Warning: this review is 100% subjective. Well after all watching anime isn't a job, it's a hobby. You are the one to choose your own favorite, and there's actually no standard for anime right? As it's entertainment-purpose work, it's not numerically rated or something. It's just that a lot more people like some concept, and some others like another concept, it's all subjective. I'm putting this at the beginning on purpose so that some people who hate this series have to understand that there are some people, who instead admire this series. I'm not forcing everyone to like this, but please, don't mock people, who like what you disliked, to give their honest opinion:)
It's finally coming to an interesting, long-awaited arc. The story keeps developing at a normal, suitable pace. From the start, I like this concept very much, creatures from different race work together to build a city (or town?), no too-heavy plot, no dramatical death (it's just my opinion please), an MMORPG-fantasy-comedy based concept where there's many exciting skills and magics, creatures, and not just colorful but also wonderful setting. And I think the story executes the concept perfectly.
For art, sound, and enjoyment, I can't say much as it's felt by heart, and my opinion is 10/10.
For character, I think it can't be specified, as the character plays a major role to build the story from a mere concept. Different concept, different character. Some naive, cruel, too-good, too-bad, or even no-character-development characters are there to support the story. And I think it's better to rate it based on how it fits the concept, and my opinion is also 10/10. I can understand that some people don't like how Rimuru's troops can be so loyal to him/her without a good reason, but please remember that they're monsters who follow the law of the jungle, and of course, they would follow a leader who's not just strong but also kind, smart (experienced in the economy, politic, social), and humble who protects and introduces them to a whole different, exciting and joyful lifestyle (plus Rimuru gave them a name which let them evolve to higher-level creatures, "giving name" means everything to them).
This series is one of my favorites. It's true that I only have watched a few series, so I'm gonna say this is my favorite for now. Have a nice day:)
