On November 9, 2022, the official Twitter account confirmed That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime anime would receive a third season, but when will Slime season 3 be released, and what other news is there?
Here’s everything we know regarding the new season of That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime and when it will be released.
The That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime anime series, known as TenSura in Japanese, adapts the successful light novel of the same name, first published in 2017.
The That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime light novel series is written by Fuse and illustrated by Mitz Vah.
The Slime Anime is an isekai series with worldbuilding elements loved by people worldwide, which follows Rimuru Tempest, a corporate worker reincarnated as a slime. He has an ability called “Predator,” which allows him to devour anything.
He went to build his kingdom, eponymously named Tempest.
So far, the anime television series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has had two seasons, spinoff series and a movie. Atsushi NAKAYAMA and Yasuhito Kikuchi directed the two seasons, and studio Eight Bit animated them.
There has been no word on whether or not either of the directors or the studio will return for Slime s3.
The That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime series premiered in Japan in October 2018 and consisted of 24 episodes. Since then, The series has gained a sizable fan base eagerly anticipating the release of Slime Season 3 Episode 1.
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That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season 3 Release Date
The official Twitter account confirmed that the That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season 3 Release Date is Spring 2024. So the third season of the Slime anime is coming out in April 2024.
Also, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” side story “Coleus’ Dream” is receiving a 3-part OVA adaptation this Fall 2023.
Based on this information, we can assume the third season will air in 14 months, but we have the 3 OVA to look forward to for now.
As such, we can start the Slime Season 3 countdown, but there can always be delays, so just be aware of that.
When the third season of Slime anime gets an exact release date on the Tensura official Twitter account, we will let you know the premiere date.
We can expect to receive news about the date and episode count in the near future. Most likely, after the OVA are out, we should get more updates.
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That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season 3 Plot
The upcoming season of the Slime anime will focus on the aftermath of the demon lord Clayman’s defeat by Rimuru, which did shake the Holy Empire of Lubelius to its core. One wrong move could spell total warfare.
So far, the anime adaptation of That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime has covered light novel volumes 1 to 6. As a result, volume 7 continues where the anime ends.
So, If you want to continue the story from where the second season ended, have a look at That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Light Novel Volume 7 in English.
| Volume | Release Date | Covered in Anime |
|---|---|---|
| Volumes 1 – 3 | Dec 2017 – Aug 2018 | Season 1 |
| Volumes 4 – 6 | Dec 2018 – Aug 2019 | Season 2 |
| None | Original Story (non-canon) | Movie |
As of February 2023, there have been 20 volumes of the light novel released so far. That means there is even material available for a potential That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season 4.
I highly recommend checking out the That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime light novel or manga. Many fans prefer the books over the anime.
That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season 3 Trailer
As of February 2023, no teaser or trailer for the new season has been released. Watch the trailer for the movie for now, and let’s hope the upcoming season will look as good as the movie did!
Where Can You Watch That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime?
You can watch the Slime anime series, both seasons, OVA and the movie on Crunchyroll. It’s not available on Netflix, Hulu, or even Amazon Prime Video. This depends on where you watching from.
That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Characters, Cast & Anime Staff
I. Characters & Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Rimuru | Miho Okasaki |
| Milim | Rina Hidaka |
| Diablo | Takahiro Sakurai |
| Shion | Mao Ichimichi |
| Gobuta | Asuna Tomari |
| Ranga | Chikahiro Kobayashi |
II. Anime Staff
| Anime Staff Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Director | Yasuhito Kikuchi, Atsushi NAKAYAMA |
| Series Composition, Script | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu |
| Character Design | Takahiro Kishida |
| Studio | 8bit |
Last Thoughts
In summary, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will have a season 3.
We also know that That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season 3 Episode 1 is scheduled to air in Spring 2024. Therefore, we have some waiting to do before we can watch the third season.
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