The new season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime started on April 3, 2026, and fans are already looking ahead to the second episode. The show returns with Rimuru Tempest facing bigger political challenges as his nation of monsters continues to grow.
Season 4 is going to be the biggest one yet. The producers have planned a five-cour broadcast, meaning viewers can expect many more episodes than previous seasons. The first two cours will air without any breaks, giving fans a steady weekly dose of the show.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 2 Release Date and Time
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 2 comes out on April 10, 2026. New episodes release every Friday in Japan.
Here are the exact release times for different regions:
- Japan (JST): 11:00 PM, Friday
- India (IST): 7:30 PM, Friday
- United States (PT): 7:00 AM, Friday
- United States (ET): 10:00 AM, Friday
- United Kingdom (GMT): 2:00 PM, Friday
- United Kingdom (BST): 3:00 PM, Friday
- Australia: Check local time zones
The episode will be available on Crunchyroll shortly after the Japanese broadcast. The streaming platform offers both English subtitles and an English dub for global viewers.
Where to Watch Slime Season 4 Episode 2 Around the World
Crunchyroll is the main streaming home for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4. The service covers North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS countries, and Southeast Asia.
In Japan, the show airs on NTV’s “Friday Anime Night” block and BS11.
Streaming availability by region:
- USA and Canada: Crunchyroll
- United Kingdom and Europe: Crunchyroll
- India: Crunchyroll
- Australia and New Zealand: Crunchyroll
- Japan: NTV, BS11
Episode 2 Expected Schedule for Coming Weeks
Season 4 follows a weekly release pattern. Here are the expected release dates for the first several episodes:
- Episode 1 – April 3, 2026 (now available)
- Episode 2 – April 10, 2026
- Episode 3 – April 17, 2026
- Episode 4 – April 24, 2026
- Episode 5 – May 1, 2026
- Episode 6 – May 8, 2026
- Episode 7 – May 15, 2026
- Episode 8 – May 22, 2026
- Episode 9 – May 29, 2026
- Episode 10 – June 5, 2026
- Episode 11 – June 12, 2026
- Episode 12 – June 19, 2026
The second cour begins on June 26, 2026, with episodes continuing through September.
What Happened in Season 4 Episode 1
The first episode of Season 4 started right after the events of the Founder’s Festival. Rimuru’s Jura-Tempest Federation has built strong relationships with multiple nations. The dream of creating a world where humans and monsters live together is moving forward.
But not everyone is happy about Rimuru’s rise. Episode 1 introduced the main threats for this season. Granville Rozzo, a former hero and the head of the five elders of the Siltrosso Kingdom, sees Rimuru as a danger. His granddaughter, Maribel Rozzo, shares his views. They believe humans need to be protected through control and domination.
The episode also showed Leon Cromwell, another Demon Lord, moving toward his own goals in the golden land of El Dorado.
What to Look For in Season 4 Episode 2
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 2 will likely continue building the political tensions introduced in the premiere. The Rozzo family’s plans against Rimuru will probably take more shape.
Viewers can expect:
- More development of the conflict between Rimuru and Granville Rozzo
- Further exploration of the political situation in the Siltrosso Kingdom
- Possible scenes showing Leon’s activities in El Dorado
- Setup for the larger conflicts coming later in the season
The anime’s official website describes this season as focusing on the clash between the “Hero” who protects humanity and the Demon Lords who rule the world.
Cast and Crew Returning for Season 4
The main voice cast returns for Season 4. Miho Okasaki continues as the voice of Rimuru Tempest. The supporting cast includes:
- Rina Hidaka as Milim Nava
- Makoto Furukawa as Benimaru
- M.A.O as Shion
- Sayaka Senbongi as Shuna
- Takuya Eguchi as Sōei
- Takahiro Sakurai as Diablo
- Tomoaki Maeno as Veldora
- Daisuke Ono as Granbell Rosso
- Inori Minase as Mariabell Rosso
Naokatsu Tsuda directs the anime at Studio 8bit. Hitomi Ogawa handles the series composition. R.O.N returns as the music composer.
The opening theme song “Esoragoto (Unrealistic)” is performed by Eir Aoi. The ending theme “Katsubō (Craving)” is performed by CiON.
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Season 4 Episode Count and Broadcast Plan
Season 4 is set to have a total of 60 episodes across five cours. Each cour has 12 episodes. The first two cours will air consecutively starting April 3, 2026, covering 24 episodes. The remaining three cours will come later.
This makes Season 4 the largest single season of the show so far. Previous seasons had 24 episodes each. The extended format allows the anime to adapt more of the light novel story without rushing important plot points.
The new season follows the release of the second movie, “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea,” which came out on February 27, 2026 in Japan.
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