---
title: "Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/puniru-is-a-kawaii-slime-2024"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 241811
imdb_id: "tt33498499"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 20
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/puniru-is-a-kawaii-slime-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime is a 2024 Japanese television anime series based on the manga by Maedakun. The show centers on Kotarou, a boy who creates a slime that transforms into an exceptionally beautiful girl named Puniru. Despite his efforts to manage her, Puniru's unpredictable and lively behavior often leaves Kotarou overwhelmed. The series depicts their daily lives filled with joy and excitement. Voice actors include Yu Sasahara as Puniru and Shûichirô Umeda as Kotarou. Other main cast members feature Risa Shimizu and Jun'ya Enoki. The anime adaptation was announced with a promotional video revealing key details about its release. It draws from the original manga serialized in Weekly CoroCoro Comic. The series explores themes of creation, companionship, and comedic misadventures between its characters.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young boy finds his life turned upside down when his slime creation transforms into a girl."

### Why Watch
- charming character dynamics
- humorous premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- focuses on slapstick antics
- Tone & Suitability: The series features a lighthearted tone suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, lighthearted, whimsical, supernatural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 21 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yu Sasahara** as *Puniru (voice)*
- **Shuichiro Umeda** as *Kotaro Kawaii (voice)*
- **Risa Shimizu** as *Mami Kirara (voice)*
- **Junya Enoki** as *Yusuke Nanpa (voice)*
- **Kosuke Echigoya** as *Hone-chan (voice)*
- **Shunsuke Takeuchi** as *Gо-yan (voice)*
- **Ikue Otani** as *Runrūn (voice)*
- **Yumiri Hanamori** as *Alice Okanega (voice)*
- **Kazuya Nakai** as *Hiroshi Mado (voice)*
- **Yu Kobayashi** as *Takara (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
A boy named Kotarou creates a slime that is capable of transforming into a beautiful girl.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story centers on a boy named Kotarou and his creation, Puniru.

### Q: What is Puniru?
Puniru is a slime created by Kotarou that can change its form into a girl.

### Q: What is the tone of the series?
The series is described as a joyful and exciting look at the daily life of the characters.

### Q: How does Puniru behave?
Puniru is characterized by her freewheeling antics which often push Kotarou around.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/241811)
- [Puniru is a Kawaii Slime (TV Series 2024- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33498499/)
- [Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime: Season 1 (2024) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/241811/season/1/cast)
- [Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime (2024-2025) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/puniru-wa-kawaii-slime/azi7JQS47QfEirFiUCp533/credits/)
- [Puniru Is a Cute Slime - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puniru_Is_a_Cute_Slime)
- [Puniru wa Kawaii Slime Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, More ...](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-11/puniru-wa-kawaii-slime-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-main-cast-more-staff-october-debut/.213106)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*