Goblin Slayer

ゴブリンスレイヤー

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In a world stalked by great beasts and frightening monsters, a more common creature is often overlooked: the goblin. While not as outright threatening as some of the larger nightmares out there, goblins are capable of grotesque feats of brutality in their own rights, often joining together in large bands and spreading destruction. Enter the justly titled Goblin Slayer, whose sole mission in life is to wreak havoc on goblins, murdering as many of them as he possibly can. Utilizing the realm's reigning mission system for adventurers, Goblin Slayer makes sure to accept any and all goblin-related missions. One of these quests brings him into contact with a young Priestess, who he rescues from an assault at the hands of a particularly nasty group of goblins who have raped and slaughtered her entire party. Although initially averse to human connection, Goblin Slayer begrudgingly finds himself developing an attachment to Priestess and the other party members that they gain along the way. Often tugged into massive adventures that pull him away from his goblin-murdering comfort zone, Goblin Slayer works to keep his party safe from harm and gradually overcomes the childhood trauma that crafted him into the killing machine he has become. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Goblin Slayer has been simulpub digitally in English by Yen Press on the same day as the Japanese release. The publisher has been physically releasing the series since December 19, 2017. It has also been published digitally in English by Square Enix through Manga UP!

Published

May 25, 2016 to ?

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Goblin Slayer5159 fan favorites
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The series' main character, an experienced silver ranked adventurer who only concerns himself with hunting goblins. The jobs he takes only involve goblins and takes no others. His appearance is not as glamorous or elegant due to using equipment that would seem lacking for an adventurer of his rank. His style of combat favors more on pragmatism such as setting traps, using their own weapon against the user, and taking whatever advantage that may come. He even uses his own imagination of using a protection spell. (Source: Wikipedia)
Elf685 fan favorites
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A silver ranked high elf adventurer. She came with Dwarf Shaman and Lizard Priest to find Goblin Slayer and recruit his help. They face some trouble earlier as they are unable to pronounce "Goblin Slayer" and refer to him in other names, until they find him. She initially looks down on Goblin Slayer, due to his unkempt and weak appearance, but later comes to respect him, when she sees him in battle. She is a light-weight when it comes to drinking. (Source: Wikipedia)
Onna Shinkan675 fan favorites
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She is a porcelain rank adventurer, the lowest rank as she had just joined. Her personality consist of being young, kind, and a generally helpful person. She is capable of using healing magic and protective spells with a high amount of proficiency. After her first goblin hunt rapidly goes downhill and saved by Goblin Slayer, she joins with him as a new party. Even after the events of her first job, she still wishes to be an adventurer and helps her party however she can. As she fights along Goblin Slayer, she learns how to use spells alternatively, gaining new spells, and has started to wear armor as the story progresses. Her backstory is that of an orphan raised in a temple into priesthood along with other orphans like her. Age - Vol 1 - 5 (season 1): 15 - Vol 6 (season 1 - season 2): 16 - Vol 7 and beyond: 17 Rank - Vol 1 - 5 (season 1): Porcelain, obsidian - Vol 6 (season 1 - season 2): obsidian, steel - Vol 7+ : steel - sapphire (LN still continues..) (Source: Wikipedia, goblin slayer fandom, goblin slayer anime)
Lizardman110 fan favorites
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Most of the time, Lizard Priest carries himself in a calm and composed demeanor, often speaking to others politely and addressing all in a respectful manner. He cares deeply for nature due to the tenets of his religion. In the light of recent events, he is now extremely enamored with the taste of cheese, which he calls "nectar", and finds extremely exotic, as his people do not practice the art of raising livestock. (Source: Goblin Slayer Wiki)
Dwarf Shaman56 fan favorites
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Race: Dwarf Age: 107 Gender: Male Rank: Silver Dwarf Shaman is cheerful and happy most of the time and is almost always arguing with High Elf Archer. As the more mature of the two squabblers, he would occasionally drop the vitriol to give a distraught High Elf Archer reassuring words and advice, only returning to teasing her when she finally cheers up. He is a member of Goblin Slayer's party. (Source: Goblin Slayer Wiki)