That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 2018
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What is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime?
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a Japanese fantasy anime television series that began in 2018. The show is based on a light novel series and follows the story of Mikami Satoru, a corporate worker who is fatally stabbed and reborn in an alternate world.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 96
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2018
- Last aired
- Jul 10, 2026
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV, YTV, Tokyo MX, BS11
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 96 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a Japanese fantasy anime television series that began in 2018. The show is based on a light novel series and follows the story of Mikami Satoru, a corporate worker who is fatally stabbed and reborn in an alternate world. Upon his reincarnation, he discovers he has become a slime creature and takes on the new name Rimuru. In this new world, he embarks on a journey to build a society that welcomes all races and creatures. The series is also known by its Japanese title Tensei Shitara Suraimu Datta Ken and by the abbreviation TenSura. It has been adapted into multiple seasons and has gained international distribution, with voice actors including Miho Okasaki, Megumi Toyoguchi, Brittney Karbowski, and Mao Ichimichi. The anime explores themes of leadership, community-building, and coexistence through its fantasy setting.
Should you watch it?
“A corporate worker reincarnates as a slime and builds a monster nation.”
- Unique isekai premise with a slime protagonist
- Focus on nation-building and diplomacy
- Lighthearted tone with moments of action
- Pacing can be slow during political arcs
- Some fans find later seasons less engaging than the first
You enjoy isekai anime with a focus on world-building and monster allies.
Suitable for teens and up; contains fantasy violence and mild suggestive content.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Storm Dragon, Veldora Mytharc Oct 2, 2018
- E2 Meeting the Goblins Core Oct 9, 2018
- E3 Battle at the Goblin Village Core Oct 16, 2018
- E4 In the Kingdom of the Dwarves Core Oct 23, 2018
- E5 Hero King, Gazel Dwargo Core Oct 30, 2018
- E6 Shizu Core Nov 6, 2018
- E7 Conqueror of Flames Core Nov 13, 2018
- E8 Inherited Will Core Nov 20, 2018
- E9 Attack of the Ogres Core Nov 27, 2018
- E10 The Orc Lord Core Dec 4, 2018
- E11 Gabiru is Here! Core Dec 11, 2018
- E12 The Gears Spin Out of Control Core Dec 18, 2018
- E13 The Great Clash Mytharc Dec 25, 2018
- E14 The One Who Devours All Core Jan 8, 2019
- E15 The Jura Forest Alliance Mytharc Jan 15, 2019
- E16 Demon Lord Milim Attacks Core Jan 22, 2019
- E17 The Gathering Core Jan 29, 2019
- E18 Evil Creeps Closer Core Feb 5, 2019
- E19 Charybdis Core Feb 12, 2019
- E20 Yuuki Kagurazaka Core Feb 19, 2019
- E21 Shizu-san's Students Core Feb 26, 2019
- E22 Conquering the Labyrinth Core Mar 5, 2019
- E23 Saved Souls Mytharc Mar 12, 2019
- E24 Black and the Mask Mytharc Mar 19, 2019
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Rimuru's Busy Life Mytharc Jan 12, 2021
- E2 Trade with the Animal Kingdom Core Jan 19, 2021
- E3 Paradise, Once More Core Jan 26, 2021
- E4 The Scheming Kingdom of Falmuth Core Feb 2, 2021
- E5 Prelude to the Disaster Core Feb 9, 2021
- E6 The Beauty Makes Her Move Core Feb 16, 2021
- E7 Despair Core Feb 23, 2021
- E8 Hope Core Mar 2, 2021
- E9 Putting Everything on the Line Mytharc Mar 9, 2021
- E10 Megiddo Core Mar 16, 2021
- E11 Birth of a Demon Lord Core Mar 23, 2021
- E12 The One Unleashed Core Mar 30, 2021
- E13 The Visitors Core Jul 6, 2021
- E14 A Meeting of Humans and Monsters Core Jul 13, 2021
- E15 Ramiris's Warning Core Jul 20, 2021
- E16 The Congress Dances Mytharc Jul 27, 2021
- E17 The Eve of Battle Core Aug 3, 2021
- E18 The Demon Lords Core Aug 10, 2021
- E19 The Signal to Begin the Banquet Core Aug 17, 2021
- E20 On This Land Where It All Happened Core Aug 24, 2021
- E21 Adalman, the Index Finger Core Aug 31, 2021
- E22 Demon Lords' Banquet ~Walpurgis~ Core Sep 7, 2021
- E23 Returning from the Brink Mytharc Sep 14, 2021
- E24 Octagram Mytharc Sep 21, 2021
Season 3 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Demons and Strategies Mytharc Apr 5, 2024
- E2 The Saint's Intentions Core Apr 12, 2024
- E3 Peaceful Days Core Apr 19, 2024
- E4 Everyone Has a Part to Play Core Apr 26, 2024
- E5 Meeting of Both Sides Core May 3, 2024
- E6 Those Approaching Core May 10, 2024
- E7 Saint and Demon Clash Core May 17, 2024
- E8 Misunderstanding Mytharc May 24, 2024
- E9 The Scheming of the Seven Days Core May 31, 2024
- E10 God and Demon Lord Core Jun 7, 2024
- E11 Reconciliation and Agreement Core Jun 14, 2024
- E12 Festival Preparations Core Jun 21, 2024
- E13 Invitation for All Nations Core Jun 28, 2024
- E14 Labyrinth and Storm Dragon Core Jul 5, 2024
- E15 Audience Core Jul 19, 2024
- E16 Benimaru's Ordeal Core Jul 26, 2024
- E17 The Lightspeed Hero Core Aug 2, 2024
- E18 A Throng of Visitors Core Aug 16, 2024
- E19 Festival Eve Core Aug 23, 2024
- E20 Nation's Opening Festival Core Aug 30, 2024
- E21 The Martial Arts Tournament Core Sep 6, 2024
- E22 Settling the Score with the Hero Core Sep 13, 2024
- E23 The Labyrinth Is Opened Mytharc Sep 20, 2024
- E24 After the Festival Mytharc Sep 27, 2024
Season 4 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 New Days Mytharc Apr 3, 2026
- E2 The Dungeon Evolves Core Apr 10, 2026
- E3 The Avatar Team Is Formed Core Apr 17, 2026
- E4 Invitation Core Apr 24, 2026
- E5 The First Step Core May 8, 2026
- E6 The Council of the West Core May 15, 2026
- E7 The Mastermind's Identity Mytharc May 22, 2026
- E8 The Groundwork of Greed Mytharc May 29, 2026
- E9 Investigating the Ruins Core Jun 5, 2026
- E10 The Master of Greed Core Jun 12, 2026
- E11 Milim's Friend Core Jun 19, 2026
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jun 26, 2026
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jul 3, 2026
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jul 10, 2026
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jul 17, 2026
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jul 24, 2026
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jul 31, 2026
- E18 Episode 18 Core Aug 7, 2026
- E19 Episode 19 Core Aug 14, 2026
- E20 Episode 20 Core Aug 21, 2026
- E21 Episode 21 Core Aug 28, 2026
- E22 Episode 22 Core Sep 4, 2026
- E23 Episode 23 Mytharc Sep 11, 2026
- E24 Episode 24 Mytharc Sep 18, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is the main character really a slime?
Yes, the protagonist is reincarnated as a slime with the new name Rimuru.
What is the show's genre?
It is a fantasy isekai anime based on a light novel series.
How many episodes are in the first season?
The first season consists of 24 episodes and one special episode.
Does the slime have special powers?
Yes, Rimuru gains unique abilities that help in building a new society.
Is it based on a manga or light novel?
The series is adapted from a Japanese light novel series.