Trouble Brewing in the Tempest Labyrinth: Tensura Season 4 Episode 1 Details
The wait is finally over for fans of Rimuru Tempest! The official synopsis and some fresh cut scenes for Episode 73, which marks the grand beginning of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, have just been dropped. This new season continues the epic journey based on the light novels by Yasuki Kawakami and Fuse, and honestly, the hype is real.
The first episode of this highly anticipated sequel sets the stage for what’s coming next in the Jura Tempest Federation. After the grand Opening of the World Festival, you’d think things would settle down, but Tempest is actually buzzing with even more energy than before. The city is full of adventurers, and the famous underground labyrinth is meant to be the star attraction. It was supposed to be a massive hit, but it looks like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is ready to throw a curveball at us with an unexpected problem deep within the dungeon floors.
Broadcast Details and Production Info
The production committee has confirmed that Season 4 will kick off on April 3rd. Interestingly, they are planning to broadcast this in two consecutive seasons, which means we are getting a steady dose of Rimuru’s adventures for quite a while. For those tracking the work information, this is definitely the highlight of the 2026 Spring Cool lineup.
Voice Cast for Season 4
The stellar cast is returning to bring our favourite characters to life once again. It’s a massive list of talent, including:
- Miho Okazaki as Rimuru
- Megumi Toyoguchi as Great Sage/Raphael
- Tomoaki Maeno as Veldora
- Shin Furukawa as Benimaru
- Ayaka Senbongi as Shuna
- M・A・O as Shion
- Takuya Eguchi as Souei
- Takahiro Sakurai as Diablo
- And many more like Rina Hidaka, Inori Minase, and Natsuki Hanae\!
Special Features: Infiltrating Studio 8BIT
Apart from the TV series, there is a lot of buzz regarding the upcoming film, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Blue Sea. Recently, "Red Pen" Takigawa went inside the production studio 8BIT to see how the magic happens. The level of effort and commitment the team is putting into the visuals is just mind-blowing. If you've ever wondered why That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a must watch fantasy epic, it's definitely because of this high-quality animation and deep world-building.
We’ve also had several interviews recently to keep the momentum going:
- February 25th: Red pen Takigawa's studio visit report.
- February 16th: Koichi Domoto talks about his role as a key character and how he acted based on the background lore.
- February 13th: A special cross-interview featuring Miho Okazaki with Nao Kosaka and Kaho Fujishima from Hinatazaka46.
With all these updates, April 3rd simply cannot come fast enough. Make sure to stay tuned for more news on Rimuru and the gang!
