Best Anime of November 2018 You Should Watch
That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime
The Isekai genre has been inundated with countless different manga and anime over the last few years, and at this point, it’s almost necessary for anything in the genre to do something unique to stand out. That’s exactly where That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime comes in. As you might expect from the title, the show focuses on 37-year-old Satoru Mikami. One day Mikami is killed by a robber, and he’s suddenly reincarnated in a fantasy world as a slime monster named Rimuru Tempest, where a new adventure begins.
Reincarnated As a Slime is a charming show that puts a lot of heart and care into its characters. The unique setup doubles down by letting the main character do pretty much anything a slime enemy would do, and the show is rife with fantasy inspirations and references.
The best thing about the show is its relatable protagonist, completely breaking away from the Isekai trope of an unstoppable, powerful protagonist. Despite being a slime, Rimuru is incredibly likable and it’s his character that carries the show through each episode, especially in terms of how he interacts with the rest of the world. Top-notch animation only helps this show stand out even more.
If you find yourself weary of the Isekai genre as of late, That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime might be just the show to reinvigorate your interest.
You can watch it on Crunchyroll with new episodes simulcasting on Monday.
