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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, Meine Wiedergeburt als Schleim in einer anderen Welt, Aquella Vez en que me Convertí en Slime, Moi, quand je me réincarne en Slime, Vita da slime, Kun jälleensynnyin hirviönä, О моём перерождении в слизь, Odrodzony jako galareta, TTIGRAAS

by Fuse, Taiki Kawakami

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As players of Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons know, the slime is not exactly the king of the fantasy monsters. So when a 37-year-old Tokyo salaryman dies and wakes up in a world of dragons and magic, he's a little disappointed to find he's become a blind, boneless slime monster. (Source: Kodansha USA)

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

The manga keeps the cheerful heart of the isekai, though its faster, busier pace leaves less room for warmth.

Pros

A warm, upbeat tone that welcomes new readers
Lively monster designs and clean action
A strong theme of building community

Cons

Some arcs rush through setup
Power growth can feel effortless

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime in manga form is cheerful, friendly and easy to enjoy. Short version: an office worker wakes up as a slime in a fantasy world and starts building a community out of unlikely allies. The art brings the monsters to life, with lively designs and clean action that keeps the energy up. The series is at its best when it focuses on cooperation and the slow growth of its settlement. That warmth is the main appeal, and the story rarely punishes its characters the way darker isekai do. The trade-off is pacing. Some arcs move quickly, and setup can feel rushed in places. Power escalation can also seem effortless, which takes some tension out of the fights. Still, the tone stays consistently upbeat. For readers who want a comfortable, lighthearted isekai, it is a dependable pick. Those who want real stakes may find them soft.