The wildly popular light novel series "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime," penned by Fuse with illustrations by Mitz Vah, has spawned multiple TV anime adaptations and theatrical films. This year saw the conclusion of the original light novel with its 23rd volume, and next February, fans can look forward to the series' second theatrical film, "Tears of the Azure Sea Arc."
During an official livestream last night (12/20), it was confirmed that "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" Season 4 is set to premiere in April 2026 and will air for two consecutive cours. Even bigger news: Season 4 is planned as a massive project spanning a total of five cours! A special promotional video was also unveiled.
This exciting announcement was officially revealed via a special video during the "TV Anime 'Slime' Season 4 Major Announcement Livestream" held on December 19. Season 4 will kick off in April 2026, running for two consecutive cours, and is designed as a colossal five-cour project with split broadcasts.
▼ This suggests Season 4 could boast a massive episode count, potentially exceeding 50 episodes!
What's more, the series' second theatrical film, "Tears of the Azure Sea Arc," hitting Japanese cinemas on February 27, 2026, is an entirely new original story crafted with the original author Fuse serving as the project's original concept and supervisor.
For fans, it's fantastic news that the film is also confirmed for theatrical release in Taiwan.
▼ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime The Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea Arc" Official Trailer
So, as the original light novel wraps up, 2026 is shaping up to be a massive year for the "Slime" series! Not only are we getting a new theatrical film, but also an absolutely colossal Season 4. Fans of the series are truly in for a treat – prepare for an epic anime feast!
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