That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 22 delivered a major turning point. The episode, titled Where the Soul Resides, aired on Friday, September 11, 2026. The story picked up with Rimuru and his allies struggling to contain the out-of-control Hero Chronoa. The situation was dangerous because the souls of both Chloe and Hinata were trapped inside Chronoa. Hurting Chronoa would mean hurting them too. Rimuru knew he needed help, and he called on the one being who would always show up for him. Veldora, the Storm Dragon, answered the call.
Rimuru Calls His Oldest Friend
The bond between Rimuru and Veldora goes back to the very start of the series. When Rimuru first woke up in the new world as a slime, he met Veldora, who had been sealed in a cave for three hundred years. They gave each other names and became family. Since then, Veldora has lived inside Rimuru’s body while reading manga and watching the world grow.
In Episode 22, that bond paid off in a big way. Rimuru needed someone strong enough to hold Chronoa back without killing her. Veldora was the perfect choice. He arrived on the battlefield and immediately took control of the situation. The moment was serious, but Veldora could not help being himself. He was fascinated by Chronoa’s appearance and even got distracted during the fight. That silly behavior gave viewers a much-needed laugh.
Veldora has made it clear that he is always willing to lend his strength to Rimuru whenever he is needed. Their relationship has developed significantly since this series started.
Three Demon Lords Against One Hero
The battle in Episode 22 became a three-on-one fight. Veldora, Rimuru, and Demon Lord Leon Cromwell all worked together to stop Chronoa. The goal was not to destroy her but to save the people trapped inside her. Leon has a personal connection to Chloe and did not want to see her get hurt. He trusted Rimuru to find a solution and put all his faith in him.
Chronoa kept attacking without any control. Rimuru had to redirect a massive attack to keep everyone safe. Even after that close call, the danger did not go away. The fight showed just how powerful Chronoa has become since she was revived by Granville Rozzo. Fans of the series know that Chronoa once sealed Veldora away, so seeing Veldora face her again carried a lot of weight.
Luminous Learns the Truth
Another big moment in Episode 22 came when Luminous Valentine learned the real story behind Chloe’s past. Luminous believed she knew everything about Chloe’s history, but Chloe had kept certain details hidden from her. Finding out the truth left Luminous shocked.
Rimuru turned to his trusted partner, Raphael, to analyze the information. The goal was to understand how Chloe and Hinata ended up connected inside Chronoa. This episode revealed that the two souls are tied together in a way that creates an endless loop. Rimuru began to understand that their disappearance was linked to Chronoa’s revival.
Yuuki Stops Pretending
Yuuki finally dropped his act in Episode 22. He had spent a long time pretending to be Rimuru’s ally. During this episode, he declared himself the enemy and left the battlefield. For Rimuru, this was actually useful. Now he knows exactly who he is fighting. It also suggests that Rimuru may have what it takes to beat the current antagonist.
Where to Watch and What Comes Next
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is streaming on Crunchyroll for viewers outside of Asia. The show also airs on Tokyo MX, MBS, BS11, TV Aichi, and AT-X in Japan. Audiences in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, the UAE, India, and other regions can watch new episodes on Crunchyroll the same day they air in Japan.
The fourth season has 60 episodes split across five cours, so there is plenty more story to come. Episode 22 adapts content from around manga chapter 145. The title, Where the Soul Resides, points directly to the heart of the conflict: the souls of Chloe and Hinata trapped inside Chronoa.
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Veldora and Rimuru Together Again
Veldora and Rimuru have one of the most unique friendships in anime. A slime and a dragon who became family by chance. Episodes like this remind viewers why that bond matters. Veldora is wildly powerful, but he is also loyal in his own strange way. He shows up when Rimuru calls, no matter what. That loyalty was the key to holding Chronoa back in Episode 22. The episode also set up bigger things to come. Yuuki is now an open enemy, Chronoa is still a threat, and the mystery of Chloe and Hinata’s souls is far from solved. Rimuru will need Veldora and all his allies for what lies ahead.
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