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Ryan Reynolds Voices Gobta in Japan's New Slime Film

5/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Japan releases the anime film “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea” on May 1, 2026.
The 1-hour-44-minute movie is rated PG-13 for violence and suggestive material.
Director Yasuhito Kikuchi returns after helming Scarlet Bond.
Ryan Reynolds voices Gobta, preserving the vocal crack while adding emotional depth.
Gobta and priestess Yura protect an ancient flute that controls a dragon in an undersea kingdom.

History

Historical Context

Spirited Away’s July 2001 release broke Japan’s box-office record, grossing ¥30.4 billion and winning the 2003 Academy Award, while Disney’s 2002 acquisition of its North-American rights showed studios the value of global anime distribution. Building on that model, Japan’s 2026 launch of Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of Azure Sea, directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi and starring Ryan Reynolds, aims to expand box-office revenue and cultural reach.

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Story summary

Japan releases the anime film “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea” on May 1, 2026.
The 1-hour-44-minute movie is rated PG-13 for violence and suggestive material.
Director Yasuhito Kikuchi returns after helming Scarlet Bond.
Ryan Reynolds voices Gobta, preserving the vocal crack while adding emotional depth.
Gobta and priestess Yura protect an ancient flute that controls a dragon in an undersea kingdom.

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