---
title: "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 82684
imdb_id: "tt9054364"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 96
community_rating: 8.4
vote_count: 945
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A corporate worker reincarnates as a slime and builds a monster nation."

### Why Watch
- Unique isekai premise with a slime protagonist
- Focus on nation-building and diplomacy
- Lighthearted tone with moments of action

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can be slow during political arcs
- Some fans find later seasons less engaging than the first
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and up; contains fantasy violence and mild suggestive content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, slice-of-life, political, adventure, wholesome

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a Japanese fantasy anime television series that began airing in 2018. The first season follows the story of a corporate employee named Mikami Satoru who is fatally stabbed and awakens in an alternate world, reborn as a slime. In his new form he adopts the name Rimuru

### Season 2 (24 Episodes)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 24 episodes.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**:
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

### Season 3 (24 Episodes)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 24 episodes.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S3)**:
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

### Season 4 (24 Episodes)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 24 episodes.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S4)**:
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 96
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 12 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 84 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miho Okasaki** as *Rimuru (voice)*
- **Tomoaki Maeno** as *Veldora (voice)*
- **Takuya Eguchi** as *Souei (voice)*
- **Hochu Otsuka** as *Hakurou (voice)*
- **Asuna Tomari** as *Gobta (voice)*
- **Chikahiro Kobayashi** as *Ranga (voice)*
- **Jun Fukushima** as *Gabiru (voice)*
- **Rie Tanaka** as *Trainie (voice)*
- **Rina Hidaka** as *Milim (voice)*
- **Anzu Haruno** as *Rimiris (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is the main character really a slime?
Yes, the protagonist is reincarnated as a slime with the new name Rimuru.

### Q: What is the show's genre?
It is a fantasy isekai anime based on a light novel series.

### Q: How many episodes are in the first season?
The first season consists of 24 episodes and one special episode.

### Q: Does the slime have special powers?
Yes, Rimuru gains unique abilities that help in building a new society.

### Q: Is it based on a manga or light novel?
The series is adapted from a Japanese light novel series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Time.is - exact time, any time zone](https://time.is/)
- [That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Time_I_Got_Reincarnated_as_a_Slime_(TV_series))
- [That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (TV Series 2018- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9054364)
- [timeanddate.com](https://www.timeanddate.com/)
- [22:15 - Online Clock - time.now](https://time.now/clock/)
- [That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (TV Series 2018- ) — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/82684)

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