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Slayers Return

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1996 | 60 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and animation lovers.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon and even someone bent on destroying the world. It's a predicament only Lina and Naga could get themselves in to.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerStrong

    Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hiroshi Watanabe

  • Megumi HayashibaraLina Inverse (voice)
  • Maria KawamuraNaga the Serpent (voice)
  • Akiko HiramatsuSelena Biatz (voice)
  • Akio OtsukaSelena's Father (voice)
  • ChafurinBecker (voice)
  • Minoru InabaElderly Sorcerer (voice)
  • Maya OkamotoFemale Martial Arts Master (voice)
  • Kenji UtsumiGalev (voice)
  • Kazuki YaoZahhard (voice)
  • Daisuke GoriWarrior (voice)