Goblin Slayer (2018)
A relentless warrior hunts goblins with brutal efficiency, while a young priestess confronts the bleak realities of adventure.
"I'm not saving the world. I just kill goblins." Rumor has it that, in a certain guild in the middle of nowhere, there is an extraordinary man who has climbed all the way to the Silver rank just by killing goblins. At the same guild, a priestess who's just become a new adventurer has formed her first party... and the man who ends up rescuing that party when they get into trouble is none other than the Goblin Slayer.
How intense is Goblin Slayer?
Goblin Slayer is mildly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Goblin Slayer feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Goblin Slayer
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Goblin Slayer for you?
Is Goblin Slayer scary?
Only a little. Goblin Slayer has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Goblin Slayer gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Goblin Slayer sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Goblin Slayer OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Goblin Slayer?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Goblin Slayer?
Goblin Slayer is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Does Goblin Slayer have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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