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It's a filler season

The point of slime is city and world building, with occasional shounen action.

I understand some people prefer the latter (epic fight scenes) but that was never what the story was really about.

Having seen the op and having read the manga, there won't be any major fights or anything for the rest of the season. And that's okay for me.

Imo it's the filler that makes you attached to the world and characters (a prime example being MT) and it amplifies the fight scenes and wars a lot more cause you actually care about the protagonist and his followers.

Jun 22, 2024 1:49 AM

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This arc is definitely slow paced, and it includes politics and meetings that's why you think the quality dropped off from the first two seasons, I think it's fine just a bit slice of life stuff, Season 4 and Season 5 gonna be when this show will be at it's peak, I won't spoil you.

@Sam5702

I love political drama. Here, this is just corporate board room meetings for first 7 episodes.

There is no politics in this.

Jun 22, 2024 1:52 AM

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R0r5ch4ch said:
It's a filler season

The point of slime is city and world building, with occasional shounen action.

I understand some people prefer the latter (epic fight scenes) but that was never what the story was really about.

Having seen the op and having read the manga, there won't be any major fights or anything for the rest of the season. And that's okay for me.

Imo it's the filler that makes you attached to the world and characters (a prime example being MT) and it amplifies the fight scenes and wars a lot more cause you actually care about the protagonist and his followers.

Lol, it's definitely not a filler arc, there are some major information or plotline that will impact the story later and Rimuru will form connections to many important people in this arc, this arc is a festival- tournament arc, just enjoy it as a slice of life anime for the rest of Season 3

Jun 22, 2024 1:53 AM

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It's a filler season

The point of slime is city and world building, with occasional shounen action.

I understand some people prefer the latter (epic fight scenes) but that was never what the story was really about.

Having seen the op and having read the manga, there won't be any major fights or anything for the rest of the season. And that's okay for me.

Imo it's the filler that makes you attached to the world and characters (a prime example being MT) and it amplifies the fight scenes and wars a lot more cause you actually care about the protagonist and his followers.

@R0r5ch4ch

When I said boring
I meant the fight scenes + the meetings.

This season, there is no major world building at all.

Jun 22, 2024 1:54 AM

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Sam5702 said:

R0r5ch4ch said:
It's a filler season

The point of slime is city and world building, with occasional shounen action.

I understand some people prefer the latter (epic fight scenes) but that was never what the story was really about.

Having seen the op and having read the manga, there won't be any major fights or anything for the rest of the season. And that's okay for me.

Imo it's the filler that makes you attached to the world and characters (a prime example being MT) and it amplifies the fight scenes and wars a lot more cause you actually care about the protagonist and his followers.

Lol, it's definitely not a filler arc, there are some major information or plotline that will impact the story later and Rimuru will form connections to many important people in this arc, this arc is a festival- tournament arc, just enjoy it as a slice of life anime for the rest of Season 3

I wasn't bashing the show and am mostly anime only
I only know of one thing that'll happen in season 4.
I still enjoy the hell out of this show

Ty for correcting me tho

Jun 22, 2024 1:57 AM

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I agree this season sucked up to ep11, but the latest ep feels like it got the sid meiers civ feeling back so im hopeful that itll get better

Jun 22, 2024 1:59 AM

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The first two seasons made people thinks it was a series about action and battles and of course there are parts full of action and battles, but it's not the main focus. It's a series about strategy and politics, so of course it's full of strategy meetings

Jun 22, 2024 2:06 AM

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The first two seasons made people thinks it was a series about action and battles and of course there are parts full of action and battles, but it's not the main focus. It's a series about strategy and politics, so of course it's full of strategy meetings

@Irshiki

What "Strategy"?

All the 7 episodes meeting was just corporate reporting

Character 1: This happened
Character 2: Also that happened
Rimuru: Ohh, then we should do something about this.

Also, my complaint is excessive "action" in later episodes (8-10)

Most of them were like:

Random human: I am strong haha
Random Monster: *shows his power*
Random Human: How can a monster do this!!! 😱😱😱

This is basically what I meant by "generic" isekai.

Jun 22, 2024 2:21 AM

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@Irshiki

What "Strategy"?

All the 7 episodes meeting was just corporate reporting

Character 1: This happened
Character 2: Also that happened
Rimuru: Ohh, then we should do something about this.

Also, my complaint is excessive "action" in later episodes (8-10)

Most of them were like:

Random human: I am strong haha
Random Monster: *shows his power*
Random Human: How can a monster do this!!! 😱😱😱

This is basically what I meant by "generic" isekai.

I think you missed some parts because the the first six episodes were only strategy, both sides. Limur, Diablo and Benimaru had all something to do, had an idea and had a strategy. Also the sages and merchants were trying to do something with specific strategies

Jun 22, 2024 2:27 AM

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@Sam5702

I love political drama. Here, this is just corporate board room meetings for first 7 episodes.

There is no politics in this.

RealManasBose said:
There is no politics in this.

I don't think you know what politics is.

"the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power."

That's literally what happened in those 7 episodes, political discussions and exposition from various factions. You can't possibly get more political than this.

Jun 22, 2024 2:28 AM

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RealManasBose said:
@Irshiki

What "Strategy"?

All the 7 episodes meeting was just corporate reporting

Character 1: This happened
Character 2: Also that happened
Rimuru: Ohh, then we should do something about this.

Also, my complaint is excessive "action" in later episodes (8-10)

Most of them were like:

Random human: I am strong haha
Random Monster: *shows his power*
Random Human: How can a monster do this!!! 😱😱😱

This is basically what I meant by "generic" isekai.

I think you missed some parts because the the first six episodes were only strategy, both sides. Limur, Diablo and Benimaru had all something to do, had an idea and had a strategy. Also the sages and merchants were trying to do something with specific strategies

@Irshiki

Again
What "Strategy"?

The entire plot of 10 episodes could have been done just in 1 episode.
The "strategy" of the 7day clergy was basically: "frame hinata as conspiring with Rimuru, blame Monsters for killing the archbishop".

So, what other strategy are you talking about?

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Jun 22, 2024 2:35 AM

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RealManasBose said:
There is no politics in this.

I don't think you know what politics is.

"the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power."

That's literally what happened in those 7 episodes, political discussions and exposition from various factions. You can't possibly get more political than this.

@Nori25

I guess you would love a show where a few guys are typing the constitution of a new country for 10 hours straight! Since that's also "politics"?

Jun 22, 2024 2:45 AM

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RealManasBose said:
@Irshiki

Again
What "Strategy"?

The entire plot of 10 episodes could have been done just in 1 episode.
The "strategy" of the 7day clergy was basically: "frame hinata as conspiring with Rimuru, blame Monsters for killing the archbishop".

So, what other strategy are you talking about?

No, it couldn't. Do you think they just made the course of the series this way because they didn't how to do it better? I think they did it this way because it was best way to make it have a good pacing, otherwise it means we are watching made by idiots who can't do a good job

Jun 22, 2024 2:48 AM

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@Irshiki

Again
What "Strategy"?

The entire plot of 10 episodes could have been done just in 1 episode.
The "strategy" of the 7day clergy was basically: "frame hinata as conspiring with Rimuru, blame Monsters for killing the archbishop".

So, what other strategy are you talking about?

No, it couldn't. Do you think they just made the course of the series this way because they didn't how to do it better? I think they did it this way because it was best way to make it have a good pacing, otherwise it means we are watching made by idiots who can't do a good job

@Irshiki

"Good pacing" lol

This season has one of the most garbage pacing.

Jun 22, 2024 2:49 AM

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@Nori25

I guess you would love a show where a few guys are typing the constitution of a new country for 10 hours straight! Since that's also "politics"?

@RealManasBose What does this have to do with the argument lol

Jun 22, 2024 2:52 AM

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@RealManasBose What does this have to do with the argument lol

@Nori25

Simply, politics in political drama is not literally actual politics?

Jun 22, 2024 2:52 AM

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@Irshiki

"Good pacing" lol

This season has one of the most garbage pacing.

Why are you still watching it then? Don't you have something batter to do than watching something you're not liking and complain about it?

Jun 22, 2024 2:54 AM

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R0r5ch4ch said:
It's a filler season

The point of slime is city and world building, with occasional shounen action.

I understand some people prefer the latter (epic fight scenes) but that was never what the story was really about.

Having seen the op and having read the manga, there won't be any major fights or anything for the rest of the season. And that's okay for me.

Imo it's the filler that makes you attached to the world and characters (a prime example being MT) and it amplifies the fight scenes and wars a lot more cause you actually care about the protagonist and his followers.

You do know what the word filler means don't you.
It's when anime original episodes are to fill the time gap between the source material and the anime.

This usually happens when an anime is closer to the latest chapter of the Manga or light noval and they have to add contact to wait for more chapters to release.

I think the term you want to use here is "world building" .

It might confuse some people.

P. S: just wanted to point that out, ive got no issue with your post otherwise.

Jun 22, 2024 2:55 AM

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@Nori25

Simply, politics in political drama is not literally actual politics?

@RealManasBose What are you talking about lmao

Jun 22, 2024 2:56 AM

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@Irshiki

"Good pacing" lol

This season has one of the most garbage pacing.

Why are you still watching it then? Don't you have something batter to do than watching something you're not liking and complain about it?

@Irshiki

Well, It was once my favourite isekai when I was younger.

Probably will drop it soon if the quality is same shit.

Jun 22, 2024 2:57 AM

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Pendragon572 said:

R0r5ch4ch said:
It's a filler season

The point of slime is city and world building, with occasional shounen action.

I understand some people prefer the latter (epic fight scenes) but that was never what the story was really about.

Having seen the op and having read the manga, there won't be any major fights or anything for the rest of the season. And that's okay for me.

Imo it's the filler that makes you attached to the world and characters (a prime example being MT) and it amplifies the fight scenes and wars a lot more cause you actually care about the protagonist and his followers.

You do know what the word filler means don't you.
It's when anime original episodes are to fill the time gap between the source material and the anime.

This usually happens when an anime is closer to the latest chapter of the Manga or light noval and they have to add contact to wait for more chapters to release.

I think the term you want to use here is "world building" .

It might confuse some people.

P. S: just wanted to point that out, ive got no issue with your post otherwise.

I suppose that is a better phrasing, apologies.

Don't know how else to describe eps without 'action'

I'll keep it in mind ty

Jun 22, 2024 2:59 AM

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R0r5ch4ch said:

Pendragon572 said:

You do know what the word filler means don't you.
It's when anime original episodes are to fill the time gap between the source material and the anime.

This usually happens when an anime is closer to the latest chapter of the Manga or light noval and they have to add contact to wait for more chapters to release.

I think the term you want to use here is "world building" .

It might confuse some people.

P. S: just wanted to point that out, ive got no issue with your post otherwise.

I suppose that is a better phrasing, apologies.

Don't know how else to describe eps without 'action'

I'll keep it in mind ty

Well, let's take it this way.
If an anime is about world building.
Wouldn't Action be cosidered filler.

Jun 22, 2024 3:01 AM

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Pendragon572 said:

R0r5ch4ch said:

I suppose that is a better phrasing, apologies.

Don't know how else to describe eps without 'action'

I'll keep it in mind ty

Well, let's take it this way.
If an anime is about world building.
Wouldn't Action be cosidered filler.

ofc
I'm relatively new to anime so forgive me if I'm getting these terms wrong

Jun 22, 2024 3:02 AM

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@RealManasBose What are you talking about lmao

@Nori25

Actual "politics" is boring as hell 90% of the times? Go watch debates of different parliament. just blabbering nonsense :3

Politics in political drama is totally different??

Jun 22, 2024 3:04 AM

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R0r5ch4ch said:

Pendragon572 said:

Well, let's take it this way.
If an anime is about world building.
Wouldn't Action be cosidered filler.

ofc
I'm relatively new to anime so forgive me if I'm getting these terms wrong

Don't worry about.
mistakes are a good way to learn.

Jun 22, 2024 3:04 AM

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RealManasBose said:
@Nori25

Actual "politics" is boring as hell 90% of the times? Go watch debates of different parliament. just blabbering nonsense :3

Politics in political drama is totally different??

boring but not unimportant

Jun 22, 2024 3:05 AM

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R0r5ch4ch said:

Pendragon572 said:

You do know what the word filler means don't you.
It's when anime original episodes are to fill the time gap between the source material and the anime.

This usually happens when an anime is closer to the latest chapter of the Manga or light noval and they have to add contact to wait for more chapters to release.

I think the term you want to use here is "world building" .

It might confuse some people.

P. S: just wanted to point that out, ive got no issue with your post otherwise.

I suppose that is a better phrasing, apologies.

Don't know how else to describe eps without 'action'

I'll keep it in mind ty

Well, let's take it this way.
If an anime is about world building.
Wouldn't Action be cosidered filler.

@Pendragon572

Except this season has almost no world building!

7 episodes of corporate meeting

And rest are just mindless action

Jun 22, 2024 3:07 AM

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@Nori25

Actual "politics" is boring as hell 90% of the times? Go watch debates of different parliament. just blabbering nonsense :3

Politics in political drama is totally different??

boring but not unimportant

@R0r5ch4ch

Boring and unimportant
What was the result of the 7 episodes meetings?

Jun 22, 2024 3:09 AM

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RealManasBose said:
@R0r5ch4ch

Boring and unimportant
What was the result of the 7 episodes meetings?

I 'm anime only so I can't say much.
However, I know of one very important plot that these meetings have been setting up

Jun 22, 2024 3:17 AM

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@R0r5ch4ch

Boring and unimportant
What was the result of the 7 episodes meetings?

I 'm anime only so I can't say much.
However, I know of one very important plot that these meetings have been setting up

@R0r5ch4ch

What's the plot then?

Jun 22, 2024 3:23 AM

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What's the plot then?

@RealManasBose

Season 3 might be boring right now, but stick through it. Season 4 and 5 are peak

Jun 22, 2024 3:25 AM

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Season 3 might be boring right now, but stick through it. Season 4 and 5 are peak

@R0r5ch4ch

Asking it again

What is the conclusion of the 7 episode meetings?
Have these 7 episodes told us anything major or shocking?

Jun 22, 2024 3:28 AM

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@R0r5ch4ch

Asking it again

What is the conclusion of the 7 episode meetings?
Have these 7 episodes told us anything major or shocking?

responding again

these meetings seem like no big deal but they set up future plots

Jun 22, 2024 3:36 AM

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@R0r5ch4ch

Asking it again

What is the conclusion of the 7 episode meetings?
Have these 7 episodes told us anything major or shocking?

responding again

these meetings seem like no big deal but they set up future plots

@R0r5ch4ch

And asking again
What is the conclusion of the meetings?

Is there any NEW information that was provided in these meetings?
If they DO NOT PROVIDE ANY NEW INFORMATION then How TF they set up future plots?

Jun 22, 2024 3:36 AM

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@R0r5ch4ch

Asking it again

What is the conclusion of the 7 episode meetings?
Have these 7 episodes told us anything major or shocking?

responding again

these meetings seem like no big deal but they set up future plots

@R0r5ch4ch

And asking again
What is the conclusion of the meetings?

Is there any NEW information that was provided in these meetings?
If they DO NOT PROVIDE ANY NEW INFORMATION then How TF they set up future plots?

Jun 22, 2024 3:38 AM

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@R0r5ch4ch

And asking again
What is the conclusion of the meetings?

Is there any NEW information that was provided in these meetings?
If they DO NOT PROVIDE ANY NEW INFORMATION then How TF they set up future plots?

hahaha
ty for sending twice, shows your enthusiasm
anwser is yes we do learn New stuff from these meetings that do set up future plots.

Also, my brake is almost over. Hope you have a nice day

Jun 22, 2024 3:55 AM

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@R0r5ch4ch

And asking again
What is the conclusion of the meetings?

Is there any NEW information that was provided in these meetings?
If they DO NOT PROVIDE ANY NEW INFORMATION then How TF they set up future plots?

hahaha
ty for sending twice, shows your enthusiasm
anwser is yes we do learn New stuff from these meetings that do set up future plots.

Also, my brake is almost over. Hope you have a nice day

@R0r5ch4ch

What new "stuff" lol.

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RealManasBose said:
@R0r5ch4ch

And asking again
What is the conclusion of the meetings?

Is there any NEW information that was provided in these meetings?
If they DO NOT PROVIDE ANY NEW INFORMATION then How TF they set up future plots?

The information is provided in a way that it might seem useless now but will be a very important stepping stone for a future arc.

And if we tell you exactly what is new then wouldn't it be considered a spoiler.

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RealManasBose said:
@R0r5ch4ch

And asking again
What is the conclusion of the meetings?

Is there any NEW information that was provided in these meetings?
If they DO NOT PROVIDE ANY NEW INFORMATION then How TF they set up future plots?

The information is provided in a way that it might seem useless now but will be a very important stepping stone for a future arc.

And if we tell you exactly what is new then wouldn't it be considered a spoiler.

@Pendragon572

How? The information is already provided?

Also what kind of new information takes 7 ducking episodes?

Jun 22, 2024 4:14 AM

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Yeah that's actually a pacing issue.

And since it's being adopted from a light novel.
And light novals are often just filled with dialogs so it won't be Going away anytime soon.

Unless they figure out a better way to tell the story of course.

It's just like giving you a few pieces of a puzzle while keeping the rest to themselves . Of course you'd confused.

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Season one was awesome, rimuru gathering allies, building tempest and befriending all sorts of cool and wacky characters was great, that with interesting things going on all the time and also beneath the surface, with a wider world and future events being teased consistently. It also had this rough but dynamic visual style that felt fresh and gave the show a lot of character and energy.

Personally, season two was already a major decline in my opinion, there were cool moments there, but the animation felt worse, rimuru and tempest became so OP that the threats and conflicts lost steam and instead of giving answers to some of the more interesting questions of the series, more stuff just kept being introduced, a lot of it feeling lackluster and interchangeable.

Season 3 continues this unfortunate trend, while also being an even worse snooze fest, it kind of feels like the author knows buildup, but forgot how to do payoff and now the world and narrative just feel bloated and aimless, that along with bad pacing and mediocre production values make for a show that is much worse than how it was in season 1.

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