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Crunchyroll acquires ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’ Season 3
Mumbai: Crunchyroll is thrilled to announce the return of one of the most beloved fan-favourite isekai series of all time. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 is set to premiere on March 30 at 8:30 pm IST! The latest season of the beloved anime will be available only on Crunchyroll, simulcast directly from Japan, ensuring fans won’t miss a moment of Rimuru’s adventures in the fantastical world they now call home.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, based on the light novel series written by Fuse and illustrated by Mitz Vah, has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of humour, heart, and high-stakes fantasy. The series follows Satoru Mikami, a corporate worker who is reincarnated in an alternate world as a slime with unique powers, and gradually builds a kingdom where all creatures can live in harmony.
Season 3 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime picks up with Rimuru and their nation of Jura Tempest Federation facing new threats and challenges, as they navigate the complexities of diplomacy, conflict, and growth. With the return of beloved characters and the introduction of new faces, this season promises to be the most legendary instalment yet.
The animation production continues under the talented team at 8bit, known for their exceptional work on the series’ previous seasons.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Official Synopsis:
Rimuru has officially become a Demon Lord after defeating Clayman. Following Walpurgis, the Demon Lords’ banquet, Rimuru’s domain is expanded to include the entire Great Forest of Jura. Anticipating a flood of representatives from all races showing up to pay their respects, Rimuru decides to throw a festival to commemorate the opening of Tempest, using it as an opportunity to gain new citizens and present Demon Lord Rimuru to the world. Meanwhile, in the Holy Empire of Lubelius, the home base of the monster-hating cult of Luminism, Holy Knight Captain Hinata receives a message from Rimuru. But the message is a fabricated declaration of war sent by some unknown party. Upon learning that Hinata is heading for Tempest, Rimuru makes a decision… Thus begins a new challenge for Rimuru, striving to distinguish friend from foe in pursuit of the ideal nation where humans and monsters can prosper together.
In addition to the simulcast, Crunchyroll announces the production of dubs in English, Latin American Spanish, French, German, Castilian Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, making the series accessible to a wider global audience.
Japanese voice cast and characters:
1 Miho Okasaki as Rimuru Tempest
2 Megumi Toyoguchi as Great Sage
3 Tomoaki Maeno as Veldora
4 Makoto Furukawa as Benimaru
5 Sayaka Senbongi as Shuna
6 M.A.O as Shion
7 Takuya Eguchi as Sōei
8 Chikahiro Kobayashi as Ranga
9 Rina Hidaka as Milim Nava
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Anirudh Ravichander and Universal Music India join forces to take South India’s sound to the world
The composer behind 13 billion streams launches Albuquerque Records with UMI as its exclusive global partner
MUMBAI: Universal Music India has struck an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records, the freshly minted independent label of singer-composer Anirudh Ravichander, in a deal that bets big on South India’s booming pop and hip-hop scene going global.
The arrangement, announced on 17 March, will see Universal Music India handle future pop and hip-hop releases by Anirudh himself, as well as artists signed to the new label. A first release is already in the pipeline for April, featuring Anirudh.
The numbers behind the man are hard to ignore. Debuting in 2012 with the viral sensation “Why This Kolaveri Di”, Anirudh has since clocked over 13 billion audio streams across more than 770 tracks, cementing his position as the No.1 South Indian artist on Spotify by total streams. His fingerprints are all over some of the Tamil film industry’s biggest musical moments, from Hukum and Vaathi Coming to Arabic Kuthu and the A23 Theme.
But Albuquerque Records is a different beast. Built for the non-film space, it is designed to nurture independent talent and champion the next wave of Indian pop voices. “Universal Music India’s leadership in pop and hip-hop made them the natural partner,” said Anirudh. “I’m excited to take independent voices to audiences around the world.”
Universal Music India’s chairman and CEO Devraj Sanyal was equally effusive. “Anirudh represents the future of Indian music, bold, original, and with enormous potential,” he said. “Identifying transformative talent is our superpower, and this partnership reflects that belief.”
Sanujeet Bhujabal, managing director of Universal Music India, framed the deal as more than a distribution play. “Albuquerque Records represents Anirudh’s bold artistic vision in the world of pop and hip-hop,” he said. “True to his legacy of innovation, this partnership is set to establish yet another landmark creative space, this time for the emerging world of iPop and beyond.”
For Universal Music India, the deal deepens a long-running push into South India’s four key language markets: Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu. The label already has regional imprints, film partnerships with Maddock Films and Excel Entertainment, and a growing non-film roster. Landing Anirudh, arguably the south’s most bankable music brand, is a statement of intent. South Indian music has the streams. Now it is coming for the world.
