# Where to Watch Slayers

**The original 1995 Slayers is where Lina Inverse's fantasy misadventures begin, and it remains the right entry point for a first-time viewer. Crunchyroll and Hulu carry this 26-episode TV season. Expect a comedy that treats destructive sorcery as a reliable source of trouble, then lets the stakes rise without abandoning Lina's sharp, unruly presence. Each episode runs 23 minutes, so the show is easy to sample. It suits viewers who enjoy light-novel fantasy with a lead who creates nearly as many problems as she solves.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/the-slayers)
- [Hulu](http://www.hulu.com/slayers)

Both Crunchyroll and Hulu carry the original series. This season begins the story, while later sequel seasons continue Lina's adventures directly.

## Synopsis

Lina Inverse travels in search of bandits and treasure, using overwhelming magic whenever either crosses her path. Her routine changes after she meets Gourry, a gifted swordsman who appoints himself her bodyguard. Their journey soon becomes tangled with dangerous artifacts and enemies whose plans reach far beyond a roadside robbery. Slayers keeps the premise playful while giving its larger magical threats enough weight to matter, all without spoiling the fun of watching Lina answer complications with confidence and very little restraint.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 26
- **Premiered:** 1995
- **Studio:** E&g Films
- **Score:** 7.4

## Watch Order

Begin with the original 1995 season before moving to the sequels. Slayers Next follows it directly, so starting here preserves the intended introduction to Lina and Gourry's journey.

- Slayers Next (sequel)
- Slayers: The Motion Picture (prequel)
- Slayers Gorgeous (prequel)
- Slayers Specials (prequel)

## If You Liked This

- **[KonoSuba](https://hozuna.com/anime/konosuba)**: Its fantasy party also turns selfish decisions and disastrous teamwork into the engine of the comedy. Pick it when Lina's appetite for profit and chaos is what kept you watching.
- **[Fairy Tail](https://hozuna.com/anime/fairy-tail)**: Choose this for another long-form fantasy adventure where spectacular magic accompanies a group of companions who grow close through repeated trouble.
- **[No Game No Life](https://hozuna.com/anime/no-game-no-life)**: This is a good follow-up for viewers who like fantasy conventions being treated with a knowingly comic touch. Its humor similarly depends on characters making a mess of the genre around them.
- **[Black Clover Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/black-clover-season-2)**: 
- **[One Piece](https://hozuna.com/anime/one-piece)**: 
- **[Delicious in Dungeon](https://hozuna.com/anime/delicious-in-dungeon)**: 
- **[That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4](https://hozuna.com/anime/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-4)**: 
- **[Dorohedoro Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/dorohedoro-season-2)**: 

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Slayers?

The original Slayers is on Crunchyroll and Hulu. Either service gives you the 1995 starting season.

### How many episodes are in the original Slayers?

The original TV season has 26 episodes, each running 23 minutes. Sequel seasons continue the story after it.

### Does Slayers still hold up?

Yes, especially if you want fantasy comedy driven by a forceful lead rather than a solemn quest. The humor comes from Lina's choices and her friction with Gourry, while the magical danger gives their journey momentum.

### Where should I start watching Slayers?

Start with Slayers, the original 1995 TV season. Move to Slayers Next afterward because it continues Lina's adventures directly.

### Is Slayers finished?

Yes, this 26-episode season is finished. It tells the opening part of a story that continues through later sequel seasons.

### What kind of anime is Slayers?

It is a TV anime adapted from a light novel, with Adventure, Comedy and Fantasy as its genres. Watch it for Lina's explosive magic and the fresh trouble created by her unshakable confidence.