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137. Goblin Slayer
https://myanimelist.net/anime/37349/Goblin_Slayer
Fall 2018 (12 episodes)
My Score: 5/10, MAL Score: 7.42/10
Best Character: Goblin Slayer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i0z98M2y5U

Premise: A young priestess is on her first quest when her party is overwhelmed by goblins. Thankfully, shes saved by the famous Goblin Slayer who seeks to eradicate the monsters.

The Good: Goblin Slayer is a fantasy anime about the titular characters single-minded devotion to annihilating goblins. I appreciate that Goblin Slayer, while powerful, isnt overpowered. Even against a stereotypically weak enemy, he understands the danger of getting overwhelmed by a horde or caught in an ambush. He relies on planning, cunning, and willpower just as much as his strength. It's fun watching him carve through weaker foes, but its equally fun to see him turn a losing situation around. I also like that there are different types of goblins, and the tactics they use keeps it from getting boring even though theyre pretty much the only enemy ever fought.

The Bad: There are things in Goblin Slayer that Id usually complain about. The first episode had some awful stuff happen to one of the female adventurers, and I remember it causing quite the stir when it first aired. Its given the horror and weight it deserves, however, and the goblins are literally savage monsters, so it didnt bug me as much. In the end, I cant find many flaws in Goblin Slayer. Much like the titular character, the story has a single-minded focus and does it well. I guess the grim tone of the setting and plot just didnt resonate with me enough to rank this any higher.

Overall: Goblin Slayer was an enjoyable anime. Despite his strength, there was always tension when the characters fought because the little green bastards were crafty and numerous. While they werent the best characters ever, I also liked the adventurers who often accompanied him. The overall tone was a bit too dark for me, but I still appreciated the varied battle scenes.