Having first made its debut on the small screens in 2022, Reincarnated as a Sword is returning for Season 2, with streaming giants HIDIVE lately confirming its launch date window. The anime present, primarily based on Yuu Tanaka’s manga collection of the identical title, has to date spanned 12 episodes, with a second season now set to construct upon the story established by its predecessor.
New episodes of Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 to launch subsequent yr
Through the lately performed Anime Expo 2025, HIDIVE introduced the discharge date window for Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2. Whereas the follow-up version for the beloved anime acquired official affirmation proper after the premiere of Season 1’s closing episode, HIDIVE lately declared that the second version will come out someday within the fall of 2026.
Along with the discharge date schedule, Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 additionally acquired an extremely teaser visible that showcased Fran using Instructor, the titular reincarnated sword, like a skateboard within the air.
Furthermore, the announcement confirmed the return of Shinji Ishihara because the collection director, with Studio C2C additionally coming again to animate Season 2. In the meantime, Atsuko Saito will occupy the place of character designer with Takahiro Nagano tackling the composition for the franchise’s second installment.
On the occasion, John Ledford, President of HIDIVE, introduced the discharge date window of the stated version by noting, “We’re excited to disclose that Season 2 of the hit isekai Reincarnated as a Sword will return subsequent yr and stream completely as a part of HIDIVE’s Fall 2026 simulcast season line-up. Reincarnated as a Sword was an prompt hit with audiences when the unique season premiered on HIDIVE in 2022. The collection’ reputation and fandom have by no means waned since then and can undoubtedly develop even additional when Season 2 premieres in 2026!” (through Anime Nook)
The fan-favorite anime revolves across the escapades of a middle-aged salaryman, who finally ends up getting reborn as a sword in a fantasy world after dropping his life in a automobile accident. After extensively looking for a phenomenal girl to wield him, the reincarnated Instructor comes throughout a catgirl named Fran, which finally leads to the 2 forming an alliance.
Initially reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype.