Slayers: The Motion Picture English Sub & Dub

About Slayers: The Motion Picture

Slayers: The Motion Picture (劇場版 スレイヤーズ) arrives as an adventure anime by J.C.STAFF (1995), and the premise is easy to summarize. 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 wants to defeat Joyrock.

As an adventure title, 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. 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: The Motion Picture follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Megumi Hayashibara as Lina Inverse, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1995, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.