Slayers Excellent Review: Rediscover the magic and adventure

Slayers Excellent - The fascinating world of OVA

"Slayers Excellent" is an OVA released in 1998, based on the light novel series "Slayers" by Kanzaka Hajime. This OVA revolves around two characters, Lina Inverse and Naga the White Snake, and although it is a short series consisting of three episodes, its charm is immeasurable. Below, I will explore why this OVA is so special to fans, while providing detailed information about the work and my personal impressions.

story

The story begins with Lina Inverse enjoying lunch in the dining room of an inn in a certain village. However, their peaceful time is suddenly interrupted by an explosion, and the dining room and the inn are engulfed in flames. At the center of this chaos is Naga the white snake dressed as an evil mage. As her loud laughter echoes throughout the area, the innkeeper and the villagers become enraged, and Naga and Lina must search for the missing villagers to pay for their actions. When the two head to the ruins, a terrifying vampire is waiting for them.

The appeal of this story lies in the light-hearted exchanges between Lina and Naga and the unpredictable developments. Naga's outrageous behavior in particular adds spice to the story, keeping viewers from getting bored. In addition, in the confrontation scene with the vampire, Lina's magical powers are fully displayed, providing plenty of visual highlights.

character

Lina Inverse is the series' protagonist and a powerful sorceress. Her character is brave, resourceful, and sometimes comical. Voice actress Megumi Hayashibara's performance makes Lina even more charming. Meanwhile, Naga the White Snake is Lina's friend, and her actions are always unpredictable. Mari Kawamura's voice acting brings out Naga's unique personality.

Other supporting characters, such as the village chief, the innkeeper, and Steindorf, also play their own roles and add excitement to the story. In particular, Hayami Sho's performance as Steindorf effectively expresses the frightening power of a vampire.

Production Staff

The director of this OVA is Hiroshi Watanabe. His direction succeeds in bringing out the best in the characters of Lina and Naga, and has the power to draw the viewer into the story. The animation produced by JCSTAFF is also of high quality, with superb character designs and effects drawings. In particular, Koji Abiru's character designs faithfully reproduce the illustrations from the original work while adding a unique charm to the anime.

The music is by Takayuki Hattori, and the ending theme "Never die" features the impressive powerful singing voice of Masami Okui. This song resonates in the hearts of viewers as if it symbolizes the adventures of Lina and Naga.

Subtitles and episodes

"Slayers Excellent" is composed of the following three episodes:

• Vol.1 Labyrinth
• Vol.2 The Terrifying Future
• Vol.3 Lina-chan ♥ Fashion Strategy

Each episode has a different theme, but they all depict the adventures of Lina and Naga. In particular, "Lina-chan ♥ Fashion Mission" is a delightful episode for fans, as it shows a new side of Lina.

Impressions and reviews

"Slayers Excellent" is short but dense, making it a must-see for fans. There are plenty of highlights, such as the dialogue between Lina and Naga and the battle scene with the vampire. It also has a positive feel for faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work while adding its own unique appeal to the anime.

In particular, Lina's magic scenes are visually beautiful, highlighting JCSTAFF's technical capabilities. Naga's outrageous behavior not only makes viewers laugh, but also adds tension to the story. The ending theme, "Never die," also resonates in the hearts of viewers, as if symbolizing Lina and Naga's adventure.

This OVA is recommended not only for fans of the series, but also for those who are new to "Slayers." You will surely be captivated by the charms of Lina and Naga and drawn into their adventures.

Recommended points

The reasons we recommend "Slayers Excellent" are as follows:

• Lina and Naga's light-hearted exchanges and comical scenes
• Many visually spectacular scenes, such as the battle with the vampire
• High quality animation by JCSTAFF
• Faithfully recreating the worldview of the original work while adding the unique charm of anime
• The powerful singing voice of the ending theme "Never die"

For these reasons, "Slayers Excellent" is a must-see for fans, and is also recommended for those who are new to "Slayers." Enjoy the adventures of Lina and Naga and experience their charms.

Related information

"Slayers Excellent" can be viewed on the following media:

• Bandai Visual official website
• Various video distribution services

You can also get a deeper understanding of Lina and Naga's adventures by reading the other works in the "Slayers" series, especially the original light novels and other anime series.

"Slayers Excellent" is a must-see OVA for fans, depicting the fascinating adventures of Lina and Naga. Be sure to experience their world through this work.