- 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.