That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime OAD
Synopsis
One day, Shuna and Shion are fighting over Rimuru's squishy slime body as usual. Rimuru figures that giving them each a body double of himself would solve the conflict, but when he imagines some of his other friends asking him to do the same for them, he quickly drops that plan. Then he comes up with the idea to make a cushion in the shape of his slime form. He travels around Tempest to see if his friends know of any good materials he can use, and he learns that a special type of sand found along a lake shore in the forest is exactly what he's looking for. So he sets out to collect some sand... but a monster is waiting for him by the lake! What's more, Milim hears about his plan for a picnic and comes racing down from the sky! (Source: Crunchyroll)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. While some appreciate the humor, character interactions, and the later 'academy arc' episodes for their contribution to the world and character development, a significant portion criticizes the initial episodes for excessive and irrelevant fan service. This tonal inconsistency leads to a divided overall assessment of the OVA series.
Strengths
- Enjoyable character interactions and spotlight time.
- High-quality animation and sound design consistent with the main series.
- The final three episodes provide an engaging side story with character development and world-building, fitting seamlessly into the main narrative.
- Humorous content and gags that align with the series' tone.
Weaknesses
- The first two episodes are criticized for being plotless, excessive fanservice with no relevance to the main story.
- The shift in tone between the fanservice episodes and the academy arc creates a jarring experience for some viewers.
- Some viewers found the initial episodes to be a waste of time and lacking in meaningful content.