The second season of the Reincarnated as a Sword anime, which premiered in October and is currently broadcasting in Japan, is set to introduce a new story arc. This upcoming arc will take place in the port of Seedrun. To mark this development, a new trailer and key art have been released, alongside the announcement of five new cast members joining the series.

The anime adaptation is based on the Reincarnated as a Sword light novels, originally serialized by Yuu Tanaka on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website from October 2015 to February 2024. Micro Magazine publishes the print version with illustrations by Llo under their GC Novels imprint, with 21 volumes released in Japan as of July 2016. Seven Seas Entertainment handles the English-language publication of the series.

New Cast Members Announced

Five new voice actors have been added to the cast for the upcoming Seedrun arc. These include Satsuki Kokubu as Fult, Yurie Kozakai as Satia, Hazuki Ogino as Miriam, Sayumi Suzushiro as Serimea, and Katsuyuki Konishi as Varuza. The announcement did not specify when these characters will make their debut in the series.

The production team for Reincarnated as a Sword includes Shinji Ishihira as director 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 serves as chief animation director. Music for the series is composed by Yasuharu Takanashi.

About Reincarnated as a Sword

The story of Reincarnated as a Sword follows an unconventional protagonist who is reborn in another world as a sentient sword. He is discovered by Fran, a young girl escaping those who intend to sell her into slavery. With the sword's guidance and assistance, Fran manages to overcome her captors and gain her freedom. Together, this duo embarks on a journey to help others and bring justice to the cruel.

Key points

  • Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 will feature a new story arc set in Seedrun.
  • A new trailer and key art for the Seedrun arc have been released.
  • Five new cast members were announced: Satsuki Kokubu (Fult), Yurie Kozakai (Satia), Hazuki Ogino (Miriam), Sayumi Suzushiro (Serimea), and Katsuyuki Konishi (Varuza).
  • Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 premiered in October and is currently broadcasting in Japan.
  • The anime is directed by Shinji Ishihira at animation studio C2C.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Nov 4, 2026