Fuse (writer)
Fuse | |
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伏瀬 | |
| Occupation | Light novel author |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Notable work | That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime |
Fuse (Japanese: 伏瀬, Hepburn: Fukuse) is a Japanese light novel writer. He is best known as the creator of the fantasy series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, which originated as a web novel before being published as a light novel series and adapted into manga, an anime television series, and feature films.
Early life
[edit]Fuse has kept most details of his personal life private.
Career
[edit]Web novel origins
[edit]In 2013, Fuse began serializing That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime on the Japanese web novel platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō, a website that allows users to publish original fiction.[1][2]
Light novel publication
[edit]The web novel was later acquired by Micro Magazine, which began publishing the series as a light novel under its GC Novels imprint in 2014, with illustrations by Mitz Vah.[1][3]
The series was licensed for English-language publication by Yen Press.[4]
The light novel series concluded in 2025 with its 23rd volume, completing the main storyline originally established in the web novel format.[5]
Manga and anime adaptations
[edit]Following the success of the light novel series, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime was adapted into multiple manga series. The primary manga adaptation began serialization in Monthly Shōnen Sirius, with Fuse credited for the original story.[6][better source needed]
An anime television series adaptation produced by Eight Bit premiered in 2018. Subsequent seasons, original video animations, and feature films were released as part of the franchise's expansion.[1][7]
Writing approach
[edit]In interviews, Fuse has stated that material from the original web novel was revised and expanded during its adaptation into a light novel format, allowing for additional world-building and narrative refinement.[8]
Works
[edit]Light novels
[edit]- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (2014–2025)
Manga
[edit]- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (original story)
- Various spin-off manga adaptations within the franchise
Reception
[edit]That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime achieved commercial success following its publication as a light novel and has been cited by industry publications as an example of a web novel transitioning into a large multimedia franchise.[9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 7, 2018). "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Light Novels Get Fall TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ↑ "転生したらスライムだった件". Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese). Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- ↑ Komatsu, Mikikazu (March 9, 2018). "Fuse's "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" Light Novel Gets TV Anime Adaptation in Fall 2018". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- ↑ Ressler, Karen (April 15, 2017). "Yen Press Licenses Saga of Tanya the Evil, Acca 13, One Week Friends, A Polar Bear in Love, More". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- ↑ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Novels End in 23rd Volume". Anime News Network. September 22, 2025. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (manga)". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (August 25, 2018). "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Anime Reveals More Cast, October 1 Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ↑ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Author Says He Only Discovered Story's Theme in Volume 2". Anime News Network. January 27, 2019. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Official Anime Website". Bandai Namco Filmworks. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
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