Gobta getting character focus is great for fans—highlighting the lovable goblin in the film gives him meaningful screen time. Mysterious woman Yura creates intrigue; introducing a new character whose heart-to-heart turns dangerous promises plot twists. May 1 North America release is only month after Japan—quick international rollout shows Crunchyroll's commitment to worldwide audience. Scarlet Bond re-release April 20 is smart lead-in; re-screening the first film prepares viewers for the sequel.

A heart-to-heart between Gobta and Yura turns dangerous in a new clip from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea! The film, which premieres today in Japan, shared a new clip teasing both the drama and the action to come.

Check it out, featuring performances by Asuna Tomari as Gobta and Saori Onishi as new character Yura:

WATCH THE CLIP: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea Clip

Clip Cast

Gobta - Asuna Tomari

Yura (new character) - Saori Onishi

Production Staff

Director: Yasuhito Kikuchi

Animation Studio: eightbit

Script: Yasuhito Kikuchi and Toshizo Nemoto

Original Story: Fuse (also original light novel author)

Character Design: Ryoma Ebata (Stars Align key animator)

Music: Hitoshi Fujima

Based on: Light novels by Fuse

North America Release

Crunchyroll announced in October that it will bring That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea to theaters worldwide (excluding most Asian territories).

The film will premiere in North America on May 1, preceded by a re-release of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond on April 20.

The Story

The movie is described:

After concluding the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, Rimuru and his companions are invited by the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the great elven nation – the Magi Dynasty Salion – to visit her private resort island. As the group enjoys their brief vacation, a mysterious woman named Yura appears. A new incident unfolds against the backdrop of the boundless azure sea.

Release Information

Japan: February 27, 2026 (today) North America: May 1, 2026 Scarlet Bond Re-release: April 20, 2026

Are you excited for the movie? Will you see it in theaters? Did you watch Scarlet Bond? What do you think of Yura? Share your thoughts in the comments below!