Lina Inverse
main character
TV
7.8
My TrackerPLANNING
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 5, 1996 – September 27, 1996
- Season
- Spring 1996
- 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
- 78/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic95%Female Protagonist80%Demons79%Anthropomorphism79%Ensemble Cast79%Medieval79%Slapstick79%Anti-Hero73%Gods70%Dragons70%
TVFINISHED1996 SPRING7.8 / 10 AniList score
The Slayers Next
スレイヤーズ NEXT• Slayers NEXT
Synopsis
Let the forces of evil tremble in fear (along with wealthy merchants and innocent bystanders)... THE SLAYERS ARE BACK! Join the not-so-heroic adventures of Lina Inverse--the super-cute sorceress who steals from the rich and keeps it for herself! Along with her sword-swinging (but dumber than dirt) sidekick, Gourry, her hyper-enthusiastic protégé, Amelia, and the tormented and overly-serious golem, Zelgadis, there's nothing Lina can't do! (Source: Software Sculptors)
Should you watch The Slayers Next?
The Slayers Next has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 78/100 — 65% of 5,263 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of 1996, and #10 most popular anime of 1996 on AniList.
Of the 9.3K AniList users who started it, 2.0% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 8.2K have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 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, anthropomorphism.
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 (1995)
- Watch next: Slayers Premium (2001), The Slayers Try (1997)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Give a reason” by Megumi Hayashibara
Endings (1)
- ED1“Jama wa Sasenai” by Masami Okui
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Slayers Next FAQ
How many episodes does The Slayers Next have?
The Slayers Next has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Slayers Next?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is The Slayers Next finished?
Yes. The Slayers Next has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 1996.
Is there a season 2 of The Slayers Next?
Yes — the story continues in Slayers Premium (2001) and The Slayers Try (1997).
What should I watch before The Slayers Next?
Watch The Slayers first — The Slayers Next is a direct sequel.
Is The Slayers Next based on a light novel?
Yes. The Slayers Next adapts the light novel by Hajime Kanzaka.
Who animated The Slayers Next?
The Slayers Next was animated by E&G Films and directed by Takashi Watanabe.
Who sings the opening of The Slayers Next?
The opening, "Give a reason", is performed by Megumi Hayashibara.
Where can I watch The Slayers Next?
The Slayers Next is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.