If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Slime Diaries is available in Australia on Crunchyroll, and in the US on Crunchyroll right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Miho Okasaki is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Crunchyroll.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Slime Diaries is worth clearing space for. The Slime Diaries gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Even in another world, lives aren’t always on the line. There’s plenty of work to be done, from feeding the community and forging the items the community needs; as well as plenty of play …and hijinks throughout! Join Rimuru and friends as they kick back and enjoy their daily lives. Miho Okasaki and Makoto Furukawa lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was aired in 2021. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Slime Diaries holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

The Slime Diaries is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. The tonal similarities to I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level are real, though The Slime Diaries carves out its own identity quickly. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Miho Okasaki sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

The Slime Diaries wrapped up in 2021 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.