As previously reported, after the final episode of the anime adaptation of the light novels written by Yuu Tanaka and illustrated by LLO , Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita ( Reincarnated as a Sword ), the production of a second season was confirmed. . The production did not indicate a scheduled premiere date, but shared a special video and promotional image to celebrate this announcement.
The twelve-episode series aired during the Fall-2022 (October-December) season , while the HIDIVE platform handled its distribution in the West. For his part, Yuu Tanaka began publishing the original novels through the independent service Shousetsuka ni Narou in October 2015. Later, it began its publication through the publisher Micro Magazine in July 2016. The work inspires its manga adaptation of the hand of Tomowo Maruyama , which has been published through Gentosha publisher's Comic Boost service since December 2016.
Sinopsis de Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita
The hero differs from the usual protagonist of isekai stories by the fact that he is reincarnated as a sword. He begins his search for it by appearing in the middle of a forest infested with beasts, and encounters an injured girl who is frantically fleeing for her life. Saving her from her assailants, the couple meet and the girl introduces herself as Fran. She has a difficult past, as she has suffered slavery and mistreatment from her tribe, the Black Cats. As the hero is unable to remember her past life name, the strong-willed young Fran gives her the name "Shishou" and becomes her bearer. From then on, Shishou and Fran become a formidable team, embarking on missions to free the oppressed and bring justice.
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