The anime adaptation of *Reincarnated as a Sword* Season 2 has revealed a new cast member. Shiori Izawa will lend her voice to the character Stephan, a wraith minion who serves Fran. The announcement was made as the second season continues to broadcast in Japan and stream on HIDIVE.
Stephan is described as a wraith minion, a type of undead creature, who is loyal to Fran. The *Reincarnated as a Sword* series follows a protagonist who is reborn as a sentient sword and teams up with a young girl named Fran. Together, they embark on a journey to help others and seek justice.
Series Background
The original *Reincarnated as a Sword* light novels were serialized online by Yuu Tanaka from October 2015 to February 2024. Micro Magazine publishes the print version with illustrations by Llo, and 21 volumes have been released in Japan to date. Seven Seas Entertainment handles the English-language publication of the series.
The anime is directed by Shinji Ishihira at animation studio C2C, with Kazunobu Shimizu as assistant director. Takahiro Nagano is responsible for series composition and scripts, while Atsuko Saito handles character designs and chief animation direction. The music for the series is composed by Yasuharu Takanashi (of Team-MAX).
Key points
- Shiori Izawa joins the cast of Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2.
- She will voice the character Stephan, a wraith minion who serves Fran.
- The anime is currently broadcasting in Japan.
- HIDIVE is streaming Reincarnated as a Sword.
- The original light novels were written by Yuu Tanaka.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 17, 2026
