That time I was reincarnated as a Slime Episode #21 has the Tempest opening festival in full swing, with a grand concert that wows the likes of Luminus Valentine, as well as the long-awaited opening of the arena. Rimuru also discovers that the country has a bit of a liquidity problem, which could make paying for the festival a real problem.
The episode covers a variety of characters and issues, most notably Shion and Shuna showing off their previously unknown musical talents to the world. While the scene is much shorter than the manga, it's still a mesmerizing performance, and of course, it's great to finally hear the music they play. Luminus was so impressed by the concert that she arranged an enhanced cultural exchange with Tempest, even giving Rimuru a powerful new ability. Here's how to catch up and watch episode #22 when it comes out.
When are new Slime episodes released?
Animated by Eight Bit, based on the Light Novel by Fuse
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has new episodes debuting on Crunchyroll on Fridays, with episodes uploaded at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time or 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. So, episode #22 could air on September 6, 2024, at 8:30am PT/11:30am ET. Fans should know that due to the episodes being released so close to their Japanese premiere, they will initially only be available in Japanese with subtitles. The English dub is being released about 3 weeks behind the subbed release at this point, and so the next episode to be dubbed will be episode #19 of season 3.
What Happened When I Was Reincarnated as a Slime Part 3, Episode #21?
Rimuru Festival is in full swing
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode #21 features Tempest's inaugural festival at its peak, with enough entertainment to enthrall both nobles and commoners. The episode opens with a concert featuring both human and monster performers playing classical music, as well as a special performance by Shion and Shuna showing off their violin and piano skills. There's also a scientific presentation, showing Tempest's research on Magicules and how they interact with even inanimate objects, much to the amazement of many of the scholars present.
Rimuru then had a meeting with Mjollmiles and several of his trusted associates, where it was revealed that Tempest might be having trouble paying its debts. While the nation was rich in treasure, it had little actual currency, making it difficult to pay the smaller merchants a proper amount. The idea was to overpay slightly in raw gold, rather than coins, but Mjollmiles strongly objected, arguing that this would set a bad precedent. The situation seemed to have been orchestrated by the merchant council, in hopes of ruining Tempest's plans for a “mutually prosperous” region.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3, Episode 22 sees the tournament begin
Slime brings back the action that was missing this season
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ended the previous volume with the opening of the arena, and volume 22 is titled “The Martial Arts Tournament,” hinting that the arena battles will begin shortly. Based on chapters 112 and 113 of the manga, Lightspeed Hero Masayuki will be making his tournament debut alongside his comrade Jinrai. A few other opponents will also be introduced, including a mysterious figure wearing a lion mask who may have a familiar face. Geld and Gobta will also be fighting in the arena, here to represent the true power of the nation of Tempest.
The martial arts tournament is set to follow the usual round structure, with some exciting matches sure to take place. With That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 having been relatively quiet, fans are certainly excited to finally see some action again, and the arena is the perfect place for some incredible fight scenes. And even when the tournament is over, there will still be the excitement of the Labyrinth that Rimuru and Ramiris created ahead, so the season looks to be coming to an end on a high note.
Next episode of That time I was reincarnated as a Slime It's going to be a lot of fun, so be sure to tune in to see the matches as soon as possible!
