Goblin Slayer
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 7, 2018 – December 30, 2018
- Season
- Fall 2018
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- WHITE FOX
- Director
- Takaharu Ozaki
- Original creator
- Kumo Kagyuu
- Music
- Kenichirou Suehiro
- Age rating
- R — Violence, Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
- Also known as
- Goblin Katili (Goblin Slayer), Gobusure
- Score across sites
- 7.65/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Goblin97%Revenge89%Gore83%Rescue79%Rehabilitation79%Male Protagonist79%Nudity75%Primarily Adult Cast73%Magic67%Dungeon65%
TVFINISHED2018 FALL7.1 / 10 AniList score
GOBLIN SLAYER
ゴブリンスレイヤー• Goblin Slayer
Synopsis
A young priestess has formed her first adventuring party, but almost immediately they find themselves in distress. It's the Goblin Slayer who comes to their rescue--a man who's dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary. And when rumors of his feats begin to circulate, there's no telling who might come calling next... (Source: Yen Press)
Trailer
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Should you watch GOBLIN SLAYER?
Probably, if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy, especially stories with goblin, revenge, gore.
Reception is positive but mixed: 71/100 on AniList, with 49% of 143.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #62 highest-rated anime of 2018.
About 6.5% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kumo Kagyuu
- Director
- Takaharu Ozaki
- Series composition
- Hideyuki Kurata
- Character design
- Takashi Nagayoshi
- Music
- Kenichirou Suehiro
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. GOBLIN SLAYER is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: GOBLIN SLAYER -GOBLIN’S CROWN- (2020)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Rightfully” by Mili · eps 2-12
Endings (3)
- ED1“Gin no Kisei” by Soraru · eps 2-6, 8-11
- ED2“Though Our Paths May Diverge” by Mili · eps 7
- ED3“Within” by Mili · eps 12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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GOBLIN SLAYER FAQ
How many episodes does GOBLIN SLAYER have?
GOBLIN SLAYER has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch GOBLIN SLAYER?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is GOBLIN SLAYER finished?
Yes. GOBLIN SLAYER has finished airing — the final episode aired December 30, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of GOBLIN SLAYER?
Yes — the story continues in GOBLIN SLAYER -GOBLIN’S CROWN- (2020).
Where do I start GOBLIN SLAYER?
Start here: GOBLIN SLAYER is the first entry, followed by GOBLIN SLAYER -GOBLIN’S CROWN-.
Is GOBLIN SLAYER based on a light novel?
Yes. GOBLIN SLAYER adapts the light novel by Kumo Kagyuu.
Who animated GOBLIN SLAYER?
GOBLIN SLAYER was animated by WHITE FOX and directed by Takaharu Ozaki.
Who sings the opening of GOBLIN SLAYER?
The opening, "Rightfully", is performed by Mili.
Where can I watch GOBLIN SLAYER?
GOBLIN SLAYER is listed on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.