By the Grace of the Gods Season 1

By the Grace of the Gods Season 1 is currently streaming on and , and it earns its premise rather than just borrowing genre trappings. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Azusa Tadokoro's performance is the anchor the more ambitious scenes need. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, By the Grace of the Gods Season 1 earns its spot. What makes By the Grace of the Gods Season 1 work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. Season 1 of By the Grace of the Gods includes 12 episodes. It aired from October 2020 to December 2020. This season stars Azusa Tadokoro, Hiroki Yasumoto and Makoto Koichi. Azusa Tadokoro and Hiroki Yasumoto lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2020. What separates By the Grace of the Gods Season 1 from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

By the Grace of the Gods Season 1 is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Watch for Azusa Tadokoro in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.

🎬 By the Grace of the Gods Season 1 — Episode Guide

Ryoma, with the Slimes

2020-10-04

Ryoma Takebayashi is a young boy living by himself in a forest, who, in a previous lifetime, used to be a tortured middle-aged Japanese office worker. He meets a group of distressed travelers in the forest, and decides to save them.

Departure, with the Slimes

2020-10-11

It turns out that the travelers Ryoma saved were the local duke and his family. Impressed by Ryoma's various skills and enamored by his personality, they offer to take Ryoma along on their journey.

First Time in Town, with the Slimes

2020-10-18

Ryoma and the Jamil family travel to Gimul, a mining town. There, Ryoma and Eliaria take the first steps in becoming professionals in their crafts. Ryoma is given another opportunity to flex his new powers.

Clean-Up Duty, with the Slimes

2020-10-25

Ryoma arrives at Miya's house, overflowing with trash from a nearby dump. Ryoma and his slimes show a remarkable ability to clean, a skill that, as it turns out, the town of Gimul desperately needs.

The Lady's Training Session, with the Slimes

2020-11-01

Eliaria and Ryoma practice magic and combat in Gimul. They practice fighting against the weak but numerous monsters now infesting the abandoned mine shafts.

Monster Hunting, with the Slimes

2020-11-08

The Adventurer's Guild sets up a large-scale group of adventurers to deal with the massive monster infestation discovered in the abandoned mines. Ryoma joins them.

Starting the Business, with the Slimes

2020-11-15

Ryoma decides to strike out on his own as an adventurer and business owner. He discusses his plans with the ducal family, and works with Serge the merchant to put his business plans in motion.

Laundry Business, with the Slimes

2020-11-22

The laundry business is ready to open. Ryoma hires new employees to help get his business started, and throws a party to express his thanks to the friends who have supported him thus far.

The New Coworkers, with the Slimes

2020-11-29

The laundry business explodes in popularity, so Ryoma rushes out on day two to hire more help. He meets Fei and Li Ling, foreigners with a hidden past.

E10

The New Slimes, with the Slimes

2020-12-06

With the business going more smoothly than Ryoma ever imagined, Ryoma is able to go back to studying his slimes and adventuring. He discovers several new types of slimes.

E11

Taming Training, with the Slimes

2020-12-13

The Jamil ducal family are all experts in the art of monster taming magic. Ryoma and Eliaria receive the Jamil elders' tutelage to further hone their taming magic.

E12

The Beginning of a New Era, with the Slimes

2020-12-20

Ryoma and Eliaria make another attempt to tame the limour birds. If they succeed, it would be a great milestone in their careers as monster tamers. However, whatever the outcome, their separation is inevitable as Eliaria leaves for school.