Reborn to Master the Blade

How was the first episode? Nicholas Dupree Rating: In the somehow nascent genre of “super strong guy gets reincarnated in the same world, even ...

It's a good enough episode, one that merits giving it a few more weeks to prove itself, and it has the potential to be a decent watch. The presentation here is much more basic than the story itself, even if we ignore a few oddball choices like the fact that, amongst the nobility, it is common to match your clothing color to the color of your eyes or that Inglis' nickname is Chris. Basically, the gender aspect feels an awful lot like a gimmick, with the real meat of the story being that Inglis has a second chance to fulfill dreams that went by the wayside the first time around. It's also worth mentioning that it isn't ever a question of whether or not being female will be an issue for Inglis' ambitions; we see very early on that her mother has had sword training, thus indicating the only thing that has changed for Inglis is the adorable face in the mirror. The production is middle of the road, but if you want to see some cute anime girls in fancy armor, this seems like a solid source. But while the premiere managed to be a decently entertaining way to spend half an hour, I can't shake the feeling that we're all just going through the motions with this setup.