Tensura Nikki: Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken

This spin off from 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' shows a year in the life of protagonist Rimuru and his friends. Unlike the main series, where they must face various enemies and other dangers, things are fairly peaceful; we see their everyday lives and interactions such as crowing crops and enjoying celebrations.

This may all sound rather boring but it turned out to be a lot of fun... a slice of life in another world with plenty of laughs provided by familiar characters. The episodes themselves might not be particularly memorable but they are enjoyable while watching. Often light hearted spin off series look more than a little cheap but here the animation and character designs maintain the high standard of the original. I'm sure it is better to have seen the original series first but newcomers should be able to enjoy it well enough. There is some fan service but it is unlikely to offend many people. Overall a fun series that I'd certainly recommend; especially if you enjoyed the original series.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.