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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Vol 1 Light Novel

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Vol 1 Light Novel

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Our take on the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Vol 1 Light Novel

This is volume 1 of Fuse's light novel series, published in English by Yen Press in December 2017. It follows a 37-year-old office worker who dies and wakes up reincarnated as a slime in a fantasy world, and it is the source material the anime adapts. The best new price is $3.77 at Alibris as of November 7, 2026, well below what most stores charge for a new Yen Press paperback.

Best forFans of the anime who want the original storyReaders new to light novelsIsekai and fantasy readersCollectors starting the series
Pros
  • Cheap entry point: $3.77 new at Alibris as of November 7, 2026
  • Source material for the anime, with more detail than the show
  • Light, comedic tone that is easy to read
  • Yen Press English edition with the original illustrations
Cons
  • Volume 1 only covers the opening arc
  • Prose is simple and aimed at younger readers
  • Later volumes must be bought separately to continue

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Vol 1 Light Novel price history

Lowest price we've seen: $3.77 on Nov 7 at alibris. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Readers of the English release generally enjoy the premise and the humor, and many come to it after the anime. Some find the writing plain and the early chapters slow.

What people mention
  • PremisePraisedReaders like the reincarnated-as-a-slime setup and its comic possibilities.
  • Writing styleMixedSome find the prose light and easy; others call it plain.
  • PacingCriticisedThe opening chapters feel slow to some readers.
  • Anime comparisonPraisedFans say the novel adds detail the anime skips.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Release Year
2017Source
Language
EnglishSource
Publisher
Yen PressSource

Questions and answers

Is this the same story as the anime?
Yes. The anime adapts this light novel series, and volume 1 covers its opening arc with more internal detail.
Can I start here without watching the anime?
Yes. Volume 1 is the beginning of the story and assumes no prior knowledge.
Is it a complete story?
No. It is the first volume of an ongoing series, so the story continues in later books.
What edition is this?
The Yen Press English paperback, released in December 2017, with the original illustrations.
When is it cheapest?
The best new price seen is $3.77 at Alibris as of November 7, 2026; used copies and sales can go lower.
Where is the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Vol 1 Light Novel cheapest?
At alibris, for $3.77, 66% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Vol 1 Light Novel?
4 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Booksamillion, Target.

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Genre
Science Fiction & FantasySource
Release Date
2017-12Source