That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Episode 1

Okay, picture this: You're walking down the street, minding your own business, maybe thinking about what to have for dinner (pizza, obviously), when suddenly, BAM! You're a slime. Not just any slime, but the slime. We're talking about the start of That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime episode 1, and it's gloriously weird.

The Unluckiest Lucky Guy

Our hero, Satoru Mikami, is your average, run-of-the-mill, 37-year-old salaryman. He's single, kinda lonely, but totally content (maybe?).

Then, disaster strikes! A random knife attack turns his life upside down. One minute he's chatting with a coworker, the next he's bleeding out on the sidewalk. Ouch!

Dying Wishes, Slime Edition

Now, this is where things get interesting. As Satoru is fading away, his thoughts become magical commands. He wishes he could store things (because, you know, dying problems), and suddenly, he has the Great Sage skill. Dying is such a bother, isn't it?

He wonders about being blind and wishes he could "see". Voila! He gets a sense ability! Talk about making lemonade out of lemons.

He also expresses other random desires (like not wanting to be hot), and somehow, these turn into superpowers. It's like the universe is playing a cruel but ultimately hilarious joke on him.

Slime Time!

Next thing he knows, Satoru wakes up… as a blue slime! A cute, jiggly, blue blob of goo. He's in a dark cave, surrounded by nothing but darkness and weird glowing plants.

Imagine waking up and realizing your body is literally just a ball of jelly. Forget finding the coffee maker, you've got to figure out how to even move!

But our slime-hero isn't fazed for long. He discovers he can absorb things. Rocks, plants, even magical herbs – gulp – all part of the slime diet.

The Cave's Quirky Resident

The real fun starts when he stumbles upon a sealed cave and meets the mighty storm dragon, Veldora Tempest! Veldora is trapped, lonely, and… well, a bit of a drama queen.

He's been sealed away for 300 years! That's a lot of alone time and makes sense he needed someone to talk to.

Rimuru (previously Satoru) offers to help him escape, and in exchange, he gets a new name and a powerful ally. A win-win situation, I'd say! Talk about making friends in low places.

They became friends, and Rimuru consumes Veldora with his predator skill. This action allows Veldora to exist outside of the prison!

A New Beginning (As a Slime)

With Veldora's blessing and a newfound purpose, Rimuru sets out to explore the world. He's no longer just a lonely salaryman; he's a slime with a dragon-sized destiny!

He's ready to face whatever challenges come his way, one absorb-filled adventure at a time. Who needs pizza when you can eat magical herbs, am I right?

The episode ends with Rimuru leaving the cave, ready to make his mark on the world. It's a perfect setup for the series. Get ready for a wild ride!