That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (season 2)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a 2018 television anime series based on the light novel series written by Fuse. The series follows a man who is killed and reincarnated in another world as a slime named Rimuru. The series is animated by Eight Bit with the staff and cast members reprising their roles. The second season has been announced to be split-cour anime, and the first half scheduled to premiere in October 2020 but has been delayed to January 2021 due to COVID-19. The second half was also delayed from April to July 2021.[1][2][3] The first half aired from January 12 to March 30, 2021, while the second half aired from July 6 to September 21, 2021.[4] The opening theme is "Storyteller" performed by TRUE,[5] and the ending theme is "STORYSEEKER" performed by STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION.[6] The second opening theme is "Like Flames" performed by MindaRyn, and the second ending theme is "Reincarnate" performed by Takuma Terashima. The anime is streaming in Asia (select regions) through Muse Asia YouTube Channel.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime | |
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Season 2 | |
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Country of origin | Japan |
No. of episodes | 24 |
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Original network | Tokyo MX |
Original release | January 12 – September 21, 2021 |
Season chronology | |
Episode list
No. overall | No. in season | Title [7][8] | Directed by [lower-alpha 1] | Written by [lower-alpha 1] | Original air date [9] | |||||||
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Part 1 | ||||||||||||
24.9 | 0 | "Digression: Hinata Sakaguchi" Transcription: "Kanwa: Hinata Sakaguchi" (Japanese: 閑話:ヒナタ・サカグチ) | Atsushi Nakayama, Tomotaka Kawabe | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | January 5, 2021 | |||||||
The Chief Knight of the Holy Emperor's Imperial Guard of Holy Empire of Lubelius and the Captain of the Western Holy Church's Crusaders, Hinata Sakaguchi receives a letter from an eastern merchant. In it, she reads about the kingdom of monsters; the Jura Tempest Federation, and its shocking facts. As a former student of Shizu, just what could Hinata be thinking about Rimuru? Here we will look back on Rimuru's story as we enter the new turbulent chapter. | ||||||||||||
25 | 1 | "Rimuru's Busy Life" Transcription: "Rimuru no Isogashii Hibi" (Japanese: リムルの忙しい日々) | Munenori Nawa | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | January 12, 2021[lower-alpha 2] | |||||||
Rimuru entrusts the children's education to a new teacher and returns to Tempest. After being updated on the events that transpired during his absence, Rimuru starts negotiations to establish diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Eurazania, led by Carrion, by meeting with the Beastketeers. | ||||||||||||
26 | 2 | "Trade with the Animal Kingdom" Transcription: "Jū Ōkoku to no Kōeki" (Japanese: 獣王国との交易) | Daisuke Eguchi | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | January 19, 2021[lower-alpha 2] | |||||||
The negotiations between Tempest and Eurazania are successful and both countries begin exchanging technologies and establishing trade routes. Sometime later, Rimuru pays a visit to Gazel in Dwargon, unaware that Clayman is preparing another scheme against him and his nation. | ||||||||||||
27 | 3 | "Paradise, Once More" Transcription: "Rakuen, Futatabi" (Japanese: 楽園、再び) | Shō Kitamura | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | January 26, 2021 | |||||||
After Rimuru keeps Gazel updated on his recent achievements, they make the alliance between Tempest and Dwargon official. Later, Rimuru and his friends ditch their lady friends to make a stop at a place they visited during their last stay in the kingdom, just to get themselves into trouble. | ||||||||||||
28 | 4 | "The Scheming Kingdom of Falmuth" Transcription: "Bōryaku no Farumusu Ōkoku" (Japanese: 謀略のファルムス王国) | Akira Katō | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | February 2, 2021 | |||||||
Rimuru gives his last lessons to the children of Class S and Yohm returns to Tempest along with his new companion, the magician Mjurran, unaware that she is a spy working for Clayman. Meanwhile, the Kingdom of Falmuth, whose leaders view Tempest's ascension as a threat to their power, make preparations to invade it, using summoned otherworlders as weapons. | ||||||||||||
29 | 5 | "Prelude to the Disaster" Transcription: "Saiyaku no Zensōkyoku" (Japanese: 災厄の前奏曲) | Shunji Yoshida | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | February 9, 2021 | |||||||
With Rimuru out of the country, amidst news that Milim is about to launch an attack on Eurazania, Clayman forces Mjurran to summon a barrier that negates all magic power within Tempest and the Kingdom of Falmuth creates another barrier that traps all inhabitants inside to prevent their escape. | ||||||||||||
30 | 6 | "The Beauty Makes Her Move" Transcription: "Ugokidasu Reijin" (Japanese: 動き出す麗人) | Shunsuke Ishikawa | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | February 16, 2021 | |||||||
On his way back home, Rimuru is ambushed by Hinata Sakaguchi, a paladin with orders to kill him. Meanwhile, at Tempest, the Falmuth forces invade the country and the citizens fight desperately for their lives. | ||||||||||||
31 | 7 | "Despair" Transcription: "Zetsubō" (Japanese: 絶望) | Munenori Nawa, Daishi Katō, Takahiro Tanaka | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | February 23, 2021 | |||||||
Rimuru survives his fight with Hinata and returns to Tempest just to find that the city was attacked and many of his subjects were killed. In preparation for another attack from Falmuth, Rimuru gathers his council and is informed of the situation. | ||||||||||||
32 | 8 | "Hope" Transcription: "Kibō" (Japanese: 希望) | Kazuto Fujiwara | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | March 2, 2021 | |||||||
Having understood the situation, Rimuru learns that there is a way to resurrect Shion and all the other monsters who were killed in the invasion. He also hears Mjurran's motives for working as Clayman's spy and, after freeing her from his enslavement, decides about what to do with her, while preparing for a full invasion from the Kingdom of Falmuth. | ||||||||||||
33 | 9 | "Putting Everything on the Line" Transcription: "Subete o Kakete" (Japanese: 全てを賭けて) | Shigeru Fukase | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | March 9, 2021 | |||||||
Rimuru reveals his past as a human to the others and together, they begin a plan to deal with the enemy forces while preparing the ritual to revive their lost companions. | ||||||||||||
34 | 10 | "Megiddo" Transcription: "Megido" (Japanese: 神之怒) | Daisuke Eguchi | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | March 16, 2021 | |||||||
Rimuru begins the counterattack on the invading Falmuth forces, sending his subjects to dispel the barrier surrounding the city. In the occasion, they also have their rematch against the otherworlders who attacked the city. | ||||||||||||
35 | 11 | "Birth of a Demon Lord" Transcription: "Maō Tanjō" (Japanese: 魔王誕生) | Shō Kitamura | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | March 23, 2021 | |||||||
Rimuru wipes out the entire Falmuth army to absorb their souls and complete his evolution into a Demon Lord. After evolving, Rimuru uses his newfound powers to revive Shion and the rest of his deceased companions, while summoning a Primordial Demon to become his subject. | ||||||||||||
36 | 12 | "The One Unleashed" Transcription: "Tokihanatareshi Mono" (Japanese: 解き放たれし者) | Shunsuke Ishikawa | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | March 30, 2021 | |||||||
After recovering from his transformation, Rimuru is informed that the Kingdom of Eurazania was destroyed and Carrion defeated by Milim with assistance from the Demon Lord Frey, but the citizens had safely taken refuge in Tempest. On the occasion, Rimuru also learns of Clayman's possible involvement in Milim and Frey's actions. The Primordial Demon whom Rimuru summoned officially becomes his subordinate under the name "Diablo" and Rimuru fulfills his promise to Veldora by releasing his seal and giving him a new body. | ||||||||||||
Part 2 | ||||||||||||
36.5 | 12.5 | "Tales: Veldora's Journal 2" Transcription: "Kanwa: Verudora Nikki Tsu" (Japanese: 閑話:ヴェルドラ日記2) | Atsushi Nakayama, Tomotaka Kawabe | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | June 29, 2021 | |||||||
While inside Rimuru's stomach, Veldora discusses with Ifrit about the recent developments in the Jura Forest. | ||||||||||||
37 | 13 | "The Visitors" Transcription: "Otozureru Mono-tachi" (Japanese: 訪れる者たち) | Atsushi Nakayama | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | July 6, 2021[lower-alpha 3] | |||||||
The citizens of Tempest welcome Rimuru and Veldora back and they have a huge celebration together. Afterwards, Rimuru, his subordinates and his allies gather to discuss their next moves given the recent events. | ||||||||||||
38 | 14 | "A Meeting of Humans and Monsters" Transcription: "Jinma Kaidan" (Japanese: 人魔会談) | Ken Sanuma | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | July 13, 2021 | |||||||
The representatives of Tempest and their allied nations hold a meeting to deal with Rimuru's ascension as a Demon Lord, Veldora's resurrection and Clayman's interference among other subjects. On the occasion, Rimuru realizes that their recent predicaments are orchestrated by Yuuki, but has not still discovered his true intentions. To keep the public opinion of Tempest neutral, Dwargon, Blumund and the newly allied Sorcerer Dynasty Sarion agree to lie that Veldora awoke in response to Falmuth's invasion and wiped out the enemy; then the newly awoken Demon Lord Rimuru "tamed" him. | ||||||||||||
39 | 15 | "Ramiris's Warning" Transcription: "Ramirisu no Shirase" (Japanese: ラミリスの報せ) | Ryōsuke Azuma | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | July 20, 2021 | |||||||
After the conference ends with Tempest strengthening their ties with their allied nations and Yohm's endorsement as the future king of Farmenas, Rimuru and his friends turn their attention to their imminent confrontation with Clayman, who is making preparations for the upcoming meeting of Demon Lords. | ||||||||||||
40 | 16 | "The Congress Dances" Transcription: "Kaigi wa Odoru" (Japanese: 会議は踊る) | Ryō Nakamura | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | July 27, 2021 | |||||||
Rimuru announces his plan to back Youm as the new king of Falmuth. After hearing this, Gazel tests Youm to see if he has what it takes to be a ruler, and Youm answers with full sincerity. Erald also takes a liking to Rimuru after hearing him say he just wants to create a world where everyone can prosper and smile. Thus Rimuru and his allies look ahead to the battle against their new enemy, Clayman. | ||||||||||||
41 | 17 | "The Eve of Battle" Transcription: "Kaisen Zen'ya" (Japanese: 会戦前夜) | Kazuto Fujiwara | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | August 3, 2021 | |||||||
A new force has suddenly risen to power in the Great Forest of Jura, and Clayman proposes that the Demon Lords hold Walpurgis with the goal of sanctioning the slime who deceived him. Rimuru also begins to prepare for a battle with Clayman, but observing the enemy army's movements reveals that Clayman's target is not Tempest, but Eurazania. In Eurazania to rescue the people in opposition of Claymans army. Rimuru receives advice from Raphael, in addition the plan to subdue Clayman is a suggestion from a secretary. | ||||||||||||
42 | 18 | "The Demon Lords" Transcription: "Maō-tachi" (Japanese: 魔王たち) | Ken Sanuma | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | August 10, 2021 | |||||||
After Benimaru and his army departed, Youm and co. set off for Falmuth, Diablo in tow. Rimuru brimming with positivity begins preparation for Walpurgis. Demon Lord Leon visits the residence of fellow Demon Lord, Guy Crimson. They discuss Walpurgis, the actions of other demon lords, and the revival of the Storm Dragon. At this point, Velzard, the older sister of Veldora joins the discussion and expresses her interest in the topic. Leon informs them of the story going around about Veldora's seal being undone by the blood of the Falmuth soldiers, but Guy and Velzard were skeptical about this. Leon, too, was of the same opinion and shared his theory that Veldora's seal was dismantled by Rimuru. Guy takes the theory at face value and muses that Rimuru would have to be a demon lord to accomplish that. After a bit more talking, Leon departs, leaving just Guy and Velzard behind. Guy offers Velzard a spot in Walpurgis but she rejects, saying she's not interested, and leaves. Guy reflects on the contents of the discussion, excited for Walpurgis. | ||||||||||||
43 | 19 | "The Signal to Begin the Banquet" Transcription: "Kaien no Aizu" (Japanese: 開宴の合図) | Munenori Nawa | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | August 17, 2021 | |||||||
Rimuru continues with preparations for Walpurgis, including making Treyni evolved into a Dryas Doll Dryad. Meanwhile, Benimaru and his forces his have arrived in Eurazania via transport magic, and they promptly run Clayman's army into a trap set by Geld. The Three Beastketeers, determined to rescue Carrion, set out to subdue the enemy army's leader. Albis fights one-on-one with Yamza of the Five Fingers, while Phobio takes on Footman and Tear | ||||||||||||
44 | 20 | "On This Land Where It All Happened" Transcription: "Innen no Chi de" (Japanese: 因縁の地で) | Shō Kitamura | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | August 24, 2021 | |||||||
The main forces of Tempest attack Clayman's army. While Geld and Gabiru lead their comrades, Beastketeer Albis and Benimaru face-off with commander; Yamza, Middle Finger of the Five Fingers (Clayman's top five minions). They ultimately prove too much for him. When Yamza tries to surrender to save his life, Clayman remotely forces him to swallow a piece of Charybdis and turn into a mindless, weaker version. After Yamza is brought down by Benimaru, Tempest makes peace with the Dragon Faithful (the people who live in Milim's domain). | ||||||||||||
45 | 21 | "Adalmann, the Index Finger" Transcription: "Jishi no Adaruman" (Japanese: 示指のアダルマン) | Shigeru Fukase | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | August 31, 2021 | |||||||
Shuna, Hakuro and Souei journey to the Puppet Kingdom of Justin, Clayman's domain; while Benimaru and the Beastketeers handle the main forces in Milim's domain. They encounter undead led by a wight named Adalmann, who was cursed to guard the land by Clayman's boss. Seeing Adalmann wears the remains of a priest's robes, Shuna shows him that even monsters can wield holy magic; demonstrating by creating a barrier for them to fight in. Adalmann is impressed, asking for the god she worships; Shuna explains her magic is a manifestation of her great respect for someone. As Shuna's magic purifies the land, only the binding curse breaks. Adalmann, wishing to serve Shuna's master, pledges his and the undead army's loyalty to Rimuru. Shuna internally bemoans Adalmann is just like Diablo - fanatic. | ||||||||||||
46 | 22 | "Demon Lords' Banquet ~Walpurgis~" Transcription: "Maō-tachi no Utage ~Warupurugisu~" (Japanese: 魔王達の宴 ~ワルプルギス~) | Takahiro Enokida | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | September 7, 2021 | |||||||
Once Walpurgis began, Clayman presents his false story of how Carrion encouraged Rimuru to become a Demon Lord and set up the Harvest Festival for him by influencing Falmouth to attack Tempest; Milim (revealing to have been brainwashed by Clayman) and Frey only helped punish Carrion for creating a Demon Lord without majority consent of the existing Demon Lords, and Clayman calls for them to destroy Rimuru in response to this. Rimuru calls him out on all the lies, revealing that Mjurran is still alive as a witness and Tempest's forces have collected more than enough evidence tying Clayman into the manipulation of Falmouth. Head of the Demon Lord council, Guy Crimson, tells them to fight it out; he wants the matter resolved simply and quickly. Clayman has Milim fight with his subordinates, leaving Rimuru's side unbalanced. Beretta joins the fight on Ramiris' behalf. Right before Milim can punch Rimuru, Veldora suddenly appears and takes the hit. | ||||||||||||
47 | 23 | "Returning from the Brink" Transcription: "Kishikaisei" (Japanese: 起死回生) | Munenori Nawa | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | September 14, 2021 | |||||||
Turns out Veldora came to pester Rimuru for more manga. Rimuru has him play with Milim, with the otaku dragon calling out attack names from Street Fighter and Dragon Ball. Beretta takes out the puppet Clayman summoned, while Rimuru frees the fox demon under Clayman's control and puts it under Ranga's care. Clayman, in the meantime, finally snaps and loses his composure, transforming into his Crazed Clown form. His weakness and plots are exposed with his defeat by Shion (non-demon-lord) and Carrion revealing himself to be alive and as one of Frey's attendants. Milim reveals that she was never mind controlled and was faking it all along, much to Clayman's anger. In utter despair at his own weakness, Clayman begs for power, undergoing a pseudo awakening. | ||||||||||||
48 | 24 | "Octagram" Transcription: "Okutaguramu" (Japanese: 八星魔王) | Daisuke Eguchi | Kazuyuki Fudeyasu | September 21, 2021 | |||||||
Crazed and half awoke as a True Demon Lord, Clayman plans to kill Rimuru to keep his title. However, Rimuru simply pummels and eats Clayman instead; learning the Moderate Harlequin Alliance works for former Demon Lord Kazeream, whose body Leon killed to take his spot. Thanks to Veldora and Milim's blunder, Roy Valentine is revealed to be a stand-in for true Demon Lord Luminous Valentine, who is the maid Rimuru had suspicions about. Carrion and Frey give up their seats as Demon Lords upon seeing they are too weak; while still ruling their lands, they now work for Milim. As the group is down to eight members, Veldora suggests Rimuru pick their new name. Rimuru sees stars above the meeting and decides to call them the Eight Star Demons Lords - Octagram. In the Holy Empire, Laplace is chased off by Hinata; having believed the Demon Lord's absence meant a lack of security. Roy returns early from Walpugus as Luminous felt unease, confronting him. Laplace learns that Clayman was killed and promptly tears out Roy's heart after hearing his dear friend insulted. The anguished clown can only laugh hysterically. |
International broadcast
The series is available on Netflix and Crunchyroll with both English sub and dub. The series is also available with multilingual subtitles on iQIYI in South East Asia and Taiwan. Muse Asia also streamed the episodes on its YouTube channel.[12]
The Blu-ray of Season 2 will be released on April 19, beginning with Part 1.
Notes
References
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External links
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 2nd season on iQIYI
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 at Anime Streaming Search Engine