That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea
劇場版 転生したらスライムだった件 蒼海の涙編 (Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Movie 2: Soukai no Namida-hen)
- Action
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Isekai
- Reincarnation
- Episodes
- 1
- Duration
- 1 hr 44 min
- Aired
- Feb 27, 2026
- Status
- Finished Airing
Synopsis
*That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea* is the second theatrical film installment in the *Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken* franchise, continuing its blend of action, comedy, and fantasy isekai elements centered on reincarnation.
Presented as a standalone movie entry, it expands the property’s cinematic lineup while retaining the adventurous tone and magical setting associated with the series.
Otaku Consensus
Tears of the Azure Sea lands as a fan-facing Slime theatrical entry: Yasuhito Kikuchi’s direction keeps the 105-minute film readable and energetic, with critics singling out grounded fights, a welcome focus beyond Rimuru, and the franchise’s recurring interest in unintended consequences. The common reservation is that it feels less fully realized than Scarlet Bond, with a few tonal and musical clashes and limited appeal for viewers who are not already invested in Tempest’s world.
Why You Should Watch
Watch Tears of the Azure Sea if you want the Slime franchise in compact theatrical form: kingdom-management fantasy, demon-and-monster diplomacy, and PG-13 action without the grim fatalism of Overlord or the spreadsheet density of Log Horizon. It is built for viewers who already like Rimuru as a political problem-solver as much as an overpowered isekai lead, and reviews note that the movie’s best material comes from grounded fights and attention paid to characters outside the usual center of gravity. Compared with Scarlet Bond, this is the looser, less essential companion piece, but it still scratches the same itch: light comedy, fantasy spectacle, and consequences that ripple through a functioning magical society rather than a throwaway quest board.
Key Characters
- RRimuru Tempest(VA: Miho Okasaki)
Rimuru remains the franchise’s unusual hook: a reincarnated leader whose appeal comes less from slime novelty here than from balancing overwhelming power with nation-building instincts.
What Makes It Stand Out
- 1
The film is produced by 8bit, the studio that has carried the Slime anime brand across its TV seasons and theatrical releases, giving the movie visual continuity with the broader franchise rather than a one-off redesign.
- 2
Reviews specifically point to the movie’s grounded fight choreography and its focus on a character besides Rimuru as the material that differentiates it from a standard franchise victory lap.
- 3
It is a standalone theatrical entry with a 1 hour 45 minute runtime, long enough to stage a complete side story while avoiding the multi-cour commitment of the main TV series.
- 4
The film continues a core Slime concern that casual isekai often skips: political and magical actions produce unintended consequences, not just isolated battles.
- 5
Its reception sits in the respectable-but-divisive zone: 7.18 on MyAnimeList, 74/100 on AniList, and 6.2/10 on IMDb, suggesting stronger approval from existing anime/database audiences than from broader film voters.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Fun fact 1
- The movie’s creative spine is unusually franchise-rooted: Fuse and Taiki Kawakami are credited with original story, while original character designer Mitz Vah remains part of the credited design lineage.
- Fun fact 2
- Yasuhito Kikuchi is credited as director, and Rotten Tomatoes also lists him as a screenwriter alongside Toshizo Nemoto.
- Fun fact 3
- The costume design credit goes to pomodorosa, separate from Ryouma Ebata’s character design role, signaling a distinct production emphasis on outfit and setting-specific presentation.
- Fun fact 4
- Its U.S. theatrical release was handled by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, opening wide on May 1, 2026, after the Japanese airing date listed as February 27, 2026.
- Fun fact 5
- Rotten Tomatoes lists the film as PG-13 for some violence and suggestive material, with a reported U.S. gross of $666.4K.
Studios
- 8bit
