Have you heard of the wildly popular anime "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"? The first season of this fantasy anime about reincarnation in another world garnered a lot of buzz. With a second season scheduled for 2021, this anime is once again generating buzz. In this article, we'll introduce Shizu (Shizue Izawa), one of the most popular characters from the anime "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime." We'll take a closer look at her character and why she has a Japanese name. Let's take a look.
What kind of character is Shizu?
Shizu (Shizue Izawa), as her name suggests, is a Japanese woman. She is also the girl who inspired the protagonist Rimuru Tempest's human form. She has long black hair, dark eyes, and a fragile beauty, and everyone calls her "Shizu-san." Summoned from another world by the Demon King and possessed by Ifrit, she has considerable strength. She has always harbored a strong hatred for the Demon King.
How She Was Summoned from Another World
So what was the story behind Shizu's summoning from another world? She was living in Tokyo during the war. Over 60 years ago, during the Great Tokyo Air Raid, Shizu was summoned from another world by the Demon Lord Leon Cromwell. At the time, she was only eight years old. Incidentally, like Rimuru, the skills you initially possess are determined by your condition before arriving in the other world. In Shizu's case, she suffered severe burns all over her body in the air raid, which gave her skills like "Heat Manipulation" and "No Use of Heat Attacks."
Did Ifrit Possess Her?
The existence of "Ifrit" is essential to discussing Shizu. After being summoned from another world, Shizu was abandoned by Leon once, but he saw her aptitude for fire and summoned the higher spirit Ifrit to possess her and give her a body. Shizu allowed Ifrit to possess her in order to survive, but did not want her body to be taken away, so she acquired the unique skill "Transformer," which has the effects of "integration" and "separation." By doing so, Shizu was able to somehow maintain her sense of self, even though her body was controlled. This incident sparked a strong hatred for Leon. Incidentally, Shizu, who became a demon after being possessed by Ifrit, stopped aging, so although she would normally be around 70 years old, she looks to be around 16 or 17 years old.
Shizu, Known as the Ruler of Explosive Flames
Several years after being possessed by Ifrit, Shizu regained some control of her own will. As a result, it seemed as though her symbiosis with Ifrit was going well, but one day, Ifrit went out of control. Shizu was powerless to stop Ifrit's rampage, and ended up burning to ashes the girl she had befriended and her wind fox. Shizu was in despair, but...
Receive a Mask
A few years later, Shizu is protected by a female hero and receives a mask called the "Anti-Demon Mask," which allows her to subdue Ifrit. This mask allows her to control her demonic powers at will, and with this power, Shizu works as an adventurer. She was wearing this mask when she met Rimuru. While living in symbiosis with Ifrit, Shizu has mastered his demonic powers and is quite strong, earning the nickname "Master of Explosive Flames."
Retires from Adventure and Becomes a Trainer
However, as Shizu's age increases, her mental strength also begins to decline. One day, in an attempt to save a town from a dragon attack, Shizu awakens the Ifrit within her, but ends up in a coma for a week. Shizu then realizes that if she continues to use Ifrit's powers, she will not be able to control Ifrit's rampage and the same tragedy as before will be repeated. So, Shizu retires from adventure and moves to the Kingdom of Ingrassia to become a combat trainer.
Rimuru and Shizu's Encounter
From here, we'll go into detail about how Rimuru and Shizu met. Determined to exact revenge, Shizu headed for Leon's castle. Along the way, she met up with Cabal and his allies, and after the turmoil, she met Rimuru. Shizu was well-liked by her allies, including Rimuru, but one day, Shizu's Ifrit went berserk. Rimuru's "Predator" skill ultimately subsided the rampaging Ifrit, but Shizu's physical condition deteriorated rapidly. Shizu's life force was maintained by Ifrit, so she would actually be around 70 years old.
Sleeping Within Rimuru
Realizing that there was no hope of recovery and that her life would soon come to an end, Shizu wished to sleep in the familiar scenery Rimuru had shown her. To fulfill her wish, Rimuru devoured Shizu, thereby transferring her skills, appearance, and hatred for Leon to Rimuru. After Shizu's death, her soul and will, absorbed by Rimuru, continued to live on within her. As a result, Ifrit appears in her dreams and as a vision in her mind. Furthermore, as promised, after learning Leon's true feelings, Rimuru punched him, finally releasing Shizu's resentment.
What is Ifrit, the One Who Coexisted with Shizu?
Ifrit is a fire giant. Summoned by the Demon Lord Leon, he possessed Shizu. He appears as a high-ranking fire spirit in the form of a man. Because Ifrit worships Leon so much, he and Shizu have a very poor relationship, and despite their symbiotic relationship, they were unable to understand each other. Therefore, we can see that Shizu used her skill to forcibly contain Ifrit's power.
Ifrit Repents
As a result, Shizu's strength was incomplete, leading Ifrit to go out of control. If the two had been compatible and connected with each other, his power would have been considerable and he would not have had a limited lifespan. Eventually, he awakened to his own self, and after seeing Rimuru's actions, he deeply regretted not reconciling with Shizu.
<
div>
The voice actress who plays Shizu is Yumiri Hanamori.
Shizu has a calm and lovely voice, and is voiced by Yumiri Hanamori. Her notable roles include Nadeshiko Kagamihara in "Laid-Back Camp△," Ai Hayasaka in "Kaguya-sama: Love is War," and Doumeki in "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" She's signed to m&i and hails from Kanagawa Prefecture.
Learn More
Her hobbies and special skills include table tennis, games, reading, dancing, singing, tennis, and drawing. Her favorite anime include "Yo-kai Watch," "Danball Senki," "Inazuma Eleven," "PSYCHO-PASS," and "Terror in Resonance," and many of her favorites are based on the "LEVEL 5" game. Her favorite foods are chicken dishes and snacks, and her least favorite food is carrots. Her close friend is voice actress Ari Ozawa.
[That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime] Summary of Shizu
That was an introduction to Shizu (Shizue Izawa), a popular character from "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"! What did you think? Shizu was summoned from another world after many hardships and traveled the world harboring resentment and hatred. However, by experiencing the kindness of people, she was able to suppress Ifrit and live her life. Ultimately, by meeting Rimuru, she was able to rest peacefully, even though she had driven Ifrit out of control. Shizu holds a significant presence in Rimuru's mind, and her absorption of him even affects her appearance. Many more characters will appear in the second season of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime." I'm really looking forward to seeing what other characters will appear in the future.
