That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond
A long-running conspiracy is swirling over a mysterious power wielded by the Queen in Raja, a small country west of Tempest. When a slime who evolved into a Demon Lord named Rimuru Tempest crosses paths with Hiiro, a survivor of the Ogre race, an incredible adventure packed with new characters begins. The power of bonds will be put to the test!
The film earned $11.6M at the global box office.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Arcplot Score Breakdown
Weighted: Precision (70%) + Arc (15%) + Theme (15%)
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond (2022) demonstrates deliberately positioned narrative architecture, characteristic of Yasuhito Kikuchi's storytelling approach. This structural analysis examines how the film's 15-point plot structure maps to proven narrative frameworks across 1 hour and 48 minutes. With an Arcplot score of 7.4, the film balances conventional beats with creative variation.
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Rimuru and the citizens of Tempest are shown living peacefully in their established monster nation, showcasing the prosperity and harmony they've built together.. Structural examination shows that this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 13 minutes when The nation of Raja is introduced with its people suffering from a mysterious curse, and Hiiro appears seeking help from Rimuru, revealing an external threat that demands attention.. At 12% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
The First Threshold at 26 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 24% of the runtime. This illustrates the protagonist's commitment to Rimuru makes the active decision to travel to Raja and help lift the curse, committing himself and his allies to this dangerous mission despite uncertain consequences., moving from reaction to action.
At 54 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 50% of the runtime—precisely centered, creating perfect narrative symmetry. The analysis reveals that this crucial beat The true villain's plan is revealed—using the curse to gain power—and the stakes escalate dramatically as Rimuru realizes the threat is far greater than initially believed, with time running out., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 80 minutes (74% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, Queen Towa prepares to sacrifice herself to save her people from the curse, representing the potential death of hope and the failure of Rimuru's mission to save everyone., illustrates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Second Threshold at 86 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 79% of the runtime. Rimuru discovers a way to break the curse without sacrifice by combining his unique abilities with the bonds of trust he's built, seeing a path forward that others missed., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 15 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs systematic plot point analysis that identifies crucial turning points. By mapping That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond against these established plot points, we can identify how Yasuhito Kikuchi utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond within the animation genre.
Comparative Analysis
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Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
Rimuru and the citizens of Tempest are shown living peacefully in their established monster nation, showcasing the prosperity and harmony they've built together.
Theme
A character discusses the bonds between people and nations, and how trust must be earned through action, not just words—foreshadowing the film's exploration of loyalty and sacrifice.
Worldbuilding
Introduction to Tempest's current state, Rimuru's responsibilities as leader, the diverse inhabitants, and establishment of the political landscape including neighboring nations.
Disruption
The nation of Raja is introduced with its people suffering from a mysterious curse, and Hiiro appears seeking help from Rimuru, revealing an external threat that demands attention.
Resistance
Rimuru debates whether to involve Tempest in Raja's problems, learns about the cursed nation and its connection to Hiiro, and prepares to investigate the situation despite risks.
Act II
ConfrontationFirst Threshold
Rimuru makes the active decision to travel to Raja and help lift the curse, committing himself and his allies to this dangerous mission despite uncertain consequences.
Mirror World
Rimuru meets Queen Towa of Raja and begins to understand the deep bond between her and her people, mirroring his own relationship with Tempest's citizens.
Premise
Rimuru and his companions explore Raja, investigate the curse, uncover the antagonist's plot, engage in battles, and discover the true nature of the threat facing the kingdom.
Midpoint
The true villain's plan is revealed—using the curse to gain power—and the stakes escalate dramatically as Rimuru realizes the threat is far greater than initially believed, with time running out.
Opposition
The antagonist's forces intensify their attacks, the curse spreads further, allies are pushed to their limits, and Rimuru faces increasingly difficult challenges that test his leadership.
Collapse
Queen Towa prepares to sacrifice herself to save her people from the curse, representing the potential death of hope and the failure of Rimuru's mission to save everyone.
Crisis
Rimuru grapples with the apparent impossibility of saving both the kingdom and the queen, reflecting on the meaning of the bonds he's formed and what he's willing to risk.
Act III
ResolutionSecond Threshold
Rimuru discovers a way to break the curse without sacrifice by combining his unique abilities with the bonds of trust he's built, seeing a path forward that others missed.
Synthesis
Final confrontation with the antagonist, Rimuru and allies execute their plan, the curse is lifted, the villain is defeated, and Raja is saved through the power of cooperation and trust.
Transformation
Rimuru returns to Tempest with new alliances forged, showing how his network of bonds has grown stronger, mirroring the opening but with deeper connections across nations.