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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Nov 16, 2025

Avengers007

Recommended

To be honest, I had no idea this was a classic anime — I really thought I was this was a new one. Anyway, I watched it from the 7th to the 9th of November 2025, and oh my gosh... this is not a typical fantasy tale for sure. It is a dark fantasy/horror anime, and you will understand that it is absolutely for adults only right from the first two episodes.

Let me say it another way — this anime talks about issues that are very serious and unsettling. The first episodes of the show give hints to rape and abuse (the scenes are not ... completely showing, yet they are enough to disturb the viewer). It's indeed daring and cruel, but that's the world they've made — a harsh, ruthless fantasy world.

What I enjoyed most was that the portrayal of goblins was different. In most anime or games, goblins are depicted as weak, silly little beings that can be wiped out easily, hence they pose no threat at all. But here? They are not only dangerous but also brutal and terrifying. And that turning point worked wonders for me.

Now, let’s talk about our main character — the "Goblin Slayer." He is a guy who only does one thing — goblin slaughtering. That's it! He doesn't challenge great monsters, elfs, or big bosses— just goblins. Still, the narrative keeps you at the edge of your seat through his storyline. He has his own reasons (which I won't reveal) for it and he uses his feet, brain, and proper planning to get the job done. This is not canon—smart rather than brute.

I found this anime to be fresh and different—dark, brutal, and bizarrely grounded at the same time. However, if you have a clear preference for stories that go deeper than the usual fancy fantasy and expose the dark side of that realm, then you should not miss this one.

I would rate it an 8 out of 10 for sure. Not a movie for everyone, but if you can take the sinuous stories that go down to the dark side of life — you will find this one quite a torrent.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Nov 16, 2025

spacenewtype

Mixed Feelings

Not nearly as hardcore as I was led to believe by the masses, to its detriment. Overall I found Goblin Slayer S1 to be a competent, if unremarkable stroll through D&D inspired fantasy anime. There is some violence, hints at a little more, but nothing crazy. Story, at its best, is very simple and (again) competent if unexciting.

The characters don't have time to be more than perhaps 2-note. I did appreciate our protagonist's logic and dedication at being really good at a specific thing and, to borrow a phrase, knowing his role. Hopefully this can improve with the addition of more episodes.

What holds this ... back for me personally is there isn't too much going on. Over the course of this handful of episodes the gang go on a couple adventures, some are 2 or 3 parters, but there was never much of an overarching narrative either on the character or story side. It very much feels like a prologue chapter (which maybe it is...?). I'd have felt pretty disappointed if I had watched this new and had no follow up to chase it with.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Aug 3, 2025

nonaloth

Not Recommended

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Goblin Slayer (Crunchyroll)

I was really excited to watch this, as it had been on my list for quite some time. I’d seen spoilers of specific scenes online that piqued my interest. After wrapping up other shows, I stumbled upon Goblin Slayer on Crunchyroll and remembered it was on my list. No hesitation—it was finally time to watch this popular anime.

But one thing that bothered me a lot was the fact that NONE of the characters, not a single one, has a name. Everyone is referred to by their race or class. It’s like naming your dog “Dog” or if Pokémon were just called “Monsters.” What’s ... worse is that nobody even bothers to ask anyone else’s name. In this world, people are so self-absorbed that they have no empathy, sympathy, or even a shred of curiosity about each other. An elf is just "Elf," a dwarf is "Dwarf," and humans are called by their jobs or classes.

What a disappointment. Seriously, how do I even explain this anime?
1. It's as generic as it gets.
I should’ve known from the title—“Slayer” is all the rage now: Demon Slayer, Dragon Slayer, Goblin Slayer, and the list goes on.

2. The overused trope of the socially inept MC.
This cliché is unbearable at this point—how much longer will this trend last? The main character is a socially awkward brute, yet everyone loves him, especially the women. He’s a complete jerk with zero personality, but because he’s “super strong” and does the bare minimum, all the female characters are inexplicably infatuated with him. Spare me.

The MC’s values are generic, even within the world of the anime. Everyone else has a tragic backstory just like him, so he’s not special in any way. Yet, the story treats him as some universal savior just because he does what others avoid doing—which isn’t even true. Everyone hunts for rewards just like he does; they just leave the goblin tasks to him because he’s obsessed with them.

His dialogue is painfully repetitive. He constantly says things like “Okay” (Sō ka), “I am the Goblin Slayer” (Goburin Sureiyā desu), or at most, “Are there goblins?” (Goburin da?). Annoying as hell. He says it at least ten times per episode. It’s infuriating and childish.

There’s nothing else to say about the MC because he’s so shallow. So, let’s move on to the next issue.

3. The unnecessary lewdness.
There’s absolutely no need for the semi-erotic scenes in this anime—zooms on breasts, exaggerated bouncing, and even scenes of rape. My theory is that if it weren’t for these controversial decisions, this anime wouldn’t even be popular. It’d just be another generic fantasy/adventure manga or anime.

All the female characters are silly, childish, with high-pitched voices, and ridiculously pure and innocent. They all irrationally adore the troglodyte that is “Goblin Slayer-san/Sama.” It’s absurd.

Most of these scenes are more obscene than erotic, add nothing to the plot, and often made my girlfriend uncomfortable. Clearly, this was made with a male audience in mind. As a man, I felt embarrassed by these pathetic attempts too. If you want eroticism, make it relevant to the story—don’t just shoehorn in bouncing boobs or butts. At that point, you might as well just watch hentai.

4. The goblins, the main premise of the anime.
The goblins are portrayed as global terrorists, trauma-inducing, malevolent creatures—a plague, a virus, or the worst kind of infestation. Yet nobody cares about them except the MC, who seems to be the only one that realizes what a problem they are.

Final Thoughts
All of this screams laziness on the author’s part. A disconnected and sloppy story, nameless characters, a generic and hollow plot, and a ridiculously overpowered MC that all the women adore. It feels like the adolescent fantasy of a frustrated man who doesn’t understand how life works.

The MC is so obsessed with his goal that he resembles a socially awkward child who’s never been diagnosed. He reminds me of that one weird guy in the back of the class who only talks about video games or UFOs, who can only answer “yes” or “no,” and whose social skills don’t improve over the years. Imagine a world where that behaviour is admired, and everyone, especially the girls, fawns over him. It’s gross, even disturbing, to think about.

Watching this anime felt like mental torture, and it’s now on my personal list of worst anime I’ve ever seen. I not only don’t recommend it, but it’s so generic that I’ll probably forget I even watched it. In fact, just days after finishing it, I can barely remember the characters or their names—oh wait, they don’t have any.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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