New That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Film Set for February 2026 Release – "Sokai no Namida Arc (Tears of the Blue Sea)" Teaser Visual Unveiled
The beloved anime series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is set to captivate audiences once again with its upcoming film, "Theatrical Edition: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime – Sokai no Namida Arc (Tears of the Blue Sea)," scheduled for release in February 2026. The announcement was made during the ongoing 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival's TenSura Special Stage, where the teaser visual was also revealed.
Teaser Visual for ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Sokai no Namida Arc (Tears of Blue Sea)’ (C) Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, Kodansha / Tensura Production Committee
Revealed at the ‘2025 Sapporo Snow Festival Tensura Special Stage’
In a unique tribute, the event features a massive snow sculpture of protagonist Rimuru and his close ally, the Storm Dragon Veldora. Reflecting on Rimuru's past life as a human who once visited Sapporo, the sculpture reimagines their town, Tempest, in the likeness of Sapporo. The impressive structure measures 20 meters in width, 12 meters in height, and 16 meters in depth, utilizing the equivalent of approximately 550 five-ton trucks of snow.
Illustration of the Giant Snow Sculpture (C) Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, Kodansha / Tensura Production Committee
About ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime follows the story of Satoru Mikami, a salaryman who, after being fatally stabbed, finds himself reincarnated in another world as a slime named Rimuru. Embracing his new identity, Rimuru aims to create a nation where all races can live together in harmony. Utilizing his acquired skills, he gathers allies through wisdom and courage.
The series first aired as a TV anime in October 2018, with its second season broadcast in two parts from January to March and July to September 2021. A theatrical film was released in 2022, and the third season aired from April to September 2024. Fans can also look forward to the production of a fourth TV anime season.
Source : ORICON NEWS