In recent years, we have seen many anime works in which the protagonist, who had been living an unsuccessful life in the real world, is reincarnated in another world due to a trivial incident, and struggles in the other world to avoid repeating the same mistakes as before. These works have established themselves as a genre of works commonly known as "different world reincarnation", and in 2022, a new different world reincarnation work, "Reincarnated as a Sword", will be made into an anime. Like other different world reincarnation works, this work is based on an amateur work posted on the website "Let's Become a Novelist", and since it has made it to the anime stage ahead of the many other different world reincarnation works that exist, it can be said that it is a work with considerable interest. Because there are so many attractive works, you have to choose which one to watch from the same different world reincarnation works, and there are probably many fans who are wondering whether to watch this work as well. So, this time, I would like to introduce this work, "Reincarnated as a Sword", which is a different world reincarnation work that is attracting attention this year, and what kind of work is it suitable for?
A balance between innovative ideas and a classic development that won't disappoint readers
First of all, if I had to sum up the characteristics of this work in one word, it would be "an exquisite balance between innovative ideas and the classic development of a reincarnation story in another world." The characteristic of this work is that it develops unconventional ideas that would be unthinkable in a normal light novel work, while mixing them with classic developments that any reader will enjoy.
The first ever "inorganic" protagonist
One of the unique settings is that the protagonist is reincarnated as a sword. There are many works about reincarnation in other worlds, but this is probably the only one in which the protagonist is reincarnated as an inorganic object.
Cat-eared protagonist covers the visual aspects
The protagonist is an inorganic object, which is a unique setting, but the character's appearance is firmly adopted. Fran, who can be said to be the other main character, has a cute appearance as a cat-eared girl, and covers the visual aspects that are essential for reincarnation in another world.
The sword is subjective, which makes the battle more interesting! !
Another advantage is that the main character is a sword, so the battle can be depicted objectively from the sword's main character's perspective, rather than from the perspective of the person involved. In a normal battle, the battle must be depicted from the main character's perspective, but by having a third party (?) like a sword participate in the battle, a realistic battle can be depicted.
Check out the original work! !
In this way, this work successfully combines "a novel setting that has never been seen before" and "the classic setting of reincarnation in another world," making it a work that has never been seen before, but has succeeded in drawing an exquisite line of a reassuring and attractive development.
You can check it out on "Let's Become a Novelist"
Also, since this work is based on a web novel, you can enjoy it for free on the website "Let's Become a Novelist" before watching the anime.
The writing feels like the "The Narou genre"
The original work was written by an amateur, so it is "The Narou genre" in its writing, so it may be a little disappointing for those who are used to serious literary works.
Recommended for those who like the "Narou" genre
However, because it is a work that is strongly Narou-like, I think it can be said that readers who have read a lot of Narou works in the past can enjoy it just as much as previous works. I think it would be interesting to read it together with other works about reincarnation in another world!
May not be suitable for those who don't like the "I'm so OP" type.
The story development is also a typical "I'm so OP" type, so it may not be suitable for those who are not good at works with a lot of convenient developments. However, on the other hand, there is no doubt that it is a work that can be enjoyed without stress, so I think it will be very suitable for readers who are used to the "I'm so OP" type of Narou.
Check it out before watching the anime
As you can see, the original novel of this work can be enjoyed for free on "Let's Become a Novelist", so if you are even slightly interested, please check it out! It is a long-running work that is still being serialized, so it is sure to become a favorite work that you can enjoy for a long time!
Who is it recommended for?
Now, based on the characteristics of this work explained above, I would like to introduce what kind of readers this work is suitable for. Naturally, since it is a cutting-edge work, people will like it and dislike it, so be sure to check this out as well.
People who want to enjoy a novel fantasy work
I would especially recommend this to those who want to enjoy a novel fantasy work. This work has many "twisted settings" and developments from normal fantasy, so I think it will be a great match for readers who like fantasy but have already read most of it and want to try their hand at a novel fantasy.
People who want to enjoy casually while commuting to school or work
In addition, this work is suitable for enjoying in a short amount of time because it does not have the extremely heavy developments and intense love scenes that are unique to other world reincarnation stories. It can be said that this work is also suitable for readers who are usually busy but can enjoy it while commuting to work or school.
Who is it not recommended for?
From here on, I would like to introduce readers to whom this work is not recommended. I think that the type of work that people like varies from person to person, but I would like to introduce the points that generally would not suit such people.
People who want to enjoy a traditional fantasy with a deep worldview
This work has many settings that are slightly twisted from normal fantasy, so it may be a little disappointing for fantasy fans who want to enjoy a traditional fantasy to the fullest.
People who want to enjoy a story of failure and success like in a shounen manga
Also, since the main character of this work is a sword and the "I'm so powerful" element is strongly reflected, it may feel a little unsatisfying for those who like works that carefully depict growth after failure like in a shounen manga.
People who want to enjoy a rich human drama like a shojo manga
It is not a work that focuses on human drama like a shojo manga, so you cannot read too deeply into the detailed interactions and emotions between characters. The work is a little shallow in terms of human relationships, so it can be said that it is not a good match for fans of shojo manga.
The fun shines because it's not the mainstream
As you can see, this is a very edgy work, so I think it's a work that will really divide people into those who like it and those who don't. However, that's why this work is a work that will appeal to a niche demographic that can't be enjoyed with a conventional plot, so I would definitely recommend it to readers who have enjoyed many works and have a discerning palate.
Recently, there has been a saturation of stories about reincarnation in other worlds
Recently, there has been a saturation of stories about reincarnation in other worlds due to their popularity. Since so many works have been developed based on the setting of reincarnation in another world, later works need to develop a more niche demographic. The later it is, the more unique works are born, and that is the greatest appeal of recent stories about reincarnation in other worlds.
The question now is how ingenious the story is
For this reason, the question of "how ingenious the story is?" has become important in recent works about reincarnation in another world. A number of unique works have been released, such as reincarnation of unemployed people or office ladies, or reincarnation as slimes or swords.
Compare it with other works!
In this way, you can enjoy this work not only as a single work, but also as one of many other reincarnation stories, and I think you will be able to enjoy it more deeply. There are many other attractive reincarnation stories in other worlds besides this one, so please compare it with those works and discover the charm of this work!
Summary
What did you think? This time, I introduced this work, "I Was Reincarnated as a Sword," which can be said to be the most unusual work of the year. In recent years, works about reincarnation in other worlds have become saturated, and it seems that simply being reincarnated is not enough to become a hit. Therefore, I think that there will be many works with attractive ingenuity like this one, so please pay attention to the wide range of themes of otherworldly reincarnation works, including this one. I'm sure you will find a work you like.
