Anime Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, also known as That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, is a Japanese fantasy anime series based on the light novel series of the same name written by Fuse and illustrated by Mitz Vah. The story follows a 37-year-old corporate worker named Satoru Mikami, who is killed by a robber but is reborn in another world as a slime with unique abilities.
The series starts with Satoru being reborn in a magical world full of monsters, magic, and other creatures. He discovers that he has acquired the power to devour anything and gain its abilities, and he sets out on a journey to explore this new world and make new friends. Along the way, he encounters various creatures, including goblins, dragons, and demons, and forms alliances with them.
The anime series premiered on October 2, 2018, and has been produced by studio 8-bit. It has been praised for its unique storyline, engaging characters, and animation quality.
Some of the most important characters in the series include:
Rimuru Tempest: The main character of the series, who is a slime with unique abilities and is able to transform into different forms.
Shizu: A powerful mage who forms a strong bond with Rimuru and becomes one of his closest allies.
Veldora Tempest: A powerful dragon who becomes friends with Rimuru and becomes trapped in a magical barrier.
Benimaru: The leader of the Goblin village, who forms a strong alliance with Rimuru and helps him in his adventures.
Milim Nava: A powerful demon lord who becomes a friend of Rimuru and helps him in his battles against other demons.
