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By the Grace of the Gods

By the Grace of the Gods

TV-142020•24m•8.0/10
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

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8.0/10(131)

Only 39 years into a life full of bad luck, Ryoma Takebayashi passes away in his sleep! Taking pity on him, three divine beings show compassion by reincarnating him as a young boy to a magical, new world. Now he spends his time researching and caring for slimes in the forest. But after healing an injured traveler, Ryoma decides to set out with his new friends on a journey to use his power to help others. A whole new world awaits him, where his skills as a magic user and slime tamer continue to elicit surprise and admiration.

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Production

MAHO FILM, Lantis

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 4, 2020

Last Aired

March 27, 2023

Networks

Tokyo MX

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Ryoma, with the Slimes
E1
Ryoma, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-10-04
Ryoma Takebayashi is a young boy living by himself in a forest, who, in a previous lifetime, used to be a tortured middle-aged Japanese office worker. He meets a group of distressed travelers in the forest, and decides to save them.
Departure, with the Slimes
E2
Departure, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-10-11
It turns out that the travelers Ryoma saved were the local duke and his family. Impressed by Ryoma's various skills and enamored by his personality, they offer to take Ryoma along on their journey.
First Time in Town, with the Slimes
E3
First Time in Town, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-10-18
Ryoma and the Jamil family travel to Gimul, a mining town. There, Ryoma and Eliaria take the first steps in becoming professionals in their crafts. Ryoma is given another opportunity to flex his new powers.
Clean-Up Duty, with the Slimes
E4
Clean-Up Duty, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-10-25
Ryoma arrives at Miya's house, overflowing with trash from a nearby dump. Ryoma and his slimes show a remarkable ability to clean, a skill that, as it turns out, the town of Gimul desperately needs.
The Lady's Training Session, with the Slimes
E5
The Lady's Training Session, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-11-01
Eliaria and Ryoma practice magic and combat in Gimul. They practice fighting against the weak but numerous monsters now infesting the abandoned mine shafts.
Monster Hunting, with the Slimes
E6
Monster Hunting, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-11-08
The Adventurer's Guild sets up a large-scale group of adventurers to deal with the massive monster infestation discovered in the abandoned mines. Ryoma joins them.
Starting the Business, with the Slimes
E7
Starting the Business, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-11-15
Ryoma decides to strike out on his own as an adventurer and business owner. He discusses his plans with the ducal family, and works with Serge the merchant to put his business plans in motion.
Laundry Business, with the Slimes
E8
Laundry Business, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-11-22
The laundry business is ready to open. Ryoma hires new employees to help get his business started, and throws a party to express his thanks to the friends who have supported him thus far.
The New Coworkers, with the Slimes
E9
The New Coworkers, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-11-29
The laundry business explodes in popularity, so Ryoma rushes out on day two to hire more help. He meets Fei and Li Ling, foreigners with a hidden past.
The New Slimes, with the Slimes
E10
The New Slimes, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-12-06
With the business going more smoothly than Ryoma ever imagined, Ryoma is able to go back to studying his slimes and adventuring. He discovers several new types of slimes.
Taming Training, with the Slimes
E11
Taming Training, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-12-13
The Jamil ducal family are all experts in the art of monster taming magic. Ryoma and Eliaria receive the Jamil elders' tutelage to further hone their taming magic.
The Beginning of a New Era, with the Slimes
E12
The Beginning of a New Era, with the Slimes
Air date: 2020-12-20
Ryoma and Eliaria make another attempt to tame the limour birds. If they succeed, it would be a great milestone in their careers as monster tamers. However, whatever the outcome, their separation is inevitable as Eliaria leaves for school.

Cast

Azusa Tadokoro

Azusa Tadokoro

Ryoma Takebayashi (voice)

Hiroki Yasumoto

Hiroki Yasumoto

Ryoma Takebayashi (voice)

Makoto Koichi

Makoto Koichi

Kufo (voice)

Marika Kouno

Marika Kouno

Miya (voice)

Makoto Furukawa

Makoto Furukawa

Tabuchi (voice)

Kikuko Inoue

Kikuko Inoue

Lulutia (voice)

Yuuki Kuwahara

Yuuki Kuwahara

Eliaria (voice)

Motomu Kiyokawa

Motomu Kiyokawa

Gain (voice)

Daisuke Ono

Daisuke Ono

Reinhart Jamil (voice)

Takehito Koyasu

Takehito Koyasu

Reinbach (voice)

Saori Hayami

Saori Hayami

Elise (voice)

Yuuki Takada

Yuuki Takada

Mizelia (voice)

Yui Fukuo

Yui Fukuo

Cilia (voice)

Yuuki Hirose

Yuuki Hirose

Welanna (voice)

Tetsu Inada

Tetsu Inada

Wogan (voice)

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