Through his personal blog, Fusethe author of “Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)” stated that the story of the light novels is about to end. In fact, He specified that in the epilogue of the most recent volume he hopes that the last book will be published this year.
It turns out that the author's original plan, as we reported a few years ago, was to end the light novels in Volume 22, but his editor encouraged him to extend the plot a little further and explore new ideas. In his publication, the author commented: «As I said, the conclusion was postponed. But I have a feeling it will be possible in the next volume!». Although there is no exact release date, the author admitted that he is a little nervous about not forgetting anything important in the finale.
For those who have been following the story, The last story arc began in Volume 18 in 2019, and since then the franchise has continued to dominate the market. Besides, Fuse the publication of the story in the independent service began Shousetsuka ni Narouwhere it accumulated 400 million visits and continues to grow. It was later published in paper form in 2014 by the publisher. Micro Magazinebut the story is different from the web novel in many ways.
In addition to the manga adaptation by Taiki Kawakamithe work has been adapted to anime in a total of three seasons that to date add up to a total of 72 episodes, released in Fall-2018, Winter-2021and Spring-2024. In addition to a second original film, a fourth season is already in production.
Synopsis of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken
Satoru Mikami, a 37-year-old office worker, led a monotonous life in Tokyo, satisfied with his daily routine, although he never managed to have a girlfriend. One day, while chatting with a colleague, he is attacked by a random assailant and stabbed. As he succumbs to his injuries, he hears a strange voice in his mind reciting a series of commands that he cannot understand. Upon awakening, he realizes that he has been reborn as a slime in an unknown world. In this new body, Satoru gains special abilities, such as the ability to devour anything and copy its appearance and powers.
In his new form, Satoru encounters the dragon Veldora, a catastrophic-level monster that had been sealed for 300 years after destroying a city. Sympathizing with the dragon's plight, Satoru promises to help him break the seal. In exchange, Veldora gives him the name Rimuru Tempest and grants him her divine protection. Now, freed from the monotony of his past life, Rimuru begins a new adventure with a clear purpose in mind. As he gets used to his new body, his actions begin to have an impact on the world, changing his destiny little by little.
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