MANILA — Filipino anime fans can look forward to another epic isekai adventure as That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime The Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea arrives exclusively at SM Cinema branches nationwide beginning May 27, with a special advance screening scheduled for May 23 at SM North EDSA.
The advance screening will take place at 5:00 p.m. at SM North EDSA Cinema, The Block, Cinema 2, giving devoted fans of Rimuru Tempest and the Jura Tempest Federation an exclusive first look at the newest installment in the hit fantasy franchise ahead of its nationwide theatrical rollout.
Muse Handles Philippine Release
Muse Philippines, one of Asia’s leading anime distributors, is handling the Philippine release of the film. The company is widely recognized for bringing major Japanese anime titles to Southeast Asian audiences through streaming platforms, television broadcasts, and theatrical screenings.
The movie’s local release reflects the continuing expansion of anime films in Philippine cinemas, as distributors respond to the growing demand from Filipino anime fans.
A New Maritime Adventure for Rimuru
Based on the light novel series by Fuse and illustrated by Mitz Vah, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime follows Satoru Mikami, an ordinary office worker who is reincarnated into a fantasy world as the slime monster Rimuru Tempest after a fatal accident.
Produced by Eight Bit, the anime adaptation first premiered in 2018 and quickly gained international acclaim for its expansive world-building, political intrigue, humor, and large-scale fantasy battles.
In Tears of the Azure Sea, Rimuru and his allies become entangled in a new maritime conflict involving mysterious powers, political unrest, and emotional revelations connected to a legendary sea said to influence the balance of the world itself.
The film continues the overarching narrative established in recent anime seasons while introducing new characters, locations, and high-stakes challenges.
Anime Film Popularity Continues to Rise
The Slime franchise remains one of the most popular isekai properties among Filipino anime fans, supported by strong viewership on streaming platforms and continued presence at anime conventions and cosplay events nationwide.
Industry observers note that the increasing number of Japanese anime films receiving Philippine theatrical releases highlights the country’s growing importance as a regional anime market.
Fans are encouraged to monitor Muse Philippines and SM Cinema for ticketing updates, participating cinema branches, and possible promotional activities ahead of the film’s May release.
Additional information about the franchise is available through the official That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime website.