Slayers Gorgeous

About Slayers Gorgeous

Here is what Slayers Gorgeous (スレイヤーズごぅじゃす) is about, retold in plain terms: an adventure, comedy and fantasy anime by J.C.STAFF (1998). What the story covers: Lina Inverse and her sidekick Naga the Serpent are happily enjoying lunch when the entire town ducks under cover before an invasion of Marlene Culvert and her legion of bloodthirsty dragons. The cause of the invasion?

More of the story: Marlene is in a feud with her father, the king, over her allowance. Lina leaps into action to defend the village against Marlene, her tetrad knights and her dragons, but her dependable Dragon Slave spell fails her. Right when she thinks she has won, the real battle has just begun.

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 Maria Kawamura as Gracia Ul Naga Saillune. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with J.C.STAFF, which means the visual identity of Slayers Gorgeous follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Megumi Hayashibara voicing Lina Inverse gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1998, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.