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Goblin Slayer
Start here. Twelve episodes adapting the first two light novels.
⚠ Episode 1 contains graphic violence, including sexual violence.
3 titles
Updated Oct 4, 2026
Goblin Slayer Watch Order (2026 Guide)
A young priestess joins her first adventuring party, and it is wiped out by goblins on its first quest. She is saved by a man in battered armor known only as Goblin Slayer, a silver-ranked adventurer who takes no quest except killing goblins. She joins him, and a high elf, a dwarf and a lizardman soon follow.
Recommended Order
Quick answer
- Goblin Slayer
- Goblin Slayer: Goblin’s Crown
- Goblin Slayer II
3 titles · 24 episodes + 1 movie · ~10.5 hours
Three entries in a straight line: the first season, the film Goblin's Crown, then the second season. The film adapts the light novel volume that sits between the two seasons, so it belongs in the middle and not at the end.
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Goblin Slayer: Goblin’s Crown
Adapts the fifth light novel: a rescue mission in the northern mountains. Set between the two seasons.
⚠ About 85 minutes, of which roughly the first 25 are a recap of the first season.
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Goblin Slayer II
Twelve episodes continuing after Goblin's Crown, through the eighth light novel.
Why This Order
The first season introduces Goblin Slayer, the Priestess and the rest of the party across 12 episodes, adapting the first two light novels. Goblin's Crown comes next: it adapts the fifth novel, a rescue mission in the northern mountains, and the second season starts from the novels after that one.
The film runs about 85 minutes, but roughly the first 25 are a recap of the first season told from the Priestess's point of view. If you have just finished the season you can skip ahead to the new material, which is about an hour long.
The second season is another 12 episodes, made by a different studio, Liden Films, and carries the adaptation through the eighth novel. The anime leaves out the third novel and most of the fourth, so the light novels are the only place to find those stories.
How Many Episodes and Seasons Does Goblin Slayer Have?
Goblin Slayer has 2 seasons and 1 film in the main run — 24 episodes altogether.
Main Run
| Title | Type | Episodes | Aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goblin Slayer | TV Series | 12 episodes | October 2018 |
| Goblin Slayer: Goblin’s Crown | Movie | — | February 2020 |
| Goblin Slayer II | TV Series | 12 episodes | October 2023 |
3 titles · 24 episodes + 1 movie · ~10.5 hours
Source Material
Where each part of the anime lines up with the source, so you know where to pick up reading.
Light Novel
Ongoing
Goblin Slayer
Season 1 (12 episodes)
Source Vol. 1 - Vol. 2
Goblin's Crown (film)
Source Vol. 5
Season 2 (12 episodes)
Source Vol. 6 - Vol. 8
Volumes refer to the light novel by Kumo Kagyu. Season 1 also adapts one short story from volume 4 and swaps the order of the final arcs of volumes 1 and 2. Volume 3 and the rest of volume 4 are not animated, so read those for the skipped stories, or start at volume 9 to continue after Season 2.
Goblin Slayer Watch Order FAQ
What is the correct order to watch Goblin Slayer?
Watch Goblin Slayer (2018), then the film Goblin Slayer: Goblin's Crown (2020), then Goblin Slayer II (2023). That is also the story order.
Where should I start with Goblin Slayer?
Start with the first season from October 2018. Be aware that episode 1 contains graphic violence, including sexual violence.
Do I need to watch Goblin's Crown before Season 2?
It is part of the main story: it adapts the fifth light novel, and Season 2 picks up from the novels after it. Its plot is a self-contained rescue mission that introduces Noble Fencer.
How long is Goblin's Crown, and is part of it a recap?
The film runs about 85 minutes. Roughly the first 25 minutes are a recap of the first season from the Priestess's point of view, and the new story takes up about an hour.
What is Goblin Slayer episode 10.5?
Episode 10.5, Adventure Sheet, is a recap special that aired on December 16, 2018 and summarises the first ten episodes. It has no new story and is not listed above.
How long does it take to watch Goblin Slayer?
About 10.5 hours for the new material: 24 episodes plus roughly an hour of new story in the film. With the film's recap included it is closer to 11 hours.
Is there an English dub?
Yes. Funimation dubbed the first season, with Brad Hawkins as Goblin Slayer, and released a dubbed version of Goblin's Crown in 2020. The Season 2 dub began on Crunchyroll on October 20, 2023.
Are there any filler episodes?
No. Both seasons and the film adapt the light novels. The only non-story episode is the recap special, episode 10.5.
Where can I watch Goblin Slayer?
Crunchyroll streams both seasons and Goblin's Crown in the United States. Availability varies by country.
Is Goblin Slayer finished, and will there be a Season 3?
The story is not finished. The light novel by Kumo Kagyu is ongoing at 16 volumes, and the anime has reached the eighth. Season 2 ended on December 22, 2023 and no third season has been officially announced.
Does the anime skip any of the light novels?
Yes. The first season adapts volumes 1 and 2 plus one short story from volume 4, and swaps the order of their final arcs. Volume 3, the harvest festival story, and the rest of volume 4 were not animated.
Where do I start the light novel after the anime?
Start with volume 9 to continue from the end of Season 2. To read what the anime left out, go back to volumes 3 and 4 first. The English edition is published by Yen Press, which has released all 16 volumes.