That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: A Review
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, or TenSuru, is an anime that entered the radar of anime lovers in October 2018. This anime has been praised for being a wholesome isekai that deviates from the norm and presents a new and refreshed take on the genre. However, is this anime really worth the praise it has been receiving? Let’s explore its strengths and weaknesses to find out.
Background
The anime starts on an interesting note with our protagonist – a not-so-social-virgin at 37 – dying and reincarnating as the most OP slime ever. He saves a dragon and a village of goblins, names them all, and creates an ideal living environment for them to thrive in.
The Directionless Adventure of the Slime
One of the main problems in this anime is that it lacks direction. Its storyline is not well-defined as it can’t decide what it wants to be and where it wants to lead the audience. There’s something about a demon lord or something – we don’t know. Instead of focusing on actual plot, we are bombarded with “plot”. Every girl the slime encounters gets infatuated with him, making the anime less about adventure and more about a harem. The danger never feels real, as Rimuru is so OP that nobody stands a chance against him.
The Characterization
The characterization in this anime is weak. One female character seems to have a backstory, while the others are only there to show some cleavage and swoon over Rimuru for no apparent reason. Rimuru himself lacks character depth and motivation. He just does whatever is presented to him, making him one-dimensional and contributing nothing to the story.
The Humor and Comedy
The humor and comedy in this anime is mediocre and lacks originality. There’s a character who doesn’t speak, and every time he does, Rimuru tells him to speak up. The first time, it was funny, but the repetition becomes annoying. There’s also a lizardman whose only purpose is to make stupid decisions for the sake of tasteless humor.
The Art and Animation
The animation and art in this anime are decent but not outstanding. It’s beautifully drawn and has good visual effects, but the action scenes are lackluster.
The Official Announcement
The official website for anime adaptations of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken light novel series has announced that they’ll be releasing a new anime called Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Koriusu no Yume. The anime is set between the first two television seasons when Rimuru faces intrigue swirling around the Coleus Kingdom.
The Visual and Concept Board
The visual, drawn by anime character designer Ryōma Ebata, portrays the vampire Luminous and the Primordial Violet, with Rimuru in disguise as the thief “Satoru” in the background. The concept board portrays the Coleus Kingdom.
The Staff and Theme Song Artist
Atsushi Nakayama returns as director for the anime at 8-Bit. Toshizo Nemoto is in charge of series composition, while Ryōma Ebata is again designing the characters, and Takahiro Kishida is again in charge of monster design. Kenichiro Tomiyasu is drawing the concept art. Miho Okasaki, the voice of Rimuru, will perform the anime’s ending theme song.
The Conclusion
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime may have started off well, but it falls short when it comes to its plot, characterization, humor, and originality. The anime series lacks direction, making it less enjoyable to watch. However, the beautiful visuals and art, along with the new anime announcement, may entice some viewers to give it a chance.
FAQs
1. What is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime about?
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime follows the story of a man who dies and gets reincarnated as the most OP slime ever. He saves a dragon and a village of goblins, names them all, and creates an ideal living environment for them to thrive in.
2. Does That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime have a clear storyline?
No, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime lacks a clear storyline, making it difficult to follow and enjoy. It seems to lose its direction after the first few episodes.
3. What are the strengths of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime?
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has beautiful visuals, good art, and decent animation. Its beginning episodes are enjoyable, and the new anime announcement set between the first two television seasons may entice some viewers to give it a chance.
4. Why do people praise That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime?
People praise That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime for being a wholesome isekai that deviates from the norm and presents a new and refreshed take on the genre. Despite its shortcomings, it still has some entertaining moments.
5. Who will perform the ending theme song for Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Koriusu no Yume?
Miho Okasaki, the voice of Rimuru in the anime series, will perform the ending theme song for Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Koriusu no Yume.
