That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, as one of the most popular isekai anime, kept the audience entertained consistently. Following a spectacular second season, fans are more eager than ever to see another installment in the franchise, particularly the upcoming film That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime The Movie: Scarlet Bond. The film was announced on September 21, 2021, immediately following the conclusion of the second season, and we now have a confirmed release date as well as additional information.

Earlier this March, a trailer for the film was released, causing a stir in the anime communities, and expectations for the film have skyrocketed, despite the fact that it is not yet clear whether the film is canon. It is adapted from the original story of the author, Fuse. Crunchyroll is in charge of distributing the film to theaters worldwide. While Fall 2022 is jam-packed with weekly anime releases such as Spy x Family, My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man, and many more, the anticipation for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond is immense.

While we’re at it, here’s everything we know about the upcoming anime film.

Scarlet Bond: The Plot

Following the original anime’s setting, Rimuru Tempest founded the Jura Tempest Federation, a place for the peaceful coexistence of monsters and human kingdoms. Still, Rimuru seems to have difficulty maintaining peace even after evolving into a demon lord. The Scarlet Bond events take place immediately following the second season’s conclusion and introduce an unexpected foe - Hiiro, an Ogre survivor who also happens to be Benimaru’s brother.

A mysterious emergence of the queen’s power swirls conspiracy among the kingdoms as the setting shifts to the west to a country named Raja, and the severed Scarlet Bonds unite to fight the new enemy. According to the trailer, Hiiro appears to have emerged from Raja country and seeks assistance from Ogres of Tempest nation, despite initially portraying him in an antagonistic role.

Scarlet Bond: The Cast & Crew

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Yasuhito Kikuchi, well-known for his work on Infinite Stratos, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Macross Frontier, and The Slime Diaries, is in charge of the direction department. Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, who worked on Beyblade, Bungou Stray Dogs, and Hajime no Ippo, oversees the screenplay. Hitoshi Fujima, who has worked on popular anime series such as Devil’s Line, White Album, Rosario + Vampire, and Basilisk, will handle Music Composition.

Yuichi Tanaka, known for his magical work on A Certain Magical Index, Code Geass 2, and Howl’s Moving Castle, will give his all as the Chief Animation Director, mesmerizing the audience with stunning visuals while assisting the 8bit Animation Studio. While each department has experts to handle the project without delays and imperfections, some prominent staff include Ryouma Ebata (Character Design), Ayumi Sato (Art Director), Maki Saitou (Color Design), and Yumi Jinguji (Editing).

The majority of the original anime cast is reprising their roles as their respective characters. To be more specific, Miho Okasaki as Rimuru Tempest, Makoto Furukawa as Benimaru, Megumi Toyoguchi as Rapahel (previously known as Great Sage), Sayaka Senbongi as Shuna, M.A.O as Shion, Takuya Eguchi as Souei, Houchuu Ootsuka as Hakurou, Asuna Tomari as Gobta, Chikahiro Kobayashi as Ranga, Takahiro Sakurai as Diablo, etc. While these are the returning voice actors, we have a new cast for the characters that did not appear in the anime. Yuuma Uchida voices Hiiro, and Riko Fukumoto expresses Towa’s intention with her majestic voice. There are a few minor character additions, such as Mobuji (Mitsuru Ogata), Raja Minister (Ken Uo), Chikuan (Shinpachi Tsuji), and Lacua (Subaru Kimura).

The franchise also revealed details about the film’s opening and ending songs. TRUE and Stereo Dive Foundation provided sensational vocals for the insertion songs “Jouka” and “SPARKLES,” while MindaRyn performed the opening theme song “Make Me Feel Better.”

Release Date

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond will hit theaters on November 25, 2022, and set out for global release in 2023. The author of the series, Fuse, is overjoyed to see the movie getting animated as he never expected it. When the film was announced, he shared his thoughts in an interview. He exclaimed,

Being the first movie in the Slime franchise, the hype is real, and with no idea when the announcement for the third season may come out, it would make a great addition to help the audience prepare for further impending adventures. Previously winning Crunchyroll’s “Best Fantasy Anime in 2022” award, Scarlet Bond continues the legacy of the Original anime with visually striking animation and a captivating story.

“I started writing this piece of work as a hobby, but it’s going to be made into a movie! I was so dumbfounded at first because it felt almost unrealistic. Please look forward to seeing how it will turn out.”

While we wait for the film’s global release, it’s probably best to relive the anime’s moments by rewatching the previous two seasons, which are available on Netflix.