That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Episode 5: Hero King, Gazel Dwargo

Manga chapter 9-10

Canon/MED

Oshimeter

9.7

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EPISODE REVIEWS

vamplier

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Peak de drama muy bien logrado!!!! Lo cual se agradece porque ya me estaba aburriendo de tanta teta rebotando.

sagarmatha

4 mo

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Bagusnya episode ini meskipun Isekai, tapi masih ada juga ketidakadilan dan pegawai pemerintahan pasti korup. Fantasi tapi ada nilai realistis juga. Higher stakes untuk Rimuru-chan

keima

5 mo

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This episode got way more intense than I expected 😭 Vesta was shady as hell, the plot twists were wild, and Gazel Dwargo already feels like such a cool and smart king ✨

Episode Context

Episode 5 marks a significant pivot from Rimuru's early adventures into the realm of political maneuvering. The title signals the arrival of Gazel Dwargo, the Hero King of the Dwarven kingdom, elevating the stakes beyond monster encounters and village building. Expect a shift in tone as the series layers diplomatic tension over its usual lighthearted charm. World-building takes center stage here, with the power dynamics between Rimuru's growing community and established kingdoms coming into sharper focus. The episode balances its trademark comedy with moments of genuine gravity, making it clear that Rimuru's actions carry weight beyond his immediate circle. Character introductions land with purpose rather than feeling like roster padding. This is the kind of episode that rewards patience, it's laying groundwork that the remaining nineteen episodes will build on substantially.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateOct 30, 2018

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