Surprisingly good. Don't let the dumb title fool you.
The whole anime is very detailed and engaging.
At least give it a 3 episode try if in doubt.
Anime: Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita
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| Kakuma Ai | as | Fran |
| Miki Shin`ichirou | as | Shishou |
| Koshimizu Ami | as | Amanda |
| Inada Tetsu | as | Donadrond |
| Tsuji Shinpachi | as | Galus |
| Hatano Wataru | as | Klimt |
| Ookubo Rumi | as | Nell |
* Based on a fantasy isekai light novel series written by Tanaka Yuu and illustrated by Llo.
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!
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Note: The first episode was streamed in advance as part of a special program on 25 September. The advance stream delivery started on 28 September, and regular TV broadcast on 5 October.
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!
Source: Airship
Note: The first episode was streamed in advance as part of a special program on 25 September. The advance stream delivery started on 28 September, and regular TV broadcast on 5 October.
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Approval: 90.91% (11 votes)
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Same lore: talking sword and weak MC getting stronger. What makes it slightly better is a story line and this time around it is a woman with cat ears.
TV Series, 2023, 12 eps, ,
Approval: 52.63% (19 votes)
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recommended by 17 users - 4 for fans - 7 recommended - 6 must see
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by mamoru-san on 2024-07-26 04:40
recommended
by tsetsofox on 2024-01-21 09:03
Considering how mediocre a season it was when this came out - well mediocre for isekai at least - this one stood out to me for at least trying to be entertaining. Darker and more gritty than the rest with potential to build on its systems in a confirmed 2nd season. Maybe worth the time invested if it delivers further down the road.
for fans
by aidschbe on 2023-12-30 18:05
A lot of squandered potential.
The story is surprisingly not a pure power fantasy and defintely crueler than it looks, but not in any meaningful or interesting ways.
The visuals look pretty, but the actual animation is average at best, which makes the fights a lot less exciting to watch than they should be.
Still very much an okay show for genre fans. And Fran is adorable as heck, not gonna lie.
The story is surprisingly not a pure power fantasy and defintely crueler than it looks, but not in any meaningful or interesting ways.
The visuals look pretty, but the actual animation is average at best, which makes the fights a lot less exciting to watch than they should be.
Still very much an okay show for genre fans. And Fran is adorable as heck, not gonna lie.
recommended
by bnns on 2023-11-13 06:52
It's a cute story but follows the trend of most reincarnation themed series where the main character just start OP and then you take it from there. It never really felt he had to take any risks or face a real life threatening challenge.
Story starts out dark, ends cutely but leaves scratching your head like how was the beginning even possible. It's a slow paced unfolding story with a slightly OP main character and a little gore. I liked it but wouldn't consider it a must watch.
Story starts out dark, ends cutely but leaves scratching your head like how was the beginning even possible. It's a slow paced unfolding story with a slightly OP main character and a little gore. I liked it but wouldn't consider it a must watch.
must see
by WolfFanged on 2023-10-28 06:58
I needed a break from the painful-to-watch 'The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter' (avoid that one, btw), so I watched this on a whim and was very glad I did.
It was much better than I expected. Especially since I try to avoid reading about an anime and only had the title to go by. It was a take on an isekai I wasn't used to.
Also, it helps when you have fun characters with good commentary. That sword is pretty funny.
The only parts that bugged me were when enemies are being killed off; I'm not sure how to explain it, but it lacked a certain "feel" of impact most of the time, like they fell apart more than were torn apart. I'm just being picky though.
It was much better than I expected. Especially since I try to avoid reading about an anime and only had the title to go by. It was a take on an isekai I wasn't used to.
Also, it helps when you have fun characters with good commentary. That sword is pretty funny.
The only parts that bugged me were when enemies are being killed off; I'm not sure how to explain it, but it lacked a certain "feel" of impact most of the time, like they fell apart more than were torn apart. I'm just being picky though.
recommended
by Vincent_graymore on 2022-12-25 18:13
Combat? Yes.
Something else? …
Skill. Skill. Skill. Crystal, crystal. I want to get stronger. Calling out name attack x10 +x100 +x1000. Identify, identify.
I commend the story for a strong plot continuity, almost no filler, and it does stand out from many other isekais with the duality of 2 closely knit main characters without ecchi and fan service. Just like other isekais it is hard to take the stakes serious regardless of how much it is trying to push stakes with gamified numbers everywhere, which is a lot in this series, as we know something OP is gonna happen and save the day, but it does try its best to a somewhat successful degree.
In the end, I would really only recommend this to people that like standard isekais, but as far as isekais goes, it is good for those that prefer a story over fan service. Second season will be more of the same.
Something else? …
Skill. Skill. Skill. Crystal, crystal. I want to get stronger. Calling out name attack x10 +x100 +x1000. Identify, identify.
I commend the story for a strong plot continuity, almost no filler, and it does stand out from many other isekais with the duality of 2 closely knit main characters without ecchi and fan service. Just like other isekais it is hard to take the stakes serious regardless of how much it is trying to push stakes with gamified numbers everywhere, which is a lot in this series, as we know something OP is gonna happen and save the day, but it does try its best to a somewhat successful degree.
In the end, I would really only recommend this to people that like standard isekais, but as far as isekais goes, it is good for those that prefer a story over fan service. Second season will be more of the same.
for fans
by Ezeuz on 2022-12-24 09:22
Hardly deserves a high recommendation, but if you like general isekai + overpowered theme, you'd probably adore this so much. More of a fantasy series + OP + CGDCT.
There are several conflict moments, but hardly any of them feel tense and you can pretty much skip any battle. Still, an overall solid package if we're focusing on the comfy factor.
Fran character design is cute, but production quality + background character design are horrid.
There are several conflict moments, but hardly any of them feel tense and you can pretty much skip any battle. Still, an overall solid package if we're focusing on the comfy factor.
Fran character design is cute, but production quality + background character design are horrid.
must see
by triper on 2022-12-21 16:53
Name sounds generic and the isekai concept doesn't help, everything screams more of the same, but the story is so well constructed that is a shame to ignore its existence.
Even if you think that this is silly, specially the name. give the trailer a try. It will probably make you think different about this and even make you give it a try for a few episodes.
Just be aware that the quality here isn't for attempting something new, it's for the well constructed plot. It's super solid and making you want more.
Even if you think that this is silly, specially the name. give the trailer a try. It will probably make you think different about this and even make you give it a try for a few episodes.
Just be aware that the quality here isn't for attempting something new, it's for the well constructed plot. It's super solid and making you want more.
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appears in ep: 1-12
12, female, , black hairThe character has black hair., earringAn earring is a piece of jewellery attached to the ear via a piercing in the earlobe or another external part of the ear (except in the case of clip earrings, which clip onto the lobe). Earrings are worn by both sexes, although more common among women, and have been used by different civilizations in different times., fire magicMagical application of the fire element.
Usually strong against living beings, such as plants and animals, but easily fought by employing water.
Also usually entails immunity against heat., healingHealing is the power to restore biotic organisms to their optimal health., magicMagic is the art of purportedly manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of unknown occult laws., small breastsSmall breasts (flat chested) are breasts that would be considered below the average size for real life medium breasts., tailThe tail is the section at the rear end of an animal`s body; in general, the term refers to a distinct, flexible appendage to the torso. It is the part of the body that corresponds roughly to the sacrum and coccyx in mammals, reptiles, and birds. Please see the full tag description for usage instructions for this tag., wind magicno description set
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Kakuma Ai
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appears in ep: 1-12
male, , ability copyingThe character has the ability to copy the abilities of others for their own use or that of a third party., earth magicno description set, extrasensory perceptionExtrasensory perception (ESP), involves reception of information not gained through the recognized physical senses but sensed with the mind., levitationLevitation is the process by which an object is suspended by a physical force against gravity, in a stable position without solid physical contact. In paranormal context, levitation is an aspect of psychokinesis, often the result of supernatural action of tuning in to the Holy Spirit, spiritual energy, a deity, or sometimes from the influence of a poltergeist., portal generationno description set, regenerationRegeneration is a supernatural ability to repair great extents of damage incurred as a result of, for example, combat or accidents, and generally to do so fairly quickly. This may include, for example, the replacement of destroyed limbs and organs in a matter of minutes or less. It is not to be confused with the slow, limited, natural damage repair ability that most living organisms have, which does not provide for replacement of limbs and organs, quick or otherwise., swordA sword is a long, edged piece of metal, used as a cutting, thrusting, and clubbing weapon in many civilizations throughout the world. It fundamentally consists of a blade and a hilt, typically with one or two edges for striking and cutting, and a point for thrusting., water magicno description set
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Miki Shin`ichirou
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appears in ep: 7-12
58, female, , agileThe character has a great agility which comes in very handy for combatants or otherwise fighting characters., cloakA cloak is a sleeveless loose garment, sometimes with a hood, that is worn over indoor clothing and serves the same purpose as an overcoat; it protects the wearer from the weather, or it may form part of a fashionable outfit or uniform. In contrast to a cape, a cloak provides more frontal cover whereas a cape leaves the front fairly open. A cape or cloak with sleeves is a robe., hair over one eyeHair that is combed over or falls over either eye, often but not always in the form of hair bangs/fringe. Typically associated with emotionally unstable characters ("emos") or shy or mysterious characters. Sometimes they cover a disfigurement such as horrible scarring or a blind eye., immatureMarked by or indicating a lack of maturity, large breastsLarge breasts are breasts a fair notch larger than average, as found in some real life adolescent girls or fully grown women. They are bigger than medium breasts and smaller than huge breasts.
Note: This tag has many anime/character entries that need to be moved to the new medium and huge breasts tags. Please add the appropriate tag and remove this one from the corresponding anime/character afterwards., low alcohol toleranceLow alcohol tolerance is a lessened ability to resist effects of alcoholic intoxication after the ingestion of alcoholic drinks. People with low alcohol tolerance tend to be visibly intoxicated after the consumption of low amounts of alcohol., perceptiveno description set, physically strongIn comparison to the norm, someone who is physically strong possesses superior, sometimes even unnatural, physical strength. Said strength usually allows them to win fights, or at least to last longer; stronger people are also normally able to withstand harsh conditions more easily than the rest, and even do things as simple as carrying heavy weights around. This tag also applies when a race is stronger than others (think the Sayajin), as long as said weaker races are also a part of the cast.
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Koshimizu Ami
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appears in ep: 2, 4-7, 12
46, male, axeThe axe, or ax, is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood; to harvest timber; as a weapon; and as a ceremonial or heraldic symbol. A battle axe is an axe specifically designed for combat. Battle axes were specialized versions of utility axes. Many were suitable for use in one hand, while others were larger and were deployed two-handed., extreme durabilityThe character possesses some sort of natural armor. It takes extreme amounts of damage to even injure, let alone kill him/her/it., leadershipThe ability to lead skillfully., middle agedSomeone is generally considered middle aged if they are between 40 to 65 years old., muscularno description set, poison resistanceIt is difficult or nearly impossible to poison the person in question., regenerationRegeneration is a supernatural ability to repair great extents of damage incurred as a result of, for example, combat or accidents, and generally to do so fairly quickly. This may include, for example, the replacement of destroyed limbs and organs in a matter of minutes or less. It is not to be confused with the slow, limited, natural damage repair ability that most living organisms have, which does not provide for replacement of limbs and organs, quick or otherwise., tallDescribes a person with above average height.
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Inada Tetsu
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appears in ep: 2-4, 12
82, male, apronAn apron is an outer protective garment that covers primarily the front of the body., beard ringA beard ring or beard bead is a small circular object put on a beard., dwarfA short, strong, burly, metal- and stoneworking, seemingly always old and always male, people with a preference for mountains, mines, gold, axes and hammers., friendlyA friendly person is generally considered warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character., helpfulThis character is serviceable for an end or purpose., inquisitiveInquisitive person is showing curiosity, or being eager to acquire information., magicMagic is the art of purportedly manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of unknown occult laws., unable to swimA person who can`t swim, either because (s)he never learned it or has a pre-condition that makes him/her unable to swim to begin with.
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Tsuji Shinpachi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 2, 4-8, 12
136, male, archeryArchery is the art, practice, or skill of shooting arrows with a bow. A person who participates in archery is an archer. Archery has been used for hunting, but through most of human history its main use was for combat. With the invention of firearms, archery quickly became obsolete in war, but in the Far East it is to this day considered an important subject in martial arts, with archery dojos being ran by school archery clubs, and it reemerged as a recreational activity in the West as well., cookingCooking is the process of preparing food by using heat., earth magicno description set, elfElf, in common description, near-divine beings, with pointed ears and immortal life-spans. They are sage beings that occupy the realms and gates between humanity and the gods., half bootsHalf boots vary in length, anywhere from around the mid point of the lower leg, to around three-fourths of the lower leg (this coincides with the mid-calf, the part of the calf with the largest circumference). For comparison, half-boots are generally fall within the same length range as trouser socks. Generally, crew length and shorter boots are just referred to as boots, whereas longer boots are knee boots and higher., magicMagic is the art of purportedly manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of unknown occult laws., pointy earsWell they are ears... and they are pointy... what`s more to say there?!, water magicno description set
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Hatano Wataru
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appears in ep: 2-5, 7-8, 12
female, cleverA clever or smart person is generally understood as having broad knowledge and the sharpness of mind required to put that knowledge to good use, especially when applying rational thought to long-reaching decisions, with the broad knowledge leaning more on the smart side and the sharp mind on the clever side. Unlike a genius, the clever person may be skilled, but only mundanely so, and in contrast to a cunning person, a clever person is not characterized by being sly or apt at surreptitiousness., cyan eyesThis character has cyan color eyes., glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., knee bootsKneehigh boots are boots that rise up to, but not including, the knee, or slightly thereunder; they leave the knee exposed. Boots that partly cover the knees, or fully cover and extend above the knees, are thigh boots / over-the-knee boots. Boots at a trouser length (or shorter) are half boots (or lower)., large breastsLarge breasts are breasts a fair notch larger than average, as found in some real life adolescent girls or fully grown women. They are bigger than medium breasts and smaller than huge breasts.
Note: This tag has many anime/character entries that need to be moved to the new medium and huge breasts tags. Please add the appropriate tag and remove this one from the corresponding anime/character afterwards., magicMagic is the art of purportedly manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of unknown occult laws., receptionistno description set, shoulder-length hairShoulder-length hair is hair at shoulder length, within a few centimetres margin. This hair length is longer than what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length. Typical male hair at the back of the head which reaches the shoulders does not count as shoulder-length hair; the individual hair strands are very short (0-4 cm), and therefore count as short hair.
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Ookubo Rumi
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