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

"Ascend into your true form."

8.4
Yr 2018
Rt 24m
Status Returning Series
Action & Adventure Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Comedy
Your Verdict
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Series Brief

Overview

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.

Status

Latest

  • Series begins streaming on Netflix worldwide — reported July 5, 2026
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 68 /100

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has garnered a generally favorable yet divided reception from critics and anime viewers. Many praise the series as an engaging fantasy-adventure that skillfully balances action, politics, and heartfelt moments. Reviewers consistently highlight its appealing RPG elements, engaging kingdom-building progression, and high animation quality, often pointing to its central protagonist Rimuru as a major strength.

However, the show is not without its detractors. Some critics find it to be a relatively average or middling entry in the crowded isekai genre, noting tonal inconsistencies when it attempts to handle more serious subject matter. Later story arcs have also drawn criticism for pacing problems, with certain reviewers citing specific narrative stretches as overly anticlimactic.

“If you love isekai anime with a balance of action, politics, and heartfelt moments, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime should be next on your watchlist.”

“This was a solid fantasy-adventure story. The narrative was on point, the action was as exciting as could be, and leading the charge was a brilliant protagonist.”

“If you look up “anticlimax” in the dictionary, you'll see this story arc of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime listed as an example.”

“It definitely wasn’t one of the worst anime I’ve seen, but neither was it one of the best, or even one I would consider good. It’s about as average as a series can get...”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

Corporate worker Mikami Satoru experiences an abrupt transition from a mundane office life to a subterranean existence as a generic blob. Instead of following the traditional conventions of the sword and sorcery genre, this 2018 action series focuses on the logistical challenges of building a cooperative society. Rimuru transforms from an overlooked afterlife casualty into a diplomat, navigating the nuances of goblin politics and dungeon management rather than relying solely on brute force.

The comedy balances the absurdity of playing a slime with the tactical requirement to secure a peaceful future for various fantasy races. Tomoaki Maeno anchors the shifting tone as the protagonist attempts to reconcile a human sense of morality with the biological constraints of a shapeless creature. By shifting the priority from simple monster slaying to civil infrastructure, the show offers a different perspective on the standard isekai power structure.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 17
Longest run 96 eps
Megumi Toyoguchi
Megumi Toyoguchi
as Rafaeru (voice)
72 episodes
Tomoaki Maeno
Tomoaki Maeno
as Veldora (voice)
96 episodes
Makoto Furukawa
Makoto Furukawa
as Benimaru (voice)
72 episodes
Sayaka Senbongi
Sayaka Senbongi
as Shuna (voice)
72 episodes
Mao Ichimichi
Mao Ichimichi
as Shion (voice)
72 episodes
Takuya Eguchi
Takuya Eguchi
as Souei (voice)
96 episodes
Hochu Otsuka
Hochu Otsuka
as Hakurou (voice)
96 episodes
Kanehira Yamamoto
Kanehira Yamamoto
as Rigurd / Village Mayor (voice)
72 episodes
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Asuna Tomari as Gobta (voice) 96 episodes Chikahiro Kobayashi as Ranga (voice) 96 episodes Taro Yamaguchi as Geld / Orc General E (voice) 72 episodes Jun Fukushima as Gabiru (voice) 96 episodes Rie Tanaka as Trainie (voice) 96 episodes Rina Hidaka as Milim (voice) 96 episodes Anzu Haruno as Rimiris (voice) 96 episodes Kenjiro Tsuda as Bester (voice) 7 episodes Atsushi Ono as Kaijin (voice) 16 episodes Akane Kumada as Eren (voice) 12 episodes Ryuichi Kijima as Gido (voice) 9 episodes Kazuya Nakai as Laplace (voice) 8 episodes Miho Okasaki as Rimuru (voice) 96 episodes Haruki Ishiya as Leader (voice) 10 episodes Kengo Takanashi as Kaval (voice) 8 episodes Ken Narita as Fuse (voice) 6 episodes Junichi Yanagita as Ogre (voice) 3 episodes Takahiro Sakurai as Devil (voice) 50 episodes Manami Numakura as Hinata Sakaguchi (voice) 28 episodes Yuya Murakami as König (voice) 3 episodes Tomoyuki Shimura as Abiru (voice) 4 episodes Kengo Kawanishi as Gelmud (voice) 4 episodes Kenji Nomura as Orc Lord (voice) 3 episodes Chiaki Kobayashi as Goblin B (voice) 5 episodes Yumiri Hanamori as Girl (voice) 8 episodes Yuya Hirose as Yamza (voice) 6 episodes Gen Sato as Gale (voice) 10 episodes Ayaka Asai as Boy (voice) 8 episodes Gakuto Kajiwara as Gobzō (voice) 7 episodes Shouto Kashii as Kaidou (voice) 4 episodes Shizuka Ishigami as Ryota (voice) 10 episodes Kouichi Souma as Galm (voice) 8 episodes Ryo Sugisaki as Dordo (voice) 7 episodes Masashi Nogawa as Mild (voice) 7 episodes Rumi Okubo as Souka (voice) 10 episodes Hayato Fujii as Warrior A (voice) 5 episodes Yoshihito Sasaki as Gabiru's Subordinate C (voice) 16 episodes Hisao Egawa as Dorf (voice) 4 episodes Akinori Egoshi as Yashichi (voice) 19 episodes Shota Yamamoto as Kazil (voice) 5 episodes Shun Horie as Rommel (voice) 5 episodes Takaya Hashi as Gazeru (voice) 10 episodes Hiromichi Tezuka as Kakushin (voice) 16 episodes Haruka Shiraishi as Alice (voice) 7 episodes Azusa Tadokoro as Chloe (voice) 7 episodes Sho Nogami as Kyoya (voice) 4 episodes Eiji Hanawa as Razen (voice) 4 episodes Shunichi Maki as Folgen (voice) 5 episodes Yoshimasa Hosoya as Youm (voice) 14 episodes Satoshi Hino as Grucius (voice) 11 episodes Atsumi Tanezaki as Mjurran (voice) 10 episodes Kenji Hamada as Erald (voice) 4 episodes Seiichiro Yamashita as Phobio (voice) 9 episodes Kana Asumi as Tria (voice) 5 episodes Ai Kakuma as Albis (voice) 10 episodes You Taichi as Suphia (voice) 9 episodes Kaede Hondo as Tear (voice) 6 episodes Shinji Kawada as Footman (voice) 5 episodes Natsuki Hanae as Yuuki (voice) 5 episodes Ayako Kawasumi as Beretta (voice) 6 episodes Akira Ishida as Guy (voice) 5 episodes Rikiya Koyama as Dagruel (voice) 4 episodes Jun Fukuyama as Leon (voice) 8 episodes Takehito Koyasu as Clayman (voice) 12 episodes Yasuaki Takumi as Carrion (voice) 4 episodes Sayaka Ohara as Frey (voice) 4 episodes Yusuke Kobayashi as Dino (voice) 5 episodes
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

countryside elves monster underground swordplay magic fairy affectation slime reincarnation friendship afterlife gore dragon demon parallel world super power dungeon extrasensory perception goblin shounen anime drastic change of life sword and sorcery isekai time skip fantasy demon lord absurd based on light novel adventure
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 02, 2018
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
984