Japanese light novel series Goblin Slayer is based on genres like action, adventure, and dark fantasy. Kumo Kagyu wrote the light novel while Noboru Kannatsuki illustrated the series. The light novel series was published by SB Creative under the imprint of GA Bunko.
The light novel series was adapted to manga by Kōsuke Kurose, which began its serialization in a monthly magazine website called 'Big Gangan' that started to publicize from 25 May 2016. The light novel and manga adaptations were both licensed by Yen Press.
On the cast side, the light novel was made into an anime adaptation by White Fox, which made its debut from 7 October to 30 December 2018, comprising a total of 12 episodes. The anime adaptation was directed by Takaharu Ozaki, while Hideyuki Kurata and Yōsuke Kuroda composed the animated series. Both Crunchyroll and Funimation licensed the anime series.
When Is The Release Date Of Goblin Slayer Season 2?
The first season of Goblin Slayer was one of the most-watched animes of 2018 acquiring a lot of fan bases and gaining tremendous amounts of positive reviews and reactions. So, it comes with no surprise that Gobin Slayer is returning for Season 2.
The release date for the second season of Goblin Slayer has got no legal date, as of now. However, it is assumed to make its return on the late of 2020 or the beginning of 2021.
After the ending of Season 1, a movie adaptation, titled 'The Goblin Slayer: Goblin's Crown,' was also released. The movie adaptation was directed by Takaharu Ozaki, while White Fox animated the film sequel. The movie made its debut on 1 February 2020.
The Plot Of Goblin Slayer Season 2
Goblin Slayer takes place in the fantasy world, where adventurers and mercenaries can join an association or guild to earn money, grandeur, and glory. The story of the Goblin Slayer franchise focuses on a priestess who encounters a horde of goblins on her first mission and is saved by a man named Goblin Slayer.
Season 2 of the Goblin Slayer follows the memoirs of many other trivial and main characters that the protagonist has encountered throughout his adventures, providing background info about them. Season 2 will adapt the "Harvest Festival Arc" as the story's main plot.
And finally, it introduces Dark Elf, the main antagonist of the Goblin Slayer franchise.
Characters Involved In Goblin Slayer Franchise
•Goblin Slayer:
Goblin Slayer, the main protagonist's sole purpose in his life, is to annihilate the goblins with severe justice. He is an experienced silver ranked adventurer, whose traits is to concern about himself and the goblins. He studied the goblin's habits and biology to gain knowledge to eradicate them.
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Goblin Slayer's most defining characteristic is the resentment of goblins that motivates him and his actions. His motive is based on revenge, as his family and village were exterminated by goblins, causing him to devote his life to the annihilation of goblins everywhere.
•Priestess:
The main female protagonist of the Goblin Slayer franchise, Priestess, is 15-year-old porcelain ranked adventurer. She is an orphan who got raised in a temple to become a priestess. Along with the kind and helpful personality, she possesses healing magic with a miracle of holy light and shielding spells with a high amount of proficiency.
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During her first mission, Priestess encountered a horde of goblins and was saved by Goblin Slayer himself. She joins his party afterward and is determined to become a great adventurer and help her party in dire needs.