That Time I Got Reincarnated (Again!) as a Workaholic Slime

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Overview

This manga turns the familiar isekai slime premise into a short workplace comedy. Instead of adventuring through a fantasy kingdom, its cast is folded into office life, where deadlines and corporate routines become the new monsters. The result is a compact parody that rewards readers who enjoy seeing grand fantasy tropes collide with mundane job humor.

Because it runs only two volumes, the work offers a quick, self-contained reading experience. Its comedy leans on slice-of-life rhythms and exaggerated coworker dynamics rather than epic plotting, making it a light option for breaks. The parody angle is clearest for those already familiar with isekai conventions, though the office gags can still land for newcomers who like dry workplace humor.

Volluble sees this individual manga as a curiosity for fans of comedic isekai riffs and short series. It is approachable for readers who want a low-commitment parody with fantasy flavor, and it can be enjoyed alongside the larger franchise without needing to carry the weight of the whole series.

Synopsis

That Time I Got Reincarnated (Again!) as a Workaholic Slime is a comedy manga that puts Rimuru, a slime protagonist, into an office instead of a dungeon. The premise twists the usual isekai setup by making corporate life the new otherworld, complete with familiar fantasy characters trying to function as coworkers.

The central humor comes from the clash between slime fantasy logic and everyday workplace routines. Rimuru and the surrounding cast deal with job duties, company hierarchy, and the small absurdities of office life, while their recognizable personalities and monstrous traits remain part of the joke. The series favors slice-of-life episodes over epic battles, keeping the focus on how this unusual workforce handles ordinary employment.

Across its two volumes, the manga stays centered on this workplace parody and its comic ensemble. The main tension is simply whether Rimuru and the others can survive the demands of a regular job, not whether they can save a fantasy kingdom.

Should You Read It?

Read it if you enjoy

  • You enjoy short, self-contained isekai parodies that trade dungeon quests for office routines.
  • You like seeing familiar fantasy characters recast as coworkers in workplace comedy.
  • You want a low-commitment manga finished in two volumes and available via Pocket Magazine or K MANGA.

It may not suit you if

  • You prefer epic battles, world-building, and serious fantasy plotting over slice-of-life office gags.
  • You are unfamiliar with isekai conventions and want the parody’s main jokes to land without prior context.
  • You want long-running character development; this finishes in 21 chapters across two volumes.
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Why It Connects With Audiences

Why people love it

  • The premise flips the usual slime isekai into corporate life, finding humor in deadlines and hierarchy as the new monsters.
  • Rimuru and the recognizable cast keep their monstrous traits and personalities, which can make the office comedy click.
  • Its compact, finished run makes it easy to enjoy as a quick break between longer series.

Common criticisms

  • Some readers may find the two-volume length too brief for deeper character or workplace development.
  • The parody may depend on familiarity with isekai tropes, so its jokes might feel thinner to newcomers.
  • Because it favors slice-of-life episodes over epic plotting, those seeking adventure may find the stakes too low.

Volluble DNA

A quick profile of the title’s dominant storytelling ingredients.

Action
10
Comedy
85
Emotion
30
Mystery
5
Romance
5
Horror
0
Philosophy
25
Anime/Manga Convention Intensity
80
Characters24 characters

Rimuru Tempest

Main character

Shion

Main character

Benimaru

Main character

Souei

Main character

Shuna

Main character

Gobta

Main character

Veldora Tempest

Supporting character

Ranga

Supporting character

Milim Nava

Supporting character

Daikenja

Supporting character

Ramiris

Supporting character

Gabiru

Supporting character

Hakurou

Supporting character

Kurobee

Supporting character

Treyni

Supporting character

Souka

Supporting character

Garde-Myourmiles

Supporting character

Laplace

Supporting character

Yashichi

Supporting character

Kakushin

Supporting character

Sukerou

Supporting character

Geld

Supporting character

Vesta

Background character

Tamura

Background character
Manga Staff3 credits
Original StoryFuse
Story & ArtShizuku Akechi
Character DesignMitz Vah

Franchise Path

  1. This parody manga is self-contained; no prior franchise path is required to follow its office-gag premise.

After You Finish

Continue with

  • No direct sequel follows; the two-volume run is complete, though the TenSura franchise continues elsewhere.

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Sources3 sources
  1. shonen-sirius.com
  2. AniList - That Time I Got Reincarnated (Again!) as a Workaholic Slime
  3. Wikipedia: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

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