Slayers: Slayers
Slayers is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kanzaka and illustrated by Ritta. The series follows the exploits of the young sorceress Lina Inverse, whose life revolves around food, treasure, and fighting. Lina travels around the world, stealing treasures from bandits who cross her path. She is joined by a dim-witted but good-natured swordsman named Gourry Gabriev, who assumes her to be a damsel in distr
Season overview
Slayers is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kanzaka and illustrated by Ritta. The series follows the exploits of the young sorceress Lina Inverse, whose life revolves around food, treasure, and fighting. Lina travels around the world, stealing treasures from bandits who cross her path. She is joined by a dim-witted but good-natured swordsman named Gourry Gabriev, who assumes her to be a damsel in distress and decides to escort her to Atlas City. However, their journey is complicated by the presence of two mysterious men who are hunting Lina and Gourry to obtain a powerful magical item. The series is set in a fantasy world where the fate of the world may be at stake. Slayers is a Japanese light novel series that has been adapted into various forms of media, including television shows and anime.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
ANGRY? Lina's Furious Dragon Slave!
Apr 7, 1995 · 22 min
The series begins with a raid on a group of bandits at the hands of the 15-year-old sorceress Lina Inverse. On her way to Atlas City, she is surrounded by bandits. Just as Lina pre
BAD! Mummy Men Aren't My Type!
Apr 14, 1995 · 22 min
Lina and Gourry go to a magic shop in town to sell the treasures that Lina snatched from the bandits. However an item from the booty, a knife, is cursed and it turns the shopkeeper
CRASH! Red and White and Suspicious All Over!
Apr 21, 1995 · 22 min
The mysterious person says that his name is Zelgadis Greywords. He is a mixture of human, golem and demon; a creation of utter evil. He offers to buy Lina's booty, but Lina asks fo
DASH! Run for it! My Magic Doesn't Work?
Apr 28, 1995 · 22 min
Lina and Gourry start investigating a way to stop Shabranigdo's resurrection, however they are plagued with a question. Why is Zelgadis trying to revive the Demon Lord? On the othe
ESCAPE! Noonsa, the Flaming Fish Man!
May 5, 1995 · 22 min
Lina awakens to find that she is held captive in Zelgadis' hideout. After Lina is questioned about the Orihalcon statue, she lies about why Zolf is unable to locate it magically. S
FOCUS! Rezo's the Real Enemy?!
May 12, 1995 · 22 min
Rezo suddenly appears during Lina's escape of and calls Zelgadis a traitor. Lina is surprised to discover the relationship between the two. Zelgadis' grudge against Rezo makes him
GIVE UP! But, Just Before We Do, the Sure Kill Sword Appears!
May 19, 1995 · 22 min
Under the villains' ceaseless attack, Lina and Zelgadis have no time to rest. Meanwhile, Rezo begins to summon the demons in order to capture them. Outnumbered by the enemies, Lina
HELP! Shabranigdo is Reborn!
May 26, 1995 · 22 min
While taking a rest in a village, Gourry and Zelgadis start fighting over the Philosopher's Stone. Lina calms them down but they become more hostile with each other. Then, they rec
IMPACT! The Eve of the Great Life or Death Struggle!
Jun 2, 1995 · 22 min
Rezo succeeds in resurrecting the Dark Lord, Shabranigdo. However, Rezo's body is taken over by the Dark Lord which was not part of his plan. Zolf and Rodimas recklessly challenge
JACKPOT! The Great Life or Death Gamble!
Jun 9, 1995 · 22 min
Lina and the others challenge the Dark Lord, Shabranigdo. Unfortunately, he is too powerful and no magic works against him. Gourry is knocked down and Zelgadis is struck hard. Then
KNOCK OUT! The Seyruun Family Feud!
Jun 16, 1995 · 22 min
After destroying Shabranigdo, Lina and Gourry continue their journey. They hear a rumor about the first successor to the throne, the prince of Seyruun Kingdom. Lina dreams of marry
LOVELY! Amelia's Magic Training!
Jun 23, 1995 · 22 min
Lina's Dragu Slave spell works tremendously well on bandits. Impressed, Amelia insists on learning Lina's sorcery. However, Lina is concerned by Amelia's reckless ways and orders h
MONEY! Knock Out Those Bounty Hunters!
Jun 30, 1995 · 22 min
Lina, Gourry and Amelia finally arrive in Seyruun and see the wanted poster. To their surprise Lina and Gourry find themselves on the wanted poster. Amelia, the Lady of Justice cap
NAVIGATION! An Invitation to Sairaag!
Jul 7, 1995 · 22 min
Lina and her friends are still pursued by the bounty hunters. They try to lose them in the mountains to no avail. Our heroes have no time for a meal and their empty stomachs is tak
OH NO! Lina's Wedding Rhapsody?
Jul 14, 1995 · 22 min
On their way to Sairaag, Lina and her friends meet a young boy named Harris. He asks Lina to be his bride in a fake marriage because he's been forced by a witch, named Callie, to m
PASSION! Shall We Give Our Lives for the Stage?
Jul 21, 1995 · 22 min
In exchange for food and transportation, Lina's team joins a traveling theater company managed by an eccentric director and is heading near Sairaag for a competition. Ironically, t
QUESTION? He's Proposing to THAT Girl?
Jul 28, 1995 · 22 min
Lina, Gourry, and Amelia are getting closer to Sairaag. In order to outrun the tenacious pursuers they try to board a ship, however the ship is also watched by the bounty hunters.
RETURN! The Red Priest Is Back!
Aug 4, 1995 · 22 min
Our heroes finally reach Sairaag. They sneak into the town under the darkness of the night and rest in the house of Sylphiel, who is one of Gourry's friends. While at the house the
SHOCK! Sairaag Falls!
Aug 11, 1995 · 22 min
Lina and her friends are shocked to see Rezo alive, standing right in front of them. At the same time, they suspect that Rezo may be a clone just like Vrumugun. They visit the Sorc
TROUBLE! Rahanimu, The Furious Fish Man!
Aug 18, 1995 · 22 min
Reciting numerous incantations for self-defense, Lina and her friends manage to defend Rezo's fierce attack. Rezo's powerful black magic destroys half of the town, yet our heroes m
UPSET! Gourry vs. Zangulus!
Aug 25, 1995 · 22 min
Lina, Gourry, Amelia and Sylphiel get to Rezo's museum. They break the seal by the Sword of Light and look for Rezo's secret in the underground chamber. They are caught in a trap s
VICE! The One Who Was Left Behind!
Sep 1, 1995 · 22 min
Lina and her friends rush to the lowest level of Rezo's institute. Tiva, the demon who has been guarding the institute gets in their way. Tiva is easily beaten by Lina as his magic
WARNING! Eris' Wrath!
Sep 8, 1995 · 22 min
Rezo's secret is revealed in the book found in his institute. However it is too early to celebrate as Rezo and Eris storm into the institute. Rezo has great power and Lina discover
X-DAY! The Demon Beast is Reborn!
Sep 15, 1995 · 22 min
Relieved from Eris's control, the clone Rezo assaults Lina and her friends with his own will. The clone gets the power of Zanaffer, the demonic beast, and wants to prove his new st
YES! A Final Hope: The Blessed Blade!
Sep 22, 1995 · 22 min
Having been struck by the clone Rezo Lina is injured. Her friends try to help Lina escape, but even the power of Sword of Light doesn't work against the clone. Prince Philionel, Am
ZAP! Victory is Always Mine!
Sep 29, 1995 · 22 min
In order to have Lina and her friends come out of hiding, the clone Rezo attacks Sairaag. Gourry fights back with his Sword of Light and the others use magic incantations. Even tho