About “That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime” in a few words:

“That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime” is a popular Japanese fantasy anime series that follows the story of Satoru Mikami, a 37-year-old man who is reincarnated in a fantasy world as a powerful slime creature. With his new abilities and a group of powerful allies, he sets out to explore the world and help those in need. Along the way, he faces various challenges and battles against powerful foes, all while developing new friendships and uncovering the secrets of this magical world.

Meet the characters from That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime

Geld

Okay, Geld — big, gruff, honestly kind of a walking wrecking ball but with surprisingly gentle hobbies (like humming old war songs while he sharpens an axe?). He’s the kind of guy who’ll crush your enemy and then help fix your roof, which is honestly the vibe I live for. Always seems tougher than he looks, but also has this weird soft spot for sweets? I can’t decide if he’s blunt because he cares too much or because he’s just tired, but either way he’s impossible not to root for.

Hakurou

OLD-SCHOOL SWORDMASTER energy, absolute legend — the calm, stoic elder who secretly enjoys crappy puns and very particular tea rituals. He radiates “been through everything twice” and then teaches you to stand up anyway, plus he has this nagging habit of giving too-cryptic advice and rolling his eyes when you don’t immediately understand. Sometimes he’s strict to the point of terrifying you, and five minutes later he’s knitting something? (Seriously, I swear I saw him with yarn once.) The mentor type but with a dry sense of humor that sneaks up on you.

Benimaru

Hot-headed commander vibes but also regal?? He’s this insane blend of a fierce battlefield leader and a giant brother figure who will absolutely roast you in front of everyone and then die for you without blinking. Has that thunder-and-fire aesthetic — sword sparkle, angry eyebrows, intense loyalty — and an adorably excessive love for meat and celebration feasts. Every time he gets serious he becomes unreasonably cool and yet also kind of dramatic, like he’s auditioning for a very intense stage play.

Hinata Sakaguchi

Hinata is this ice-cold, no-nonsense exorcist with perfect posture who also writes angsty poetry in her spare time (I might be making that up but it feels right). She’s focused, disciplined, and has this intimidating aura that makes enemies rethink their life choices; also she has standards, like very particular standards, which is both terrifying and kind of hilarious. There’s a streak of stubborn idealism under all that professionalism, and she occasionally does impulsive, borderline reckless things because of it. Watching her melt—very slowly—into small smiles is oddly satisfying.

Diablo

Diablo is the elegant, ominously polite demon butler everyone deserves — and also very likely to rearrange your soul with a single look. Utterly devoted, disturbingly efficient, and somehow dresses like he stepped out of a gothic fashion magazine; he’s terrifyingly competent but will also judge your taste in pastries. He oscillates between deadpan sarcasm and intense, almost embarrassed loyalty, so you never know if you’re being comforted or subtly threatened. Honestly, part-sadistic perfectionist, part-soft-center — deliciously complicated.

Demon Lord Frey

Frey is theatrical chaos wrapped in gorgeous clothes and a smile that says “I adore you” and possibly “also I’ll destroy your hometown.” Childlike and playful one second, cold and manipulative the next — fashionista-level dramatic with a penchant for ornate tea parties (where the teacups might be cursed, who knows). She loves attention and theatrics but has a weirdly intelligent, calculating core, which makes her equal parts charming and spine-tingling. Also collects tiny mirrors for reasons she won’t explain — or maybe she will, if bribed with cake.

Demon Lord Carrion

Carrion is the creepy-quirky type who makes your skin crawl in the most fascinating way, like a goth art teacher who also dabbles in necromancy. There’s this ever-present unsettling calm about him — thinks in deviant patterns, smiles too easily, and probably waters bones instead of plants (no, seriously, it’s a visual I can’t escape). He’s morbidly creative, enjoys chaos that’s finely tuned, and somehow keeps a weirdly strict personal code amid the madness. Expect the unexpected and maybe bring him snacks if you want him on your side (he responds to weird bribes, apparently).

Rimuru Tempest

Rimuru is the gooey heart of everything — smart, endlessly adaptable (literally), and with a maddeningly calm voice that makes plans like a cheerful chessmaster. He’s kind, gluttonous in the best possible way (food = joy = diplomacy), and somehow a diplomatic genius who’ll solve an international crisis between bites of something delicious. He can be joking and light but flips to pure, focused leader mode when it matters, which is the combo that somehow wins hearts and wars. Also collects random trivia and will absolutely try to befriend any creature that looks even slightly sad.

Veldora Tempest

Veldora is the obnoxiously loud, lovable dragon uncle who hoards jokes and probably bad manga, and I love him. He’s explosive in battle and in personality — bombastic, dramatic, will talk your ear off but also protect you like a mountain if push comes to shove. There’s a surprisingly soft, introspective side when he thinks about freedom and being understood (and then he forgets it and eats something huge). Think party-bomb energy plus oddly sincere life advice at 3 a.m. — chaotic but sincere.

Milim Nava

Milim is pure, explosive chaos — tiny, pink-haired tornado of power who giggles like she has no concept of subtlety and then vaporizes your problems (and possibly your furniture). She’s simultaneously childlike and ancient-level terrifying, loves fighting for fun but will also show baffling, sudden affection for pretty much anything she deems cute (and yes, that includes you, probably). Bright, impulsive, and deeply loyal to the few she actually cares about, which makes her more complex than she looks. Also has this ridiculous sweet tooth and will absolutely steal your snacks without remorse.