Forum SettingsEpisode Information
Forums
New
What did you think of this episode?
5Loved it!
31.2%
881
4Liked it!
39.8%
1,125
3It was OK
21.3%
601
2Disliked it
4.6%
130
1Hated it
3.1%
87
Average 3.9
2,824 votes
DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
Pages (8) [1] 2 3 » ... Last »
Sep 28, 2022 8:00 AM
#1

Online
Nov 2011
127932
AbemaTV streams the first episode today.
https://twitter.com/tenken_official/status/1575125676289454080

Episode kinda went as how I had expected by introducing Fran and that talking sword that's twice her size. Like isekai shows these days, there's some focus on stats similar to RPG games. This actually did feel like watching a game being played along with its animation segments. Against all odds, Fran turns out to be a badass.

Character chemistry so far seems amusing too.
LeknaatDec 21, 2022 4:53 AM
Sep 28, 2022 8:00 AM
#2

Offline
Jul 2017
13388
Weekly early streaming on ABEMA. For actual subs via HIDIVE, you will have to wait exactly a week later.

C2C is back from Tsukimichi producing another Isekai series...and well lols, that's one interesting way to get Isekai-ed and reincarnated out of, being a literate sword awaiting its rightful owner to wield it. But until then, it's doing its own usual level-up traits just like any other typical protagonist, killing creatures like goblins (because Goblin Slayer isn't an influence enough, which the LN came out a few months before this). Though it's funny how a sword like that could just fly willy-nilly anywhere at anytime, and it's awfully desperate for it to be claimed as the days and month passes.

A nice introduction to Fran being a cat slave in her tribe, the Black Cats, having endured the enslavement and maltreatment of its owners, only to have its caravan attacked by a twin-headed bear. A talking sword isn't all that matters, and while Fran is able to pull the sword out and wield it to eliminate the monster before her, it also freed her from her slavery.

The journey of Fran and her sword "master" (Shishou) is just beginning, and Maon Kurosaki's ED is very good.

A pretty introductory episode, and I expect no less from director Shinji Ishihira (whom also did Tsukimichi). Gonna be a fun ride from here on out.
Sep 28, 2022 9:41 AM
#3

Online
Apr 2014
3191
When truck-kun is too repetitive, why not try something new like a supercar-kun?
Fran is cute, btw 😏
何それ?意味分かんない
Sep 28, 2022 9:46 AM
#4

Offline
Feb 2020
72327
Decent first episode. Maybe a little better than I expected.

Fran is so adorable. ^_^

SerafosSep 28, 2022 11:55 AM
Sep 28, 2022 9:55 AM
#5
Offline
Nov 2010
1156
For the Asians, you can actually watch the 1st episode with English subs on bilibili now, so have fun! Will edit this post after I finish watching the 1st episode.

EDIT: So far a pretty decent start. The first half was a bit boring with the sword going through its training phase, but the 2nd half was where it got pretty interesting with his meeting with the cat-ear girl. Though I feel like there's a bit of pacing issues with this 1st ep, so I hope the pacing gets better.
eplipswichSep 28, 2022 10:24 AM
Sep 28, 2022 10:01 AM
#6

Offline
Jul 2020
1462
Looks like it's gonna be pretty boring tbh. Nothing memorable about the first episode
The only hope is kuroneko who is kinda cute
Sep 28, 2022 10:05 AM
#7
Offline
Oct 2010
7
Where's this legally streaming in the west? Doesn't look like Crunchy or HiDive got the license for it.
Sep 28, 2022 10:08 AM
#8

Offline
Jul 2011
2009
Goblin Slayer would be proud of this episode.

To honest, in my opinion cat girls are the ultimate evolution already. Every animal eared girls are great, but for sake of this, cat ears supremacy!

Was nice, sword meets girl.

Almost forgot. He say the name of the title when introducing himself, wow wow wow....wow.
BlichoBoySep 28, 2022 10:11 AM
Sep 28, 2022 10:10 AM
#9

Offline
Jan 2008
18127
Fran was very cute. Fun expressions when chatting with the sword.

Not sure how far this will adapt but I do hope the fight scenes are of similar quality they had with the bear fight and not just a first episode ordeal. Not that it was mind boggling amazing but it was enjoyable enough.
Sep 28, 2022 10:16 AM

Offline
Mar 2022
281
me i was like should i really watch it is this even try a worth and i gave it a try
bruh fr fr i loved the first episode it's funny and fran is cute asf gonna continue this anime

Sep 28, 2022 10:19 AM
Offline
Feb 2021
57
Went just as I expected it to. I liked it. A good break from all of the kirito clones.
Sep 28, 2022 10:19 AM

Online
Feb 2021
6402
DapperDagger said:
Where's this legally streaming in the west? Doesn't look like Crunchy or HiDive got the license for it.
Hidive does have the license for this.
Sep 28, 2022 10:23 AM
Offline
Nov 2010
1156
DapperDagger said:
Where's this legally streaming in the west? Doesn't look like Crunchy or HiDive got the license for it.


Hidive did get the license for it, but it only starts airing next week (basically same as Japan TV airing time).
Sep 28, 2022 10:26 AM

Offline
Jul 2009
2217
/mofumimi

Truth has been told
bruh
Sep 28, 2022 10:41 AM
Offline
Jun 2019
110
This dude has to be the biggest cuck, the dude is literally stronger by himself but as soon as the first female comes, hes serving her for life
Sep 28, 2022 10:44 AM

Offline
Feb 2022
356
That was quite a brutal and fun first episode, that 2 headed bear attack though....

Fran is cute

Goblins eh, ok we need a Goblin Slayer
Sep 28, 2022 10:47 AM
Offline
Jul 2021
5
I am so diappointed they made it a childish anime and skipped on character development the personality of sword feels wrong and missing an actual soul, the light novel was one of my favourite but i hate this anime
Sep 28, 2022 10:50 AM
Offline
Sep 2022
4
This will be the start of many memes.
Sep 28, 2022 10:51 AM

Offline
Mar 2010
13617
The cat girl is super cute! I am sad that the slaves are treated so badly. Also the monsters in this are horrifying. Not sure if I will continue this for now but might do it for Fran. Funny how he spent 12 mins training then gets stuck in the ground. I hate the slavers so much...
Sep 28, 2022 11:02 AM

Offline
Nov 2016
31362
The sword twist would've been nice if you didn't know about the title of this anime and with a bit more build up...ok it was still kinda funny.

Seems to be isekai standard fare. There's a bit decent action and violence, but the voice acting of the one and only Mikishin is what carries for now. Just not sure if I will keep watching for that alone. Fran is cute, tho. Here's me hoping for fun dynamics. To me it's preferable that her and Shishou are forming a master and student and possibly a father and daughter relationship. We already have enough OP MC's surrounded by girls.
FMmatronSep 28, 2022 11:46 AM

One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron


Sep 28, 2022 11:03 AM
Offline
Oct 2010
7
eplipswich said:
DapperDagger said:
Where's this legally streaming in the west? Doesn't look like Crunchy or HiDive got the license for it.


Hidive did get the license for it, but it only starts airing next week (basically same as Japan TV airing time).


Gotcha, thanks! So I'm guessing the first episode was leaked already? Though I'm still confused why animeschedule says ep 2 will be out next week.
Sep 28, 2022 11:16 AM
Offline
Jan 2021
4
It solved the flightless problem imediatly
Sep 28, 2022 11:19 AM
Offline
Mar 2019
36
seems like another "isekai that has no business being an isekai".

I'm gonna think of this anime as "the adventures of the black cat and magical sentient sword"
Sep 28, 2022 11:24 AM

Offline
Jan 2021
1695
Bro I don’t know what to say it’s a talking sword
Sep 28, 2022 11:43 AM

Offline
Jan 2021
1026
I feel like the 1st episode was a bit underwhelming, but maybe that's just me. Though, I'll be happy as long as it doesn't turn as bad as that Strongest Sage anime from a few seasons ago. I've only read a few manga, and these two are the ones that have gotten adaptations.




Sep 28, 2022 11:43 AM
Offline
Oct 2019
6625
Thanks to Bilibili for streaming this early.

You know the deal already, got hit by car then got isekai.
Of course there is a slavery.

Our MC is voice by Shinichiro Miki same VA as Urahara from Bleach.
He got the charisma already.

Yup, definitely what I'm expecting from the Trailer and they delivered it.
I like the Action sequences, music was nice.
Such a promising start.
davidyodo24Sep 28, 2022 9:10 PM
Sep 28, 2022 11:52 AM
Offline
Jul 2018
564576
Tucan444 said:
I am so diappointed they made it a childish anime and skipped on character development the personality of sword feels wrong and missing an actual soul, the light novel was one of my favourite but i hate this anime
please explain to me what anime cut out
Sep 28, 2022 11:52 AM

Offline
Jun 2021
369
The 1st episode released and I just watched it,,,but can't add it in my list.

And ofcourse the moment we have been longing for the protagonist being a tool has finally ended. Now they are seriously trying to create a romantic relations with a tool?
Ngl the Neko girl is hella cute... Will give it a few more go
Yandere_@lover
Sep 28, 2022 11:52 AM
Offline
Nov 2020
4
something different, love it this far
Sep 28, 2022 11:52 AM

Offline
May 2021
59545
Gets reincarnated and immediately starts murdering with no fucks given. With that telekinesis ability, there's not much of a difference between him and your typical isekai MC.




Sep 28, 2022 12:15 PM
Offline
Mar 2017
8
This shit is what happens when some corporate heads look at what's popular and throw it into one story because popular. Either that or the author is an actual child.
Sep 28, 2022 12:23 PM
Offline
Mar 2017
8
Jonan0510 said:
something different, love it this far


How is it any different from the usual garbage?

Isekai for no reason, overpowered from the get go, meets cute girl for the cover art. It's just another one in an endless pile of shitty isekais.
Sep 28, 2022 12:32 PM
Offline
Apr 2022
1
Honestly didn't expect to enjoy this one, but I did.
Sep 28, 2022 12:33 PM

Offline
Feb 2019
83
Omega6047 said:
This shit is what happens when some corporate heads look at what's popular and throw it into one story because popular. Either that or the author is an actual child.


After browsing and looking into some of those 'modern' manga-isekai-clones lately I can say that it's most likely the latter.
8.5/10 of those clones are not worth the paper they are printed on - unfortunately they still seem to sell - whatever audience that might be.
Initially I was thinking that some of them might actually be mildly entertaining or funny, but the truth is that most of them are just plain and utter crap. That goes especially for the writing - and it actually often seems like stories some 9y/o child came up with - not even exaggerating here.

I personally might give the show another 1-2 episodes though - but if the next one doesn't come up with some actually good jokes or references I most likely drop it on the spot. More than enough actually GOOD content this season as well, so there is no need to waste precious time on crap.
Sep 28, 2022 12:53 PM

Offline
May 2019
413
Hydroalbidius said:
Tucan444 said:
I am so diappointed they made it a childish anime and skipped on character development the personality of sword feels wrong and missing an actual soul, the light novel was one of my favourite but i hate this anime
please explain to me what anime cut out


they did not cut that much really, they even extended on some stuff that wasn't in the LN
”A fight isn't won once a victor is decided, it's won when someone loses.” – Izayoi Sakamaki


I don’t even know the real names of the two… no, three that I killed back then. I just closed my eyes, put my hands over my ears and tried to forget it all.” – Kirito


MY ANIME LIST
Sep 28, 2022 12:55 PM
Offline
Nov 2021
190
Very enjoyable, animation was good enough and i loved the music!
I read the manga and light novel and so far i'm very happy with the adaptation.
Sep 28, 2022 12:59 PM

Offline
Dec 2012
3145
Who needs Elon Musk when we have this
"Only one with the courage
to shoulder the burden
of their own fate can
be called a hero.."



Sep 28, 2022 12:59 PM
Offline
Sep 2020
53
Ah yes, 15 minutes of listening to a guy talk about what skills he's going to choose and exactly how many mana points he's gained. Thrilling stuff.

Also murdering goblins en masse for... no reason, other than them being ugly, I guess.
Sep 28, 2022 1:03 PM
Offline
Jul 2021
5
Omega6047 said:
This shit is what happens when some corporate heads look at what's popular and throw it into one story because popular. Either that or the author is an actual child.
i read the novel and it was one of my favourite, but this anime is shit so i think its the former
Sep 28, 2022 1:06 PM
Offline
Jul 2021
5
Hydroalbidius said:
Tucan444 said:
I am so diappointed they made it a childish anime and skipped on character development the personality of sword feels wrong and missing an actual soul, the light novel was one of my favourite but i hate this anime
please explain to me what anime cut out
mainly character development, also made it way childlier than light novel, the small bits matter but they just show some fights and how he rescues a slave
Sep 28, 2022 1:11 PM

Offline
Dec 2014
49
it good first ep have to see where it goes i got high hopes
Sep 28, 2022 1:20 PM
Offline
Jan 2016
1
Love to see this great story come to life
Sep 28, 2022 1:25 PM

Offline
Nov 2013
5813
Boring and repetitive game-like trash Isekai… Will likely drop.
Sep 28, 2022 1:45 PM
Offline
Apr 2020
25
I am very hyped for this anime! The first episode adapted the first third of LN1, which means the pace is set to end at the end of LN4. That’s an extremely good place to end the first season! The quality so far has been pretty good
Sep 28, 2022 1:45 PM
Offline
Apr 2020
25
khaosklub said:
seems like another "isekai that has no business being an isekai".

I'm gonna think of this anime as "the adventures of the black cat and magical sentient sword"

Just keep watching
Sep 28, 2022 1:47 PM
Offline
Nov 2021
190
Complex0ri said:
I am very hyped for this anime! The first episode adapted the first third of LN1, which means the pace is set to end at the end of LN4. That’s an extremely good place to end the first season! The quality so far has been pretty good


I've given a thought to that, i don't think it'll go that far. I recon it'll stop right after they're done with their second big challenge, which is the end of Book 2. (I don't want to reveal too much here)
Sep 28, 2022 1:47 PM
Offline
Apr 2020
25
Jeevzsk said:
This dude has to be the biggest cuck, the dude is literally stronger by himself but as soon as the first female comes, hes serving her for life

He already wanted someone to wield him from the start, and after 30 days of isolation without being able to move, he was literally going insane. He was literally begging for goblins to use him by the 10th day lol
Sep 28, 2022 1:47 PM
Offline
Jan 2021
4
Comedy, cuteness, story, animations, fast and slow scenes, all mixed together in an excellent way. Nice!
Sep 28, 2022 1:52 PM
Offline
Nov 2021
190
Complex0ri said:
Jeevzsk said:
This dude has to be the biggest cuck, the dude is literally stronger by himself but as soon as the first female comes, hes serving her for life

He already wanted someone to wield him from the start, and after 30 days of isolation without being able to move, he was literally going insane. He was literally begging for goblins to use him by the 10th day lol


Exactly, also that's not even what "Cuck" is. You meant "Simp".
Sep 28, 2022 1:53 PM
Offline
Apr 2020
25
JudgeDeadd said:
Ah yes, 15 minutes of listening to a guy talk about what skills he's going to choose and exactly how many mana points he's gained. Thrilling stuff.

Also murdering goblins en masse for... no reason, other than them being ugly, I guess.

He has more personality shown in the LN, but he said in the anime he was killing the monsters to steal their crystals, which gives him their skills. Getting the same skills upgrades the skill
Pages (8) [1] 2 3 » ... Last »

More topics from this board

Poll: » Tensei shitara Ken deshita Episode 12 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 )

Stark700 - Dec 14, 2022

169 by HiljainenSipuli »»
Mar 17, 12:20 PM

Poll: » Tensei shitara Ken deshita Episode 11 Discussion ( 1 2 )

Stark700 - Dec 7, 2022

83 by HiljainenSipuli »»
Mar 17, 11:58 AM

Poll: » Tensei shitara Ken deshita Episode 10 Discussion ( 1 2 )

Stark700 - Nov 30, 2022

83 by HiljainenSipuli »»
Mar 17, 10:33 AM

Poll: » Tensei shitara Ken deshita Episode 9 Discussion ( 1 2 )

Stark700 - Nov 23, 2022

99 by HiljainenSipuli »»
Mar 17, 10:11 AM

Poll: » Tensei shitara Ken deshita Episode 8 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )

Stark700 - Nov 16, 2022

101 by HiljainenSipuli »»
Mar 17, 9:44 AM
It’s time to ditch the text file.
Keep track of your anime easily by creating your own list.
Sign Up Login