Goblin Slayer 2018
“He does not let anyone roll the dice.”
What is Goblin Slayer?
Goblin Slayer is an anime series that first premiered in October 2018. Based on light novels of the same name, the production was handled by the studio White Fox.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 7, 2018
- Last aired
- Dec 22, 2023
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Goblin Slayer is an anime series that first premiered in October 2018. Based on light novels of the same name, the production was handled by the studio White Fox. The series is directed by Takaharu Ozaki, with series composition managed by Hideyuki Kurata, who also pens the scripts alongside Yousuke Kuroda. The story is set in a fantasy world where a lone hero makes his living by exterminating all goblins he encounters. Rumored to be an extraordinary man who has reached the Silver rank solely by killing goblins, he operates out of a guild located in the middle of nowhere. When a new adventurer, a priestess, forms her first party and encounters trouble, the Goblin Slayer intervenes to rescue them. Following this meeting, the hero’s life begins to become more intense. The voice cast for the series includes Yûichirô Umehara, Yui Ogura, Nao Tôyama, and Yûichi Nakamura. The show continued its broadcast run through 2023.
Should you watch it?
“A specialized adventurer rises through the ranks by focusing exclusively on eliminating goblins.”
- focused protagonist
- unique guild setting
- intense themes
Watch it if you enjoy dark fantasy stories centered on specialized monster hunting.
The series features intense combat and mature themes related to its fantasy setting.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Fate of Certain Adventurers Oct 7, 2018
- E2 Goblin Slayer Oct 14, 2018
- E3 Unexpected Visitors Oct 21, 2018
- E4 The Strong Oct 28, 2018
- E5 Adventures and Daily Life Nov 4, 2018
- E6 Goblin Slayer in the Water Town Nov 11, 2018
- E7 Onward Unto Death Nov 18, 2018
- E8 Whispers and Prayers and Chants Nov 25, 2018
- E9 There and Back Again Dec 2, 2018
- E10 Dozing Dec 9, 2018
- E11 A Gathering of Adventurers Dec 23, 2018
- E12 The Fate of a Certain Adventurer Dec 30, 2018
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 An Ordinary Spring Day Oct 6, 2023
- E2 The Red-Haired Wizard Boy Oct 13, 2023
- E3 The Training Grounds on the Outskirts of Town Oct 20, 2023
- E4 Onward to Adventure Oct 27, 2023
- E5 Beard-Cutter, to the Southern River Nov 3, 2023
- E6 The Elven King's Forest Nov 10, 2023
- E7 Jungle Cruise Nov 17, 2023
- E8 Heart of Darkness Nov 24, 2023
- E9 Once There Was Youth, Now There Is Nothing but Ash Dec 1, 2023
- E10 City Adventure Dec 8, 2023
- E11 The Princess's Ordeal Dec 15, 2023
- E12 O Prayers, Have You Reached Heaven? Dec 22, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is the protagonist's main goal?
The protagonist focuses solely on killing goblins rather than saving the world.
What rank is the main character?
He has reached the Silver rank within his guild.
How does the story begin?
A new priestess joins an adventurer party that requires rescue by the Goblin Slayer.
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place within an adventurer guild located in a remote area.
Is the series about world-saving?
No, the protagonist explicitly states he is not interested in saving the world.