The hugely popular anime "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" remains incredibly popular even after the first season aired. It's been gaining attention for its collaborations with various games, and a second season has been announced for 2021. Many fans are enthralled by the charming characters and storyline. You're probably wondering what will be covered in the second season, so this article will provide a synopsis and spoilers.
First, how much of the first season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime was adapted?
First, how far did the first season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime progress? The anime's story is divided into chapters, such as the "Rise to Status Arc" and the "Forest Chaos Arc." The first season reached Chapter 4, "Human-Demon Interaction Arc." In this arc, Shizu's students made an appearance.
Diablo will appear in Season 2!
The popular character "Diablo" made a side-story appearance in Episode 24 of Season 1. Diablo's full appearance in Season 2 will likely be exciting, as many fans are looking forward to it. He'll play a key role in Season 2, so don't miss it!
Season 2 Synopsis: What's Its Story?
The first season of the anime covered the Human-Demon Interaction Arc, while the second season will begin with Chapter 5, "The Awakening of the Demon Lord Arc." Since the first season of the anime aired over two cours and covered four chapters, the second season is expected to follow a similar path. Therefore, the storyline for the second season is expected to progress from the "Awakening of the Demon Lord Arc" to the "Territory Conquest Arc" or even the "Founding of the Demon Capital Arc."
If it's four chapters, it would be up to the "Territory Seizing Arc," and a good rounding point would be the "Founding of the Demon Capital Arc."
If the anime were to cover four chapters like the first season, it would likely be up to the "Territory Seizing Arc," but a good rounding point would be the "Founding of the Demon Capital Arc." While the anime would be quite rushed if it were to cover the "Founding of the Demon Capital Arc," it's possible that some parts might be skipped.
Season 2 Starts from the End of the Human-Demon Interaction Arc
Specifically, Season 2 will begin where the Human-Demon Interaction Arc ended, so it's likely to be a sudden climax! It begins with Rimuru being attacked by Hinata Sakaguchi, Shizu's former student and the leader of the Holy Knights of the Western Saint's Church. Tempest has been hit by various attacks, putting it in an unprecedented crisis. In fact, Hinata mistakenly believed that Rimuru had killed Shizu, and negotiations were unsuccessful due to the fact that many in the Western Saint's Church dislike monsters. As a result, Rimuru's powers are sealed away and he's trapped within a barrier. Until now, Rimuru has been the strongest in the "Tensei Slime" world, and he hasn't been pushed into a corner very often. This is quite unusual for him to be in such a dire situation. This has likely worried many fans of the original work.
Season 2 Synopsis Part 1: Demon Lord Awakening Arc
The Demon Lord Awakening Arc follows Tempest as it faces an unprecedented crisis, and Rimuru's awakening as a Demon Lord. As part of Demon Lord Clayman's scheme, Myuran and the Farmuru Kingdom invade Tempest. While Hinata attacks Rimuru, many of Tempest's citizens are killed. The villagers, who had adhered to Rimuru's teachings of "not attacking humans," were all killed, including Shion. Rimuru deeply regrets his naivety and resolves to become a Demon Lord, knowing that becoming a Demon Lord would grant him the ability to resurrect the dead.
Rimuru Evolves into a Demon Lord
To evolve into a Demon Lord, Rimuru needs the souls of the dead. To achieve this, Rimuru killed 20,000 enemy soldiers from the Farmuru Kingdom who attacked his country. Normally a gentle and reserved person, Rimuru's shock at losing his comrades and his determination to fight the enemy to the end transformed him into the strongest of all. He then transformed into a Demon Lord, using 10,000 of the soldiers he had killed. The remaining 10,000 soldiers are then used to summon the infamous Diablo. Shion and the others are also safely resurrected.
Season 2 Synopsis Part 2: The Eight Stars' Flight Arc
In the next arc, the Demon Lord Rimuru faces off against Demon Lord Clayman. Rimuru and his companions, having acquired the Ultimate Skill and evolved to their ultimate level, overwhelm the Farmas Kingdom and Clayman. The final battle lies between Rimuru and Clayman, and Clayman, who was controlling Demon Lord Milim, was confident of victory. However, in reality, Milim was only pretending to be controlled, and even Demon Lord Karion, whom Milim thought she had killed, was still alive. Although Clayman was confident of victory, in reality, there was no chance. After being thoroughly cornered, he was defeated and devoured by Rimuru.
Rimuru Becomes the "Eight Star Demon Lord"
After Clayman's disappearance, Demon Lord Frey and Demon Lord Karion joined forces with Demon Lord Milim and declared their abdication of their thrones. With Demon Lord Guy's approval, the number of Demon Lords increased to eight, and Rimuru became the eighth and new Demon Lord, "Novice Rimuru." Rimuru named the eight Demon Lords the "Eight Star Demon Lords."
Season 2 Summary Part 3: Holy vs. Demonic Conflict Arc
The Holy vs. Demonic Conflict Arc sees Rimuru and Hinata reconcile after the battle with Demon Lord Clayman. Hinata, originally Shizu's student, is attacked by Clayman as part of a scheme. However, Shizu's wish is for Hinata to be saved, so reconciliation between Hinata and Rimuru is inevitable. This part is full of twists and turns, and will likely be a highlight of the anime. I'm looking forward to it!
Season 2 Synopsis Part 4: Territorial Conquest Arc
From here, Rimuru, Demon Lord Luminous, and Hinata and their companions conclude an agreement and begin preparations for the Tempest Kingdom's inauguration festival. The agreement the three reached consists of three points: "The Holy Empire of Ruberios will officially recognize the Jura Tempest Federation as a nation," "The Holy Empire of Ruberios will establish a century of friendship with the Jura Tempest Federation," and "The Luminous Church's doctrine that 'monsters are not permitted to exist' will be abolished." This episode also depicts Rimuru's encounter with the important hero Masayuki. Also making an appearance will be Hakurou's daughter, Momiji, a character who has appeared since the beginning!
Season 2 Synopsis Part 5: The Founding of the Demon Capital
It's a very packed story, but if Season 2 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime manages to reach the Founding of the Demon Capital Arc, it will likely end here! The Founding of the Demon Capital Arc centers around the Tempest Kingdom's founding festival, the economic war that breaks out during the event, and the battle with Hermesia, the Sorcerer Dynasty's Emperor, Sarion. This chapter is packed with highlights, including Rimuru and Ramiris creating a dungeon and the true identity of the adventurer Eren being revealed, making it a must-see. You'll want to keep following the storyline of the second season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime right to the very end!
[That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime] Summary of Season 2!
This concludes the summary of Season 2 of the "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" anime. What did you think? Season 1 of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" was already incredibly exciting, but with even more characters appearing, Season 2 is sure to be even more exciting. You can't miss the exploits of Diablo, a particularly popular and extremely important character. It's unclear exactly how much of the story will be adapted into an anime, but judging from the end of the first episode, it seems certain that the climax will come straight from the start of the second season. If you haven't seen the first season of the anime yet, I recommend watching it now! Also, Rimuru, who is already strong, will awaken as a Demon Lord, so we can expect even more exploits. I'm really looking forward to future developments!
