"Switch places with me, please!" Envious voices arise over photo of voice actress Miho Okasaki tightly hugging a Rimuru plushie from "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"

Voice actress Miho Okasaki shared a photo on her X account holding a plushie of Rimuru Tempest—the character she voices in the anime "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"—igniting a massive buzz among fans.

Okasaki posted the single photo with the caption "Hug. (Miho)." The picture captures Okasaki's profile clad in a plaid outfit. In her arms, she cradles a Rimuru plushie, instantly recognizable by its pale blue rounded form and iconic pink blushed cheeks. Okasaki looks down affectionately, creating an intimate moment as if staring directly into the eyes of the plushie in her arms.

In response to this incredibly precious two-shot, fans showered the post with rave comments such as "Gazing at each other is just too cute!", "Their eye contact makes my heart melt," and "I absolutely love this photo." Furthermore, reacting to the plushie's enviable position of being so adorably embraced, the reply section exploded with excitement as fans flooded it with envious comments, either wanting to trade places with Rimuru or wishing they could hug Okasaki, stating, "Rimuru... vacate that spot immediately!" and "Miho-chan, please switch places with me!"

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" is an isekai reincarnation fantasy following Satoru Mikami, an ordinary office worker who is reincarnated into another world as a slime. Acquiring the new name Rimuru Tempest, he uses his wisdom and courage to gather allies. The series enjoys immense popularity both in Japan and overseas, thanks to its fast-paced plot and Rimuru's journey of deepening bonds with various races through a multitude of skills.