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Slayers: Slayers Try

26 episodes Premiered Apr 4, 1997 Updated Sep 26, 2026

For nearly a millennium, demons have imposed a magical barrier that has impeded the people trapped within it from reaching the outside world. Now that it is broken, several kingdoms seek to explore the lands that were once beyond their grasp. To this end, they establish a peace delegation to make contact with the inhabitants of the new world. Meanwhile, the young sorceress Lina Inverse receives a message from a myst

Previously on Slayers

Season 3 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 2.
  • ⚡ 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

For nearly a millennium, demons have imposed a magical barrier that has impeded the people trapped within it from reaching the outside world. Now that it is broken, several kingdoms seek to explore the lands that were once beyond their grasp. To this end, they establish a peace delegation to make contact with the inhabitants of the new world.

Meanwhile, the young sorceress Lina Inverse receives a message from a mysterious woman named Filia ul Copt. When they meet, Filia expresses interest in hiring Lina and her friends, having heard of their great deeds, for a certain task that will take them to the outside realm. Despite that, Filia feels the need to put their strength to the test and pits them against a dragon in the middle of the city! After proving themselves, the sorceress and her fellow adventurers set off for the unexplored lands, where many adventures and a worrying prophecy await them.

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Majestic? Hoist Sails for the Journey!

Apr 4, 1997 · 22 min

After killing Phibrizzo, a barrier that was holding them in for a thousand of years (or so), has been removed, arranged by Phil (Amelia's father.) Lina gets a letter from someone

S3·E2 Mytharc

Doubtful? A Letter from Home!

Apr 11, 1997 · 22 min

On the verge on dying, since they have no food on the ship, sea gulls are trying to eat Gourry. Zelgadis figures out that their must be land nearby, and Lina starts to go a lot of

S3·E3 Core

Where'd That Arrogant Guy Go?

Apr 18, 1997 · 22 min

Lina and the gang starts to put off on going to the Fire Dragon King temple, and decide to check out the current city they are in. Needless to say, Lina and Gourry are checking ou

S3·E4 Core

On the Move! He's Out for Revenge?

Apr 25, 1997 · 22 min

We find out Valgaav's plan: 1- Take the Sword of Light from Gourry. 2- Avenging his master Gaav, by killing Lina Inverse. 3- Looking for another ""Sword of Light"" item. Afte

S3·E5 Core

A Wild Rumor! You Can't Have Smoke Without Fire?

May 2, 1997 · 22 min

Filia gets trialed in a small town after revealing she is a golden dragon. While on trial, Xellos shows up and puts down the dragon race (Xellos is a monster, and Filia is a drago

S3·E6 Core

Wandering Around? The Runaway Shrine Takes a Trip!

May 9, 1997 · 22 min

Lina and the gange reach an ancient temple which turns out to be an ancient train heading towards the temple of the Fire Dragon Temple. It is powered by magic, so Lina and the res

S3·E7 Core

A Peace Conference? This is the Dragon Shrine?

May 16, 1997 · 22 min

Lina and the gang are tricked to rebuild the temple they broke. When they are done, they demand answers about the prophecy only to have Almayce show up.

S3·E8 Core

Be Careful! The Plan has Begun!

May 23, 1997 · 22 min

The Elder are sketchy with Lina, trying to save the world, but she gives them and everyone else and sample on what she could do. She uses the Laguna Blade spell, cutting (but not

S3·E9 Core

Continuous Fire! The Wind-Swept Shore of Battle!

May 30, 1997 · 22 min

Lina and the gang split in two diffent groups, Xellos, Amelia and Zelgadis in one, while Lina, Gourry and Filia in another. They need to explore two different cities at the same t

S3·E10 Core

Ready for Exile! Isn't Two People's Love Eternal?

Jun 6, 1997 · 22 min

One of the creatures named Gravos, has the double headed Sword of Light looking weapon. He uses it against Lina and the gang, breaking the island in several pieces, seperating Ser

S3·E11 Core

The Hurdle's Cleared? Jiras' Hidden Power!

Jun 13, 1997 · 22 min

Lina and the gang get tricked by Jillas who tellsl them a great power is on top of this funny looking mountain. They get paired by couples, Lina/Zelgadis, Gourry/Amelia, and Filia

S3·E12 Core

Selfless and Senseless! Pursuit Through the Labyrinth!

Jun 20, 1997 · 22 min

After 10 minutes of utter nonsense, Jillas runs away to their main base. Once again, they are split it groups, Lina/Gourry, Amelia/Zelgadis, and Filia/Xellos. Amelia/Zelgadis runs

S3·E13 Mytharc

An Explosive Situation! The One Who Holds the Key!

Jun 27, 1997 · 22 min

Valgaav refuses Xellos' offer, and Lina and the gang show up (along with Almayce.) They get into a little fight with Valgaav, and Gourry again loses his sword, but to Valgaav this

S3·E14 Core

Striding and Swaggering! Lamentation Without End!

Jul 4, 1997 · 22 min

After 15 minutes of talk, We get to the climax. As Valgaav open the gate way, Lina decides to use the Giga Slave to stop him, but two figures show up with the other two Sword of L

S3·E15 Core

Disaster and Danger? This Place is a Wonder Island!

Jul 11, 1997 · 22 min

Lina wanders around in several worlds guided by a pig. She finds Zelgadis in costume, and decide to break out of this utter nonsense. She uses a Dragon Slave, breaking a wall, an

S3·E16 Mytharc

Pandemonium! Terror of the Cursed Jar!

Jul 18, 1997 · 22 min

Lina, Filia and Zelgadis decide to ditch the island. They take a small boat, unaware their is a hole in it. Lucky for them a ship pass by, and they get on it before they could go

S3·E17 Mytharc

Immediate Results? Love is in the Tiny Differences!

Jul 25, 1997 · 22 min

Amelia and Gourry finds out that one of the fish-girl, Lila, is in love with a human, Kerel, when she saved him from a ship wreck. The father of the girl, Honar, objects at first,

S3·E19 Mytharc

Three People, Three Ways! Where the Light Leads!

Aug 8, 1997 · 22 min

Almayce sends out several creatures looking for the last weapon. Unfortunately, they start to destroy towns, and everything in it's way. Lina and the gang decide to stop it, only

S3·E20 Core

A Hero's Advent? To Whom does the Young Girl Pray?

Aug 15, 1997 · 22 min

Lina and the gang goes to an old town that was once populated with a lot of people due to it's water and gold source, thinking that the last weapon might be there. Once all the go

S3·E21 Core

Savage and Unexplored! History Sealed Away!

Aug 22, 1997 · 22 min

Lina and the gang reach a temple, which turns out to be an anicent temple for the graves of the Anicent Dragons, that was slaughter by the Golden Dragons. It is sealed off by seve

S3·E22 Core

Eternal Death, Final Farewells! A Cry to the Fallen!

Aug 29, 1997 · 22 min

Erulogs and Sirus goes on a killing spree, killing on what it looks like to be hundred of Golden Dragons. Lina manages to get away to Filia, seeing if she could get the last item.

S3·E23 Core

No Time for Arguing! Head for the Showdown!

Sep 5, 1997 · 22 min

Filia tells the Elder, she is no longer a priestess for their temple and vows to never return to them, as she found out about the truth. Lina and the gang head to the center/the g

S3·E24 Core

No way to Guess! The Forbidden Gateway is Opened!

Sep 12, 1997 · 22 min

Sirius and Erulogs decide to join forces with Lina and the rest hoping to kill Dark Star. Dark Star is release but the close the gate way, making his power only half what is truly

S3·E25 Mytharc

He Who Emerges from the Dark Star!

Sep 19, 1997 · 22 min

Valgaav reveals both the Dark Lord, Dark Star, and the God, Vophied, wanted to purify the world. In doing so, they would recreate everything, meaning killing everyone and starting

S3·E26 Mytharc

TRY Again! When All Returns to White!

Sep 26, 1997 · 22 min

Filia figures out where Valgaav is going, and transport her last huge power to the Ancient Dragon temple. Erulogs get killed by Valgaav, so Lina decides to do something by combini

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