Goblin Slayer, My Opinion-I'd like to start this review by saying that A) This is my first time giving an actual review in writing, and B) Goblin Slayer was underrated in my opinion.
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Goblin Slayer was a highly anticipated show after it was announced. It had an interesting fantasy concept that many people were excited for. However, when the first episode aired it was met with mixed reviews. Either people praised it for showing exactly how brutal the nature of the goblins is, or they spit on it for its grotesque displays of violence and rape, (despite the rape not being shown). My issue with people who dislike it for the sole reason of its violence is that they aren't giving the show as a whole a chance. The fact that it makes people uncomfortable means that the goblins were portrayed correctly. Characters-
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The characters in Goblin Slayer had a good dynamic. This is essential to the story since it is based around a D&D concept. Despite the Elf, Dwarf, Warrior, Priest, and Lizard man being generic classes in a fantasy setting, they are a common choice because of the diversity that is brought to a party. The classes themselves work well together in combat and could really only be enhanced by a mage being added to the party. All the characters had unique characteristics but nothing revolutionary. I'd rate them overall as a 7/10.Story-
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Goblin Slayer follows the Goblin Slayer. His only goal is to slaughter all goblins in existence. What's interesting about this simple concept is how he got to be the cunning slayer he is. Growing up in a village, one day there's a goblin attack. The Goblin Slayer hides in a closet and has to witness his whole village being slaughtered and his sister raped in front of him. This builds a deep hatred within him naturally and he swears to kill all goblins. Present time, the priest girl goes to kill goblins but is in for a nasty surprise. Just when she thinks she's finished she is saved. Goblin Slayer basically adds her to his party and teaches her how to terminate the pests. He picks up some party members along the way and meets some interesting characters. There are a few other bigger scenes but the story doesn't go super far after he's done helping the Sword Maiden and finding out her abuse from goblins previously. Overall I'd rate the story a 5/10 because it was interesting but average.Sound and Animation-
The sound and animation was my favorite aspect of this whole show. The intense music and accurate sound effects for the enemies that were encountered throughout the show truly made me feel as if I was in some gritty D&D play through. For the animation I was satisfied at practically all times. My favorite scene by far though was the
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goblin champion fight. The part where his eye glows red and he slams a goblins head into the stone tomb was so good. I don't have much else to say because I was satisfied in this department. 8/10
Overall
I'd say the show was good but lacking in certain qualities. The story needed better development as a whole. The characters being referred to as elf and priest was kinda quirky but overall was not good for the story other than the D&D aspect. However, the animation, sound, and character dynamics more than make up for it. This show is good but was lacking in potential. I'd recommend this for people who enjoy a darker fantasy with heavy action. Just don't be expecting too much of a story to be honest. Overall I'd give it a 7/10. Give it a chance before judging it based off the first episode!
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If you're trying to get hyped to play D&D with your friends then watch this with them. I guarantee that after watching the
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Goblin Champion fight, Ogre fight, and the Creature of Chaos fight, (not to mention all the tactics he uses throughout the show), you're D&D crew will be more than excited to start playing.
