Rimuru Tempest – The Overpowered but Kind-Hearted Slime

Rimuru Tempest, the friendly yet insanely powerful protagonist of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, started as an ordinary human before being reborn as a slime with god-like abilities. With his strategic mind, kind heart, and ever-growing power, he transforms his world in ways no one could have imagined.

1. Character Introduction

Full Name: Rimuru Tempest (formerly Satoru Mikami)

Nicknames: Lord Rimuru, Demon Slime, Chancellor of the Jura Tempest Federation

Series: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken)

Affiliation: Jura Tempest Federation, Octagram (Demon Lords)

Occupation: Leader of Tempest, Demon Lord

Once a normal salaryman, Rimuru was reincarnated into a fantasy world after dying in an unfortunate accident. Despite being a slime, he quickly rises to power, forming his own nation and eventually becoming a Demon Lord.

2. Age & Background

📅 Date of Birth: Unknown (Reincarnated in his 30s)

♎ Zodiac Sign: Libra ♎ (as Satoru Mikami)

📌 Age: Varies (Chronologically older but appears youthful)

📏 Height: Changes due to his slime form (Average human height in human form)

⚖ Weight: Practically weightless as a slime

👤 Race: Originally Human, reincarnated as Slime, later evolves into a Demon Slime

3. Rise to Power

✔ Gains a unique skill, “Predator,” allowing him to absorb and copy abilities.

✔ Befriends powerful beings, including Veldora the Storm Dragon.

✔ Establishes the Jura Tempest Federation, a utopia for monsters.

✔ Becomes a True Demon Lord, unlocking god-like abilities.

✔ Defeats Clayman and ascends to the Octagram (Demon Lords’ council).

4. Iconic Quotes & Their Meanings

🗨 "If you get in my way, I won’t show mercy."

➡ Despite being kind, Rimuru will eliminate threats without hesitation.

🗨 "I will create a country where everyone can live in peace."

➡ Showcases Rimuru’s vision of equality and unity.

🗨 "I'm just a humble slime."

➡ A humorous way of downplaying his insane power.

5. Journey Through the Series

Early Adventures

🐉 Befriends Veldora, gaining immense power.

🏡 Builds a monster nation, offering a home to outcasts.

⚔ Defeats Orc Lord, proving his leadership skills.

Demon Lord Awakening

🔥 Witnesses the massacre of Tempest and annihilates 20,000 soldiers in revenge.

👿 Awakens as a True Demon Lord, reviving his fallen allies.

🏰 Defeats Clayman and earns a place in Octagram.

Ultimate Power & New Challenges

💀 Gains ultimate skills that rival gods.

🌍 Expands Tempest into a superpower, dealing with other nations and gods.

⚡ Begins reshaping the world’s power structure.

6. Powers & Abilities

1. Unique Skills

🌀 Predator/Gluttony – Absorbs enemies and steals their abilities.

🧠 Great Sage/Raphael – An AI-like entity that grants infinite knowledge.

⚡ Beelzebuth – A devouring ability that erases enemies completely.

2. Evolution & Forms

🟢 Slime Form – Nearly indestructible, regenerates instantly.

🧑 Human Form – Gains charisma and enhanced combat ability.

👿 Demon Slime – Near god-like power, unkillable regeneration.

3. Ultimate Skills & Magic

✨ Void God Azathoth – Can erase anything from existence.

🔥 Control over space, time, and reality.

⚡ Can create and destroy nations with ease.

7. Relationships & Fate

Key Relationships

🐉 Veldora Tempest – The dragon who became his best friend.

⚔ Benimaru & Shion – His most trusted generals.

👑 Milim Nava – Fellow Demon Lord and close ally.

🖤 Diablo – A powerful demon loyal only to Rimuru.

Fate in Tensura

📈 Continues to grow in power, potentially surpassing even the gods.

🌎 Expands Tempest’s influence, shaping a peaceful world.

🌀 Faces divine threats, proving himself the strongest being in existence.

8. Strengths & Weaknesses

✅ Strengths

✔ Practically immortal with limitless regeneration.

✔ Can copy and learn any ability.

✔ A genius strategist, diplomat, and fighter.

❌ Weaknesses

✖ Struggles with moral dilemmas when it comes to violence.

✖ Overpowered to the point that few can challenge him.

✖ Overly trusting, sometimes leading to betrayal.

9. Recent Releases & Updates

📌 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 is set to release in 2024.

📌 The Tensura movie, Scarlet Bond, expanded Rimuru’s worldbuilding and power.

📌 Light novels and manga continue his journey beyond the anime.

10. Relationship Stories

🔥 Rimuru & VeldoraA hilarious yet deep friendship, built on mutual respect.

👑 Rimuru & MilimA complex rivalry, friendship, and possible future conflict.

💀 Rimuru & DiabloOne of the most loyal master-servant relationships in anime.

11. Major Battles & Events

📺 First Appearance: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Episode 1

🔥 Key Battles:

✔ Vs. Orc Disaster (Ep. 12-14) – Rimuru’s first major war.

✔ Vs. Hinata Sakaguchi (Ep. 22) – Fights one of the strongest humans.

✔ Vs. Clayman (Ep. 47-48) – Becomes a True Demon Lord.

12. Rating

🌟 Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9.8/10)

📊 Rating Breakdown:

✔ Popularity: 9.9/10

✔ Character Development: 9.6/10

✔ Combat Ability: 10/10

✔ World-Building Impact: 10/10

13. Fun Facts

🌀 Rimuru’s name comes from "Ripple", symbolizing how he changes the world.

📖 His voice actor, Miho Okasaki, also sings the anime’s ending themes.

🔥 In the light novel, he eventually becomes a god-like existence.

14. Related Characters

🐉 Veldora Tempest – His dragon bestie.

👿 Diablo – His most devoted servant.

👑 Milim Nava – Fellow Demon Lord and wild card.

⚔ Hinata Sakaguchi – One of his strongest human rivals.

15. The Legend Continues

Rimuru Tempest is one of the most overpowered yet lovable protagonists in anime history. His growth from a simple slime to a god-tier existence makes his journey one of the most exciting power fantasies in anime.

🌀 "I'm not a hero. I'm just a slime trying to live my life."