Tired of all-powerful isekai heroes with no character development? Well, then watch the anime about a slime.
More than half of the third season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has already been released, and don't let the name fool you – it's one of the best isekai titles of recent years.
One day, Satoru becomes the victim of street mugging and finds himself in a new world. He is reborn in a magical dimension where he has the ability to acquire powerful skills. But there is one thing – he is now a slime called Rimuru. Now he must make connections with other magical races.
1. Rimuru is Not Your Typical Isekai Hero
Anyone can be reborn as a handsome guy with strong fighting skills, but what should a slime with good analytical skills and the ability to absorb everything around him do? He has to use his head.
In most isekai titles, the main characters are often reborn in their adulthood, but did not put their experience and knowledge into practice. Rimuru changed his body and location, but kept his age and beliefs to himself, and thanks to his management experience, he successfully implements his ideas.
2. The Anime Promotes the Idea of Peaceful Coexistence
From the beginning, Rimuru proves that the main rule of the new world – survival of the fittest – is no guarantee of success. He uses all available means to achieve peace without unnecessary bloodshed.
Rimuru also does not forget the moral principles he had in the human world and instills them in the monsters. As a result, the inhabitants of this world come to understand that it is possible to build a peaceful and harmonious society by working together without prejudice.
3. This Title Found a Perfect Balance Between Comedy and Drama
The anime perfectly maintains the balance between funny and sad. For comic moments, a combination of jokes and animation techniques works just brilliantly. For example, Satoru's dying wish to delete his computer's hard drive mocks the main character's real age.
At the same time, there are enough dramatic scenes. In each season, Rimuru has to face the reality of the magical world, where states and rulers indulge their greed. The main character confronts them with his humanism and makes balanced, fair decisions.
4. The Battles Always Have a Purpose
This anime differs from other isekai in its approach to conflict. It is often in other projects that the heroes rely on luck or physical strength to defeat the enemy.
Although this title has many battle scenes, they are interesting to watch because of their clear planning and well-constructed tactics. There are no pointless fights, and every battle has a logical conclusion.