Episode
Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime: Puniru Returns
Overview
While hoping for Puniru's return, a lonely Kotaro sees the fruits of her cuteness training from afar. One day, he receives an unexpected package.
Details
- Series
- Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2025-07-06
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
Puniru Returns is Episode 13 in Season 1 of Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime. It aired on 2025-07-06. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 12: A Lovely, Puniful Destination
Out of the blue, Kotaro wins tickets to a ski resort—specifically the Runrune Resort run by Alice. When they get there, Puniru is determined to make an impression, and her desire to be cuter than ever may just spur even greater adventure.
Episode 14: Going on a Journey with My Childhood Friend Slime in Another World. And Valentine's, Too!
Finding himself transported to a fantasy world, Kotaro learns he must rescue Princess Kyuthi, who has been imprisoned in the Demon Lord's castle.
More episodes from this season
Episode 11: Scoop Up a Spoonful of Christmas
Puniru says she’ll spend the holiday with whoever brings her the cutest Christmas cake, but the offerings she gets are... interesting. When a certain someone loses their patience, she may yet get a Christmas to remember.
Episode 15: Rune Rune Dance
After Runru breaks down, Puniru decides to inject it with some slime-based medicine that has an unexpected side effect: awakening its sense of self.
Episode 10: Merry Punirumas!
Ever since being teased as kid for liking cute things, Kotaro has never enjoyed Christmas. This year his parents are going on a trip for the holiday, so in order to avoid being stuck home alone with Puniru, he tries to throw a Christmas party.
Episode 16: A Being More Perfect than a Toy
Mado succeeds in creating an artificial slime lifeform and names her Gelee. Wanting to become more human, Gelee begins searching for someone to love.
Episode 9: Let's Start a Band, Punks!
Kotaro wants to be cool and decides to try his luck with dragons and a rock band. Puniru then lets the cat out of the bag about Kotaro’s feelings for Kirara, which forces him to make a move. Can he get Puniru to help him out?
Episode 17: Puniru Powers Up?! See It for Yourself!
Kotaro has big plans for the summer, but could he be his own worst enemy? Meanwhile, Puniru seeks to power up.
Episode 8: Gather 'Round for the School Festival!
It’s time for the school festival, but Puniru and Alice get into a fight over Kotaro. Alice tries to win him over with an incredible offer, and Puniru tries to throw the match so he can pursue his dreams.
Episode 18: A Human Happy Ending
Gelee becomes the center of attention among the school's boys, including Kotaro, much to Puniru's chagrin.
Episode 7: Sweet Bitter Summer
Kotaro and the boys go to the beach for a day of fun while Puniru and Kirara-senpai are at the school pool. Later, Kotaro asks Puniru to help him cool off with a special transformation, the gang hits a café, and then it’s time to tackle summer homework.
Episode 19: A Midsummer's Runrune Resort
Alice invites Kotaro to stay at Runrune Resort, but all Kotaro can think about is Gelee and her advances.