Lina Inverse
main character
MOVIE
7.0
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 3, 1996
- Season
- Summer 1996
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Hiroshi Watanabe
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
1h
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic79%Medieval79%Female Protagonist73%
overview details
Synopsis
The inhabitants of the village of Biaz, forced to labor in the serivce of the world-domination-happy Zein organization, hires Lina Inverse and Naga The Serpent to drive off the invaders. Lina and Naga agree, lured by stories of Elfin treasure sleeping below Biaz, only to get considerably more trouble -from the Zein and from the treasure - than they ever expected. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Slayers RETURN?
Slayers RETURN has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 38% of 2,040 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated film of 1996, and #4 most popular film of 1996 on AniList.
Of the 3.4K AniList users who started it, 1.2% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 3.2K have finished it.
As a 60-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy — especially magic, medieval, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroshi Watanabe
- Character design
- Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Slayers: The Motion Picture (1995)
- Watch next: Slayers Great (1997)
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Slayers RETURN FAQ
How long is Slayers RETURN?
Slayers RETURN runs 60 minutes (1 hours).
Is Slayers RETURN finished?
Yes. Slayers RETURN has finished airing — the final episode aired August 3, 1996.
Is there a season 2 of Slayers RETURN?
Yes — the story continues in Slayers Great (1997).
What should I watch before Slayers RETURN?
Watch Slayers: The Motion Picture first — Slayers RETURN is a direct sequel.
Is Slayers RETURN based on a light novel?
Yes. Slayers RETURN adapts the light novel.
Who animated Slayers RETURN?
Slayers RETURN was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Hiroshi Watanabe.