Bandai Namco Filmworks recently announced exciting news for fans of the popular anime series “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.” The show will be returning for a fourth season, and a second anime film is also in the works. This announcement was accompanied by a special video and visual to celebrate the occasion.
The third season of the anime premiered on April 5th and concluded on Friday with its 24th episode. The season consisted of 48.5 episodes, with the final episode airing a week earlier than the season’s premiere on March 30th. The show ran for two continuous cours, totaling a half-year run. Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired, including an English dub for international audiences.
Atsushi Nakayama returned to direct the series at 8-Bit, while Toshizo Nemoto oversaw the series scripts. Character design was once again handled by Ryōma Ebata, with music composed by Hitoshi Fujima from Elements Garden. The series is based on Taiki Kawakami’s manga, which is an adaptation of Fuse and Mitz Vah’s light novel series.
The first television anime adaptation of the series premiered in October 2018, followed by a second season that began airing in January 2021. In addition to the main series, a spinoff manga titled “The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” also received its own anime adaptation in April 2021. The franchise has seen a steady stream of content, including films like “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond,” which opened in Japan in November 2022.
Fans can also look forward to the upcoming second film and the continuation of the series with the fourth season. The success and popularity of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” show no signs of slowing down, with the anime receiving positive reception from both critics and viewers alike.
As the story of Rimuru Tempest and his adventures in the fantasy world continues to captivate audiences, the future looks bright for the franchise. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming season and film as more details are revealed. Fans can expect more exciting developments in the world of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” as the journey of our beloved protagonist unfolds.
