Fuse (writer)
Fuse | |
|---|---|
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
Fuse has kept most details of his personal life private.
Career
Web novel origins
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]
Light novel publication
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.[2]
The series was licensed for English-language publication by Yen Press.[3]
The light novel series concluded in 2025 with its twenty-second volume, completing the main storyline originally established in the web novel format.[4]
Manga and anime adaptations
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.[5]
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.[6]
Writing approach
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.[7]
Works
Light novels
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (2014–2025)
Manga
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (original story)
- Various spin-off manga adaptations within the franchise
Reception
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.[8]
References
- ^ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (novel)". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 18, 2018). "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Light Novel Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime". Yen Press. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (January 30, 2025). "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Novel Ends With Volume 22". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (manga)". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (anime)". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 10, 2018). "Interview: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Author Fuse". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Official Anime Website". Bandai Namco Filmworks. Retrieved February 20, 2026.