If you're looking for another relaxing, comfy, and stress-free watch, then "I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level!" is the show for you.
Starting off with its story, this show is another isekai fantasy with our main character, Azusa, getting sent into another world after being overworked to death. There, she becomes "The Witch of the Highlands" by, as the title says, killing slimes for 300 years, eventually maxing out her level and becoming the strongest. But hear me out, this isn't an isekai about defeating an evil entity: it's a show about simply enjoying everyday life. From there, the story doesn't derive too much as Azusa makes new friends and develops a "familial" bond with them, tries out things in your usual fantasy setting, and basically anything else you can think of that is generally relaxing and doesn't cause stress. It's a simple and kind of a generic premise, but the show pulls it off well with decent comedy with its characters. And speaking of charcters...
Azusa gradually gets used to her role as the strongest witch in the world by helping out people and trying out new things with her powers, and with that, comes a cast of lovable and adorable characters of different backgrounds. As Azusa offers her help in resolving the problems of the cast when they initially meet, the cast eventually grows attached to Azusa, leading to her forming a family of a red dragon, two slime spirits, an elf, a demon, a ghost, and a blue dragon, all of which have their own quirks and personalities. While they don't necessarily develop into complex characters, a lot of the characters, even outside the family, slowly but surely change for the greater good, which make the family bond that they share with Azusa all the more sweet and precious.
Probably the weakest point of the show. Nothing much to say here, except for the fact that the animation of this show is adequate for a show with a relatively simple premise. There's nothing bad about the background art, character design, or the animation, but they don't really stand out or aren't particularly mind-boggling, as they are mostly meant to bring out the cute and wholesome vibes that this show has. All in all, it's neither bad nor amazing; the art simply does its job well-enough.
Now we get into what I think is the best and most memorable part of the show: its sound. When you watch the show, a lot of sound effects that you'd typically never mind or just gloss over, are replaced with voices that imitate those sound effects. It's kind of hard to put it into words, so just try watching episode 1 and listen carefully when Azusa is doing literally anything. Sound effects like "bounce, bounce" are recreated by the voice actors, which, while subtle, adds a lot to the comedic experience.
Speaking of voice actors, Aoi Yuuki (Azusa) is carrying the show on her shoulders, with witty line delivery that effectively brings her character to life. Other voice actors, like Yukari Tamura, Kaede Hondo, and the others were also a treat to listen to as all of them did a great job voicing the supporting cast.
Lastly, the soundtrack, which is probably the least memorable part of this portion. Like the anime's art, it's not terrible nor is it stellar. There's an episode focused on singing, where the characters perform different songs based on their personalities, but that's about the only thing worth noting in terms of music. Oh, and the mini commercial break music that plays in the middle of each episode was nice as well. Overall, it's alright.
With a season so packed with many new anime (Spring 2021), there's bound to be shows that go under the radar, and unfortunately, this show is one of them. However, if you are feeling like you need more wholesome and stress-free shows to watch, then this show fits the bill completely. While nothing too special and kind of forgettable, "I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level!" effectively makes its viewers feel cozy and relaxed with a simple yet sweet story and a cast of lovable and adorable characters. Check this slice-of-life fantasy show out, and I guarantee that you are bound to leave with your body swelling with nothing but happiness.
Score: (6.5/10)
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