That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
A vibrant high-fantasy odyssey where a humble gelatinous form becomes a beacon of unity, blending benevolent nation-building with the weight of god-like power in a world of monsters and myth.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

転生したらスライムだった件

"Ascend into your true form."

02 October 2018 — 27 September 2024 Japan 4 season 77 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.4 (824)
Cast: Miho Okasaki, Tomoaki Maeno, Takuya Eguchi, Hochu Otsuka, Asuna Tomari
Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Comedy
Coexistence and Tolerance The Burden of Sovereignty Evolution and Self-Actualization Knowledge as Power Redemption and Forgiveness

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Rimuru Tempest

Miho Okasaki

Archetype: Benevolent Leader / Hero
Key Trait: Radical Empathy

Motivation

Initially motivated by curiosity and a desire to help those in front of him, his goal matures into the creation of a global 'Human-Monster Co-Prosperity Sphere.'

Character Arc

Starts as a humble slime seeking only comfort and moves toward becoming a True Demon Lord. His arc is defined by the transition from a passive observer to an active architect of a global superpower, eventually realizing that he must wield terrifying power to ensure the peace he desires.

Veldora Tempest

Tomoaki Maeno

Archetype: The Mentor / Reluctant Ally
Key Trait: Tsundere Boisterousness

Motivation

Driven by his bond with Rimuru and a newfound love for 'Sacred Texts' (manga), he seeks to protect the fun life he has found in the new world.

Character Arc

Begins as a feared, isolated 'Storm Dragon' sealed away for centuries. After being absorbed by Rimuru, he spends seasons observing the world through Rimuru's eyes and reading manga, eventually emerging as a loyal, slightly eccentric protector of Tempest.

Milim Nava

Rina Hidaka

Archetype: Unstoppable Force / Childish God
Key Trait: Overwhelming Innocence/Destruction

Motivation

Primarily motivated by boredom and the search for authentic connection, which she finds in Rimuru.

Character Arc

Introduced as one of the oldest and strongest Demon Lords. While appearing childish, her arc reveals deep loneliness and a tragic past. She grows from a chaotic wild card into a cornerstone of Rimuru's diplomatic defense net.

Hinata Sakaguchi

Manami Numakura

Archetype: Anti-Hero / Rival
Key Trait: Pragmatic Duty

Motivation

A desire for absolute order and the protection of humanity, which she initially believes can only be achieved through the elimination of all monsters.

Character Arc

Develops from a cold, logic-driven religious zealot who views Rimuru as a monster to be purged, into a nuanced ally who recognizes the flaws in her own church's dogma. Her evolution is one of de-radicalization.

Cast

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)
Megumi Toyoguchi as Rafaeru (voice)
Makoto Furukawa as Benimaru (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi as Shuna (voice)
Mao Ichimichi as Shion (voice)
Kanehira Yamamoto as Rigurd / Village Mayor (voice)