Slayers
Slayers
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Synopsis
Powerful, avaricious sorceress Lina Inverse travels around the world, stealing treasures from bandits who cross her path. Her latest victims, a band of thieves, wait in ambush in a forest, thirsting for revenge. When Lina is about to effortlessly pummel her would-be attackers, the swordsman Gourry Gabriev suddenly announces his presence. Assuming Lina to be a damsel in distress, the foolish yet magnanimous man confronts the brigands in order to rescue her. After defeating them posthaste, the oblivious cavalier decides to escort Lina to Atlas City. Though not very keen on this idea, she ends up accepting his offer. However, without realizing it, Lina has chanced upon a mighty magical item among her most recent spoils. Now two mysterious men are hunting the young magician and her self-proclaimed guardian to obtain this powerful object for apparently nefarious purposes. This way they begin their adventure, one where the fate of the world itself may be at stake. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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About Slayers
Meet Slayers, an adventure, fantasy and comedy anime by E&G Films (1995). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Formidable, avaricious sorceress Lina Inverse travels around the world, stealing treasures from bandits who cross her path. Her latest victims, a band of thieves, wait in ambush in a forest, thirsting for revenge.
Along the way, when Lina is about to effortlessly pummel her would-be attackers, the swordsman Gourry Gabriev without warning announces his presence. Assuming Lina to be a damsel in distress, the foolish yet magnanimous man confronts the brigands in order to rescue her. After defeating them posthaste, the oblivious cavalier resolves to escort Lina to Atlas Town.
As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.
Production & Appeal
Animation is handled by E&G Films, so the studio's house style defines how Slayers looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A 7.8/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 1995, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to watch anything before Slayers?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Slayers still airing?
- Slayers is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
- Is Slayers worth watching?
- It holds a 7.8/10 community score and is tagged adventure, fantasy and comedy. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.
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