That Time I Got Reincarnated a Slime is among the most beloved isekai anime. As is the case with many isekai, the story is largely dependent on its OP protagonist. So, how powerful is Rimuru Tempest?
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From Mundane, to Slime, to Demon Lord
In That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime we follow a 38-year-old working man who is murdered and then get reincarnated in a magical world that provides ample opportunities to prove himself.
His new life comes in stark contrast with his previous mundane one in many ways – but the most important change is that he gets reincarnated in the form of slime.
While funny, this premise doesn't seem to promise a very strong character… but this couldn't be further from the truth!
Rimuru Tempest - as the man once called Mikami Satoru comes to be called – can be found on the Top-Strongest Wikia.
This is a Wiki that analyses the abilities of very strong fictional characters so this alone suggests that Rimuru is a force to be reckoned with.
While Rimuru's slime form isn't particularly strong in and of itself, our main character has a unique set of abilities which means he's on the overpowered side.
His most important power, is, of course, the one that gives him the look he's more often seen with; that of a small, blue-haired person.
Not only does Rimuru have enhanced senses, but he can also devour anything, from solid things to souls.
But this is not all: our hero can use any organic or inorganic material he absorbs. For example, he can take the form of someone he has devoured.
By the mid-point of season 2, Rimuru has the ultimate power upgrade, becoming a Demon Lord to save his domain.
Exploring Rimuru's Powers and Abilities
By the end of season 2, Rimuru is more or less unmatched in combat. After he becomes a demon lord, he's essentially a one-man army with the ability to take down multiple foes at once, even entire troops.
He possesses physical strength and the potential for speedy regeneration, which makes him nearly impossible to kill.
As is the case with many isekai, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has a wish-fulfillment element, as the main character lives in an idealized world, and his abilities enable all sorts of fun adventures.
Apart from his physical attributes, Rimuru is also creative, resourceful, and a keen tactician.
One of his most notable skills is the Great Sage, a unique form of intelligence that grants him analytical skills and tactical superiority.
His supernatural abilities include black fire, steel spider webs, and magic manipulation.
Of course, Rimuru doesn't act alone. His nation, Tempest, is characterized by significant military strength that includes goblins, wolves, orcs, and other monsters, making for a force of around 180,000.
As we have seen time and again in the anime and manga, the ability to form alliances is a key strength that makes Rimuru who he is.
The friendships Rimuru forges along the way are extremely important in his growth. Despite his immense powers, he faces significant challenges and he wouldn't be able to overcome them all without help.
With his unique abilities and so many powerful friends and allies, Rimuru seems almost impossible to defeat.
Of course, as the attack in Tempest suggests, he can't always avoid pain and defeat, but his counterattacks are fierce.
To keep things as interesting as possible, we expect That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 to pose some unique challenges that will make Rimuru use his new abilities to the fullest.
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