The 'How I Was Reincarnated as a Slime' manga is the original source, giving more depth. The anime makes it more accessible with animations and voice acting. Both have their merits, and it often comes down to personal taste in how one enjoys the story.
It's quite close. The anime adaptation of How I Got Reincarnated as a Slime mostly sticks to the manga, with just a few minor differences that don't have a big impact on the story.
There were many manga-like works in " The Story of My Reincarnation as a Slime " that could be referred to in the following popular genre:
1 " History of the Struggle to Reincarnate as a Slime ": This genre usually tells the story of how the protagonist struggled to adapt to the new environment after being reincarnated as a Slime, fought with other Slime, and how to discover his hidden abilities.
2 " Fantasy Adventures of Reincarnated Slime ": This genre usually tells the story of the protagonist entering the fantasy world after reincarnating into a slime. The protagonist would usually cooperate with other characters to explore the world, solve puzzles, fight, and so on.
3 " Slime's Revenge ": This genre usually tells the story of the protagonist's battle to protect the people or things he cherishes after being reincarnated as a slime. The plot usually revolved around the growth and change of the protagonist.
The above are some of the more popular slime-related comics. You can choose the works that suit you according to your preferences.
Slimes in these novels are often depicted as having a gelatinous, amorphous form. They can usually change shape to some extent, which gives them an advantage in various situations, like squeezing through small spaces.