Analysis: Gobuta Takes Center Stage in New Slime Movie PV
Exciting news is coming in for all the fans of the Tensura series! A brand-new promotional video titled "Kanki MAX" has just been released, and it focuses entirely on everyone's favourite underdog, Gobuta. This special footage comes from the upcoming film, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Blue Sea. It is quite a treat to see Gobuta getting some well-deserved spotlight, as he has always been one of Rimuru's most reliable and hilarious companions.
In this new movie, which is set to expand the massive world of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Gobuta is actually playing a very leading role. The PV gives us a glimpse of some high-stakes action, including a brave scene where Yura is being rescued. We also get to see a very cool moment where Ranga is shown confronting a powerful enemy. It really makes you realise why That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a must-watch fantasy epic for any anime fan out there.
Exclusive Visitor Benefits and Release Details
Apart from the cool trailer, there is more good news for those planning to watch it in theatres. As a part of the fourth benefit for visitors, a special reproduction original illustration card featuring Rimuru will be given out. This card captures a crucial moment from the play's climax. The distribution of these cards is scheduled to start from March 27th, so you might want to mark your calendars for that.
“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Blue Sea” “Kanki MAX” Gobuta PV
Behind the Scenes at Studio 8BIT
The famous outlet Natalie is currently running a massive special feature on the movie. They are covering it from three different angles: comics, movies, and even music. One of the most interesting parts of their coverage involves Akapen Takigawa, who actually managed to infiltrate Studio Eight Bit. For those who don't know, this is the production house behind the anime. He got a very close look at all the hard work and ingenuity the production staff is putting into this project.
Related features and interviews you should check out:
- Studio Visit: Red pen Takigawa takes a deep dive into 8BIT to see the effort behind the powerful footage. This was shared on February 25th.
- Cast Appearances: A special feature where Miho Okazaki and Koichi Domoto talked about their roles was also released on February 25th.
It is quite interesting to note that Koichi Domoto is appearing as a very important character in this film. He mentioned in an interview on February 16th that he had to imagine the entire background of the character to act it out properly. This kind of dedication is exactly why That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is a must-watch fantasy epic and continues to be so popular worldwide.
Finally, there was a great interview on February 13th featuring Miho Okasaki along with Nao Kosaka and Kaho Fujishima from Hinatazaka46. All these updates are making the wait for Tears of the Blue Sea very difficult for the fans!
