Is Rimuru the Strongest in Tensura Season 4? Top 10 Power Rankings & Spoilers
As That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime gears up for Season 4, one question keeps popping up everywhere—from Reddit threads to YouTube debates: has Rimuru finally become the strongest character?
Short answer: not yet—and that’s actually what makes this arc so interesting.
If you’ve only watched the anime, it’s easy to think Rimuru is already untouchable. But once you look a bit deeper (especially into what Season 4 will cover), you realize he’s still climbing a ladder filled with absolute monsters.
Where Rimuru Stands in Season 4
By this point, Rimuru is no joke. He’s an Awakened Demon Lord, sitting comfortably in the “nation-destroyer” tier. His toolkit is insane:
- Raphael (Great Sage evolution) constantly optimizing everything
- Beelzebuth devouring basically anything
- Access to Veldora’s power
- Near-perfect combat adaptability
And yet… he’s still not at the top.
Why? Because Tensura’s world isn’t just about raw power—it’s about experience, mastery, and absurdly broken abilities that some characters have refined for thousands of years.
Why Rimuru Isn’t #1 Yet
- Experience gap: Characters like Guy Crimson and Milim Nava have existed for millennia, while Rimuru has only had a few years to grow.
- Incomplete Ultimate Skill evolution: Rimuru’s abilities are powerful, but not yet in their final, reality-breaking forms.
- Not a True Dragon (yet): He hasn’t reached the evolutionary stage that puts him on equal footing with the strongest beings.
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Top 10 Strongest Characters in Tensura Season 4
| Rank | Character | Tier | Why They’re Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veldanava | Creator God | The origin of everything and still unmatched in overall scale. |
| 2 | Milim Nava | Catastrophe | Pure destructive force, especially in Stampede mode. |
| 3 | Guy Crimson | Catastrophe | Elite strategist with ability-copying powers. |
| 4 | Velzard | True Dragon | Nearly invincible with overwhelming defensive abilities. |
| 5 | Velgrynd | True Dragon | Unmatched speed combined with devastating attacks. |
| 6 | Veldora | True Dragon | Enormous energy output, though somewhat chaotic. |
| 7 | Chloe Aubert | True Hero | Time manipulation gives her a massive advantage. |
| 8 | Rimuru Tempest | Demon Lord | Extremely strong but not fully evolved yet. |
| 9 | Dagruel | Giant Lord | Raw physical strength rivaling dragons. |
| 10 | Diablo | Primordial Demon | Highly skilled and dangerously efficient. |
Characters Who Clearly Outclass Rimuru (For Now)
Milim Nava – The Walking Apocalypse
Milim is honestly unfair. Her Lord of Wrath (Satanael) gives her effectively limitless energy, making her one of the most dangerous beings alive. If she ever went all out without holding back, Rimuru would struggle to keep up even with Raphael’s support.
She might act carefree, but behind that personality is overwhelming destructive power.
Guy Crimson – The Real Final Boss Energy
Guy has nothing left to prove. He fought Milim to a standstill for seven straight days, which alone places him at the absolute top tier. His ability to analyze and replicate powers makes him especially dangerous against adaptive fighters like Rimuru.
Chloe Aubert – The Hidden Trump Card
Season 4 begins to reveal Chloe’s true importance. Time manipulation in Tensura isn’t just strong—it’s game-breaking. Unlike Rimuru, she already has deep mastery over her abilities, making her incredibly difficult to counter.
So… When Does Rimuru Become the Strongest?
If you’ve seen edits showing Rimuru as an all-powerful god, that version comes later, not in Season 4.
During the Eastern Empire War arc, Rimuru undergoes a massive transformation that completely changes his standing in the world.
- He evolves beyond a Demon Lord
- Reaches True Dragon-level existence
- Unlocks Void God Azathoth
- Gains reality-altering capabilities
At that stage, Rimuru stops chasing the top and effectively becomes it.
Why Season 4 Rimuru Is Still Worth the Hype
Even without being the strongest, this version of Rimuru is arguably more compelling.
- Political intelligence during the Council of the West arc
- Strategic victories against powerful factions like the Rosso Family
- Building alliances with extremely powerful subordinates
He’s also about to recruit characters like Testarossa, Carrera, and Ultima, which significantly boosts his overall influence and power network.
Rimuru’s real strength isn’t just raw power—it’s his ability to bring the strongest beings together under one banner.
Final Verdict
Rimuru in Season 4 is top-tier, but not the strongest.
And that’s exactly why the story works so well at this stage. Instead of an already unbeatable protagonist, we get to watch his rise toward becoming something far greater.
If you’re expecting god-level Rimuru right now, you’re a bit early. But if you’re here to watch that transformation unfold, Season 4 delivers exactly that experience.
