“Silver-ranked Goblin Slayer rescues rookie Priestess and vows to eradicate all frontier goblins.”
Goblin Slayer
ゴブリンスレイヤー
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Synopsis
Silver-ranked Goblin Slayer rescues rookie Priestess and vows to eradicate all frontier goblins.
Goblins are known for their ferocity, cunning, and rapid reproduction, but their reputation as the lowliest of monsters causes their threat to be overlooked. Raiding rural civilizations to kidnap females of other species for breeding, these vile creatures are free to continue their onslaught as adventurers turn a blind eye in favor of more rewarding assignments with larger bounties. To commemorate her first day as a Porcelain-ranked adventurer, the 15-year-old Priestess joins a band of young, enthusiastic rookies to investigate a tribe of goblins responsible for the disappearance of several village women. Unprepared and inexperienced, the group soon faces its inevitable demise from an ambush while exploring a cave. With no one else left standing, the terrified Priestess accepts her fate—until the Goblin Slayer unexpectedly appears to not only rescue her with little effort, but destroy the entire goblin nest. As a holder of the prestigious Silver rank, the Goblin Slayer allows her to accompany him as he assists the Adventurer's Guild in all goblin-related matters. Together with the Priestess, High Elf, Dwarf, and Lizardman, the armored warrior will not rest until every single goblin in the frontier lands has been eradicated for good.
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Community consensus
Derived from 230 sampled reviews
What 230 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.29 · split reception
5.4 pts
Recommenders 8.4 · others 3.1
↓ 2.03
Running avg · Dec 2018 → Jun 2025
- 10 “Goblin slayer is a 10 not because its the best most deep most intriguing story. It just guy and his party of mini kill goblin quests. It knows exacting what it is and entertains you because of...”
- 8 “I liked it but I'm taking off 2 points for all those rape scenes.... ...Story: It's good and consistent, I like it, 9/10 Art: Its not TERRIBLE but its pretty bad when its not the 'important'...”
- 9 “This is one of the top awesome anime I have seen yet. OMG!! The hero is so good and stunning. The storyline is also amazing. I m eagerly waiting for the next season. Every episode is amazing and...”
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A Tv Production · Fall 2018
White Fox.Sony Pictures Entertainment · Frontier Works
- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2018 – Dec 2018 Fall 2018
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-13790 catalog
Produced by
- Sony Pictures Entertainment Producer
- Frontier Works Producer
- AT-X Producer
- SoftBank Creative Producer
- Bushiroad Producer
- Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures Producer
- Good Smile Film Producer
- Artist Management Office Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor