In Japan, 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' Draws Attention with Ratings
The beloved isekai series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) achieved a 2.8% television rating with its episode broadcast in Japan between August 3-9. This data, featured in Anime News Network's weekly Japanese Animation TV Ratings list, once again proves the series' strong impact on its audience.
Based on the light novel series written by Fuse and illustrated by Mitz Vah, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime first began serialization on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō platform in 2013. The series gained popularity in 2015 through the microblogging site Twitter, amassing a large fan base. Adapted into an anime by 8bit studio in 2018, the production quickly became a major phenomenon both in Japan and worldwide.
The anime's third season began airing in 2024 and was followed with great interest by fans. The series' producers announced that a fourth season would be produced in 2025. This new season is expected to focus particularly on the political and military struggles of the Jura Tempest Federation led by Rimuru Tempest. Additionally, an OVA series titled That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Coleus' Dream, covering the series' side stories, was released in 2023.
A 2.8% rating is considered quite successful, especially for anime airing in the evening time slot. This performance shows that the series is still strongly followed by the mainstream audience in Japan. Additionally, the series continues its popularity internationally, achieving high viewership numbers on platforms such as Crunchyroll.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release date and trailer for the fourth season. The production company Kodansha and studio 8bit are expected to share more details about the new season in the coming months. These developments are increasing excitement about the future of the series, one of the most beloved examples of the isekai genre.
