The wait for the next chapter of Rimuru Tempest’s journey is almost finished. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 20 is arriving this week, and fans around the world are getting ready for another intense installment. The anime has kept a steady weekly schedule, and Episode 20 continues that pattern.
This new episode is expected to bring major answers about the mysterious Hero Chronoa and the disappearance of Hinata and Chloe. With Granville Rozzo now awakening an ancient power, the stakes have never been higher for Tempest and its allies.
Episode 20 Release Date and Time Across the World
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 20 is scheduled to premiere on Friday, August 28, 2026. The series has mostly followed a Friday release pattern, and this week is no exception.
For international viewers, the episode drops on Crunchyroll at 7:00 AM PT and 10:00 AM ET. Here is a complete breakdown of release times for major regions:
- United States (PT): 7:00 AM on Friday, August 28
- United States (ET): 10:00 AM on Friday, August 28
- United Kingdom (GMT): 3:00 PM on Friday, August 28
- Canada (ET): 10:00 AM on Friday, August 28
- Australia (AEST): 12:00 AM (midnight) on Saturday, August 29
- India (IST): 7:30 PM on Friday, August 28
- Japan (JST): 11:00 PM on Friday, August 28
It is worth noting that the season has experienced delays before. Episode 17 was pushed from July 31 to August 7 because of broadcast changes in Japan. While the current schedule looks steady, fans should keep an eye on official announcements for any last-minute shifts.
Where to Watch Episode 20: Complete Streaming Guide
Crunchyroll remains the primary streaming home for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 outside Japan. The platform offers the episode with English subtitles and an English dub version.
The episode is available on Crunchyroll across these regions:
- North America (United States, Canada)
- Central America and South America
- Europe (including the United Kingdom)
- Africa
- Oceania (including Australia and New Zealand)
- Middle East
- CIS countries
- Southeast Asia
For viewers who prefer other platforms, Season 4 is also accessible through Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. In some regions, the series is available on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, and iQIYI.
In Indonesia, fans can watch through Bstation (Bilibili) and the Muse Indonesia YouTube channel. Muse India also provides the series on their YouTube channel for Indian audiences.
Inside Japan, the anime continues to air on NTV’s Friday Anime Night programming block, along with Tokyo MX, MBS, BS11, and several other networks.
Story Progresses: What to Expect in Episode 20
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 20 is titled “Chronoa the Hero, Part One”. This episode marks the start of a new arc focusing on the legendary hero who supposedly sealed the Storm Dragon Veldora in the past.
The episode will center on the connection between Chronoa, Chloe Aubert, and Hinata Sakaguchi. In the manga, Chloe and Hinata vanish without a trace, and their disappearance is directly tied to Chronoa’s resurrection by Granville.
Three Demon Lords, including Rimuru and Leon, are expected to join forces to face Chronoa. According to Granville, Chronoa’s power is so immense that even the Demon Lords cannot match her strength.
Episode 20 is expected to adapt manga chapters 143 through 145. This part of the story reveals long-hidden secrets about the past and the true identity of the mysterious hero.
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Episode 19 Recap: Death and Disappearance
Episode 19, titled “Death and Loss,” aired on Friday, August 21, 2026. The episode brought shocking twists that set the stage for Episode 20.
The conflict in Lubelius escalated as Granville Rozzo awakened an ancient power. Hinata Sakaguchi was pushed to the brink of death while trying to protect Chloe. Just when it seemed Hinata would die, she and Chloe suddenly vanished together.
Demon Lord Luminous discovered that the body in her castle’s coffin had been stolen. The thief was Yuuki Kagurazaka, who stole the body and helped Granville resurrect Chronoa.
Granville claimed that Chronoa’s power surpasses all Demon Lords, including Rimuru and Leon. His plan to rule over mankind by destroying Tempest is moving forward.
Meanwhile, Rimuru continues his dream of creating an alliance between humans and monsters. Tempest is prospering, but the threat from the Rozzo family grows larger with each passing day.
The episode ended with Chloe and Hinata’s disappearance remaining a mystery, and Chronoa’s resurrection posing a direct threat to everyone Rimuru cares about.
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