| Author | Year | Language | Pages |
| Fuse, Mitz Vah | 2017 | English | 30 |
Chapter 4 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime continues the history of the slime, who has managed to gain lots of power in a fantasy world. It focuses on growing Rimuru’s understanding and his development of relationships through the individuals in the Great Forest of Jura.
Main Story
Rimuru, having absorbed Veldora the Storm Dragon in an earlier chapter, starts to attract the attention of other creatures with his unique aura. Chapter 4 sees the approach of goblins, who have been fighting against aggressive direwolves. The desperate and frightened goblins plea for protection, and intrigued by their plight, Rimuru agrees to help them. This marks the start of Rimuru’s leadership rise in the forest.
The chapter showcases Rimuru’s clever use of his acquired abilities, such as “Predator” and “Great Sage,” in both combat and diplomacy. A highlight is Rimuru’s strategic mind in handling the goblin-wolf conflict. Rather than simply overpowering the direwolves, Rimuru unites the two factions, creating a stronger community under his guidance.
Why is the series impactful and Popular?
This chapter emphasizes Rimuru’s growing influence and leadership, blending humor, action, and world-building. It captures the manga’s core theme of turning challenges into opportunities, making it a key moment in the series’ progression.
Awards and Recognition
The series has garnered significant acclaim, notably winning the Best Shōnen Manga category at the 46th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards in 2022.
Additionally, both the light novel and manga adaptations received the BookWalker 2018 Award, highlighting their popularity among readers.
