Slayers Return (1996) movie poster

Slayers Return (1996)

スレイヤーズ RETURN
ThumbScore
👍 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 100% (RT: 100%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationAdventureComedyFantasy

Where to Watch

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Director
Hiroshi Watanabe
Runtime
1h
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (2,074 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Cast
Megumi Hayashibara as Lina Inverse (voice)
Maria Kawamura as Naga the Serpent (voice)
Akiko Hiramatsu as Selena Biatz (voice)
Akio Otsuka as Selena's Father (voice)
Chafurin as Becker (voice)
Minoru Inaba as Elderly Sorcerer (voice)
Maya Okamoto as Female Martial Arts Master (voice)
Kenji Utsumi as Galev (voice)
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,074 votes. Critics rated it higher at 100%, but audiences were less impressed.
Overview
Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon and even someone bent on destroying the world. It's a predicament only Lina and Naga could get themselves in to. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated animation films of 1996 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Slayers Return is a 1996 animation, adventure, comedy film directed by Hiroshi Watanabe. Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon and even someone bent on destroying the world.

It's a predicament only Lina and Naga could get themselves in to. The film has been rated by 2,074 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a animation film, Slayers Return delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Slayers Return (1996) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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