Exciting News for Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken Fans!
Fans of the hit anime series Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, also known as That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, have reason to rejoice as the show has been renewed for a fourth season and a second movie. The announcement was made following the broadcast of the 24th and final episode of the third season, which aired on Friday to much fanfare.
The third season of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, based on Taiki Kawakami’s manga adaptation of Fuse and Mitz Vah’s isekai fantasy light novel, began airing on April 5. The series was simulcast on Crunchyroll with multiple subtitles and dubs, allowing fans from around the world to enjoy the show simultaneously.
Produced by animation studio 8bit, the first season of the anime premiered in Fall 2018 with 24 episodes. The second season aired in split cours in Winter 2021 and Summer 2021, further expanding the world and characters introduced in the series.
In addition to the television anime series, Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken also spawned a movie titled Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Guren no Kizuna-hen (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond), which opened in Japan in November 2022. The movie was a box office success, grossing over 1.5 billion yen (approximately US$10.5 million) and further solidifying the franchise’s popularity.
The Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken franchise has also expanded with original video anime episodes bundled with manga volumes, side story anime, and spin-off series. Kodansha released five original video anime episodes with the 12th through 16th manga volumes between July 2019 and November 2020. Additionally, a three-episode side story anime titled Coleus no Yume (Visions of Coleus) streamed in Japan last November, offering fans a deeper dive into the world of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken.
One of the spin-off series, titled Tensura Nikki: Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime), aired in Spring 2021. The series was streamed by Crunchyroll and Funimation with English subtitles, allowing international fans to enjoy the lighthearted adventures of the beloved characters from the main series.
The success of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken can be attributed to the engaging storytelling and captivating world-building created by author Fuse and illustrator Mitz Vah. The manga adaptation by Taiki Kawakami, serialized in Shounen Sirius since March 2015, has also been well-received by fans worldwide.
Kodansha, the publisher of the manga series, has seen great success with Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, with a cumulative 45 million copies of the volumes in circulation worldwide. The 27th volume was released on September 9, showcasing the enduring popularity of the series among readers.
For English-speaking fans, Kodansha USA licensed the manga in October 2016 and has been steadily releasing volumes in English. The 24th volume was released on May 14, with the 25th volume scheduled for a November 25 release, ensuring that fans can continue to follow the adventures of Rimuru and his friends in their preferred language.
Yen Press, another publisher, licensed the light novel series in English in April 2017 and has been releasing volumes to cater to fans of the original source material. The 19th volume was released on August 20, with the 20th volume set to go on sale on February 18, 2025, providing fans with even more content to explore in the Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken universe.
In conclusion, the renewal of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken for a fourth season and a second movie is a testament to the enduring popularity and success of the franchise. With a dedicated fanbase and engaging storytelling, the series continues to captivate audiences around the world, promising more adventures and excitement in the future. Fans can look forward to new developments in the world of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken as the journey of Rimuru and his friends continues to unfold.
