Last updated on October 13th, 2024 at 03:19 pm
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime or TenSura is a top-tier isekai anime. Our main character wakes up after death, reincarnated into another world with lots of superpowers but as a slime. That’s the fun premise of this anime. Then he explores the fantasy world, makes friends, and has epic adventures. It’s a feel-good fantasy anime with action, comedy, and heartwarming moments. Perfect for a fun and light-hearted watch! If you’re really into the isekai genre of anime and also want to see a beautiful story and cheer up, you should definitely watch this. As always, I’ve tried to make this watch guide as simple as possible so that beginners can easily understand how to watch and just dive right in. So, let’s get started!
Plot Summary
37-year-old Satoru Mikami is an ordinary office worker living a dull but stable life in Tokyo. His only regret is never finding a romantic partner. One day, during a casual encounter with a colleague, he suddenly becomes involved in an attack and is stabbed by a random assailant. As he is dying, he hears a mysterious voice in his mind reciting strange commands. These final moments lead to his extraordinary new life in a magical world, where he is reincarnated as a slime with remarkable abilities.
At first, he’s a weak creature, but he quickly discovers he can absorb and mimic the powers of other creatures. He meets a dragon named Veldora, who becomes his friend and gives him the name Rimuru Tempest.
As Rimuru Tempest, he grows in power and creates a safe haven for various magical creatures, including goblins, wolves, and ogres. He strives to build a place where everyone can live peacefully. His journey involves battling dangerous foes, forming alliances with powerful beings, and uncovering the secrets of his new world. Throughout it all, Rimuru’s leadership and kindness shine as he works to make his new world a better place for everyone.
The TenSura anime has finished two seasons, with the third season currently airing. Additionally, it includes five OVA episodes, four special episodes, and one spin-off season. In fall 2022, a new movie titled Scarlet Bond was released.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Chronological order
This is the suggested watching order for newcomers and those rewatching the series
Season 1 – Episodes: 24
Veldora’s Journal (Special): Recap Of Season 1 with Veldora and Ifrit Commentary (It’s very funny so, Recommended)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime OAD – Episodes: 5
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Visions of Coleus (ONA) – Episodes: 3
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Digression – Hinata Sakaguchi (Special)
(Introduces the character Hinata Sakaguchi in the first 2 minutes then it’s just boring recap of Season 1)
Season 2 – Episodes: 12
The Slime Diaries (SpinOff) – Episodes 12
Veldora’s Journal 2 (Special): Recap of Season 2, similar to the first recap
Season 2 Part 2 – Episodes: 12
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie – Scarlet Bond
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Digression – Diablo’s Journal: Recap of Season 2 Part 2 but from Diablo’s perspective
Season 3 – Episodes: 24
And that’s the best and recommended way to watch this beautiful series. I don’t understand why others made this viewing guide so complicated, but I believe this is the perfect approach.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Release Order
While it’s not recommended to watch this in release order, you can still choose to do so if you prefer.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 1 (Oct 2, 2018 to Mar 19, 2019)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tales – Veldora’s Journal (Mar 26, 2019)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime OAD (Jul 9, 2019 to Nov 27, 2020)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2: Digression – Hinata Sakaguchi (Jan 5, 2021)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 (Jan 12, 2021 to Mar 30, 2021)
The Slime Diaries (Apr 6, 2021 to Jun 22, 2021)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2: Tales – Veldora’s Journal 2 (Jun 29, 2021)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 Part 2 (Jul 6, 2021 to Sep 21, 2021)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie – Scarlet Bond (Nov 25, 2022)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Visions of Coleus (Nov 2, 2023)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3: Digression – Diablo’s Journal (Mar 31, 2024)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 (Apr 5, 2024 to Sep 27, 2024)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Fillers
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is an ongoing anime series that began in 2018. It has aired a total of 48 episodes across its two main seasons. With only 1 reported filler episode, the series has a very low filler percentage of 2%. Although it is filler, it would be unwise to skip it because it’s too good and it introduces an important character for Season 2. So, I highly recommend watching the filler episode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Rimuru’s gender?
Basically, Rimuru Tempest is genderless because Rimuru is a slime. Slimes definitely don’t have genders or sexual characteristics. After Shizue’s death, Rimuru gains the ability to take on a human form again. Although Rimuru keeps his facial features close to Shizue’s, he can change them at will, and he also did not inherit any sexual features from Shizue. As he was male before reincarnation, in his mind, he is male. Overall, Rimuru is a male person with a genderless body and with a woman’s face.
Q2. Is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime suitable for children?
The anime is generally suitable for older children and teenagers. It contains fantasy violence and some mild language, but it’s not excessively graphic or mature. It’s okay for a 13+ year old to watch.
Q3. Is there a manga or light novel version of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime?
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’ originally started as a light novel series by Fuse with illustrations by Mitz Vah. It was later adapted into a manga series with illustrations by Taiki Kawakami. The light novel is the original source material and is ahead in the story compared to the manga and anime adaptations.
Q4. Who is Rimuru’s love interest?
In the anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, the main character Rimuru Tempest doesn’t have a clear romantic partner. While some characters in the series like Rimuru, the story is more about Rimuru’s leadership growth and their friendships with various characters. Rather than a big romantic plot, the show focuses on Rimuru’s adventures and building connections with others in the fantasy world.