Lina Inverse
main character
TV
7.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 58 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 1997 – September 26, 1997
- Season
- Spring 1997
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- E&G Films
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Original creator
- Hajime Kanzaka
- Music
- Osamu Tezuka, Vink
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 75/100
Estimated watch time
9h 58m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic96%Female Protagonist85%Demons80%Primarily Adult Cast79%Medieval79%Swordplay79%Gods79%Travel79%Monster Girl60%Shapeshifting60%
TVFINISHED1997 SPRING7.5 / 10 AniList score
The Slayers Try
スレイヤーズ TRY• Slayers TRY
Synopsis
In search of fame, fortune, and foreign food, Lina Inverse sets sail on a collision course for the new world! What she finds there are vengeful enemies, a bunch of high-and-mighty dragon lords, and a new quest to save the world from destruction. What’s a girl gotta do for a little vacation? (Source: Software Sculptors)
Should you watch The Slayers Try?
The Slayers Try has been well received, with an average AniList score of 75/100 — 56% of 4,086 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #5 highest-rated anime of 1997, and #5 most popular anime of 1997 on AniList.
Of the 7.1K AniList users who started it, 2.0% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 6.4K have finished it.
At about 9 h 58 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy — especially magic, female protagonist, demons, primarily adult cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hajime Kanzaka
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Series composition
- Hajime Kanzaka
- Series composition
- Jirou Takayama
- Character design
- Rui Araizumi
- Character design
- Naomi Miyata
- Music
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Vink
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The Slayers Next (1996), Slayers Premium (2001)
- Watch next: The Slayers Revolution (2008)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Breeze” by Megumi Hayashibara
Endings (1)
- ED1“don't be discouraged” by Megumi Hayashibara · eps 1-25
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like The Slayers Try
The Slayers Try FAQ
How many episodes does The Slayers Try have?
The Slayers Try has 26 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 58 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Slayers Try?
About 9 h 58 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is The Slayers Try finished?
Yes. The Slayers Try has finished airing — the final episode aired September 26, 1997.
Is there a season 2 of The Slayers Try?
Yes — the story continues in The Slayers Revolution (2008).
What should I watch before The Slayers Try?
Watch The Slayers Next and Slayers Premium first — The Slayers Try is a direct sequel.
Is The Slayers Try based on a light novel?
Yes. The Slayers Try adapts the light novel by Hajime Kanzaka.
Who animated The Slayers Try?
The Slayers Try was animated by E&G Films and directed by Takashi Watanabe.
Who sings the opening of The Slayers Try?
The opening, "Breeze", is performed by Megumi Hayashibara.
Where can I watch The Slayers Try?
The Slayers Try is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.