The Slayers

About The Slayers

If you are hunting for a new adventure series, The Slayers (スレイヤーズ) deserves a look (1995). The setup goes like this. At its core: Welcome to a world where magic reigns and monsters lurk behind every corner. Into his land of deadly dragons and menacing magicians comes our heroine -- Lina Inverse, a cute, fireball-throwing sorceress who steals from the wicked and gives to herself!

Also worth knowing: Along with Gourry, a handsome but dumb-as-a-rock swordsman, Lina challenges the forces of not-so-goodness as she seeks truth, justice, fame and gold! Well, mostly fame and gold... Grab your pack and join the wackiest bunch of misfits ever to embark on a quest!

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Megumi Hayashibara as Lina Inverse and Hikaru Midorikawa as Zelgadis Graywords. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

E&G Films is the studio behind The Slayers, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A 7.4/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Megumi Hayashibara voicing Lina Inverse gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1995, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.