Anime Like Rising of the Shield Hero
That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime
That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime is one of the newcomers to Isekai, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most unique. The show stars a corporate worker named Mikami Satoru, who one day is stabbed on the street by a stranger and dies. His death isn’t the end, however, as Satoru suddenly wakes up in a fantasy world, reincarnated as a squishy slime creature.
The main hero of the show shares a lot in common with the main character of Shield Hero, Naofumi, as they’re both unlikely heroes that start as serious underdogs. Coincidentally, both shows are also based off of a series of light novels.
Given the new name of Rimuru, Satoru sets off into this new fantasy world trying to change it for the greater good. Although the show certainly has some fan service-y elements, it actually has an engaging story and message at its core. Rimuru’s entire motivation is to create a peaceful world where monsters and humans can live in harmony.
This is a far cry from the usual violence and war-themed stories of other Isekai shows. That’s not to say there isn’t plenty of action, but Reincarnated as a Slime is refreshing purely because of the wholesome goal of its main character.
All of this, combined with solid animation and an incredibly fitting soundtrack, make Reincarnated as a Slime a fun take on Isekai.
