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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

Also known as: Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, 転生したらスライムだった件, Regarding Reincarnated to Slime, TenSura, Moi, quand je me réincarne en Slime, Meine Wiedergeburt als Schleim in einer anderen Welt, Odrodzony jako Galareta, Mi Sono Reincarnato In Uno Slime, TTIGRAAS, О моём перерождении в слизь, 關於我轉生變成史萊姆這檔事, เกิดใหม่ทั้งทีก็เป็นสไลม์ไปซะแล้ว

by Fuse

Score from AniList: 84/100finished23 volumes168 chapters

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Living alone and never having had a girlfriend, 37-year-old Satoru Mikami is dissatisfied with how his life has turned out. But after dying at the hands of a robber, he awakens to a fresh start in a new world...as a slime monster. (Source: Yen Press) Note: Includes 61 extra chapters.

Chapters available: 168
Type: Light novel

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A cheerful, low-stakes isekai with a generous heart and a steady, friendly tone, though its power growth and repeated beats can feel formulaic.

Pros

A warm, friendly tone that welcomes new readers
Creative monster society and world-building
The charm holds steady across volumes

Cons

Power growth can feel effortless
Repeated plot beats appear across volumes

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Read the full take

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a cheerful isekai that prefers warmth to cynicism. Short version: an ordinary office worker wakes up as a monster in a fantasy world and decides to make the best of it. The tone is the main asset. The story is friendly and welcoming, and it rarely punishes its characters the way darker isekai do. The monster society is a creative part of the world-building, with an emphasis on cooperation and community. The long run keeps its charm across volumes. The trade-off is that the protagonist's growth can feel easy. Power escalates quickly, and some challenges resolve before they feel dangerous. The repeated beats of a settlement story can also feel familiar. Still, the affection between the characters makes the series easy to enjoy. For readers who want a comfortable, upbeat isekai, it is a reliable pick. Those who need stakes may find them soft.