‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea’ Review: A Franchise Bonus Primarily for Fans
The second film in the 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' franchise, 'Tears of the Azure Sea,' offers a standalone story that is accessible to newcomers but primarily appeals to existing fans of the series. Centered on a new romance between franchise character Gobta and a runaway ocean princess named Yura, the film emphasizes emotional drama and aquatic-themed action. While the animation and visual style elevate key sequences, the plot is described as generic and largely serves as an extension of the established anime universe.
- ▪The film 'Tears of the Azure Sea' is the second standalone movie in the 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' franchise.
- ▪Rimura Tempest, the protagonist, appears in his human form throughout the film, which is typical for the series despite his origin as a slime.
- ▪New characters include Yura, an ocean princess, and antagonists Zodon and Djeese, who seek control of a magical flute tied to a dragon.
- ▪Gobta, a recurring goblin character, takes on a more central role as Yura's love interest, marking a shift from his usual comic relief function.
- ▪Directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi, the film features stylized animation during flashback scenes and water-based action sequences suited for theatrical viewing.
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Home Film News Apr 30, 2026 5:32pm PT ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea’ Review: A Franchise Bonus Primarily for Fans The second feature film spun off from the popular anime series is easy enough for non-acolytes to follow, but only the faithful will get much out of it. By Beatrice Loayza Plus Icon Beatrice Loayza Latest See All Courtesy of Crunchyroll Those unfamiliar with the popular anime franchise “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” may be disappointed to learn that goopy substances are pretty much absent from the series’ second standalone movie “Tears of the Azure Sea.” For the uninitiated, the title seems to promise something far stranger than what this basic anime offers at this point, now four seasons and one other film into its…
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