Reincarnated as a Sword

"Reincarnated as a Sword" (Japanese: 転生したら剣でした, Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita), also known as "I Became the Sword by Transmigrating," is a Japanese light novel series written by Yuu Tanaka and illustrated by Llo. The story follows a salaryman who dies in a car accident and is reincarnated in another world as a sword. With no name, he retains his memories and sets out to find a wielder. He encounters a catgirl slave named Fran during a monster attack on a slave trader caravan, and helps her defeat the monster. Fran names the sword "Teacher" and becomes his wielder. Together, they embark on adventures as Fran strives to be the first of her Black Cat Tribe to evolve into a more powerful being. The novel was first serialized on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in October 2015, and later published by Micro Magazine. It has been adapted into a manga and an anime, with the first season of the anime airing in 2022 and a second season announced. The series is popular for its unique protagonist and heartwarming adventure.