After dying in a car accident, the protagonist finds himself reincarnated in another world as an intelligent sword (Master). After accepting his fate as a sword, he begins to level up and gain skills by adsorbing monster crystals for his future wielder. After defeating some monsters Master realized that the world he reincarnated in had the same mechanics as the games he played while on Earth. Master saves a young black cat girl from a life of slavery (Fran), after she pulls him out of the cursed land, she becomes his wielder. Together they set out on their journey so Fran can evolve.
Review:
I have read through chapter 74 and enjoyed it so far.
Plot (9/10):
The author has constructed a clear, convincing, and compelling manga with a recognizable main arc of conflict, crisis, a resolution. The author has spread several obstacles within multiple mini-arcs that challenge the protagonist. So far the resolutions for the mini-arcs are innovative, credible, and authentic.
Theme (8/10):
“Reincarnated as a Sword” contains the central themes of overcoming racism, becoming stronger, and mentor–teacher relationships. After being discriminated against, abused, and made a slave, during her short life, Fran strives to become stronger, with the support of Master, so that she can evolve. The theme and plot of the manga are both conflict-driven.
Characterization (10/10):
The author creates characters that are unique and memorable with complex personalities. The reader finds themselves rooting for the protagonist as she is constantly being underestimated due to her race. The author is very adept at character development that is spread throughout the manga. The dialogue of the characters utilized throughout the manga is distinct from the character's social standing.
Art & Setting (9/10):
“Reincarnated as a Sword” is done in the Kemono style of artistry which includes drawing characters anthropomorphically, more specifically human-like characters with animal features (i.e. cat ears). The settings are typically drawn with clean lines that are appropriate for the action and placement of the characters being depicted, without any anachronisms.
Mechanics (9/10):
I do not speak Japanese but in the translated version that I read, it was very easy to follow and understand what was happening without any spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors.
Passion (10/10):
The author is adept at making you care about what ultimately becomes of the protagonist throughout the manga. The plot and theme of the manga are interesting in that the protagonist is constantly dealing with racism and being underrated.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
