HANABIE. releases new Reincarnated as a Sword II ending theme
HANABIE.’s new single “Bari Bari Buddy” is the ending theme for Reincarnated as a Sword II and arrives with a music video.
HANABIE. has released “Bari Bari Buddy”, a new single accompanied by a music video that serves as the ending theme for Reincarnated as a Sword II. The song arrives as the second season begins its October 2026 run. 1
A new ending theme for Fran and Teacher
“Bari Bari Buddy” was written by HANABIE. vocalist Yukina and guitarist/vocalist Matsuri. The song is presented as an energetic match for the adventures of Fran and Teacher, the central duo of the fantasy anime. The release also comes with a music video, giving fans a new way to hear the theme outside the episodes themselves. 1
The single follows the band’s increasingly visible anime-music work while retaining HANABIE.’s own hard-edged identity. Rather than presenting a gentle, orchestral ending, “Bari Bari Buddy” brings the group’s loud, playful energy to a series built around a talking sword and its determined young companion.
What else is coming from HANABIE.
The band’s next album, UMAMI, is scheduled for release on 2 December 2026. That gives the single a useful second life beyond the anime: listeners who discover the track through the ending sequence will have a full-length release to explore later in the year. 1
The anime itself is also moving into a new chapter. An official Season 2 trailer introduces the returning world of Fran and Teacher ahead of the October broadcast, while the official series website remains the home for production and release information. 23
For readers discovering the series through the music, the basic premise remains wonderfully direct: a man reincarnates as a sentient sword and becomes the weapon of Fran, a young beast-girl determined to grow stronger. The second season continues that partnership while expanding the anime’s world and threats.
Our opinion
This is a strong fit for the show. HANABIE.’s bright, aggressive sound gives the ending a personality of its own instead of treating it as background decoration, and the band’s involvement should help the anime reach listeners who might not have found it through seasonal charts alone. The bigger test is whether “Bari Bari Buddy” gets the same momentum outside the ending sequence; the December album release gives it a fair chance.
Fans can watch the official Season 2 trailer above and follow the series’ official channels for further announcements. The song’s release and the album date are the confirmed developments here; claims about wider distribution should wait for the official music platforms and HANABIE.’s own announcements.