Lina Inverse
main character
OVA
7.0
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 30 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 25, 1996 – May 25, 1997
- Season
- Summer 1996
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Hiroshi Watanabe
- Original creator
- Hajime Kanzaka
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
1h 30m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic79%Female Protagonist60%Slapstick50%
OVAFINISHED1996 SUMMER7.0 / 10 AniList score
Slayers: The Book of Spells
スレイヤーズすぺしゃる• Slayers Special
Synopsis
Join Lina and Naga as they thwart a plan to create the ultimate chimera. Watch as they attempt to turn the effeminate son of a noble family into a man deserving appointment to the Royal Guard. And double the trouble when our heroines take on a rogue magic user with a mirror that duplicates his enemies in reverse! (Source: ADV Films)
Should you watch Slayers: The Book of Spells?
Slayers: The Book of Spells has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 40% of 2,091 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of 1996, and #8 most popular anime of 1996 on AniList.
Of the 3.5K AniList users who started it, 1.4% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 3.2K have finished it.
At about 1 h 30 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy — especially magic, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
3 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hajime Kanzaka
- Director
- Hiroshi Watanabe
- Character design
- Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Slayers Excellent (1998)
- Watch next: The Slayers (1995), Slayers: The Motion Picture (1995)
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Slayers: The Book of Spells FAQ
How many episodes does Slayers: The Book of Spells have?
Slayers: The Book of Spells has 3 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 1 h 30 min in total.
Is Slayers: The Book of Spells finished?
Yes. Slayers: The Book of Spells has finished airing — the final episode aired May 25, 1997.
Is there a season 2 of Slayers: The Book of Spells?
Yes — the story continues in The Slayers (1995) and Slayers: The Motion Picture (1995).
What should I watch before Slayers: The Book of Spells?
Watch Slayers Excellent first — Slayers: The Book of Spells is a direct sequel.
Is Slayers: The Book of Spells based on a light novel?
Yes. Slayers: The Book of Spells adapts the light novel by Hajime Kanzaka.
Who animated Slayers: The Book of Spells?
Slayers: The Book of Spells was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Hiroshi Watanabe.