That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Rises to 3.6 in Japanese TV Ratings
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken) saw a significant rise in TV anime ratings during the August 10-16 week in Japan. According to Anime News Network's report dated August 24, 2026, the series' rating rose from the previous week's 2.8 to 3.6. This measurement, based on Video Research data, reflects household viewing rates in the Kanto region.
This 0.8-point increase shows that the series, also known as Tensura, still has a strong television audience. Especially in an era where digital streaming platforms are widespread, this momentum in traditional TV ratings is seen as a sign that the series maintains its place with mainstream viewers.
The series, written by Fuse and illustrated by Mitz Vah, came to life online on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in 2013. Published as a light novel under the Micro Magazine label in 2014, the story follows an ordinary man who, after his death, is reborn as a slime named Rimuru Tempest. This isekai story, which quickly gained a huge fanbase worldwide, reached even wider audiences through Taiki Kawakami's manga adaptation and the anime production by studio 8bit.
The anime's first season aired in 2018. In 2021, the second season and the The Slime Diaries spin-off were released; in 2022, the Scarlet Bond film hit theaters. After the third season concluded in 2024, the announcement of a fourth season proved once again that the series is a long-running production. In this context, the rating increase in August 2026 is a current data point showing that fans' interest in the series continues.
In the coming weeks, whether this rating will be maintained will be decisive for the series' television performance. Anime News Network's weekly ranking continues to be an important indicator of anime viewing habits in Japan. For fans of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, this news is another sign that Rimuru's adventures retain their power on screen.
