Just one more month!
Goblin Slayer is returning with more fights and gore than you can shake a bloody club at.
The dark fantasy series grabbed anime fans by the throat from the first episode. Based on the dark fantasy light novel series of the same name, Goblin Slayer is known for its gritty drama and dark undertones, causing the show to rocket in popularity and quickly become established as one of the most popular releases of 2018.
The series follows a nameless warrior who has the sole mission of destroying all goblins. Along the way, he meets a group of friends, all taking traits from core fantasy archetypes, who become a dynamic hunting team as things get more intense.
With years having passed since its successful first season, fans have been left wondering whether the fantasy anime will ever return for a second outing – don’t worry, we’ve got the answer (spoilers, it is getting one!).
Read on for everything you need to know about Goblin Slayer season 2.
Will there be a Goblin Slayer season 2?
Yes, a second season has officially been confirmed.
The announcement was made during GA FES 2023, with new visuals and a teaser trailer being released at the same time.
When is Goblin Slayer season 2 release date?
At the time of the show’s official announcement of season 2, the release of Goblin Slayer season 2 was revealed to be scheduled for some time in 2023.
It’s likely that the second season will follow in the footsteps of season 1’s 12-episode arc, though the official number of episodes for season 2 has yet to be confirmed.
This week, the official Goblin Slayer X account has confirmed that the second season of the anime is coming next month, premiering in Japan on 6th October.
It also shared a brand new poster showing off the upgraded look of the monster hunting party.
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— 「ゴブリンスレイヤー」/ Goblin Slayer公式 (@GoblinSlayer_GA) September 8, 2023
TVアニメ『ゴブリンスレイヤーⅡ』
2023年10月6日（金）放送開始!!
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作品ビジュアル第2弾公開!!
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Fortunately, there’s no wait for it to come to international audiences – Crunchyroll have already confirmed that they will be exclusively streaming Goblin Slayer season 2 as they premiere in Japan, rest assured.
Who will return for Goblin Slayer season 2?
The show’s official announcement confirmed that the core cast and crew that will be coming back for more.
The below cast members are expected to return for Goblin Slayer season 2:
- Yuichiro Umehara as Goblin Slayer (Japanese)/Brad Hawkins (English)
- Yui Ogura as Priestess (Japanese)/Hayden Daviau (English)
- Nao Tōyama as High Elf Archer (Japanese)/Mallorie Rodak (English)
- Yuka Iguchi as Cow Girl (Japanese)/Brittany Lauda (English)
- Maaya Uchida as Guild Girl (Japanese)/Sara Ragsdale (English)
- Yūichi Nakamura as Dwarf Shaman (Japanese)/Barry Yandell (English)
- Tomokazu Sugita as Lizard Priest (Japanese)/Josh Bangle (English)
- Yōko Hikasa as Witch (Japanese)/Amanda Gish (English)
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Spearman (Japanese)/Kyle Igneczi (English)
Misato Takada of Saiyuki Reload: Zeroin fame is directing the series at Liden Films, with the director of season 1, Takaharu Ozaki, taking the role of chief director.
Hideyuki Kurata is once again leading series composition, with Hiromi Kato designing the characters and Kenichiro Suehiro returning to compose the music.
What will Goblin Slayer season 2 be about?
Though the teaser trailer sheds light on some of the new visuals, it’s still fairly unclear what Goblin Slayer season 2 will focus on.
It’s expected that the show will follow the original light novel series, which has 12 volumes in total. In short, there’s plenty for the anime to be catching up on.
At the end of season 1, the Priestess left fans with the parting sentence, “Goblin Slayer has an uncertain destiny because he is a pawn in the hands of the high authorities.”
With that in mind, it could be said that the Priestess will become the main character of season 2, focusing on her narration while fans follow the further adventures of the goblin slayers themselves.
What is certain is that Goblin Slayer’s character will continue to grow, with plenty more battles and monsters lying in wait for him.
Is there a trailer for Goblin Slayer season 2?
There are two, in fact!
Goblin Slayer’s first 70-second teaser is jam-packed with exciting new action sequences, leaving fans with the words: “I’m not saving the world. I’m just killing goblins.”
You can watch the full teaser trailer below:
Crunchyroll also released the official trailer for Goblin Slayer season 2 on 2nd September, which you can watch below – there’s a lot of blood, goblins and a banging guitar riff to back it all up. What’s not to like?
Where does the Goblin Slayer movie fit into the series?
Goblin Slayer received the big screen treatment following the show’s runaway success.
Based on the light novel, Goblin Slayer: Goblin’s Crown is set after the first season, with the first 25 minutes recapping past events. The remainder of the movie adapts future events but doesn’t act as a continuation of season 1.
Fans should still watch the movie as it highlights canon events we probably won’t see in season 2.
Where to watch Goblin Slayer in the UK
In the UK, Goblin Slayer is available to watch on streaming service Crunchyroll. The series is also available to buy on Amazon.
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