Have you heard of the wildly popular anime "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"? With its charming characters and engaging storyline, many fans have become fans without even realizing it. The second season of the anime is scheduled to air in 2021, making the anticipation even more intense. In this article, we'll introduce Souei (Blue Shadow), a key character in the anime. He's not only handsome, but also possesses impressive combat abilities, so what kind of character is he?
Who is Souei?
Souei is a subordinate of Rimuru, who was transformed from an ogre into a demon. He is in charge of secret services and wears traditional Japanese clothing. He is a handsome young man with blue hair and dark skin. However, he has a rather dangerous personality, as a smile naturally appears on his face when he gets extremely angry. He is generally only interested in Rimuru and his own country, but due to his good looks he is liked by many members of the opposite sex. He is about the same age and height as Benimaru, and was both his rival and future master, but these plans were disrupted when the village was destroyed. Souei is also calm and collected, and will absolutely follow the orders of his master, Rimuru. Everyone is very loyal to Rimuru, and he is no exception. He is also ruthless, and does not let personal feelings get in the way of battle, and will mercilessly behead anyone who insults Rimuru.
About Souei's Evolution
Souei's evolutionary path is from Ooni to Onijin to Oni to Oni. He was first "named" by Rimuru and evolved into Oni. He then acquired Rimuru's extra skills: "Sticky Steel Thread," "Double Body Formation," and "Shadow Movement." He's perfectly suited to stealth. He can create up to six clones and use "Shadow Movement" to gather information, making him highly skilled in combat. He also has a considerable amount of magical energy and possesses the extra skill "Eyes of Observation."
Souei Leads the Kurayami
Souei serves as the Demon Empire's guardian, leading the Kurayami intelligence unit. Its members include dragon-people like Souka and his friends, as well as problem children adopted through plea bargains. They handle all domestic intelligence activities, sometimes assisted by members of the Black Corps, such as Moss and Esprit. While the Kurayami is Souei's intelligence unit, Benimaru's personal guards are also known as the Kurenai. By the way, the "Black Numbers" is a group led by Diablo, consisting of approximately 700 members.
What happened to Souei after Ciel's birth?
When Rimuru conceived Ciel, their abilities were integrated and optimized, which immediately affected Souei. He became Benimaru's shadow instead of Rimuru's, and their relationship became complete opposites. His divine protection changed from "Storm Protection" to "Shadow of the Flare Lord, the Raging King," and he is no longer a unique race.
Who is Ciel?
Ciel here refers to Rimuru's Wisdom Core. Originally a unique skill called "Great Sage," Souei's ultimate skill evolved into "King of Wisdom" when Rimuru became the Demon Lord. Rimuru gave him the name "Ciel." While originally a "Great Sage," he spoke in a fairly robotic manner, becoming much more fluent and improving in many ways. He can even speak the world's language.
What is the relationship between Benimaru and Souei?
So, what's interesting here is the relationship between Benimaru and Souei. It's no exaggeration to say that these two are two of the most handsome characters in "Tensei Slime." Both allies and rivals, they possessed equal abilities and strength. Originally, the two shared roles, with Benimaru playing the front role and Souei playing the back role. They repeatedly fought each other, often to a draw. The first time they were decided was in a direct confrontation at a martial arts tournament hosted by Rimuru.
Who was victorious?
In the end, it was Benimaru who emerged victorious. The match was so exciting that it was impossible to tell who would win. Benimaru's unique skill, "Grand Marshal," countered Souei's skill, "Assassin." Souei stopped fighting, determined not to lose again. Benimaru responded by saying that their abilities were evenly matched and it was just a matter of compatibility. It's clear that they both recognize each other's strength.
Souei is given the title of "Lord of Darkness"
Souei gained divinity as Benimaru's subordinate god through Benimaru's awakening evolution. He thus evolved into a "Dark Spirit Demon," a mid-level dark-attribute holy demon spirit. Rimuru bestows upon him the title "Darkness" (Lord of Darkness), and Ciel bestows upon him the ultimate gift, "Tsukuyomi" (Lord of the Moonlight). This recreates the ninja from Rimuru's memories, unlocking a variety of abilities. Using his skills, he can now gather information from around the world through shadows and even travel. His future will only grow stronger, and we can't wait to see him.
What is the relationship between Souka and Souei?
When it comes to Souei, many people associate him with Souka. Souka is a female character and the captain of the Lizardman leader's guard. Although he now looks almost human, before Rimuru gave him his name, he was lizard-like. In fact, Souei once saved Souka during a mission, which has made her admire him ever since. He also saved Souka's father, the Lizardman leader. It will be interesting to see how their relationship develops.
Souei's voice actor is Takuya Eguchi!
Souei has a handsome face and voice, but you're probably wondering who his voice actor is. Souei's voice actor is the incredibly popular Takuya Eguchi. Eguchi Takuya, born May 22, 1987, is a voice actor who also works as a singer. He was born in Tokyo and raised in Ibaraki, and is affiliated with the agency 81 Produce. His favorite foods are curry, ramen, and hamburgers, and he also likes alcohol. He is also a fan of fashion, and has a column called "Mote Fuku PRESS" in the magazine "Seiyu Paradise R," and has even published a photo book compiling the content, "Eguchi Takuya's Mote Fuku PRESS Complete Photo Book." He is also active in many other areas besides voice acting, including launching an apparel and miscellaneous goods brand.
What is Eguchi Takuya's most notable work?
I'm curious about Takuya Eguchi's most notable works. There are many, but some of them include his roles as Satoshi Osugi in "Eden of the East," Taiyo Amamiya in "Inazuma Eleven GO," Takeo Gouda in "My Love Story!!," Tomoya Matsunaga in "Rainbow Days," Kota Hasegawa in "Sanrio Boys," Nagi Rokuya in "Idolish7," and Tenma Sumeragi in "A3!". It's clear that he has appeared in a variety of popular anime and games. He is a voice actor with great potential for future success.
[That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime] Souei Summary!
That concludes our introduction to Souei, the popular character from "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"! What did you think? Not only is he handsome, but he also has incredibly high combat abilities, making him a crucial character in the story. Furthermore, with his voice actor being the highly popular Takuya Eguchi, Souei's popularity is sure to grow even more. Season 2 of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" is scheduled to air in 2021, so don't miss the upcoming developments. If you haven't seen the first season of the anime yet, we recommend you catch up now!
