Fuse (writer)
Japanese light novel author
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Fuse (Japanese: 伏瀬, Hepburn: Fukuse) is a Japanese light novel writer. He is best known as the creator of the fantasy series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, which originated as a web novel before being published as a light novel series and adapted into manga, an anime television series, and feature films.
Fuse | |
|---|---|
伏瀬 | |
| Occupation | Light novel author |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Notable work | That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime |
Early life
Fuse has kept most details of his personal life private.
Career
Web novel origins
In 2013, Fuse began serializing That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime on the Japanese web novel platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō, a website that allows users to publish original fiction.[1][2]
Light novel publication
The web novel was later acquired by Micro Magazine, which began publishing the series as a light novel under its GC Novels imprint in 2014, with illustrations by Mitz Vah.[1][3]
The series was licensed for English-language publication by Yen Press.[4]
The light novel series concluded in 2025 with its 23rd volume, completing the main storyline originally established in the web novel format.[5]
Manga and anime adaptations
Following the success of the light novel series, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime was adapted into multiple manga series. The primary manga adaptation began serialization in Monthly Shōnen Sirius, with Fuse credited for the original story.[6][better source needed]
An anime television series adaptation produced by Eight Bit premiered in 2018. Subsequent seasons, original video animations, and feature films were released as part of the franchise's expansion.[1][7]
Writing approach
In interviews, Fuse has stated that material from the original web novel was revised and expanded during its adaptation into a light novel format, allowing for additional world-building and narrative refinement.[8]
Works
Light novels
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (2014–2025)
Manga
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (original story)
- Various spin-off manga adaptations within the franchise
Reception
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime achieved commercial success following its publication as a light novel and has been cited by industry publications as an example of a web novel transitioning into a large multimedia franchise.[9]