That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Scarlet Bonds

Okay, real talk about That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond.

Remember that movie? Yeah, the one where our favorite slime, Rimuru, faces off against a new, vaguely threatening bad guy.

I know, I know, everyone was hyped. But hear me out.

It Was… Fine.

Don't get me wrong. I love Slime. I really do.

But Scarlet Bond felt... like a really long, slightly-above-average episode. Anyone else feel that?

The animation was great, sure. Rimuru's voice actor always delivers.

Hiiro, the Dragon's Brother: Friend or Foe?

The new character, Hiiro, was... there. Another ogre with a tragic backstory. Groundbreaking.

His motivations felt a little flimsy, honestly. Like, "Oh, my sister got hurt, so I'm gonna wreck everything!"

Deep, right? I needed more motivation from Hiiro.

It's like they threw a dart at a "tragic anime backstory" dartboard and just went with whatever it landed on.

The whole "scarlet bond" thing sounded cool, but did it really *mean* anything?

The Action Was... Predictable.

Look, I’m not expecting Attack on Titan levels of suspense. But the fights felt... choreographed.

Rimuru absorbs the bad guy, uses a new ability, wins. Rinse and repeat.

Where's the tension? I needed more stakes, more suspense!

I’m not saying it was *bad*. Just that it lacked the charm and excitement of the main series.

Maybe I’m just spoiled by the high quality of the show.

The Real Star: The Townsfolk (and Gobta).

Honestly, my favorite parts were the little moments with the citizens of Tempest. They are adorable!

Gobta being a goofball? Always a win. Love him!

Those small moments truly shine and bring out the best in Slime.

The world-building is still top-notch. Tempest is still the coolest place to live in any anime.

Unpopular Opinion Time

Okay, brace yourselves. I think Scarlet Bond is the weakest piece of Slime content so far.

There, I said it. Ready for the pitchforks.

It's not *terrible*. Just... unremarkable. Is unremarkable okay for Slime?

Compared to the main series, it felt a bit... bland. The bar is set high.

I still love Rimuru. I still love Tempest. I just wanted more from the movie.

Maybe I wanted to see Rimuru and Hiiro's relationship to grow stronger as allies and friends.

Final Verdict: Worth a Watch? Sure.

Will I rewatch it? Probably not. But would I tell someone not to watch it? No.

It's more Slime. And more Slime is generally a good thing. Just don't expect to be blown away.

Maybe my expectations were too high, and I apologize for my 'unpopular' opinion of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Scarlet Bonds.

Go watch it and see for yourself. You might love it! And then you can tell me I'm wrong.

What are your thoughts on the Scarlet Bonds movie?