The world of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is gearing up for an explosive future, with thrilling announcements that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. Get ready for a major expansion of the anime universe, featuring a new spinoff series and the highly anticipated return of the main anime's fourth season.
Clayman's Revenge Anime Announced for 2027
One of the most exciting revelations is the upcoming television anime adaptation of Wataru Kajika's spinoff manga, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Clayman's Revenge. This series promises to delve deeper into the twisted machinations of the infamous Marionette Master. Fans can mark their calendars for April 2027, when this new anime is set to debut.
Bringing a familiar voice to the notorious character, Takehito Koyasu will return to the franchise to voice Clayman, a role he has masterfully embodied before. The animation studio 8-Bit, known for its work on the main series, will be at the helm for Clayman's Revenge. Kentarō Sugimoto, an episode director for shows like Blue Lock, is directing the spinoff. Yūji Haibara, who previously handled graphic design for the franchise, will oversee the series scripts. Character designs will be managed by Asumi Hashimoto and Hideki Sakai, ensuring a consistent yet fresh visual experience.
The manga, launched by Kajika in April 2022, has been digitally released in English by Kodansha's K MANGA service. It picks up after the dramatic events of the Walpurgis Festival, promising a new chapter in Clayman's story. The original creator Fuse is also behind this intriguing new perspective, ensuring it stays true to the established lore while offering fresh narrative depth.
Main Anime Season 4 Returns in July 2027
Beyond the spinoff, the main That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime series has also unveiled significant updates. The ongoing fourth season is confirmed to return for its third cours in July 2027. This means fans will have a continuous stream of Slime content to look forward to in the coming years.
The fourth season of the main anime initially debuted on April 3 on NTV's "Friday Anime Night" programming block. It kicked off with two continuous cours, setting a strong pace for its story. Overall, the season is slated for a total run of five cours, ensuring a substantial continuation of Rimuru Tempest's adventures. 8-Bit is once again animating the season, with Miho Okasaki returning to lend her voice to the protagonist Rimuru Tempest. Crunchyroll continues to stream the anime as it airs, making it accessible to a global audience.
A Rich History and Future for the Slime Franchise
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, or Tensura, has grown into a colossal multimedia franchise since its inception. Fuse originally serialized the story on the "Shōsetsuka ni Narō" website from 2013 to 2016, garnering an astounding 400 million page views. Micro Magazine began publishing the print series with illustrations by Mitz Vah in 2014, concluding the novel series with its 23rd and final volume in November 2023. Even with the main novels concluded, the story continues with a spinoff side story volume released alongside the final volume, and a new side-story series slated for 2026.
The anime adaptations have been just as prolific. The first television anime, based on Taiki Kawakami's manga adaptation, premiered in October 2018. This was followed by the first cours of the second season in January 2021. The beloved spinoff manga, The Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, also received an anime adaptation in April 2021. The second cours of the second season then picked up in July 2021, providing nine straight months of Slime anime in 2021 alone.
Recent additions to the anime lineup include the three-episode That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Coleus' Dream, which debuted in November 2023, and the third season of the main anime, which premiered in April 2024 for a half-year run across two continuous cours. The franchise has also seen success on the big screen with films like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond, which opened in November 2022.
With new anime series on the horizon and the main story continuing its epic run, the future of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is brighter than ever. Fans have a lot to anticipate, as the universe continues to expand and deliver more compelling adventures.
