by The synopsis and preview cuts of episode 13 (episode 1 of season 2) “Puniru Returns” from the second season of the summer anime “Puniru is a Cute Slime” have been released.
That has been serialized as an original work on the web comic distribution site “Weekly CoroCoro Comic” since its launch. The story begins when the slime Puniru, created by the main character Kotaro, transforms into a lovely girl. Due to the characteristics of her slime body, Puniru’s new heroine image, which cutely transforms into various forms such as an adult, a gal, an elementary school student, a bad girl, a prince, and a giant, is attracting attention.
The joy of living with a slime and the childhood friend romance comedy of Kotaro and Puniru have gained popularity, and the original manga has exceeded 3.5 million page views in Weekly CoroCoro Comic within two months of its serialization. After that, it won 4th place in the Web Manga category at the Next Manga Awards 2022 in August 2022, just four months after its serialization, and won the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award in January 2025.
The TV anime is animated by TOHO animation studio under the direction of Yuji Ibe, with Shinohara Yu as Puniru and Umeda Shuuichirou as Kotaro Kawai. The first season was broadcast from October to December 2024. Episode 13 (Episode 1 of Season 2) “Puniru Returns” Synopsis: On that day, Puniru disappeared from Kotaro’s sight, aiming for the height of Kawaii.
What is Puniru’s current state as she works hard at her Kawaii training? And what about Kotaro, who is waiting alone for Puniru to return? Episode 13 (episode 1 of season 2) of the summer anime “Puniru is a Cute Slime” season 2, “Puniru Returns”, will be broadcast on TV Tokyo’s six affiliated stations from 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 6th. TV anime “Puniru is a Cute Slime” season 2 work summary.
Season 2 of the TV anime will be broadcast on TV Tokyo’s six affiliated stations every Sunday at 5:30 pm, starting July 6th. Season 1 of the TV anime is now available on all video streaming services! Blu-ray Box (1) & (2) on sale now! Maeda-kun “Puniru is a cute slime” (serialized in Shogakukan’s “Weekly CoroCoro Comic”)
STAFF Director: Ibe Yuji Series composition: Yokote Michiko Screenplay: Yokote Michiko, Hirami Hitomi, Ikeda Rintaro Character design: Tanaka Aya Art director: Miyamoto Mio Art setting: Miyamoto Mio, Mihara Erika, Takasu Ami, Izumi Hiroshi Color design: Kitkawa Asami Takada Mayu (Taka is pronounced “hashigo-daka”) Director of photography: Goto Haruka Editor: Enokida Misaki Music: Mori Izumi Sound director: Tange Yuji Sound production: Tohokushinsha Production: TOHO animation STUDIO
CAST Puniru: Shinohara Yu Kawai Kotaro: Umeda Shuuichirou Mica Asami: Shimizu Risa Nanba Yusuke: Enoki Junya Mika Alice: Hanamori Yumiri
Runru: Otani Ikue Jure: Uesaka Sumire Opening theme: “Brun-Brun” / Puniru (CV: Shinohara Yuu) Lyrics, composition, and arrangement: Mori Izumi (C) Maeda-kun / Shogakukan / Puniru Production Committee
