That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond

Name: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond
Director: Yasuhito Kikuchi
Genre: Animation
Released: 2022-11-25
Duration: 1h 48m
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Miho Okasaki, Makoto Furukawa, Megumi Toyoguchi, Tomoaki Maeno, Sayaka Senbongi

PG-13 Nov 25, 2022 Animation · Nearly two hours feels earned thanks to expanded world-building, though middle act drags slightly.

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6.9/10

IMDb

53%

Rotten

41/100

Metacritic

★

3.12/5

Letterboxd

🎬

7.4/10

TMDB

Before you watch

Anime movie sequel featuring overpowered slime hero solving political conspiracy with kindness

Rewatch

warm comfort

Attention

full focus

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medium

The brief

This feature-length expansion of the popular isekai anime feels surprisingly cinematic, with fluid animation that makes the most of its theatrical budget during the big action sequences. The story leans heavily into political intrigue around a mysterious queen's power, but never loses sight of Rimuru's core appeal as an overpowered slime who solves problems through genuine kindness and tactical brilliance. The pacing drags a bit in the middle as it juggles new characters and conspiracy plotting, but the emotional payoff around friendship and loyalty hits hard. Perfect for fans of the series who want more world-building, or anyone who enjoyed the hopeful tone of films like Princess Mononoke but with more modern fantasy elements.

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The verdict

If you're a fan of the series or enjoy hopeful fantasy anime with gorgeous animation and world-building, this delivers exactly what you want with genuine heart and spectacular action sequences. If you're new to the franchise or prefer tighter pacing over political intrigue, the slow middle act and series-specific elements make this a tough entry point.

Watch with

👥 Anime fans seeking theatrical quality
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families with teens who enjoy fantasy
⚠️ Newcomers may feel lost without series context

Heads up

Fantasy violence and battle sequences (moderate)
Political conspiracy themes (brief)

Credits

Director: Yasuhito Kikuchi
Cast: Miho Okasaki, Makoto Furukawa, Megumi Toyoguchi, Tomoaki Maeno, Sayaka Senbongi, Mao Ichimichi, Takuya Eguchi

Official synopsis

A long-running conspiracy is swirling over a mysterious power wielded by the Queen in Raja, a small country west of Tempest. When a slime who evolved into a Demon Lord named Rimuru Tempest crosses paths with Hiiro, a survivor of the Ogre race, an incredible adventure packed with new characters begins. The power of bonds will be put to the test!