Big That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Announcemet Reveals New Projects

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Key Takeaways

  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime gets a new season and movie.
  • The third season of the anime recently wrapped-up.
  • The series started as a self-published novel and has inspired multiple adaptations.

Oh, the sheer joy that fills my heart as I hear about the new season and movie of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime! You see, I remember when this series started out as a self-published novel back in 2013. I was just a humble bookworm then, scouring the internet for hidden gems like this one. Little did I know that it would grow into such an epic tale of adventure and camaraderie!

In the coming times, “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” is set to expand its universe with two upcoming ventures. Notably, the production house, Bandai Namco Filmworks, has confirmed the production of a fourth season for the beloved anime series, and a new movie to go along with it.

With the conclusion of the third season, a fresh glimpse was given through the unveiling of a new preview and accompanying visuals.

More of Rimuru’s Adventures Are on the Way

Fuse’s That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimenovel series originally ran from February 2013 to January 2016 on the self-publishing platform Shosetsuka ni Naro. The light novel adaptation, with illustrations by Mitz Vah, was first published in 2014 and currently stands at 21 volumes. A manga adaptation with illustrations by Taiki Kawakami began serialization in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Sirius in 2015 and has amassed 27 tankobon volumes so far.

For years, various manga adaptations have sprung up in response to the success of the original series, alongside its popular anime version, an ONA, and a movie released in 2022. The anime adaptation of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” premiered during the Fall season of 2018. The initial season consisted of 24 episodes, produced by Studio 8bit. Yasuhito Kikuchi (known for “IS: Infinite Stratos” and “Saint Seiya”) served as director, while Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (“Black Clover,” “Shangri-La Frontier”) handled the script, with music provided by Elements Garden. From season 2 onwards, Atsushi Nakayama (“KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! – Legend of Crimson,” “Absolute Duo”) took over as director, and Toshizo Nemoto (“Steins;Gate,” “Durarara!!”) oversaw the series composition for season 3.

In the Spring of 2021, a spin-off anime titled “The Daily Life of a Slime: When I Was Reincarnated as a Slime” made its debut. This manga, sharing the same name and featuring artwork by Shiba, started publication in Monthly Shonen Sirius from March 2018. Additionally, an original anime film, titled “When I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie – Crimson Link”, was launched on November 25, 2022. This movie was helmed by director Kikuchi, with Fudeyasu adapting the original story penned by Fuse.

Yen Press acquires the rights to translate the light novel spin-off manga titled “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Ways of the Monster Nation” into English. This manga, along with “The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime“, “That Time I Got Reincarnated (Again!) as a Workaholic Slime“, and “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Trinity in Tempest” spin-offs are published by Kodansha USA.

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2024-09-28 04:03