Goblin Slayer

Goblins are known for their ferocity, cunning, and rapid reproduction, but their reputation as the lowliest of monsters causes their threat to be overlooked. Raiding rural civilizations to kidnap females of other species for breeding, these vile creatures are free to continue their onslaught as adventurers turn a blind eye in favor of more rewarding assignments with larger bounties.

To commemorate her first day as a Porcelain-ranked adventurer, the 15-year-old Priestess joins a band of young, enthusiastic rookies to investigate a tribe of goblins responsible for the disappearance of several village women. Unprepared and inexperienced, the group soon faces its inevitable demise from an ambush while exploring a cave. With no one else left standing, the terrified Priestess accepts her fate—until the Goblin Slayer unexpectedly appears to not only rescue her with little effort, but destroy the entire goblin nest.

As a holder of the prestigious Silver rank, the Goblin Slayer allows her to accompany him as he assists the Adventurer's Guild in all goblin-related matters. Together with the Priestess, High Elf, Dwarf, and Lizardman, the armored warrior will not rest until every single goblin in the frontier lands has been eradicated for good.

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Goblin Slayer Main

Umehara, Yuuichirou Japanese

Elf Main

Touyama, Nao Japanese

Onna Shinkan Main

Ogura, Yui Japanese

Lizardman Main

Sugita, Tomokazu Japanese

Dwarf Shaman Main

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Ushikai Musume Supporting

Iguchi, Yuka Japanese

Uketsuke-jou Supporting

Uchida, Maaya Japanese

Tsurugi no Otome Supporting

Endou, Aya Japanese

Majo Supporting

Hikasa, Youko Japanese

Yaritsukai Supporting

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Ogura, Mitsutoshi Producer

Yoshikawa, Tsunaki Producer

Fukao, Satoshi Producer

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Sep 13, 2024

ObiJakobe

Recommended

Well-written

I thought this would be some bullshit, fanservice, fetish, power-fantasy anime but nah. The author was cooking.

I believe goblins are an allegory for Men's depravity. They are a force of nature, like natural disasters, so it may first seem as if Goblin Slayer is about Man vs Nature. It's really about Man vs Man's nature

Goblins are vengeful, act on lust, envy, pillage, and are apathetic. Every time you lust over fanservice and naked victims, a goblin is born. One who would do the worst to women if it was pleasurable. Luckily there is a literal white-knight who will slay them and protect women ... from Goblins.

"When the demon lord is killed, the world will be saved. But if the 15 year old girl, who was violated by Goblins, is looking for salvation... no one would care. No matter how many are slain, nothing changes"

Since the beginning of history Men acted on lust and even now multiple sexual abuses happen daily on Earth. Who will women call today? Will you slay your Goblins?

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Dec 4, 2024

MrSlamboni

Mixed Feelings

Goblin Slayer is such a double edged sword. For every good thing, there is something atrocious to counteract it. It is hard to formulate everything as a proper written essay so I will do really long bullet points.

GOOD:
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- It looks like it was written by someone who understands RPGs. I have always thought the spellcasting from D&D was interesting so it's nice to see it here. It's not about shitting out fireballs, it's about having spells with limited uses and trying to maximize their utility. If you spam everything, you won't have them when you need them.
- This is not a power fantasy. Goblin slayer ... is not an all powerful protagonist. He is someone who shows that he deserves to win due to resourcefulness and planning.
- Goblin Slayer is not really a hero nor a good role model for a hero. He is just someone driven by revenge and has a particular obsession with killing goblins specifically. Killing goblins won't save the world, but that's the only role he is interested in.
- The show does a good job of portraying plausible reason for why he is obsessed with goblins.
- The fights happen often and are interesting.
- The music is very hype sometimes and fits the world.
- The environments are drawn well.
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BAD:
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- Flattest characters in existence. Priest be nice. Confident elf do be arguing with dwarf (real creative). Lizard man be eatin cheese. Goblin slayer be wantin to kill goblins. That's all there is.
- Goblin Slayer's dialogue is annoying and pointless as fuck. Everything is "Okay", "I see", etc.
- Everyone else's dialogue is only slightly less trash. This is the worst show for watching characters talk.
- Fanservice doesn't happen often, but when it does it's kinda too much.
- Shoehorned harem aspect that doesn't make sense because they tried to establish Goblin Slayer as a weirdo at the start.
- Animation is meh.

Watch this if you wanna see goblins get killed in various ways. Don't watch if you expect good dialogue or characters.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Mar 17, 2025

NegativeMan007

Not Recommended

Goblin Slayer – A Shallow Descent into Gratuitous Edginess
Goblin Slayer starts with a premise that could have been compelling: a grimdark fantasy world where goblins are not just pesky nuisances but genuine threats. Unfortunately, the anime squanders this potential with a cocktail of shock value, shallow storytelling, and a baffling lack of self-awareness.

Gratuitous Violence and Misogynistic Overtones
The series immediately alienates viewers with its first episode, which features a grotesquely graphic sexual assault scene. While dark themes can be handled thoughtfully, here the violence feels exploitative, serving no narrative purpose beyond shock factor. Female characters are routinely subjected to sexualized harm or reduced to damsels ... in distress, reinforcing tired, harmful tropes rather than subverting them. The show’s treatment of trauma is equally shallow, glossing over consequences in favor of more mindless action.

One-Note Characters
The protagonist, Goblin Slayer, is less a character and more a walking edgelord trope. His entire personality is “goblin genocide,” with zero meaningful backstory or growth to justify his single-minded obsession. The supporting cast—a priestess, elf, dwarf, and lizardman—are equally forgettable, existing only to spout exposition or generic fantasy banter. Their interactions lack chemistry, and their motivations are paper-thin, making it impossible to invest in their journey.

Repetitive and Predictable Storytelling
Every episode follows the same formula: goblins appear, the party prepares, and a messy battle ensues. There’s no deeper exploration of the world’s lore, politics, or stakes. The goblins themselves are faceless, interchangeable villains with no nuance, reducing conflicts to monotonous slaughterfests. Even the RPG-inspired worldbuilding feels lazy, relying on tired tropes (“Water Town,” really?) instead of creativity.

Inconsistent Animation and Tone
While some fight scenes are decently animated, much of the show’s visual presentation is underwhelming. Backgrounds are bland, and character designs lack originality. The tonal whiplash is jarring, too—gruesome violence clashes awkwardly with comedic moments and lighthearted fan service, making the series feel tonally incoherent.

Edgy for the Sake of Edgy
Goblin Slayer mistakes “dark” for “depth,” drowning its narrative in needless brutality without earning any emotional weight. It’s a hollow attempt to mimic the gravitas of series like Berserk or Attack on Titan but lacks the maturity or writing chops to pull it off. Instead, it comes across as a juvenile power fantasy masquerading as serious art.

Goblin Slayer is a tiresome slog of gratuitous violence, underdeveloped characters, and wasted potential. Its edginess feels less like a stylistic choice and more like a crutch to distract from its lack of substance. Unless you’re solely here for mindless gore (and even then, there are better options), this anime is best left in the dark dungeon it crawled out of

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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