How Many Reincarnated As A Slime Characters Appear In The Manga?

Rimuru Tempest (originally Satoru Mikami) is the big one — the protagonist who literally gets reborn as a slime in 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime'. He’s the classic example: an ordinary guy from modern Japan who dies and wakes up in a fantasy world as a lowly slime, only to start stacking overpowered skills like 'Predator' (later 'Gluttony'), learn names, make pacts, and build a whole nation. The show walks you through his metamorphosis from amusingly weak blob to a charismatic leader with a dragon friend (Veldora), a court of loyal named monsters, and political headaches that would stress any ruler. I love how the anime blends cozy slice-of-life moments in 'The Slime Diaries' with full-on kingdom-building and diplomatic intrigue in the main series — that mix is why Rimuru’s journey feels so satisfying; you get both the silly and the epic. There aren’t actually a bunch of different people reincarnated as slimes in the series — Rimuru is unique in that respect. What the story does play with are other kinds of isekai/summoning ideas: Shizue Izawa (often called Shizu) is a Japanese girl who was summoned into the world as a child and becomes a pivotal emotional anchor for Rimuru; many other major players are native monsters, demons, dragons, or humans who either awaken or evolve through naming and power shifts rather than being reincarnated from another life. So if you’re asking who’s a reincarnated slime, it’s Rimuru — but the world is populated by other transplanted humans and dramatic transformations that keep things interesting. Personally, I still grin thinking about how a slime became the calm, strategic center of such a bizarrely lovable court.

Volume 24 of 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' introduces some fresh faces that really shake things up in the Tempest Federation. One standout is Zalario, a mysterious figure with ties to the primordial demons. His arrogance and power make him an immediate wildcard, especially when he starts interacting with Diablo. Then there’s Vega, a former assassin who’s now under Rimuru’s wing—his backstory is brutal, but seeing him struggle with redemption adds a gritty layer to the story. The volume also teases a group called the 'Otherworlders,' who seem to have their own agenda separate from the usual interdimensional chaos. What I love about these additions is how they expand the world’s lore without feeling forced. Zalario’s presence, for example, hints at deeper demon politics, while Vega’s arc questions what it means to belong in Tempest. The 'Otherworlders' are still shrouded in mystery, but their introduction feels like groundwork for something bigger. If you’re into political intrigue and character growth, this volume delivers—plus, the art makes everyone look ridiculously cool.

The 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' light novel series has been a wild ride from the start! I’ve been collecting the volumes since the first one dropped, and as of now, there are 21 main story volumes out in Japanese. The English releases are catching up, with around 18 or so officially translated. What’s cool is how the story expands beyond Rimuru’s journey—there are spin-offs like 'The Ways of the Monster Nation' and 'Trinity in Tempest' that add even more depth to the world. Fuse’s writing keeps evolving, and each volume feels like a fresh adventure. The latest arcs dive deeper into the political intrigue and power scaling, which I absolutely love. If you’re new to the series, don’t rush—savor the world-building. It’s worth every page.

Hot take: the whole conversation about who’s strongest in 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' turns into a delicious stew of raw power vs. utility. For me, Rimuru sits at the center of that stew — not necessarily because he’s the single most destructive being, but because his toolkit is absurdly versatile. He can absorb, analyze, mimic, and redistribute skills, craft nations, and eventually stand toe-to-toe with Demon Lords and True Dragons. His growth curve isn’t just bigger numbers; it’s exponential utility. That adaptability often tips encounters in ways pure strength can’t. If you’re measuring raw destructive force, Milim Nava and the True Dragons (like Veldora) are terrifying. Milim’s mood-driven, catastrophic power makes her a walking apocalypse when she’s serious, and Veldora’s status as a Storm Dragon means reality-warping force and age-old magical might. Guy Crimson lurks on another tier: ancient, inscrutable, and his presence radiates authority the way a supermassive star radiates heat. His feats imply doctrine-level power rather than flashy one-off attacks. I tend to rank them by categories: raw destruction (Milim, Veldora), strategic and multipurpose power (Rimuru), and legacy/authoritative dominance (Guy Crimson). Diablo, Benimaru, and other high-tier subordinates can be terrifying in their niches, but when tables turn it’s usually the adaptable or reality-warping folks who decide the outcome. Personally, I love how the series mixes political weight, friendships, and sheer spectacle — that blend keeps every “who’s strongest” debate fun rather than purely mathematical.

I get a kick out of pointing out the little anime-only moments in 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' because they often give side characters a chance to shine in ways the light novels or manga didn’t always allow. The most obvious person who gets anime-exclusive stuff is Rimuru himself — beyond the core plot, the TV show adds lots of extra comedic beats, inner-monologues and everyday reactions that were either trimmed or arranged differently in the source. That includes expanded conversations with Veldora when they’re just messing around, which play as cute roommate-comedy scenes in the anime. Beyond Rimuru, the supporting cast gets a lot of original material. Shion and Shuna receive extra domestic and gag scenes (hot springs, cooking mishaps, and exaggerated rivalry moments). Benimaru, Souei and Kurobe also get silly filler bits and training skits that amplify their personalities. Gobta and the goblin squad are often used for comic relief with anime-created shorts. Milim and other Demon Lords occasionally pick up bonus dialogue or slightly altered encounters that beef up their presence on-screen. A big source of anime-exclusive content is the spin-off 'The Slime Diaries' and the Blu-ray/OVA extras — those are packed with slice-of-life vignettes for almost everyone in the cast. I love those because they give flavor to relationships that the main story doesn’t dwell on, and they’re just pure fun to watch.