
Written byYuu Tanaka
Illustrated byHinako Inoue
Published byMicro Magazine
English publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
MagazineComic Ride
DemographicSeinen
Original runJune 1, 2020 – present
Volumes3
Anime television series
Directed byShinji Ishihira
Written byTakahiro Nagano
Music byYasuharu Takanashi
StudioC2C
Original run October 2022 – scheduled

Plot

After dying from a car accident, the protagonist finds himself reincarnated in another world as a sword with no recollection of his name, though he remembers everything else from his previous life. Accepting his fate as a sword, he begins to seek someone to become his wielder. He discovers a caravan of slave traders under attack by a two-headed bear. A young catgirl slave, Fran, discovers the sword, and uses him to kill the bear. After being freed from slavery, she names the sword "Teacher", and the two embark on an adventure together.

Characters
Master (師匠, Shishō)
Voiced by: Satoshi Hino (drama CD), Shin-ichiro Miki[1] (anime)
Originally a human in his past life, Master finds himself reincarnated as a powerful, legendary sword. However, being forced in place, he resigns himself to rest until a determined warrior draws near.
Fran (フラン, Furan)
Voiced by: Inori Minase (drama CD), Ai Kakuma[1] (anime)
A young Cat-girl child, she was born and raised into slavery. However, when her Caravan is attacked by a two-headed bear, she bears the will of the warrior, and summons Master from his resting place. Together, the two embark on a quest.

Media

Light novel

Yuu Tanaka started the series as a web novel hosted on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in October 2015. Micro Magazine acquired and published the light novel series under their GC Novels imprint, with illustrations by Llo. Twelve volumes have been published as of September 2021. The fifth volume's limited edition was bundled with a drama CD, telling an original story.[2] Seven Seas Entertainment announced their acquisition of the light novels, and began releasing from August 6, 2019.[3]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 July 30, 2016[4]978-4-89637-574-9May 2, 2019 (Digital)
August 6, 2019 (Physical)[5]		978-1-64275-141-3
2 December 26, 2016[6]978-4-89637-608-1June 27, 2019 (Digital)
September 24, 2019 (Physical)[7]		978-1-64275-142-0
3 June 30, 2017[8]978-4-89637-639-5August 22, 2019 (Digital)
November 19, 2019 (Physical)[9]		978-1-64275-724-8
4 November 24, 2017[10]978-4-89637-670-8December 12, 2019 (Digital)
February 25, 2020 (Physical)[11]		978-1-64505-196-1
5 May 30, 2018[12][13]978-4-89637-750-7
ISBN 978-4-89637-751-4 (LE)		March 12, 2020 (Digital)
June 16, 2020 (Physical)[14]		978-1-64505-463-4
6 October 30, 2018[15]978-4-89637-826-9June 11, 2020 (Digital)
September 15, 2020 (Physical)[16]		978-1-64505-722-2
7 March 29, 2019[17]978-4-89637-863-4October 8, 2020 (Digital)
January 5, 2021 (Physical)[18]		978-1-64505-821-2
8 September 28, 2019[19]978-4-89637-924-2April 8, 2021 (Digital)
May 25, 2021 (Physical)[20]		978-1-64827-203-5
9 March 30, 2020[21]978-4-89637-990-7September 23, 2021 (Digital)
October 12, 2021 (Physical)[22]		978-1-64827-266-0
10 September 30, 2020[23]978-4-86716-057-2February 3, 2022 (Digital)
May 17, 2022 (Physical)[24]		978-1-64827-468-8
11 March 31, 2021[25]978-4-86716-124-1November 29, 2022 (Physical)[26]978-1-63858-252-6
12 September 24, 2021[27]978-4-86716-189-0——
13 March 30, 2022[28]978-4-86716-269-9——

Manga

A manga adaptation by Tomowo Maruyamawa was serialized in Gentosha's Denshi Birz magazine from December 9, 2016 to January 15, 2018. After the magazine stopped, it resumed publishing on Comic Boost. The series is compiled into several tankōbon volumes, with the first volume released in April 2017. Seven Seas Entertainment also licensed the manga for North American release, with the first volume releasing on December 17, 2019.[29] A spin-off manga written by Tanaka and illustrated by Hinako Inoue began serialization in Micro Magazine's Comic Ride website on June 1, 2020.[30] The spin-off manga is also licensed by Seven Seas.[31]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 April 24, 2017[32]978-4-344-83975-5December 17, 2019[33]978-1-64275-755-2
2 November 24, 2017[34]978-4-344-84097-3February 18, 2020[35]978-1-64505-207-4
3 March 24, 2018[36]978-4-344-84178-9June 9, 2020[37]978-1-64505-479-5
4 September 21, 2018[38]978-4-344-84303-5October 20, 2020[39]978-1-64505-767-3
5 March 22, 2019[40]978-4-344-84417-9April 13, 2021[41]978-1-64505-970-7
6 September 24, 2019[42][43]978-4-344-84507-7
ISBN 978-4-344-84508-4 (SE)		June 1, 2021[44]978-1-64827-236-3
7 March 24, 2020[45]978-4-344-84623-4September 14, 2021[46]978-1-64827-313-1
8 September 24, 2020[47]978-4-344-84706-4January 11, 2022[48]978-1-64827-481-7
9 March 24, 2021[49]978-4-344-84823-8July 12, 2022[50]978-1-63858-359-2
10 September 24, 2021[51]978-4-344-84893-1——

Another Wish
No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 September 30, 2020[52]978-4-86716-060-2January 18, 2022[53]978-1-64827-678-1
2 March 27, 2021[54]978-4-86716-120-3March 22, 2022[55]978-1-63858-168-0
3 September 24, 2021[56]978-4-86716-187-6October 4, 2022[57]978-1-63858-613-5

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on the twelfth volume of the light novel on September 24, 2021.[58] The series is produced by C2C and directed by Shinji Ishihira, with Takahiro Nagano writing and supervising scripts, Atsuki Saitō designing characters and serving as chief animation director, and Yasuharu Takanashi composing the music.[59]

See also
  • Mushi-Uta, another light novel series illustrated by the same illustrator.
  • Unbreakable Machine-Doll, another light novel series illustrated by the same illustrator.
  • Oreshura, another light novel series illustrated by the same illustrator.

References
  1. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 25, 2022). "Reincarnated as a Sword Anime Casts Shinichiro Miki, Ai Kakuma". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  2. "転生したら剣でした 5 ドラマCD付限定版". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  3. "Seven Seas Licenses Kimi ni Nare, Our Wonderful Days, How to Train Your Devil Manga, Reincarnated as a Sword Light Novels". Anime News Network. January 9, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  4. "転生したら剣でした 1". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  5. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  6. "転生したら剣でした 2". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  7. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  8. "転生したら剣でした 3". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  9. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  10. "転生したら剣でした 4". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  11. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  12. "転生したら剣でした 5". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  13. "転生したら剣でした 5 ドラマCD付限定版". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  14. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 5". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  15. "転生したら剣でした 6". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  16. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 6". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  17. "転生したら剣でした 7". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  18. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 7". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  19. "転生したら剣でした 8". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  20. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 8". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  21. "転生したら剣でした 9". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  22. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 9". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  23. "転生したら剣でした 10". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  24. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 10". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  25. "転生したら剣でした 11". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  26. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Light Novel) Vol. 11". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  27. "転生したら剣でした 12". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  28. "転生したら剣でした 13". Micro Magazine (in Japanese). Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  29. "Seven Seas Licenses Dungeon Builder, Our Dining Room, Reincarnated as a Sword Manga". Anime News Network. May 23, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  30. Sherman, Jennifer (June 1, 2020). "Reincarnated as a Sword Novels Get Spinoff Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  31. "Seven Seas Wields a Hit Spin-Off with License of REINCARNATED AS A SWORD: ANOTHER WISH Manga Series". Seven Seas Entertainment. May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  32. "転生したら剣でした (1)". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  33. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  34. "転生したら剣でした (2)". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  35. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  36. "転生したら剣でした (3)". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  37. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  38. "転生したら剣でした (4)". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  39. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  40. "転生したら剣でした (5)". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  41. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 5". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  42. "転生したら剣でした (6)". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  43. "転生したら剣でした (6) 小冊子つき特装版". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  44. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 6". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  45. "転生したら剣でした (7)". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  46. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 7". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  47. "転生したら剣でした (8)". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  48. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 8". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  49. "転生したら剣でした (9)". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  50. "Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 9". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  51. "転生したら剣でした (10)". Gentosha Comics (in Japanese). Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  52. "転生したら剣でした Another Wish 1". Comic Ride (in Japanese). Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  53. "Reincarnated as a Sword: Another Wish (Manga) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  54. "転生したら剣でした Another Wish 2". Comic Ride (in Japanese). Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  55. "Reincarnated as a Sword: Another Wish (Manga) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  56. "転生したら剣でした Another Wish 3". Comic Ride (in Japanese). Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  57. "Reincarnated as a Sword: Another Wish (Manga) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  58. Mateo, Alex (September 23, 2021). "Reincarnated as a Sword TV Anime Confirmed". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  59. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 27, 2022). "Reincarnated as a Sword Anime's Video Reveals Staff, October Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.