Slayers: Slayers Next
In the kingdom of Xoana, Lina Inverse and Gourry Gabriev unexpectedly come across their old companions, Zelgadis Graywords and Princess Ameilia Wil Tesla Saillune. Upon their reunion, the friends end up easily foiling the King of Xoana and his daughter's dastardly plans of world conquest. Soon after, it is revealed that Zelgadis is in search of the world's most valuable magical tome, the Claire Bible, hoping to disc
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Slayers Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
In the kingdom of Xoana, Lina Inverse and Gourry Gabriev unexpectedly come across their old companions, Zelgadis Graywords and Princess Ameilia Wil Tesla Saillune. Upon their reunion, the friends end up easily foiling the King of Xoana and his daughter's dastardly plans of world conquest.
Soon after, it is revealed that Zelgadis is in search of the world's most valuable magical tome, the Claire Bible, hoping to discover a method to recover his human body among the many secrets sheltered within it. Despite his protests, the rest of the group decides to join in the quest after hearing of his mission. However, just when they were wondering where to start looking for the legendary book, they stumble upon a mysterious priest by the name of Xellos, who claims that he may be of some help in their pursuit.
Episode Guide
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The Sudden Pinch! The Terror of the Monstrous Zoamelgustar!
Apr 5, 1996 · 22 min
In the season's opener, We see Lina and Gourry in an inn, eating, when suddenly a fight breaks out, spilling all of her food. They get a taste of her power by this. Amelia wonders
The Roguish Priest! His Name is Xellos!
Apr 12, 1996 · 22 min
Zelgadis tries to seperate himself from the group in order to look for the Clair Bible. When they aren't asking him why he is so distant, he gives a not-so secret clue by yelling
A Wonderful Business! Being a Bodyguard isn't Easy!
Apr 19, 1996 · 22 min
Lina and Amelia fight over which restaurant is better, Roast Beef or Hot Pot. Lina/Gourry goes to the Roast Beef restaurant, while Amelia and Zelgadis goes to the Hot Pot restaura
An Ancient Pledge! One Who Seeks Immortality!
Apr 26, 1996 · 22 min
They visit both Tarimu and Demia and they think Halcyform, the former guild director, did it to them. Lina and the gang go to Halcyform's home, which is the only place isn't damag
Staying Behind For the Sake of Love!
May 3, 1996 · 22 min
The group manages to search around the home, and find a hidden room in the attic. By this time, Halcyform has already been defrosted. They escape his wrath when Lina makes a whol
You Can't Escape! The Return of the Obsessive Martina!
May 10, 1996 · 22 min
Martina swears to take something from Lina and tries to do so in a disguise but fails when stealing her jewel that explodes on her. The gang decide to rest at a spa (hot spring lo
Sudden Cooking! Follow the Phantom Dragon!
May 17, 1996 · 22 min
Lina and the gang stop by in a town offering a Dragon Course feast. The workers try to fool Lina and co., with imitations, or whale food. They notice it, and they go to the back
Be Eternal! The Day Prince Phil Died?
May 24, 1996 · 22 min
They return to Seyruun only to find the flags are at at half-mast. They think Phil (Amelia's father) is dead, but no body was recovered. They soon learn that there was (and still
Hidden Ambitions! The Shocking Confession?
May 31, 1996 · 22 min
Lina and company find out that Kanzel and Mazenda, who are loyal subjects of Christopher (Phil's brother and who is next in line for King if Phil died) and Alfred (Christopher's so
On a Journey With a Pack of Scoundrels?! Take Back That Magic Power!
Jun 7, 1996 · 22 min
After the battle (Kanzel and Mazenda got away), Lina can't use her powers, so she (by herself) decides to see the doctor (at mount Rune) who is famous for curing problems. Lina ma
Voices from the Darkness! Slash 'em to Bits, Ragna Blade!
Jun 14, 1996 · 22 min
Back at Seyruun, Phil, Zelgadis, Amelia and Gourry are brought to another dimension by Mazenda and Kanzel. With Lina, she eagerly reads the manuscipt that tells of a spell called
The Unexpected End? The Shocking Truth!
Jun 21, 1996 · 22 min
It was Alfred (Amelia's cousin) who was all along behind the whole kidnapping/kill Phil situation, only to have Kanzel and Mazenda turn and kill him-- the actual bad guys. Phil ma
Impending Fall! The Moment of Ambition's Defeat!
Jun 28, 1996 · 22 min
Lina was only bluffing that her powers were gone, so when thinking that Kanzel managed to kill Lina by pushing her at the edge of the cliff (and straight down to Seyruun), she mana
The Forbidden Dance? Where is the Strongest Spell?
Jul 5, 1996 · 22 min
Lina pays for a map, saying that their is treasure in an anceint ruin that may or may not contain the real Claire Bible. They reached the ruin only to find two other groups are al
A Big Crash? The Battle at Artemay Tower!
Jul 12, 1996 · 22 min
The gang visit a place called Artemay Tower, after Xellos tells them a story spooking them of their wits. He tells how a guy lived in the tower, with all dolls and fell inlove wit
Bitter Curve Balls! Gutsy Fast Balls!
Jul 19, 1996 · 22 min
Lina manages to get herself stuck in a situation she cannot refuse. When thinking that if you enter Brass Rackets (like Tennis but with special rackets, and you control the ball)
They're Talking About a Girl Named Zelgadis?
Aug 2, 1996 · 22 min
The gang decide to head to the town called Femille, who they think the Claire Bible may be there. The thing is, Femille is inhabited by females... ONLY. So yes, this would mean,
The Temple of the Sand! The Secret of the Giga Slave!
Aug 9, 1996 · 22 min
Lina is fed up for looking and getting unexpected results for the Claire Bible, but Xellos reveals ontop of that mountain, in the temple holds the Claire Bible Manuscript. After a
Disclosure at Last? Xellos's True Form!
Aug 11, 1996 · 22 min
We find out that Xellos is actually part monster, and is extremely powerful. They (Xellos, Lina) manages to get away, only to have Saygram (the hencemen) follow them. The others
No Other Choice! Set Course for Dragon Valley!
Aug 16, 1996 · 22 min
A boy tries to steal Lina's wallet, but they catch on. As punishment, Lina makes him massage her neck/back, etc. They ask him about Kahato Mountains, and he gives them a map.
The Thousand Year Old Truth! The Traitorous Demon Dragon King!
Aug 23, 1996 · 22 min
Lina steps through the barrier along with Milgasia, the guide/dragon who suppose to show her there. Along with Martina clutching on her leg, they reach a place where Lina manages
The Stolen Sword of Light! The End of the Demon Dragon King!
Aug 30, 1996 · 22 min
Towards at the end of the last episode, Amelia is badly and is being healed by Milgasia, while the others fight Gaav off. Xellos escapes Gaav's grip, while Martina and the little
The Menacing Swordsman! A Journey of Reunion!
Sep 6, 1996 · 22 min
While going to Sairaag, Lina takes her anger out of some bandits, and someone hiding in back of a bush, who turned out to be Sylphiel. Sylphiel has no doubts on going with them (i
Sinister Trap! The Mysterious City of Ghosts!
Sep 13, 1996 · 22 min
Phibrizzo takes Gourry back, and which forces them to go to Sairaag. They reached Sairaag, and eariler reports were true. Sairaag was the city that the Copy Rezo had destoryed, b
The Souls of the Dead! Lina's Final Decision!
Sep 20, 1996 · 22 min
The three of them (Lina, Sylphiel, and Zangulus) reach Phibrizzo who reveals he is holding the dead (who ever was killed in the city) as his puppets. Sylphiel then tells Lina to d
Go to NEXT! And Then Again...
Sep 27, 1996 · 22 min
Phibrizzo didn't know when someone casts the Giga Slave spell, he/she calls on the Lord of Nightmares himself. He wouldn't of not proceeded with this plan of more power, if he had