Satoru Mikami gets another chance in life as a slime in TenSura. As the plot progresses, the slime takes on the appearance of Shizu, leaving fans wondering about Rimuru's gender.
Is the slime male or female? Unsurprisingly, it's a bit more complicated than that.
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Satoru Mikami Becomes a Unique Slime in TenSura
If you haven't seen That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, it's an isekai anime about Satoru Mikami, a salaryman who dies from a stabbing incident and is reincarnated in an unfamiliar world.
He awakens as a slime with the 'Predator' ability, which allows him to imitate the look as well as the skills of everything he consumes.
In this new world, the slime meets a storm dragon named Veldora. The two became friends after agreeing that the slime would analyze 'Unlimited Imprisonment,' which sealed Veldora for a long time.
Afterward, Veldora named the slime Rimuru, while the latter gave the name Tempest to the storm dragon.
Why Does Rimuru Look Like Shizu?
Rimuru did not stay for long as a blue slime, thanks to Shizu's presence. The slime utilized the Predator skill on a dying Shizu to fulfill her ultimate request.
After devouring Shizu, Rimuru was able to copy her likeness, much to everyone's surprise, particularly her friends.
With this, Rimuru vowed to accomplish Shizu's mission, which is to save her students from dying.
Still, Rimuru can switch from their humanoid to slime form depending on their mood and preference.
What Is the Gender of Rimuru? Is the Slime Boy or Girl?
TenSura season 3 is finally here, but many are still confused about the gender of Rimuru ever since the slime was able to take the form of Shizu from season 1.
To answer this question, Rimuru remains genderless. They can turn into a girl or a boy as shown in the first season where they resisted copying a woman's genitals out of respect for Shizu.
Despite the number of beautiful women competing for their affections, Rimuru has yet to confront their sexuality for they have a lot of more important things to do in their domain.
Interestingly, the concept of androgyny was also tackled in the series. This is because Rimuru is a character who is open to any gender as they appreciate both men and women.
Their open-minded soul complemented their different forms, whether they were slime, a Japanese man, or a blue-haired woman.
The story gives viewers the impression that Rimuru can be anyone and anything they want, but that does not change their kind and generous heart.
So, which version of Rimuru do you like best: slime, humanoid, or human? Let us know in the comments below!
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