The eagerly anticipated third season of "Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken" is slated for release on April 5. This latest installment promises an extended journey through two story arcs, captivating audiences over a span of six months.
The auditory experience will be elevated with STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION delivering the opening score, while Rin Kurusu's "Believer" gracefully concludes each episode.
Artistic Alchemy: The Production Collective
Atsushi Nakayama returns to the helm as director, supported by the scriptwriting of Toshizou Nemoto and the visual stylings of Ryouma Ebata. The soundscape will be woven by the renowned composer Hitoshi Fujima.
- Atsushi Nakayama (Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, Blue Lock, Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! Kurenai Densetsu) is in charge of directing this third season at the studios 8-Bit.
- Toshizou Nemoto (Helck, Fuuto Tantei, Bakuten!!, Super Cub) is in charge of writing and supervising the scripts for this third season.
- Ryouma Ebata (Dimension W, Mahou Sensou, Busou Shinki) is in charge of character design and animation direction for this third season.
- Hitoshi Fujima (Grisaia no Rakuen, B Gata H Kei, Senki Zesshou Symphogear, Visual Prison) is credited with the composition of the soundtrack.
New Ensemble of Voices
A fresh array of voice actors will lend their talents to the series:
- Inori Minase will voice Mariabell Rosso
- Kenji Nojima will be heard as Leonard Jester
- Eiji Takemoto as Arnaud Bauman
- Hajime Iijima as Bacchus
- Haruka Aikawa as Litus
- Wataru Komada as Garde
- Daishi Murata as Fritz
- Shōya Chiba as Saare
- Mari Hino as Glenda Attley
- Masashi Yamane as Grigori
Legacy and Adaptation
From its inception as a light novel series by the author Fuse, with Mitz Vah's illustrations, the transition into manga and subsequent anime adaptation has been met with international acclaim, culminating in forty-eight episodes over two seasons, alongside several original video animations.
Rekindled Adventure
The narrative progression finds Satoru Mikami in a realm far from the quotidian, embracing a new form and existence. As Rimuru Tempest, his newfound powers and alliances redefine his path and the world's destiny alike.
Synopsis of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken
Satoru Mikami, 37, is a typical corporate worker who is perfectly content with his monotonous lifestyle in Tokyo, apart from not having gotten a girlfriend even once in his life. In the midst of a chance encounter with his colleague, he falls victim to a random assailant on the street and is stabbed. However, as he succumbs to his wounds, a peculiar voice echoes in his mind and recites a slew of orders that the dying man cannot make sense of. When Satoru regains consciousness, he discovers that he has been reincarnated into a slime in an unknown realm. By doing so, he gains new abilities, most notably the power to devour anything and imitate its appearance and abilities.
He then stumbles upon the catastrophic-level sealed monster “Storm Dragon” Veldora, who has been sealed for the past 300 years for razing a city. Understanding his situation, Satoru befriends him and promises to help him destroy the seal. In exchange, Veldora gives him the name Rimuru Tempest to grant him divine protection. Now, freed from the mundanities of his past life, Rimuru embarks on a new journey with a clear goal in mind. As he becomes accustomed to his new physique, his clingy antics spread throughout the world, gradually altering his destiny.
As the next chapter unfolds, fans are encouraged to share their anticipation and join in the collective countdown to a season that promises to refine and redefine the "Slime" universe.