They decide to share a family name to prove their bond.
One of the most brilliant aspects of the S01E01 script is how it handles the transition. Instead of a magical goddess appearing in a void, Satoru’s internal monologue during his final moments dictates his new form: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime-S01E01-...
Veldora grants the Slime the name "Rimuru," and Rimuru gives them both the surname "Tempest." They decide to share a family name to prove their bond
The premiere succeeded because it subverted expectations. Usually, Slimes are the weakest monsters in RPGs (like Dragon Quest). By making the Slime the protagonist and giving him the "Predator" skill—an ability that allows him to gain the powers of anything he consumes—the show turned the power scaling on its head. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime-S01E01-...
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