What is the best order to watch Slayers?

For first-timers, we recommend Release Order as it's the intended experience. For rewatches, Timeline/Chronological Order offers a fresh perspective by following the in-universe chronology.

How many titles are in Slayers?

Slayers currently includes content across multiple formats. Use the section filters to view specific content types and the order variants to choose your preferred viewing order.

Should I watch Slayers in release order or chronological order?

Release order is best for first-time viewers as it preserves the creators' intended narrative reveals. Chronological order is great for rewatches and understanding the timeline better.

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Slayers

edited 2026-05-21

A complete watch and reading order for the Slayers franchise — Hajime Kanzaka's classic fantasy-comedy light novel series and its five TV anime seasons, five theatrical films, two OVA series, and the full 17-volume novel run. Sections are organized by medium so you can follow the TV anime, dive into the original novels, or explore the Lina-and-Naga film side stories.

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01ANIME

1995The original 26-episode TV series, broadcast on TV Tokyo from April 7 to September 29, 1995, animated by E&G Films and directed by Kazuo Yam…

02ANIME

1996The direct sequel season, broadcast April 5 to September 27, 1996, continuing immediately where Season 1 concluded. Lina, Gourry, Zelgadis,…

03ANIME

1997The third season and the conclusion of the original story arc, broadcast April 4 to September 26, 1997. Lina and her companions venture beyo…

04ANIME

2008The first season of the Slayers revival, broadcast July 2 to September 24, 2008, produced by J.C.Staff after an eleven-year hiatus. Lina and…

05ANIME

2009The second revival season and direct continuation of Slayers Revolution, broadcast January 12 to April 6, 2009. Lina and companions pursue t…

films5 items · 5 unwatched

ovas2 items · 2 unwatched

novels17 items · 17 unwatched

manga2 items · 2 unwatched