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| [[Image:GoblinSlayerCover.jpg|thumb|right|Cover of the first chapter.]]
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| ''"I slay Goblins."'' -Goblin Slayer
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| '''Goblin Slayer''' is a [[Manga|Japanese mango]] based on a light novel of the same name. The series is, like [[Dungeon_Meshi|Dungeon Meshi]], relatively new but it has quickly gained popularity among [[Neckbeards|neckbeards]] for its creative use of a '''very''' [[Dungeons_%26_Dragons|generic fantasy]] setting. The story is mostly a [[Rip_and_tear|gorefest]] that aims to show you the most efficient ways of killing as many [[Goblin|goblins]] as possible, whether it be through stabbing, maiming, poison, fire, or [[Awesome|creative use of utility spells]].
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| The series has gained notoriety for its explicit [[Rape|rape scenes]], causing some anons to label it as [[Smut_for_the_Smut_Throne|spank material]] for a certain [[/d/|kind of people]]. Although, most [[Weeaboo|fans]] will also be quick to point out that these scenes feature women that look more like victims of spousal abuse rather than ''sexy'' vixens getting their ''comeuppance''.
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| ==Main Series==
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| The main series opens with a group of [[Adventurer|fresh-faced murderhobos]] going on their first quest, which like any other first quest, is about killing [[Goblin|goblins]] that have been pestering the locals. This simple quest promptly ends with a near [[TPK|TPK]] after the rookies underestimate the dangers of a goblin lair. Just before the final survivor, [[Cleric|Priestess]], is wiped out; She's saved by the protagonist, [[Fighter|Goblin Slayer]].
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| From there the manga chronicles Priestess's evolution as an adventurer and Goblin Slayer's realization that there may be more to life than [[Exterminatus|murderfucking]] goblins.
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| ===Characters===
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| [[Image:GoblinSlayerSplatter.png|thumb|left|The Slayer making chunky salsa from a Goblin head.]]
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| At some point the author wait decided that naming characters was too hard and as such no character has a name, but is instead referred to by their name, title, class, race, or some combination thereof.
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| *'''Goblin Slayer''' is what you would get if you combined [[Batman|Batman]], [[Rip_and_tear|Doomguy]], and [[Ranger|Bear Grylls]] into one ball of vengeful fury. It is quickly revealed that he is the only survivor of a [[Goblin|goblin]] raid on his village when he was a kid, seeing the carnage was enough to change him into a [[Powergamer|killing machine]] hellbent on purging dirty midget [[Goblin|greenskins]]. The best moments of the series comes from seeing the many ingenious tools he's made to dispose of [[Goblin|goblins]], such as using a [[Awesome|gate scroll as a high-pressure water jet cutter]].
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| *'''Priestess''' is a newbie adventurer that is saved by '''Goblin Slayer''' after her first quest goes [[Rocks_fall,_everyone_dies|south]]. Her design and abilities are not unlike that of a [[Cleric|cleric]], as most of her miracles are support based. Magic is governed by a number of daily uses like [[Dark_Souls|Dark Souls]] or [[Dungeons_%26_Dragons_3rd_Edition|3rd Edition]]. She has a heart of gold, but is generally naïve when it comes to the horrors of the world.
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| *'''Childhood Friend''' or '''Cow Girl''' is the childhood friend of '''Goblin Slayer''' and also technically survived the [[Goblin|goblin]] raid on the village by virtue of being out town. She now lives on a farm with her uncle and rents a room for '''Goblin Slayer'''. Being a [[Manga|Chinese mango]] she is of course a love interest.
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| *'''High Elf Archer''' is an [[Elf|Elven]] [[[Ranger|ranger]]] that joins the party a few chapters in. Even though she is a High Elf her description is closer to a standard [[Elf#Wood_Elf|Wood Elf]]. Even though she's 2000 years old, she is easily the most [[Loli|childish]] of the party.
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| *'''Dwarf Shaman''' is a [[Dwarf|Dwarven]] [[Druid|druid]] that throws rocks at people and lugs around tons of [[Alcohol|booze]]. He is a 170 years old and has a fatherly attitude which he mostly hides by teasing the '''High Elf Archer'''.
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| *'''Lizard Priest''' is a [[Lizardfolk|Lizardman]] that wears a native headdress and summons [[Necromancer|skeletal minions]]. He speaks very politely and tends to break up the verbal abuse between the '''Dwarf''' and the '''High Elf'''.
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| *'''Guild Girl''' is a [[NPC|pen-pusher]] that takes requests from peasants, writes up quests notices, and hands out rewards when the tasks have been completed. She is another love interest.
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| ==Year One==
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| ''"How will I kill them next time?"'' -Goblin Slayer
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| '''Year One''' is the prequel side-story to ''Goblin Slayer'' and is mostly about filling in the gaps of what has so far only been implied or glossed over in the main series. The title and premise is a reference to the [[Batman|Batman]] series of the same name.
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| '''Year One''' is [[Skub|divisive]] due to it filling out gaps which some anons believe only added to the mystery of the main character, while others are just happy to have '''Goblin Slayer'''. However, it is undeniable that '''Year One''' caters to the [[/d/|/d/eviants]] that like [[Heresy|monster-on-woman]] action as it doesn't take more than nine pages for three women to be [[Rape|gang-raped in an explicit three-in-a-row fashion]].
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| [[Image:GoblinSlayerBabyMaking.png|thumb|right|Even Goblins need some lovin'.]]
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| ==References==
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| The series is full of visual references to other Japanese works both [[Video_games|vidya]] and [[Manga|manga]], including: [[Berserk|Berserk]], Dragon's Crown, Final Fantasy, and many more.
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