The official website for the anime adaptation of Yuu Tanaka and LLO’s Reincarnated as a Sword light novel series just released the anime’s first full promotional video at today’s Anime Japan 2022. In the video, the anime’s main staff, as well as its October premiere date are both revealed.
Shinji Ishihara is directing the anime at at C2C. Takahiro Nagano is writing and supervising the scripts. Atsuki Saitō is designing the characters, and is also serving as chief animation director. Yasuharu Takanashi is composing the music.
▍Reincarnated as a Sword Anime Trailer
▍Reincarnated as a Sword Anime Story
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! This manga adaptation of the hit light novel series features charming artwork by manga artist Tomowo Maruyama, and is sure to be enjoyed by existing fans of the franchise as well as all-new readers who are ready for a sharp fantasy tale.
▍Reincarnated as a Sword Anime Cast
■ Master – CV: Shinichiro Miki
The sentient sword that saves Fran, who doesn’t recall their name.
■ Fran – CV: Ai Kakuma
An enslaved beastgirl who encounters Master and becomes his wielder.
▍Reincarnated as a Sword Anime Staff
Original creator: Yuu Tanaka
Original Character Design: LLO
Director: Shinji Ishihara
Series Composition/ Script: Takahiro Nagano
Character Design: Atsuki Saitō
Music: Yasuharu Takanashi
Animation: C2C