Reincarnated as a Sword (*Tensei shitara Ken deshita*) is back for a second season, and it landed a concrete date: an early streaming debut on September 30, 2026 via ABEMA, with the TV broadcast following on October 7 on Tokyo MX and ABC TV. C2C returns to animate, and the new trailer confirmed the theme songs and the returning core cast.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 (studio C2C, directed by Shinji Ishihira) gets an early September 30, 2026 streaming debut on ABEMA in Japan and airs on TV from October 7. Internationally, HIDIVE streams it as it airs — not Crunchyroll — which is exactly the kind of split a platform-neutral guide exists to flag. The first season holds an adjusted 7.5 on SenpaiRanks. Based on the light novels by Yuu Tanaka and LLO, it follows Fran and her sentient sword “Master.”
The trailer
Where to watch it
The key detail for international viewers: HIDIVE, not Crunchyroll, carries the simulcast. If you watched season one on HIDIVE, nothing changes. The early ABEMA drop on September 30 means Japanese streaming runs a week ahead of the linear TV premiere — worth knowing if you’re dodging spoilers. For the wider genre picture, our best isekai anime ranking puts this franchise in context, and if you’re stacking fall isekai, our Overlord where-to-watch and ranking guide is a natural next read.
The returning cast
- Ai Kakuma as Fran
- Shinichirō Miki as Master
- Yūma Uchida as Jean du Vix
The trailer also set the music: opening “Dream of Butterfly” by FZMZ, ending “Baribari Buddy” by Hanabie.
The read
Season one carved out a comfortable spot in the isekai crowd by leaning into the one idea nobody else uses — the protagonist is the weapon, and the emotional core is a guardian bond rather than a harem. An adjusted 7.5 on SenpaiRanks puts it a notch above the genre’s churn without pretending it’s a top-tier classic. If season two keeps Fran’s arc moving, that’s a fair place to sit. Watched season one? Rate it on SenpaiRanks and see whether your take runs hotter or cooler than the board before the sequel lands. You can also track the sequel’s own page at /anime/35b6c076-ed3c-438e-8fec-0ccf1b35710d.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 come out?
A: It debuts early on ABEMA on September 30, 2026, with the TV broadcast starting October 7, 2026 on Tokyo MX and ABC TV.
Q: Where can I watch Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2?
A: HIDIVE streams it internationally as it airs in Japan. In Japan, ABEMA carries the early streaming debut.
Q: Is it on Crunchyroll?
A: No — the simulcast is on HIDIVE, not Crunchyroll. SenpaiRanks flags this kind of platform split so you don’t assume every new season lands on Crunchyroll.
Q: What studio is animating season 2?
A: C2C returns, with Shinji Ishihira directing. The series is based on the light novels by Yuu Tanaka and LLO.
Q: How does Reincarnated as a Sword rank?
A: SenpaiRanks tracks the first season at an adjusted 7.5 — above the isekai average, and you can rate it yourself to move the live ranking.