Puniru Is a Cute Slime

Puniru Is a Cute Slime (ぷにるはかわいいスライム) is a Japanese manga and anime franchise created by Maeda-kun. The manga has been serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly CoroCoro Comic web manga site since its launch as an original work. The story follows Kotaro Kawaii, a second-year middle school boy who created a slime named Puniru when he was in elementary school. After seven years, the slime gains life and transforms into a super-beautiful girl, leading to a comedic and romantic daily life. The franchise gained rapid popularity, surpassing 3.5 million page views on Weekly CoroCoro Comic within two months of serialization, and won 4th place in the Web Manga category of the Next Manga Awards 2022. By May 2025, cumulative page views exceeded 23 million. A TV anime adaptation produced by TOHO animation STUDIO aired, featuring voice actors such as Yu Shinohara as Puniru and Shuichiro Umeda as Kotaro. The anime's official website provides news, movie introductions, story, cast, staff, character, episode, music, on-air, Blu-ray, special, collaboration, and goods information. The brand encompasses the manga, anime, and related merchandise, targeting a broad audience with its cute and comedic themes.

Puniru Is a Cute Slime began as an original manga by Maeda-kun, serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly CoroCoro Comic web manga site from its launch. The story centers on Kotaro Kawaii, a middle school boy who created a slime named Puniru in elementary school. After seven years, the slime transforms into a beautiful girl, leading to humorous and romantic developments. The manga quickly gained popularity, achieving over 3.5 million page views within two months of serialization. In August 2022, it won 4th place in the Web Manga category of the Next Manga Awards 2022. By May 2025, cumulative page views exceeded 23 million. The franchise expanded into a TV anime adaptation produced by TOHO animation STUDIO, with direction by Isao Ibe, series composition by Michiko Yokote, character design by Aya Tanaka, and music by Izumi Mori. The anime features voice actors Yu Shinohara as Puniru and Shuichiro Umeda as Kotaro, among others. The official website provides comprehensive information about the anime, including news, story, cast, staff, and merchandise.

• Manga serialization begins in Weekly CoroCoro Comic

• Surpasses 3.5 million page views within two months

• Wins 4th place in Web Manga category at Next Manga Awards 2022

• Cumulative page views exceed 23 million

• TV anime adaptation produced by TOHO animation STUDIO

A cute and comedic manga/anime franchise centered on a transforming slime, appealing to a wide demographic through its unique heroine and romantic comedy elements.

• Manga volumes

• TV anime series

• Blu-ray releases

• Character goods

• Collaboration merchandise

1. 1アニメ『ぷにるはかわいいスライム』公式サイトpuniru-anime.com