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Reincarnated as a Sword [Limited Edition SteelBook] Review

REVIEW OVERVIEW

The Story
The Animation
The Video
The Audio
The Dub
The Supplements
Overall

SUMMARY

After an accident, a man is reincarnated as a sentient sword in a strange world where he works together with a young, previously enslaved, cat-girl to fight monsters.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Reincarnated as a Sword is an isekai (other world fantasy) anime series adapted from a Japanese light novel series authored by Tanaka Yuu and illustrated by Llo. The narrative commences with a man who, after surviving an accident, finds himself reborn as a sentient sword in an unfamiliar realm. Here, he must combat various monsters to acquire new abilities. Eventually, the sword is acquired by Fran, a cat-girl subjected to enslavement and abuse. Within this world, cat people are typically devoid of power and incapable of leveling up. However, upon obtaining the sentient sword, which she names Teacher, Fran gains numerous new powers and becomes a prominent member of an adventurers’ guild.

The core of the series’ 12-episode arc is the relationship between Fran and Teacher, highlighting the bond that develops between them and Teacher’s evident concern for his “student.” Each successive battle – grand and visually impressive – further strengthens their connection and boosts their powers. This progression mirrors that of a well-designed adventure game, where the protagonists advance by defeating adversaries and assimilating their abilities.

The series is commendable for its character development and dynamic combat scenes. The animation is striking, featuring stunning effects and distinctive character designs that adhere to genre conventions while incorporating unique elements.

  • Reincarnated as a Sword [Limited Edition SteelBook] (Sentai Filmworks)
  • Reincarnated as a Sword [Limited Edition SteelBook] (Sentai Filmworks)
  • Reincarnated as a Sword [Limited Edition SteelBook] (Sentai Filmworks)
  • Reincarnated as a Sword [Limited Edition SteelBook] (Sentai Filmworks)
  • Reincarnated as a Sword (2022)

The Video

The digital animation for Reincarnated as a Sword is in 1.78:1 AVC 1080p and offers top-tier image quality for Blu-ray anime. Colors are vibrant without oversaturation, the line art is crisp, and there’s only minor color banding.

The Audio

The original Japanese stereo and English dub are both available in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 on this Blu-ray set. The lossless audio presents clear dialogue and wide stereo imaging.

The Supplements

Although the disc contents are limited, this set is presented in an elegant SteelBook case with a slipcover, which also features intricate artwork.

Bonus Features:

  • Clean Opening Animations (1080p; 00:03:03)
  • Clean Closing Animation (1080p; 00:01:31)
  • Web Previews (1080p; 00:05:59)

The Final Assessment

A fun and addictive anime series that looks and sounds really good on Blu-ray, now in a gorgeous SteelBook release. Recommended for fans and collectors.


Reincarnated as a Sword [Limited Edition SteelBook] is out on Blu-ray November 19, 2024 from Sentai Filmworks


  • Rating Certificate: TV-14 (VL)
  • Animation Studio: C2C
  • Distributor: Sentai Filmworks
  • Director: Ishihira Shinji
  • Written By: Nagano Takahiro
  • Run Time: 300 Mins.
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Video Format: AVC 1080p
  • Primary Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo
  • Secondary Audio: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo
  • Subtitles: English | English for Japanese Language
  • Street Date: 19 November 2024
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