What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea
Yasuhito Kikuchi · Film · 2026
If you loved That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea, start with That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (2018) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea across media.
What hooked you in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea was the balance of high-stakes world-building alongside genuine connections between a tight-knit, unconventional group of friends.
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The source
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Series · 2018
Adaptation
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond
Yasuhito Kikuchi · Film · 2022
Books on the same thread
The Sea of Monsters
Rick Riordan · Book · 2006
Shares a thread with That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea: Found family.
Much like the group dynamic in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea, this story anchors mythological grandiosity within a loyal found family.
The House in the Cerulean Sea
TJ Klune · Book · 2021
Shares a thread with That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea: found family.
If you enjoyed the focus on community and belonging in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea, this cozy fantasy offers a similar warmth.
Sea of Charms
Sarah Beth Durst · Book · 2026
Explores: magical adventure, whimsical world-building, low-stakes conflict.
This nautical adventure mirrors the whimsical world-building and maritime setting found in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea while maintaining a cozy tone.
Demon Slayer
Koyoharu Gotoge · Book · 2018
Explores: Sibling Bond, Grief, Moral Duty.
While darker in tone than That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea, the central sibling bond provides the same emotional anchor amidst supernatural danger.
Series on the same thread
Delicious in Dungeon
Series · 2024
Explores: Dungeon Crawling, Monster Hunting, Culinary Adventure.
The comedic approach to fantasy adventure and survival in this series will resonate with anyone who appreciated the lighter, monster-filled journey of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Series · 2023
Explores: Mortality, The Value of Time, Regret and Remembrance.
This journey of self-discovery captures the same melancholy beauty and expansive magical world-building that frames the narrative arc of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
Series · 2021
Explores: Second Chance, Redemption, Character Growth.
Those drawn to the progression and character growth in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea will find this reincarnation narrative equally immersive and rewarding.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
Series · 2016
Explores: Reincarnation, Character Death, Overcoming Adversity.
The high-stakes fantasy world and the protagonist's struggle to navigate a new reality echo the themes of adaptation present in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The collaborative, improvised storytelling in this podcast captures the same spirit of camaraderie and unpredictable adventure that defines the companions in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
If you valued the character interactions in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea, the focus on genuine human connection and self-deprecating humor here will appeal.
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Common questions
Should I watch That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea before the 2018 television series?
No. You should watch the 2018 television series first to understand the established relationships between Rimuru and his companions. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea takes place after the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, which occurs later in the series.
Is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea a direct sequel to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond?
No. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea is a standalone film. While it features the same characters from the franchise, it follows a separate incident involving the Magi Dynasty Salion and a new character named Yura, independent of the events in Scarlet Bond.
What is the setting for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea?
The film is set on a private resort island belonging to the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the Magi Dynasty Salion. Rimuru and his companions visit this location for a vacation following the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, where they encounter a mysterious woman named Yura.
How does That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea relate to the Magi Dynasty Salion?
The movie centers on an invitation from Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the Magi Dynasty Salion. Rimuru and his group travel to a private resort island within this elven nation, which serves as the primary backdrop for the new incident that unfolds in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea.