That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

2024TV ShowReturning Series5 SeasonsJapanese

Corporate worker Mikami Satoru is stabbed by a random killer, and is reborn to an alternate world. But he turns out to be reborn a slime! Thrown into this new world with the name Rimuru, he begins his quest to create a world that’s welcoming to all races.

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IMDb8.5/10
Google Users96%
Director: Unknown (TV Series)Genres: Anime, Fantasy, Isekai

Plot Summary

A salaryman is brutally murdered and reincarnates in a fantasy world as a slime with the unique ability to absorb anything. He befriends a dragon and begins to build a nation of monsters, striving for coexistence between humans and monsters. His journey involves political intrigue, battles, and the growth of his unique skills and those of his growing community.

Critical Reception

The anime adaptation of 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' has been widely praised for its engaging storytelling, vibrant animation, and compelling character development. It successfully balances epic fantasy elements with moments of humor and heartwarming interactions, appealing to both longtime fans of the light novel series and newcomers to the isekai genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithful adaptation of the source material and its impressive animation quality.
  • Appreciated for its likable protagonist and the gradual development of his unique powers and nation-building.
  • A strong entry in the isekai genre, offering a compelling blend of action, fantasy, and political maneuvering.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly appreciate the series for its creative world-building, the protagonist's growth, and the positive themes of coexistence and diplomacy. Many enjoy the action sequences and the charm of the diverse cast of characters.

Awards & Accolades

None notable for the 2024 season specifically, but the series as a whole has received numerous fan awards and nominations.

Fun Fact

The protagonist, Rimuru Tempest, was originally a 37-year-old virgin male before his reincarnation. His slime form allows him to absorb and mimic the abilities of anything he consumes.

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iam.biplob

iam.biplob

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" is a consistently beautiful and lively anime that stands out with its excellent pacing. It's rare for an anime to inspire me to read its manga, but this one did, and it even has a Light Novel that t...
DallasBob

DallasBob

It's like a previous reviewer said, this animation, **That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime** (_Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken_) started out ok. And the fact it's an anime and included good comedy at the right time got it a lot of point...
ZeBlah

ZeBlah

Summarized, a human gets reincarnated as a slime in a new fantasy-like universe => the slime has almost godlike-powers and uses that power to create a stable society of different types of monsters. This sounds absolutely screwed-up (as i...