Reincarnated as a Sword (2022) s01e01 Episode Script

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It would seem
that I died.
But in another world,
I reincarnated
as a young girl with cat ears.
Not.
I reincarnated as a sword.
EPISODE 1: THE CATGIRL MET A SWORD
I reincarnated as a sword.
And this little catgirl is my wielder.
Our meeting was by chance… No.
For us,
it was a miracle beyond explanation.
What? I'm dead, aren't I?
Wait… Is this…
Am I in another world?
There's something flying in the sky!
Hold on. Did I reincarnate as a sword?
A sword? Am I a sword?
Oh, you're finally awake.
Who is it?
You have a long road ahead of you,
so best of luck.
What?
Well, see you around.
What? Hey! Wait!
That would be a loud hallucination
if it were one.
But to reincarnate as a sword…
No. Wait.
Characters who are reborn
into a fantasy world
get super powers, right?
Maybe I gained new abilities too.
Appraisal!
NAME: UNKNOWN, WIELDER: NONE
"Intelligence Weapon."
Let's see…
"Skills: Self-Recovery and Telekinesis."
"Appraisal 6."
Does this mean I am a powerful sword?
Based on my appearance,
I look like a legendary weapon
that only appears
at a crucial moment in RPGs.
Hey!
A goblin!
Is he trying to pull me out?
What? No!
I don't want to be used by goblins!
Me? Possibly a legendary weapon?
Hey, hey. You guys are certainly daft.
You… Very well.
This is a declaration of war.
I'll show you!
Oh, I can move using Telekinesis!
Take this!
I thought I would feel bad
killing something.
What?
I feel a sense of accomplishment.
Is it because I performed a sword's duty?
I lit up again.
MEMORY SKILLS: DIGGING 1, DISMANTLING 1,
SWORD ART 1, CLUBBING 1, LEADERSHIP 1
My stats increased.
CRYSTAL EXP: 3/100, MEMORY: 10
"Crystal experience"?
I lit up thrice
and I have three crystal exp.
And then there's memory.
What is this "memory skill"?
So the skill I used
to slay those goblins increased.
That means I absorbed something
from them and increased my stats!
Your current memory is 10.
What? Who are you?
Am I the only one who can hear you?
Would you like to set your skills?
What?
Yes! I would like to set my skills!
SET SKILL: DIGGING 1, DISMANTLING 1,
SWORD ART 1, CLUBBING 1, LEADERSHIP 1
Crystals and skills…
I have some qualms,
but let's give it a try.
Here it comes!
Oh, the sensation of eating something
on a hungry stomach!
MEMORY SKILL: VIGILANCE
POISON RESISTANCE
Oh, new skills!
As expected, I can gain new skills
by cutting the crystals.
ACTIVATE SKILL: DIGGING
Thank you for the meal.
But a sword without a wielder is lonely.
But now, I have a new goal.
To collect skills!
I reincarnated as a sword.
For my future wielder,
I want to become stronger.
You're moving too slow, you useless thing!
I want to become stronger.
Don't slack off!
Useless Black Cat.
If only I had the power…
If I had the power…
I want power…
Power…
I consume mana when I use Telekinesis.
I can move
for up to three minutes at a time.
I will be taking your crystal!
G-Gross!
My mana is being drained! This is bad!
But I want this skill so badly!
Yes!
Acquired Mana Drain.
And "Float"?
By combining Float and Telekinesis,
I can fly
five times as far as I was able to.
I'm positive I can go even further
if I combine this with Mana Drain.
Combine Float and Telekinesis…
Free Fall!
Crystal get!
Thank you for the feast.
Self-Evo has been activated.
Ten Self-Evo points gained.
At this rate,
by continuing to absorb crystals,
I can become
the most powerful sword in this world!
POINT BONUS
Oh, is this something like bonus skills?
Would you like to use five Self-Evo points
to acquire Mana Increase (Min)?
Yes, please!
Mana has been slightly increased.
Oh, it went up by 100!
In that case,
I want Attack Increase (Min) too.
Attack has been slightly increased.
Whoa! It went up by 50!
I'm sure my wielder
would be delighted too!
Oh, but I don't have one.
I'm so lonely, Ms. Announcer.
I'm doing a good job, aren't I?
Can't you praise me every now and then?
I've discovered the goblin's lair.
Wipe out the goblins
and take their crystals!
I have accepted the crystals.
That's right.
Goblins possess a wide variety of skills,
so they're exceptionally delicious.
SKILL ACTIVATED: STEALTH
NAME: GOBLIN KING
Bingo.
Here I go!
Telecatapult!
Oh, dear. I overdid it.
They must not have expected
a sword to move on its own.
My real target is actually you.
Crystal absorb! Kobold Amitabha!
This is it!
The fire magic I've always wanted!
There's certainly a lot
to be gained from goblins.
SWORD ART 3
My Sword Art is up to Level 3.
So if I absorb
a crystal of a skill I already have,
I can increase its mastery.
At this rate,
my wielder will instantly become
a fine swordsman the moment they equip me.
I'm looking forward to it!
I'm sure my wielder will be surprised
when they find me.
You reek! I told you to shut up!
Don't open that trap of yours again.
What are you trying to do, Black Cat?
Bow down!
You attempt to resist
even when you're so pathetically weak.
Black Cat,
as punishment, no food for you.
Too slow!
Hurry up and load the cargo!
I'm already doing that.
No talking! You all stink!
A pathetic species that can't even evolve.
The nerve of you to look at me like that!
Down!
You can't even resist or fight back.
That's your place.
I will become strong…
I must evolve…
This sword holder sets me at ease.
Now, then.
For some reason,
the further the areas from this position,
the stronger the monsters.
No way!
Even a lesser wyvern is still a dragon.
The higher their levels,
the more crystal EXP
I gain from defeating them.
SKILLS: INTIMIDATION 2, STEALTH 2,
FIRE RESISTANCE 3, AIRFLOW MANIPULATION 3
POISON RESISTANCE 3, SCALE HARDEN,
ENHANCED SMELL, ENHANCED SIGH
Skill: Self-Recovery!
I've gained
all sorts of skills and abilities
to the point where I can
defeat monsters in Area 4 with ease.
Then…
I'm sure I can do it now.
The boss of the south in Area 5.
The Glutton Slime King!
That was close!
This isn't good.
I need to take it down in one go
in the shortest time possible.
Skill: Bestiary.
All right. Located the crystal.
Let's give it a try.
Combining Telecatapult
and Wind Shooter using wind magic.
The strongest move I can use
at the moment,
Shuntensatsu!
If my wielder were here,
the damage might've been more than this.
I have to become stronger.
Self-Evo activated.
Thirty Self-Evo points gained.
Speak of the devil!
Skill: Instant Regeneration?
Incredible!
It consumes a significant amount of mana,
but I can instantly regenerate my body!
This is a very useful skill.
Next, Skill: Dimensional Storage.
In other words, a dimensional pocket?
That's Area 5 for you.
Next, I went after the boss of the east,
the Doppel Snake.
I didn't really know what to do
with its doppelganger,
but it was a surprisingly easy win.
The Doppelganger skill
proved to be weaker than I thought.
And for some reason,
the double can only appear in nude form.
Next, the north.
NAME: BLAST TORTOISE
Let's fight and evolve!
Skill, Parallel Thought!
I'll use the Evo points
to level up my earth magic.
EARTH MAGIC 4
All right! Let's do this!
Earth Wall!
And Shuntensatsu!
Crystal absorb!
SKILLS: AIR COMPRESSION, AIR CANNON
Thank you for the meal.
Let's continue tomorrow.
THE BOSS OF THE WES
TYRANT SABER TIGER
It can move about in midair!
Does it have any weaknesses?
That's it!
Use 15 Self-Evo points.
Evolve Poisonous Fang
into Magic Poisonous Fang.
This thing has low poison resistance,
but abnormally high defense stats.
I'll have to poison it bit by bit.
After hours of attacking…
I win!
Self-Evo activated.
All right!
Good.
My stats went up.
The Self-Evo restored all my stats.
I have defeated all enemies
on these plains.
To search for stronger beasts to defeat,
I shall advance towards
the forest region beyond Area 5!
It doesn't seem like
there are powerful monsters in this area.
Nothing appears out of the ordinary here.
I suppose I'll fly elsewhere…
That's odd. I can't use Telekinesis.
In that case, Skill: Vibration Fang!
Air Cannon!
Fire Arrow!
Wait a second. Hey!
Every skill I use
is absorbed by the ground!
You must be kidding me…
THREE DAYS LATER
This forest drains not only my mana
but also prevents it from recovering.
Is that why there are no beasts here?
Maybe a beautiful elf warrior will happen
to pass by and rescue me.
TEN DAYS LATER
I don't mind
if it's not a humanoid anymore.
Kobolds, zombies, anything.
Someone, please pull me out!
ONE MONTH LATER
Anyone!
Please pick me up!
I am a treasure to behold!
I'm a magic sword
equipped with tons of skills!
I can cook too!
If it's necessary, I can use my points!
Cooking skill has been increased
to Level 10.
Bonus stats applied for the cooking skill.
I can dismantle too!
Look! Level 10 Dismantling!
I have Level 7 Sword Art
and Level 7 Sword Technique!
If you need to,
I can level up my Fire Magic too!
Fire Magic has been increased to Level 10.
New skill gained. Flame Magic 1.
That's not all! I have Appraisal too!
I can increase that skill mastery!
There are many other things I can do too!
Moderate increase in wielder stats.
If you wield me,
you will become super strong!
Despite becoming a powerful sword,
am I going to rust and wither away
before even being put to use?
This can't be…
Anyone. Please…
Anyone. Draw me…
Get it off our tail!
We can't!
Get them to carry the goods back!
Hurry up!
A Twin-Headed Bear!
Do not run!
All of you will be bait to buy us time!
-That's awful…
-No, I don't want to die! Help!
Am I going to die?
I don't want to die!
Now's my chance to run…
Move!
Wait…
I can move.
-I can move now.
-Run!
Move, Black Cat!
I won't die…
Will I?
Use me.
I can't die…
Use me!
I want to become strong!
A sword…
No!
I want strength.
I will give you power!
That sound…
Can you hear me?
So I can use Telepathy
to communicate upon contact?
Who are you?
I am the sword you are about to draw.
I'm shocked.
You don't look like it.
I am.
Is she emotionally stunted?
Never mind the details.
Pull me out, Mofumimi!
Got it.
Hurry!
Please… Come on!
I'm out!
What a beautiful sword.
Why, thank you.
But now's not the time for this.
Can you fight?
A little.
NAME: NAMELESS, AGE: 12,
SPECIES: BEASTKIN, BLACK CA
You do only know the basics.
But that's all right.
Equip me.
I have.
You need a stronger will
to equip me properly.
Understood.
Nameless has been registered as wielder.
Through skill sharing,
Nameless has obtained
the following skills:
Sword Art 7,
Sword Technique 7, Fire Magic 10…
Amazing.
I will help you become strong!
Now, go!
I'm going to attack.
Amazing!
I feel like a warrior
who has slain countless beasts!
Sword Art 7 and increased stats.
There's no chance of us losing.
Mofumimi, slay that beast!
You must attack with a strong will!
Got it.
Good girl.
Look. You did it.
All thanks to you.
That's right. You should be grateful.
Thank you.
Wait! Why don't you take me with you?
But…
You'll probably be taken away…
Only one survived.
We shouldn't have passed through
the Wilted Forest, after all.
What should we do?
Maybe you should just run away.
As long as I bear this collar,
I cannot defy him.
I've tried escaping several times,
but it all ended in failure.
The collar…
Where did you get that sword?
Were you the one
who defeated that monster?
Don't move!
-Hand over that sword.
-No!
As long as I have your slave contract
and that collar,
your fate lies in my hands--
Using Telekinesis, then Fire Arrow!
Good! I can use my skills again!
The collar…
Now, now. Calm down.
I am calm.
That is true.
Perhaps too calm.
Thank you.
I would like it
if you could be my wielder.
Would you be willing to wield me?
No? As expected.
Yes, I would be honored to!
But it might be dangerous
for you to travel with me.
I must become stronger.
Is there a reason why you must?
No Black Cat has ever been able to evolve.
Your kind?
That's why I wish to evolve.
It's a wish my parents
were never able to fulfill.
I see… Yes, yes.
A valiant purpose! I understand!
I will train you and make you strong.
I will see to it that you evolve!
Do you mean it?
Yes.
Well…
By the way, what is your name?
My name was taken from me
when I was enslaved.
What was your name
before you were taken then?
Fran…
Fran.
Great. Then your name shall be Fran.
Is that all right?
-Is that no good?
-No, of course, it's fine.
I'm Fran.
You are pleased, yes?
What do I call you?
What? Me?
My name?
-Do you not have one?
-That's right.
I'll give you one then.
Well, I guess that would be fine
since you are my wielder.
I've decided on your name.
"Teacher."
Teacher? Why?
You said you would train me
and make me stronger.
So you are my teacher.
Name has been set to Teacher.
No way!
It has already been set? Seriously?
Do you not like it?
Of course not.
That's a great name!
And thus, we embarked
on a quest to help Fran evolve.
Teacher…
I want to become stronger…
Strong…
She'll attract a lot of attention
when she grows up.
No! I won't allow that!
If anyone wants to get to Fran,
they'll have to go through me first!
NEXT EPISODE: THE SCARY EXAMINER
AT THE ADVENTURER'S GUILD