(L+CR) Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)

[mickbis]

Originally Posted by DemonneoPT

That's why i like the Re:Zero theme. The MC has an abvious broken cheat code but he actually has to try to actually achieve something. And the fact that it was also able to portray a normal human capable of making bad decisions and how not cool a neet can be, instead of being glorified as soon as he gets to the new world.

I would like to see Slime exploring the way it's MC got his powers and the conection between worlds that seems to exist in it's universe. I think it could be an interesting concept rarelly explored in isekai.

Skill and voice of the world is something the creator created I think...? every bring have the same change to obtain skill
depend on something like strong wish or race

as for the connection between worlds

Spoiler for BIG LATE STORY SPOILER:

Multiverse existed and yes there one research department
for the sole purpose of sending Otherworlder who wish to return to their original home

since it appear that Otherworlder can come from different world as in 2 Japanese person can come from different version of Earth

Initial research also end up connect to post-apocalypse world with robot (post-story arc)

[RDNexus]

So there are stories finally appearing with that context?

Spoiler:

I mean the multiverse

[Ultragunner]

^ those are extra stories, and from what I know, they are like “post-game” content because they happen after the end of the WN


more can be discussed in the WN/LN thread: https://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=131866

[kari-no-sugata II]

Originally Posted by mickbis

That the problem I find with most template Isekai
and include super convenience "cheat" ( specifically called Cheat even in novel name ) ability given by god for xx reason made the story become game baby mode due to how special / cool MC need to be

Most salaryman or grownup character in general despite the same premise of reincarnation and OP power, but they all have different viewing of the world, their own goal and personality combine with how they use they use that power for their goal
( not random adventuring and capture pokemo... I mean harem along the way )

In a way, it's a shame that KonoSuba didn't happen later as it's send-up of the isekai genre might have been more timely. It also shows one thing particularly well - the most important thing for a good story is good characters. I don't think it's considered a "template" but the thing I find most annoying about many WNs is how the MC has about as much personality as the viewpoint character in a game (ie none in most cases). So I'm pretty happy how the anime team have taken care to give our slime MC some fun visual quirks etc because at this stage it's hard to say much about his personality except that he seems like a supportive nice guy.

By itself, I'd say that a "cheat" is neither good nor bad for the plot. After all, how many non-isekai shows start with the MC gaining some special ability or item for "reasons"? Quite a lot. On the other hand, the concept of such things has generally moved on quite a bit and instead of those "reasons" being some throw-away thing that is then forgotten it's actually part of the greater plot. Meaning it's not some isolated random event. This is where I think the whole "cheat" thing fails most often - not that it's outlandish or questionable but that it has no particular meaning. It doesn't tie into the plot or world-building or character - it's just there because it needs to be there because the author wanted to write about it. In non-isekai shows the "cheat" would often have some plot or character significance, either in terms of having a negative aspect by itself or causing third parties to target the MC. So from this point of view, hinting at the start of the "slime" anime that this is neither random nor something to be forgotten is a good thing.

Another common problem I'd say with the whole "cheat" thing is that very often it allows the MC to quickly build up a whole array of abilities and the original cheat itself is actually rather overshadowed and lost in the noise. It often feels like the nature of the cheat itself barely matters since before long the MC is simply overpowered across the board in the same way as many other overpowered MCs. So I think the way that the anime emphasises some things like Great Sage is good. On the other hand, our MC is still racking up new abilities at a rapid rate, particularly thanks to original cheat Predator. Still, it's pretty hard to miss the fact that the MC is a slime meaning you don't forget about the background too easily.

Anyway... so far so good for the anime. To date I'd say it's better than the source material. I hope it keeps it up.

[mickbis]

Originally Posted by kari-no-sugata II

Another common problem I'd say with the whole "cheat" thing is that very often it allows the MC to quickly build up a whole array of abilities and the original cheat itself is actually rather overshadowed and lost in the noise. It often feels like the nature of the cheat itself barely matters since before long the MC is simply overpowered across the board in the same way as many other overpowered MCs. So I think the way that the anime emphasises some things like Great Sage is good. On the other hand, our MC is still racking up new abilities at a rapid rate, particularly thanks to original cheat Predator. Still, it's pretty hard to miss the fact that the MC is a slime meaning you don't forget about the background too easily.

Don't worry both "Great Sage" and "Predator" are Rimuru core skill til the end
despite how he developed a lot of OP skill along the way ( Especially Higher tier of Great Sage )

Anyway move on to Episode 4
As anyone could expected it the exploration of Dwarf kingdom episode
we got introduce to some Dwarf character and the life inside the city
Pacing is slow as usual so I start to worry if they will be able to cover 1st volume with in 6 episode

[Stark700]

Episode 4

Lol, Rimuru and his delusions about elf girls.

On a more serious note, we got to witness more powers this episode. Ranga is also quite a badass. Got to see more of the fantasy world including the Dwarf Kingdom. I have to admit, this show has quite a bit of high fantasy elements and races. Dwarves with blacksmith skills is definitely something that seems credible in this show.

Those dwarve guys are actually kinda awesome if ask me.

Elves also making their appearance and I think Rimuru is quite pleased with that LOL

[Ultragunner]

well, I see that is a slime of culture with the classic elf design

....hang on....didn't he just get BOTH a lap pillow AND boob pillow??????

F@# it, if I were enjoying myself, better get the most out of it I guess

[mickbis]

Definitely upgrade from Manga alright regards elf scene lol

[Rnzlr]

Boooooring

[blakstealth]

Erufu? ERUFU? EFUFUUUUUUUU!?!?!?!? lmao

[eiyuuou]

[Gobuta is forgotten and left behind]

[Nymene]

From what episode will Benimaru appear in the story ?

[AceTrigger]

10/10 animation

Spoiler:

[Lukes YGO & WS on YT]

Spoiler for Episode 4 Comments/Feedback:

Cutting down the length of a trip from 1 month to 3 days, thank you wolves.

Random thugs and adventurers looking for some quick coin, yeah there was only going to be one winner there, I understand Rimuru's thoughts of wanting them to run away, he overdid it quite a bit, and I agree with him, didn't need all those details.

I love how Rimuru always has something on him that someone needs, first the potion and now the magic crystal.

Analyze and copy, such an incredible skill.

Wow they really are cute elf girls, lucky you Rimuru, they are exactly what you hoped for, no case of expectation vs reality here.

Next episode could be exciting, someone who could have evil intentions if waiting right outside.

[nojay]

Originally Posted by AceTrigger

10/10 animation

Spoiler:

I disagree, I think this shows that CGI in anime has gone too far.

[Keila]

I feel it would have been hilarious if instead of Elf girls it ended up being a bunch of pretty elf boys instead

[GreyZone]

Episode 4 - Fanmade Status Screen for Rimuru Tempest

Status
Name: Rimuru Tempest (Satoru Mikami in previous life)
Race: Slime
Sex: n/a
Titles: [Little One], [Unique], [Otherworld Reincarnator], [Friend of the Storm Dragon], [Equal to the Storm Dragon], [Strong One], [Master of the Monster Village], [Instant Copy-Smith], [Hugpillow of the Elves]
Skills:

• Unique Skill [Predator]
  • [Mimicry Skill]
    • Black Serpent
    • Armorsaurus
    • Evil Centipede
    • Black Spider
    • Giant Bat
    • Tempest Star Wolf
  • [Analyse]
  • [Parallel]
  • [Absorb Into Body]
• Unique Skill [Great Sage]
  • [Q&A]
  • [Reaction Speed UP]
  • [Perspective Change]
  • [Item Copy]
• Slime Species Skill [Self-Regeneration]
• Extra Skill [Magic Sense]
• Extra Skill [Water Manipulation]
  • [Water Pressure Propulsion]
  • [Water Movement]
  • [Water Blade]
• Skill [Poisonous Breath]
• Skill [Sense Heat Source]
• Skill [Body Armor]
• Skill [Paralysis Breath]
• Skill [Sticky Thread]
• Skill [Steel Thread]
• Skill [Drain]
• Skill [Ultrasonic Wave]
• Skill [Supreme Sense of Smell]
• Skill [Thought Communication]
• Skill [Menace]

Resistances:

• [Thermal Fluctuation Resistance]
  • [Heat Resistance]
  • [Cold Resistance]
• [Stab Resistance]
• [Physical Attack Resistance]
• [Pain Nullification]
• [Electric Current Resistance]
• [Paralysis Resistance]

Stomach Inventory:

• Hipokute Herbs
• Potions
• Magistone Ores
• Water
• [Unlimited Imprisonment] containing Veldora Tempest
• Magisteel Clusters

Kills: 10

Although I usually assume that Rimuru never uses up everything out of raw materials he has and that he always keeps at least one sample, I don't think it's particulary neccessary to mention him possibly keeping a Longsword for himself. It's very likely the Great Sage "saved" the blueprint and can reproduce it again whenever neccessary, as long as the materials are available.





Also in case you didn't notice: The Armorsaurus mentioned in the episode is the same species as the second monster Rimuru defeated back in the cave in episode 2 (the one that got dissolved by poison breath). Note that the one that the Dwarves encountered is probably weaker than the one Rimuru encountered, since the one killed by Rimuru was born very close to Veldora and was probably born with more magicules. Compare that to how the Black Serpent in the forest during the OP was bleeding after being killed, while the Black Serpent that Rimuru killed in episode 2 inside the cave was NOT bleeding, suggesting that more "magically charged" monsters rely more on magic power than physical aspects to live. Monsters seem to be strongly affected by the amount of magicules in their living environment.

[kari-no-sugata II]

Originally Posted by Keila

I feel it would have been hilarious if instead of Elf girls it ended up being a bunch of pretty elf boys instead

Particularly if the dwarves turned out to be female (despite the beards)...

[Keila]

Originally Posted by kari-no-sugata II

Particularly if the dwarves turned out to be female (despite the beards)...

Well, isn't it fairly common to be unable to distinguish dwarf male/females anyway?

[orion]

Originally Posted by AceTrigger

10/10 animation

Spoiler:

I thought it was funny. Maybe they were referencing another title with that screenshot. You also had Deedlit and LoliDragon (i think?) making a cameo appearance.

https://www.anime-planet.com/characters/lolidragon