Slayers: The Motion Picture

About Slayers: The Motion Picture

Slayers: The Motion Picture (劇場版 スレイヤーズ) blends adventure, comedy and fantasy by J.C.STAFF (1995). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: In this prequel movie to the Slayers televison series, Lina Inverse travels to Mipross Island with her rival/traveling companion Naga the Serpent. While they originally came for the hot springs, they soon find them selves mixed up in a conspiracy involving a mazoku named Joyrock.

Beyond that: Years ago, he killed all of the elves that inhabited the island and absorbed their strength. They are soon joined by an old mage named Rowdy Gabriev, who was in love with one of the elves slaughtered and also aims to defeat Joyrock.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Megumi Hayashibara as Lina Inverse and Maria Kawamura as Gracia Ul Naga Saillune. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

J.C.STAFF is the studio behind Slayers: The Motion Picture, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Megumi Hayashibara as Lina Inverse, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1995, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.