Parents' Guide to Goblin Slayer

TV Crunchyroll Anime 2018
Goblin Slayer TV Show Poster: Fantasy characters which include an elf, dragon, mage, and an armored warrior stand in a mountain cave near a waterfall.

Common Sense Media Review

By Jeremy Looney , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 17+

Grim fantasy anime has action, violence, sexual assault.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 17+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Goblin Slayer TV Show Screenshot 1: A fully armored figure has an intense presence, a red eye glows ominously inside the armored helmet, blood can be seen on the helm.
  • Goblin Slayer TV Show Screenshot 2: A warrior in full armor stands on the wall of a castle during winter, they are turning to look at a group of goblins approaching.
  • Goblin Slayer TV Show Screenshot 3: A warrior wearing full armor and a priestess talk to a woman behind the counter at an inn.

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What's the Story?

GOBLIN SLAYER centers around a brutal and dedicated warrior known as the Goblin Slayer (voiced in English by Brad Hawkins) whose tragic backstory leads to their sole focus on ridding the world of the goblin menace. Along the way the slayer is accompanied by various companions who help the slayer take on the goblins in this harsh and brutal fantasy world.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 2 ):
Kids say ( 1 ):

This dark fantasy anime offers some intense action scenes that are great for fans of brutal action. Goblin Slayer offers solid strengths in its well-executed action scenes and impressive animation. But the series falls into a generic fantasy narrative, lacking distinct elements to set it apart. Moreover, the inclusion of graphic sexual content (including assault) may make some viewers uncomfortable, detracting from the overall viewing experience. While the animation quality stands out, the show's overall appeal may be limited for those seeking something more than cool fight scenes and brutal action.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the impact that viewing excessively violent and graphic content can have on kids. What messages about violence and sex do you think this series trying to convey?

  • Morality is a theme addressed in this series. Many characters are morally gray or ambiguous, how does this anime explore those themes?

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Goblin Slayer TV Show Poster: Fantasy characters which include an elf, dragon, mage, and an armored warrior stand in a mountain cave near a waterfall.

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