Rimuru Tempest: Everything you need to know

Discover the history, skills and curiosities about the most charismatic character of the fantasy anime Rimuru Tempest.

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Rimuru Tempest is the main character of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime", a fantasy anime and manga series that has gained worldwide popularity. Despite being a slime, a common monster in many video games and role-playing games, Rimuru has unique abilities and characteristics that have made him one of the most charismatic characters in anime.

Rimuru's story begins when, after being killed on Earth, he is transported to a fantasy world and reincarnated as a slime. From there, he begins to explore this new world, making friends and enemies, and discovering his own abilities and limitations.

One of Rimuru's most important abilities is the "predator" ability, which allows him to absorb other monsters and gain their skills and knowledge. Over time, Rimuru becomes a powerful being capable of challenging even the gods and demons of the fantasy world.

In addition to his supernatural abilities, Rimuru is a character beloved by fans because of his kind and compassionate personality. He often cares about others and goes out of his way to help his friends and allies, making him a natural leader.

As for his appearance, Rimuru is a blue slime with a golden core in his body. Over time, Rimuru acquires the ability to take human form, making him an even more interesting and versatile character.

Interestingly, the name Rimuru Tempest is a pseudonym he adopts in the fantasy world. His real name is Satoru Mikami, a 37-year-old man who was killed on Earth before being reincarnated in the fantasy world.

Main characters

Rimuru Tempest: is the protagonist of the series. He was originally a 37-year-old human who was reincarnated as a slime in a fantasy world. Rimuru has the ability to absorb abilities from other beings and use them at his convenience. He is kind and compassionate, and cares deeply for his friends and his people.

Milim Nava: is a dragon level demon and an important character in the series. Milim is known for her overwhelming strength and childlike personality. Although she can be impulsive and violent, she is close friends with Rimuru.

Shizu: is an important character who met Rimuru in the human world before being reincarnated. Shizu has the ability to summon different spirits to help her in battle, but this causes her great suffering. She is a mother figure to Rimuru.

Benimaru: is the leader of the Oni and one of Rimuru's subordinates. He is a brave and loyal character who fights to protect his people. He has the ability to manipulate fire.

Ranga: is a giant wolf who became Rimuru's subordinate after Rimuru saved him from an attack. He is a friendly and loyal character who is always willing to help Rimuru and his friends.

Veldora Tempest: is a top level dragon and one of Rimuru's closest friends. Veldora is known for his flamboyant personality and great power. He was locked in a cave for centuries before being freed by Rimuru.

These are just some of the main and important characters in "Rimuru". Each of them has unique abilities and personalities that make the series exciting and entertaining to watch.

About its creator

The creator of Rimuru, the main character in the light novel and anime series "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime," is Fuse. Fuse is the pen name of a Japanese light novel author who has worked in a variety of genres, including fantasy, romance and comedy.

In particular, Fuse is known for his work in the fantasy genre, and has created a variety of imaginary worlds, each with its own unique mythology and sets of characters. Rimuru is one of his most popular characters, and is beloved for his unique personality and the way he defies the expectations of the fantasy genre.

Although very little is known about the author, his ability to create interesting characters and exciting plots has gained him a large following. Fuse has maintained a high level of quality in his stories and characters throughout his career, and his work on "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" has been particularly successful, with the series of light novels selling millions of copies worldwide.

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Fuse's real name is unknown and not publicly available. Fuse has kept his identity private and presents himself only as an ordinary "office worker". In an interview, Fuse explained that he prefers to keep his identity secret so that his work speaks for itself and is not influenced by his personal life. Despite his anonymity, Fuse has gained a large following thanks to his work on the "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" light novel series, which has been adapted into various formats such as anime, manga and games. His skills as a writer and his ability to create an exciting world and endearing characters have been highly appreciated by fans of the fantasy genre. Although not much is known about his personal life, Fuse's work has left a lasting mark on Japanese popular culture and continues to gain fans around the world.

7 fun facts

1. Rimuru did not always look like a slug. When he was originally reincarnated in that world, his form was that of a human being.
2. Rimuru's "Great Wisdom" ability allows him to learn any skill or spell simply by observing it once, making him one of the most powerful characters in the "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" universe.
3. Although Rimuru is technically a slug, its species is called a slime, which refers to a gelatinous creature that has no fixed shape.
4. The light novel series on which the anime is based was originally a web series that author Fuse began writing in 2013.
5. Rimuru and the characters of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" have made appearances in other media, such as in the game "Isekai Quartet" and the visual novel "Date A Live".
6. Rimuru is one of the few main anime characters who is asexual, meaning that she does not experience sexual attraction to anyone.
7. The character of Rimuru has been voiced by several voice actors in different languages, including Miho Okasaki in Japanese and Brittney Karbowski in English.
8. the anime has been rated 5 stars.

Seasons and chapters

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" currently has two seasons and several specials. The first season, consisting of 24 episodes, aired between October 2018 and March 2019. The second season, titled "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 Part 1," aired between January 2021 and June 2021 and consists of 12 episodes. The second part of the second season, "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 Part 2", is scheduled to air in July 2021. with 12 more episodes.

In addition to the two seasons, there are several specials and OVAS available on Crunchyroll. "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Veldora's Journal" is a 24-episode special that follows Veldora, one of the main characters, as he documents his time in the human world. "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Slime Diaries" is a comedic spin-off that follows the daily adventures of Rimuru and his friends in a more relaxed, comedic tone. "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime OVA" is a special episode that focuses on the relationship between Rimuru and Milim.

Each episode of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" is approximately 23 minutes long. Most episodes follow the main plot of the anime, although some are special or filler episodes that focus on secondary characters or the fantasy world in which Rimuru lives.