By the Grace of the Gods Episode 1: Ryoma, with the Slimes

Manga volume 1-3

Canon/MED

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Cool men

The art is pretty and the plot is a bit different compared to some other isekais I have watched. (And its my number one troupe). It seems smoother and more slice of life, so it seems less action pack if that's what you want. Ryoma seems like a sweet kid. Will be interesting to see where the story of him and his slimes lead.

foxzsly92

5 mo

A nice fresh start of the unique way of isekai anime..great visual and enjoyable show..a casual yet satisfying anime to watch

Episode Context

By the Grace of the Gods opens with one of the most laid-back premiere episodes you'll find in isekai. This is pure comfort fantasy, no urgency, no monster battles, no dramatic stakes out of the gate. Instead, the show introduces Ryoma Takebayashi, a boy living alone in the forest with only his collection of tamed slimes for company. The tone is warm, quiet, and deliberately unhurried, prioritizing atmosphere and world-building over action. Expect gentle daily-life rhythms, a focus on Ryoma's peaceful coexistence with nature, and early glimpses of the slime varieties that make up his unconventional household. If you're looking for adrenaline, this isn't it. But if you want something soothing that takes its time establishing a likable protagonist and a soft fantasy setting, this premiere delivers exactly that.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateOct 4, 2020

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