'Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken' Gets Anime Movie for Fall 2022

by DatRandomDude
Sep 21, 2021 12:56 PM | 27 Comments

An anime movie was announced following the 12th and final episode of second season's second cours of the Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) television anime on Thursday, scheduled to open in theaters in Fall 2022. Bandai Namco Arts also opened an official website for the movie, revealing an announcement promo and a teaser visual (pictured).

Produced by 8bit, the first season aired in 24 episodes in Fall 2018, followed by the first cours of second season premiering in Winter 2021, and the second cours on July 6. The animation studio also produced the Tensura Nikki: Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken (The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) spin-off anime that aired in Spring 2021. Crunchyroll and Funimation streamed the anime series with English subtitles. Funimation is also streaming an English dub.

Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken adapts Taiki Kawakami's manga adaptation of Fuse's adventure fantasy novel series. Shounen Sirius began publishing the manga in March 2015, which has 18 volumes in print as of July 8.

The light novel launched on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in 2013. Micro Magazine began publishing the series in May 2014, with illustrations by Mitz Vah. The 18th volume shipped on March 31.

Announcement

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Official site: https://movie.ten-sura.com/

Source: animate Times

Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Movie on MAL

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ColourWheel said:

RobertBobert said:

When we compare two shows of the same genre in a specific context, no.

Originally you were the one comparing them to begin with. An anime having a different premise, mood and message is pretty much irrelevant when it comes to popularity. I was simply stating an observation even if it's a matter of opinion.

You also have to take in consideration the "Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken" franchise has beaten "Re:Zero" sales by far in the last few years. These are both popular titles in the isekai genre but it's obvious one is doing better then the other currently.

That's right, we talked about popularity. But for some reason you translated it into the plane of "worse-better".

Nov 10, 2021 9:39 AM by RobertBobert

I hope that this movie will actually adapt something from the canon material and just not be an anime original cash grab....

Nov 10, 2021 6:22 AM by Tokoya

RobertBobert said:

ColourWheel said:

The same thing could be said about every other anime. The main point is "Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken" obviously has become more popular then "Re:Zero" in a very short amount of time. Otherwise it would probably be "Re:Zero" pumping out more production. The second season of "Re:Zero" has been finished months ago yet no news on any new production for this franchise.

The main thing that could be criticized is poor management. White Fox has a history of making something good then it's original staff shifting to do other projects while trying to rely on freelance workers to work on finishing something that is already established. 8bit is just doing a better job keeping the "Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken" franchise relevant then White Fox could ever do for any of the many popular titles they produce.

When we compare two shows of the same genre in a specific context, no.

Nov 9, 2021 11:00 PM by ColourWheel

ColourWheel said:

RobertBobert said:

These shows have completely different premise, mood and message.

When we compare two shows of the same genre in a specific context, no.

Nov 9, 2021 10:17 PM by RobertBobert

RobertBobert said:

ColourWheel said:

This is just my opinion. "Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken" seems to offer a lot more in terms of general appeal, world building, and likeable characters then "Re:Zero".

It's kind of hard for for any title to contend against another when the main protagonist is a more likeable character then the other. Subaru might have over 15,000 users who like him in this particular community but in the course of less then a few years Rimuru's popularity has surpassed his.

These shows have completely different premise, mood and message.

Nov 9, 2021 8:19 PM by ColourWheel

ColourWheel said:

RobertBobert said:
This franchise received multiple seasons, the movie and spin-off series faster than ReZero even confirmed a second season, lol.

These shows have completely different premise, mood and message.

Nov 9, 2021 4:46 PM by RobertBobert

RobertBobert said:
This franchise received multiple seasons, the movie and spin-off series faster than ReZero even confirmed a second season, lol.

Nov 9, 2021 1:45 PM by ColourWheel

Tensura franchise is strong after 4cours anime they announced movie, which means another TV sequel is in the works. More Tensura is fine, hoping this movie has good pacing and execution because past seasons seems lackluster

Sep 26, 2021 9:54 PM by chriskor022

So, is this anime will get 3rd season ?

Let's see after this movie ends

Sep 25, 2021 9:13 PM by reny1966nanin

Agelastus said:
I was hoping there would be another season but I'll take what I can get

There will be 100% story is far from over.

Sep 22, 2021 8:57 AM by AnimeFA78N

Slime is an isekai that is a perfect example when done right even generic isekai can be good enough and some people here legit finding that fact shocking

Sep 22, 2021 8:56 AM by AnimeFA78N

I was hoping there would be another season but I'll take what I can get

Sep 22, 2021 4:33 AM by Agelastus

I am definitely eager to see this but I am more eager to see the new sequel as soon as possible I have seen many isekai animes but out of them, this one was one of my favorite. Hoping to see the new season soon too.

Sep 22, 2021 3:51 AM by Vikas_Kun

Glory to mah Slime Boy.

At first I thought there would be a third season, and I also have the impression that always launches a movie after two seasons of some anime.

Does anyone here feel the same way?

Sep 21, 2021 9:32 PM by jpsklr

JanPri said:
Another sequel... Wonder why do people like it that much. Seriously.

Don't remember any other isekai having this many series. I've thought only shonen manga were this popular.

If I'd be honest with you, I wouldn't start this series today, it doesn't feel any less generic than any other isekai, but it is addictive nonetheless. All the tropes, as repetitive as they are work here, because our slime has a noble cause, despite we knowing it will work, the travel to that point is wonderful. In the Aeneid we already know how it will end, in the first chapter they tell us that Eneas' family is meant to be what makes Rome so wonderful, everybody knows the myth already, knows that no matter what the gods won't change Eneas destiny and it has the Homeric poetry behind to show that it has been done before, and as i said it works wonderfully.

I think a lot of people avoid isekai just because of the name, isekai it's a setup. It's not a plot, neither a genre (imo). As cheap as it is to use isekai to develop the worldbuilding smoothly, for this anime it works perfectly, cause not only it helps us readers to dive into its universe easily (the setup) and gives us the escapism that makes isekai so popular (you may not like it but it is what it is, that's what the people want), but also justifies the OP-ness of the MC, and the plot itself develops this OP-ness from zero to where we are now, so you feel that Rimuru from first season wouldn't have defeated Rimuru from this last chapter. In the end Tensura is shounen, as shounen is not a genre either but the demographic it targets, teens, prepubescent boys, this, despite being appealing to lonely adults for its escapism, it's meant for youngsters. In the end is a well-done series, I won't claim it's perfect neither the best, but it's entertaining enough to captivate anybody that likes an interesting worldbuilding and fantasy.

Sep 21, 2021 9:24 PM by NormanOrtiz

Still a year to go but looking forward to it.

Sep 21, 2021 9:17 PM by MegamiRem

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JanPri said:
Another sequel... Wonder why do people like it that much. Seriously.

Don't remember any other isekai having this many series. I've thought only shonen manga were this popular.

Because you don't need a special hook. A well executed show is always going to work, regardless its an isekai.

Sep 21, 2021 6:43 PM by bullhugger

There have been 48 episodes so far but they adapted only 6 light novels out of 18 (with the 19th set to release next month). There's still plenty more to cover and their pace is perfect. I can only applaud 8bit for the most thorough isekai adaptation that we have ever seen so far. Keep up the good work!

Sep 21, 2021 5:25 PM by Lionel13927

i was so hyped when i saw the “to be continued” hype!!

Sep 21, 2021 4:59 PM by Victii

fuck sake lol, money go brrrrrrr am i right

Sep 21, 2021 4:53 PM by Thorf

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