by The third season of the anime “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” (Tensura), which depicts the exploits of the main character Rimuru, who is reincarnated as a slime, has been airing for two seasons since April 2024. The original work is a manga of the same name serialized in “Monthly Shonen Sirius” (Kodansha) by manga artist Taiki Kawakami and original author Fuse since 2015.
The novel of the same name was published initially on the submission site “Let’s Become a Novelist,” which the author Fuse added and revised to publish as a light novel. The manga version of this work is the original work for the anime.
The total number of copies of the series, including novels, comics, spin-offs, and other related books, has exceeded 45 million as of July 2024. The theatrical version has also garnered high popularity, with domestic audiences exceeding 1 million.
This article will look at Laplace, a character who appears in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, including his skills and voice actor.
What is the anime “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”?
The story begins when the protagonist, an ordinary office worker living in Japan, is reincarnated as a slime in another world. The protagonist, who has acquired the new name “Rimuru Tempest,” adapts to the other world and enjoys life as a slime while increasing the number of his companions and founding the Jura Tempest Federation (commonly known as the Demonic Empire Federation/Tempest) as a country where many different races can live together. It will develop as a new nation in the Jura Forest.
Slimes are usually the weakest monsters, but Rimuru gained a powerful, unique skill when he was reincarnated, and by utilizing the knowledge from his previous life, he boasts overwhelming strength. When the developing Tempest receives malicious interference from other countries, Rimuru becomes a demon lord to protect his friends. The first two seasons cover how the other demon lords recognize him and become one of the Eight Star Demon Lords (Octagram).
Basic information about Laplace from the anime “TenSura”! Introducing the voice actor’s profile and more
Laplace is a member of the Moderate Clowns and appears in episode 12 of the anime. He is the vice president of the Moderate Clowns and acts alongside Clayman. Even after Clayman’s death, he continues to follow Kazalim (Kagari) and Yuuki Kagurazaka.
He is a mysterious character who, while he has a playful, joking manner and is always joking around, displays fearsome strength in battle.
He is dressed like a clown, wearing a black mask, a hat with rabbit ears, and striped clothes. He speaks in the Kansai dialect and is known for talking to everyone in a light-hearted and cheerful manner.
Basic information about Laplace [Voice actor]
Kazuya Nakai plays the voice of Laplace. He is from Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, so he is a perfect fit for the role of Laplace, who speaks in a Kansai dialect. In addition to being a voice actor for anime and games, he also narrates many information and news programs. He often plays the role of a swordsman, but he has an episode in which he is afraid of sharp objects.
Other than Laplace, his other notable roles include the role of Roronoa Zoro in “ONE PIECE” and the role of Hijikata Toshiro in “Gintama.”
How strong is Laplace from the anime “TenSura”? Explaining his skills and fighting style
Laplace first appears in episode 12, but there is no battle scene until episode 48, the final episode of season 2. Until then, he was thought to be a character whose strengths were his quick wit and ability to speak in a catchy Kansai dialect. However, it turns out that he also has exceptionally high fighting ability.
In episode 48, Laplace engages in combat with Roy Valentine, but he removes Roy’s core (heart) so quickly that even Roy doesn’t notice, crushing it and killing him instantly. Although Roy is a substitute for the Demon Lord Luminous Valentine, he is a vampire with the strength of a demon lord. Laplace is modest, saying it was the night of the new moon when vampires are at their weakest, but his strength is the real deal.
He is strong in battle, appears unexpectedly, and is good with words, so he often acts as a spy, inciting Gabil to start a rebellion or infiltrating the Holy Empire of Ruberios. He has a unique skill called “Deceiver,” and when facing an enemy he does not think he can defeat, he uses the skill to escape the scene.
Laplace’s unique skill, “Trickster.”
Laplace’s unique skill, “Trickster,” is a skill that prevents enemies from recognizing him. It is helpful for infiltration, such as pretending to be dead when attacked and escaping. In episode 38, when he infiltrated the inner sanctum of the Holy Empire of Ruberius, he was hit by Roy’s unique skill, Blood Ray. Although he was left in tatters, he escaped the scene and brought back information to Yuuki and Kazalim.
What is Laplace’s true face in the anime “TenSura”? He’s a surprisingly good guy!?
Laplace has always followed Yuuki, but unlike Yuuki, he is not plotting world domination. He only works for Yuuki and is in line with his boss Kazaream, and Laplace wants to help his comrades, the Moderate Clowns, and have fun. Because Yuuki is secretly hostile towards Rimuru, Laplace often acts in ways that make him Rimuru’s enemy, but to his allies, he can be said to be a good guy who cares for his friends.
Laplace, a kind-hearted demon, was also very concerned about Clayman. When he visits Clayman in episode 39, he is saddened to learn of Myulan’s death. At that time, he also warned Clayman as a friend not to become overconfident in his control of Milim Nava.
When he met Roy in episode 48, he was so angry that he killed Roy in an instant after learning of Clayman’s death and after Roy’s abusive language towards him. Later, when he informs the members of the Moderate Clown Troupe of Clayman’s death, he deliberately speaks in a way that makes fun of Clayman, making himself the villain and trying to divert everyone’s feelings. Even in this series of actions, Laplace’s kindness can be seen.
Laplace and his friends, the “Moderate Clowns.”
The Moderate Clowns are an organization headed by Kazaream, who calls himself a “jack of all trades” and plots various schemes. The members are Kazaream (Kagari), Clayman, Laplace, Tia, and Footman. Kazaream is a former demon lord, but he has yet to regain his past powers, and currently, Laplace is the most vital member of the Moderate Clowns. However, Tia and Footman are also quite strong, and in episode 44, the two of them are strong enough to play Phobio and Gerudo with them.
Although Yuuki is not a member of the Moderate Clown Troupe, he revives the former Demon Lord Kazalim to fulfill his ambition of world domination, and he has clowns under his command. In the first season, he commands Clayman to march forward with the Orc Lord, while at the same time, he has Laplace instigate Gabil to start a rebellion and is adept at pulling the strings behind the scenes.
summary
Laplace is a mysterious demon dressed like a clown and is the vice president of the Moderate Clowns. Currently, he follows Yuuki and Kazaream and is hostile towards Rimuru, but he is a surprisingly good guy who cares for his friends and has a kind heart. Although he is a character who appears many times, he often stirs up the situation, and it seems that his true identity will be revealed in the future. Let’s look forward to his future exploits.
