Goblin Slayer, Vol. 1 (manga) (Volume 1) (Goblin Slayer (manga), 1)

Definitely not for the faint of heart! Which is exactly why I enjoy this manga and anime so much. I’m a fan of dark fantasy that isn’t afraid to push the boundaries. Goblin Slayer is definitely that in spades. As others have noted this is not for kids. Also not for adults that are easily offended or that don’t understand the genre. The sexual nature of some scenes—including a non-pornographic but graphic rape scene—and violence is brutal, some are saying overly so, but that is what makes this genre so unique and appealing. It is also beautifully written and drawn, with plenty of your typical sexual tension and humor throughout that is common in this genre and makes the story fun. 5 stars for Goblin Slayer in my opinion on every level—but again if you are easily offended and/or don’t understand the graphic nature or sexuality of these Japanese genres you’ll probably need to skip this one.

I felt like I was watching an extended version of the movie while reading this. It was a fast very enjoyable read and I really like this comic. It is graphic, showing a person being actually raped by a goblin, but at the same time it doesn't make a joke about them being evil which most Disney sorts do quite extensively. It seems like evil is made into a laughing harmless thing that should be overlooked typically and this comic doesn't do that one bit. When they're referring to good vs. evil it actually lets you know what that is which is being fought against in this world and why we appreciate what our brave soldiers do who do still protect us on the good fight which not all are ready to confront even with it being greatly needed. The movie was really great and I'm surprised I hadn't heard of it before. There wasn't a flaw about it with its great characters and storyline and situations they show you the characters cleverly working their way through. I loved it and highly recommend goblin slayer (just watch out for it certainly not being rated PG similarly to the movie Braveheart.)

Let's face it, Goblin Slayer will never make it into an anime without major censoring. So, let the medium of manga suffice for the dark fantasies of the author made into a visual representation. If you don't understand what getting "gobbed" means, please Google it before purchasing this manga. There is a very good reason for the warning sticker on the lower left hand side. This manga is NSFW for artistic reasons, and it is not hentai but would be considered offensive by American parents. Also, for those of you who are purchasing the chapters individually, this volume collects Chapters 1-4. The bonus for buying the omnibus edition is an exclusive short story and omake deformed 4 panel in the end and saving a dollar over the serial purchase. There is no censoring from the serial edition.

If you’re into Dark Fantasy manga/anime, this is right up your ally! It’s a great story, enjoying the books!

Multiple people on Reddit and on here have said that this book is quite graphic - both in sexuality and violence. Heck, the book is rated M (the highest rating for vanilla manga) and is wrapped in plastic to keep from prying eyes. Truth be told, it doesn't really deserve the M rating. The violence is pretty tame. Most of the killing is to goblin monsters and nothing is really in your face. Most is either done off screen or really quickly. There are some rape scenes - mostly implied from the angles (usually close ups of goblin face or an obstructed view). The nudity is mild considering the adult themes, just some bare boobs. Not that I am looking for some super hardcore sex stuff - that can be found easily enough elsewhere - I was just expecting a bit more from such a hard rated book. If you want extreme violence and some disturbing sexuality then check out Battle Royale. Came out over 15 years ago and truly pushed the limits. Now that is a book worthy of a M rating. This is more in the range of 16+ teen book As for the main story - it is fine enough. It was a nice twist to have the introduced party die in the first half of the book. Let's you know the stakes. The world is harsh and unfair. People die and are gone with no ceremony. The book ended on a good point, peaking my interest in the next volume. My only real gripe is the Goblin Slayer himself, or more specifically his design. He battles in full plate armor in close quarters while trapped inside a dark cave. That doesn't seem like the proper attire for the location. Its not like the author is unaware of battle strategy - Goblin Slayer openly criticizes a deceased party member for picking a longsword to fight in narrow quarters. But GS has his face mask down and just mows everything in front of him. Ok, sure. I will check out the next volume to see where the story opens up. I'd say check out the book if you are into medieval locations.

It's not as dark as other manga in the past, but it is fairly dark. I really enjoyed the killing of the Goblins since they make you hate them. If you're someone who watches moe for fun or light hearted crap and can't handle anything dark, than just stay away, don't need anymore complaining. It's been too long since something like this has come along. If your looking for something on Berserks level well this isn't on it, but if you looking for something close-ish well than this is a great read, or you can just watch the anime.

Goblin Slayer is a well thought out premise pushed to its extreme. Goblins are evil, over populated, and not worth anyones time to deal with. From the first chapter you are shown just how little they care about people going on fun little adventures. Nobody is safe, and Goblin Slayer really hates Goblins. The story seems to be going places, but seems very "horde of the week" with fun details sprinkled in between. The art here is well above average, although a bit fan service-esque for better or for worse. Hopefully they can continue pushing this premise further, and I cant wait to see how Goblin Slayer will kill goblins next.

Personalmente Goblin Slayer es mi segundo manga favorito. Es un dark fantasy basado en D&D que sigue al aventurero conocido como Goblins Slayer en su cruzada por matar a todos los Goblins. Es una historia cruda que no le molesta mostrar el lado oscuro de lo que pudiera ser una aventura y aún así tiene muchos momentos de belleza dentro de su mundo. Tiene personajes muy interesantes y variados y un mundo bastante interesante. Es un gran manga que para aquellos que conozcan el género o no les moleste su partes oscuras es una excelente lectura y una gran recomendación. Si vienen después del anime tiene más contenido y mucho mejor arte.

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Excelente leitura para fãs de "dark fantasy"ou fantasia sombria,além de possuir uma arte incrivelmente imersiva e expressa aquele ambiente ríspido a história é desenvolvida de maneira dinâmica e prazerosa aos amantes de RPG ou quem gostaria de ler um mangá seinen com ação,gore e aquela pitada de medieval fantástico.

Is so hard today to come up with anything original and that's why I gave this 5 stars. There are a number of things in this story which are genuinely original. I mean no-one has a name....that's different - no? We are so used to the hero or often anti-hero being cool. Cute lines and a bad-ass look. But Goblin Slayer really doesn't seem to give a crap about any of that, he just wants to kill goblins. Somehow it makes him seem like a 'real' hero and makes the story sort of ...charming. The art is ok but not great. Like so many manga the translation isn't perfect enough and therefore it can be tough to follow in some sections (the light novels are better and feel more rounded because of it). Its the writing that wins it prizes though. Infrequent but very clever plot twists is one of the areas it excels. Sometimes dark, sometimes almost childish ..its a strange mix, but above all...its different.

Buenas gente!!. Antes de nada deciros que el libro me ha llegado en perfectas condiciones además de venir envuelto en un plástico protector, por lo tanto la entrega ha sido de 10. Vale, ahora hablaré del cómic en cuestión. Ante todo deciros que es un estilo anime muy enfocado a la fantasia oscura, gore, ecchi, y un estilo muy rpg de los juegos (cosa que me fascina ver en un cómic), bien es cierto que tiene escenas muy tirando a lo hentai (porno) pero sin llegar a cruzar esa fina línea que lo separa de lo explicito tal cual, en esas escenas hay cierto grado de censura y de ahí que haya dicho "fina línea", por lo tanto, no son escenas tan estrombóticas como dicen ciertos anglosajones aquí en los comentarios, bien es cierto que esto no está a gusto de todos y que hay escenas de violaciones, asesinatos etc etc, pero sin llegar a lo super explícito de forma que puede gustar a unos...y a otros no. Centrándonos en la historia la cual he de decir que tiene muy buena pinta y está brutal, las escenas de caza y lucha del protagonista molan y enganchan mucho xD, no comentaré nada más de ella para evitar spoilers, pero aquellos que no hayan visto el anime deberian verlo antes incluso de decidirse a comprar el cómic, que aunque venga en INGLÉS, es muy fácil de leer y de entender para cualquiera que tenga una base mínima en el idioma. En resumidas cuentas, buena trama, calidad de dibujo excelente, mucho gore y escenas de algún que otro desnudo y muchos goblins xD!. Sobrs decir que el contenido no es apto para menores y el propio libro lo indica justo debajo. Por mi parte nada más que deciros, de todas formas conforme vaya adquiriendo los demás tomos, iré haciendo reseñas en español ya que apenas hay comentarios hablando de esta serie en castellano para aquellos que decidan comprárselo y no lo tengan claro todavia. Un saludo gente!!.