“Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken” (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) features a wide range of characters, each with unique abilities and personalities. Here are some of the main and supporting characters from the series:
Main Characters:
- Rimuru Tempest (formerly Satoru Mikami)
- Race: Slime (formerly human)
- Role: Protagonist and leader of the Jura Tempest Federation.
- Abilities: Rimuru possesses the ability to Devour anything he touches, gaining their abilities and traits. He also has Great Sage, a powerful intelligence skill, and Predator, which lets him acquire abilities of others. His power escalates rapidly, and he becomes one of the most powerful beings in the world.
- Personality: Rimuru is kind-hearted, pragmatic, and caring toward his subordinates, constantly working to build a better world for both humans and monsters. Despite being a slime, his leadership skills and strategies are incredibly effective.
- Shion
- Race: Ogre (later evolves into a Kijin)
- Role: Rimuru’s loyal bodyguard and one of his first companions.
- Abilities: Shion is a powerful fighter with immense strength. Her abilities include a devastating martial arts technique and a great deal of stamina.
- Personality: Shion is fiercely loyal to Rimuru and has a strong sense of justice. She is known for her love of cooking, which often results in some comedic moments. Despite her often serious demeanor, she has a childlike side, especially around Rimuru.
- Benimaru
- Race: Ogre (later evolves into a Kijin)
- Role: Rimuru’s general and trusted right-hand man.
- Abilities: Benimaru is a skilled warrior with expertise in fire-based magic and swordsmanship. His abilities make him one of the top fighters in the world.
- Personality: Benimaru is brave, disciplined, and highly skilled in battle. He is incredibly loyal to Rimuru and often takes on leadership roles in the organization. Despite his seriousness, he has a strong sense of humor and care for his comrades.
- Veldora Tempest
- Race: Dragon (Storm Dragon)
- Role: One of Rimuru’s closest allies and friends. Initially sealed in a cave, he later becomes an important character.
- Abilities: Veldora is a powerful dragon, capable of using a range of destructive abilities, especially his Storm Dragon powers. He later grants Rimuru part of his power and is a major source of strength for Rimuru.
- Personality: Veldora is energetic, somewhat childish, and enjoys joking around. Despite his formidable strength, he is quite friendly and becomes a key source of emotional support for Rimuru.
- Milim Nava
- Race: Demon Lord (Dragon)
- Role: A powerful Demon Lord and one of the most formidable beings in the world.
- Abilities: Milim possesses immense physical strength, as well as powerful magic that allows her to cause large-scale destruction.
- Personality: Milim has a childlike personality, often showing excitement for battles and chaos. Despite her destructive tendencies, she is friendly and has a close relationship with Rimuru, treating him as a trusted friend.
Important Supporting Characters:
- Ranga
- Race: Direwolf (later becomes Rimuru’s familiar)
- Role: Rimuru’s loyal wolf companion.
- Abilities: Ranga is a highly skilled fighter, with enhanced senses and loyalty to Rimuru.
- Personality: Ranga is playful, loyal, and protective of Rimuru. He is a trusted and dependable member of Rimuru’s group.
- Diablo
- Race: Demon
- Role: One of Rimuru’s strongest subordinates, originally a Demon Lord.
- Abilities: Diablo is an incredibly powerful demon, capable of using a variety of high-level magic and combat abilities.
- Personality: Diablo is immensely loyal to Rimuru, going as far as to consider him a “master” and is always willing to do whatever it takes to serve him. He is calm, collected, and can be quite terrifying to enemies.
- Gabiru
- Race: Lizardman (later becomes a Dragon)
- Role: Former antagonist who later becomes an ally.
- Abilities: Gabiru possesses enhanced physical abilities and agility, and is skilled in battle, especially in terms of leadership.
- Personality: Initially arrogant and prideful, Gabiru grows throughout the series, becoming more humble and dedicated to Rimuru’s cause.
- Souka
- Race: Fox
- Role: A high-ranking member of Rimuru’s community.
- Abilities: Souka is highly intelligent and skilled in magic, and she helps with the administration of Rimuru’s territory.
- Chloe Aubert
- Race: Human (later becomes a key character)
- Role: A notable character introduced in later arcs.
- Abilities: Chloe is skilled in magic and has a significant role in the events involving human characters.
Other Key Characters:
- Great Sage: Rimuru’s intelligence-enhancing skill that communicates with him as a powerful entity. It plays a significant role in advising Rimuru on strategies and solutions.
- Shizue Izawa: A former human who becomes a pivotal figure in the story, particularly for Rimuru’s development and his connection to the world.
The Demon Lords:
- Carrera: A member of the Demon Lord faction, known for her intellect and calculating nature.
- Rimuru’s allies: Rimuru gathers a diverse group of allies throughout the series, including other powerful beings like the Demon Lords, orcs, goblins, and more.
These characters all play crucial roles in Rimuru’s journey as he builds a new world for monsters and seeks peace with humans. The diverse cast of characters, each with their backstories, motivations, and relationships with Rimuru, makes the series rich in dynamics and enjoyable to follow.