Quick update for Tensura viewers: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 is skipping its regular new episode on the Japan TV slot for July 31, 2026. The next numbered episode moves to August 7.
What changed
According to the official Tensura site, the July 31 Friday broadcast on the NTV network block is on hiatus for programming reasons. In its place, fans get a recap special rather than the next story episode.
BS11 will air a Season 4 recap titled roughly “Tempest Federation’s Path” / 魔国連邦の歩み on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 22:00 JST. It is positioned as a catch-up edit ahead of the next conflict beats — useful if you have been weekly-watching and want the board reset before Lubelius heats up.
When Episode 89 airs
The next new episode is Episode 89 (series count), titled 「集束の地ルベリオス」 — Gathering Place: Lubelius — scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026.
Official synopses and stills already tease the setup: Demon Lord Leon moves toward Lubelius after receiving information about Chloe Aubert, with help tied to Elmesia of the Sorcerous Dynasty Sarion. At the same time, Granbell’s forces are advancing on Lubelius. Different agendas, same destination — classic Tensura pressure-cooker staging.
Where Season 4 stands
Season 4 launched on April 3, 2026 as the start of a planned five-cour project, with the first two cours airing continuously. Cour 2 brought a new key visual/PV push and theme-song change: opening “TACTIC” by Daoko and ending “Hymnal” by Azusa Tadokoro.
If you are watching legally outside Japan, check Crunchyroll (and any other licensed apps in your region) for the recap/new-episode timing in your timezone. Simulcast windows can lag the Japan clock by a few hours.
Should you wait or rewatch?
If you are caught up: the recap week is a free breath before a denser Lubelius stretch. If you are mid-season: use the delay to finish Season 4’s earlier episodes so Episode 89’s faction pile-up lands cleanly.
New to the franchise entirely? Start with our Season 1 Episode 1 review and the Season 1 review, then use the Tensura hub to browse further.
Quick FAQ
Is Season 4 cancelled?
No. This is a one-week broadcast shuffle, not a production halt announcement.
Is there a new episode on July 31?
Not on the usual NTV Season 4 slot. Expect the story episode on August 7 instead.
What should I watch this weekend?
The August 1 BS11 recap if you want an official refresher — or rewatch the recent Cour 2 episodes before Lubelius.
Sources: Official Tensura announcement (Jul 31 hiatus / BS11 recap); episode 89 synopses via official/partner press (ORICON / Aniverse coverage).
