Synopsis
Thirty-seven-year-old Satoru Mikami is a typical corporate worker, who is perfectly content with his monotonous lifestyle in Tokyo, other than failing to nail down a girlfriend even once throughout his life. In the midst of a casual encounter with his colleague, he falls victim to a random assailant on the streets and is stabbed. However, while succumbing to his injuries, a peculiar voice echoes in his mind, and recites a bunch of commands which the dying man cannot make sense of. When Satoru r...
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA corporate worker dies, reincarnates as a slime, and builds a kingdom from slime‑powered diplomacy.
Corporate drone Satoru Mikami meets an untimely end on a Tokyo street, only to awaken as a sentient slime in a fantastical world of monsters and magic. Gifted with the ability to absorb and replicate anything he consumes, he quickly discovers the imprisoned Storm Dragon Veldora, whose centuries‑long seal he helps shatter. In gratitude, Veldora names him Rimuru Tempest and grants a faint divine shield, setting the stage for a slime‑born empire. Free from the drudgery of his former life, Rimuru sets out to build a nation where monsters and humans coexist. With each new ability—whether mimicking a knight’s swordsmanship or a mage’s spellcraft—he gathers allies, fends off rival kingdoms, and reshapes the very politics of this new realm. The series blends high‑octane battles, slap‑stick humor, and world‑building ambition, all seen through the eyes of a gelatinous protagonist learning what it truly means to be a leader.
IsekaiFantasyComedyWorld-BuildingEmpowerment
Why Watch
AI1
Salaryman sensibility shapes monster nation-building
Rimuru applies corporate management techniques to organize goblin villages, instituting performance evaluations and infrastructure projects like plumbing, making nation-building feel like a workplace comedy.
2
Predator skill enables creative problem-solving
The "Predator" ability lets Rimuru analyze and replicate any consumed object, leading to clever solutions such as mimicking Veldora's dragon aura to intimidate foes or copying Shizu's fire resistance to survive a magical explosion.
3
Orc Disaster arc delivers moral complexity
Instead of simply defeating the Orc Lord, Rimuru absorbs his "Gluttony" skill and the collective sin of the orc horde, then integrates the reformed orcs as citizens, turning a genocide into a redemption narrative.
4
Diplomatic banquets replace typical battle tournaments
The series devotes episodes to multi-course feasts where Rimuru negotiates trade agreements with the Dwarf Kingdom and non-aggression pacts with the Blumund Kingdom, emphasizing politics over power levels.
5
Slime animation showcases inventive visual storytelling
8bit visualizes Rimuru's amorphous body with fluid particle effects during shape-shifting, such as the "Slime Clone" technique where he splits into dozens of independent copies to scout a cavern.
Best for: Viewers who enjoy isekai that prioritize civilization-building, political intrigue, and a protagonist who solves problems with bureaucracy as often as brute force.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13+
moderate
ViolenceFantasy battles with magic and weapons; some blood and character deaths, including the protagonist's on-screen stabbing death in episode one.
mild
Sexual contentOccasional fan service: revealing outfits, bath scenes, and mild innuendo; no explicit sexual activity.
moderate
Disturbing themesThemes of slavery, human experimentation, starvation-driven cannibalism (implied), and body horror from the protagonist absorbing living beings.
mild
LanguageInfrequent mild profanity in subtitles/dub (e.g., 'damn,' 'bastard').
mild
Substance useAlcohol consumed socially by adult characters (dwarves, celebrations); not glorified.
A lighthearted isekai fantasy where a salaryman reincarnates as an overpowered slime and builds a monster nation. Expect frequent fantasy combat, some darker backstory elements like slavery and experimentation, and occasional fan service, all wrapped in a generally upbeat, nation-building tone.
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FAQ
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has 24 episodes.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is currently finished airing.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime was produced by 8bit.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime aired Oct 2, 2018 to Mar 19, 2019.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is based on a Manga.
A lighthearted isekai fantasy where a salaryman reincarnates as an overpowered slime and builds a monster nation. Expect frequent fantasy combat, some darker backstory elements like slavery and experimentation, and occasional fan service, all wrapped in a generally upbeat, nation-building tone.
