Story: Following on from the events of the second series, this anime dives into Rimuru Tempest’s encounter with Hiiro, an Ogre village survivor. Hiiro’s life is saved from the country of Raja by Queen Towa, and a profound sense of debt now links him to her. Queen Towa’s enigmatic powers helped her to save Hiiro’s life, but she is now afflicted with a worrisome sickness. Despite the repeated dangers she took to protect her kingdom’s people, Towa now needs a remedy. Hiiro accepts the duty of finding a solution in order to settle the queen’s debt.
Review: Scarlet: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Bond fans will be disappointed because the film fails to capture the enchantment of the previous two series. The standalone picture falls short in both animation quality and action, leaving the audience with little impact. Surprisingly, the introduction of Hiiro, a character unfamiliar to the audience despite his familiarity with others, becomes the principal focus of the film for a substantial chunk of the time. This change detracts from Rimuru Tempest’s character development and diminishes the Demon Lord’s enormous might. Rimuru’s powers are not completely utilized in the film, resulting in a squandered opportunity.
Hiiro, the solitary survivor of the Ogre settlement, is essential to the plot. Hiiro finds himself in the realm of Raja after being harmed by Yamza, the chief of the Orcs. Queen Towa steps in to help, using her strange power to nurture him back to health. Hiiro, deeply thankful for sparing his life, starts on a mission to find a solution for the Queen’s mystery disease. The curse has poisoned the kingdom’s water, causing the Queen’s health to deteriorate. As Hiiro seeks the cure, he suddenly encounters the Orcs, who were formerly responsible for a horrible massacre that touched many close to him.
This anime adventure caters primarily to established series fans, while newbies may be confused due to references from the previous two installments. The animation in this film falls short of expectations, remaining within the confines of what we’ve seen in previous anime series. The sole truly memorable action sequence happens in the opening scene, when Hiiro is injured, while the rest of the action scenes are mediocre and fail to excite spectators. The plot of the film is its primary flaw, as it becomes predictable beyond a certain point. In addition, numerous decisions made by characters in this anime do not fit with the main plot, producing a sense of inconsistency. The biggest disappointment, though, is the anti-climactic climax, leaving viewers puzzled and disappointed.
Overall, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond is a mediocre film. The introduction of Hiiro as a new character first piques the reader’s curiosity, but a substantial amount of time is wasted on his past, which finally becomes tiresome. Unfortunately, Rimuru, despite his great might, fails to amaze and comes across as unimpressive. The plot of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond is forgettable.
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