What is the best order to watch Slayers?

The recommended order is: 1. Slayers, 2. The Slayers Next, 3. The Slayers Try, 4. The Slayers Revolution, 5. Slayers Evolution-R, plus 7 more entries. This follows release order, which works best for most viewers.

Can I skip the Slayers movies and OVAs?

There are 5 movies and 2 OVA/specials in the franchise. Some are recap compilations you can safely skip, while others add canon story content. When in doubt, watch them in the order listed — you won't regret having the full picture.

Should I watch Slayers in release order or chronological order?

For a first watch, release order is almost always the better choice. The creators designed reveals and character introductions around the release schedule. Chronological order is better suited for a rewatch once you know the full story.

Quick Answer

Slayers(TV · 26 eps)
The Slayers Next(TV · 26 eps)
The Slayers Try(TV · 26 eps)
The Slayers Revolution(TV · 13 eps)
Slayers Evolution-R(TV · 13 eps)
Slayers: The Motion Picture(Movie · 1 eps)
Slayers Premium(Movie · 1 eps)
...and 5 more below

Total: ~115 episodes / 46h watch time

Slayers Watch Order(2026)

Q: How long does it take to watch all of Slayers?

The entire Slayers franchise is 115 episodes across 12 entries — roughly 46 hours of watch time.

Slayers's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 5 main series, 5 movies, and 2 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.

12 entries ~46h total5 series5 movies2 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Slayers(you are here)

7.72TV26 eps~10h1995E&G Films

Finished Airing

The Slayers Next

7.80TV26 eps~10h1996E&G Films

Finished Airing

The Slayers Try

7.50TV26 eps~10h1997E&G Films

Finished Airing

The Slayers Revolution

6.90TV13 eps~5h2008J.C.STAFF

Finished Airing

Slayers Evolution-R

7.38TV13 eps~5h2009J.C.Staff

Finished Airing

Slayers: The Motion Picture

7.26Movie1 eps~24minJ.C.Staff

Finished Airing

Slayers Premium

7.15Movie1 eps~24minHAL Film Maker

Finished Airing

Slayers Gorgeous

7.31Movie1 eps~24minJ.C.Staff

Finished Airing

Slayers Great

7.32Movie1 eps~24minJ.C.Staff

Finished Airing

Slayers Return

7.30Movie1 eps~24minJ.C.Staff

Finished Airing

Slayers: The Book of Spells

7.33OVA3 eps~1hJ.C.Staff

Finished Airing

Slayers Excellent

7.30OVA3 eps~1hJ.C.Staff

Finished Airing

Tips for First-Timers

What you can skip

The movies (Motion Picture, Return, Great, Gorgeous, Premium) and OVAs (Book of Spells, Excellent) are mostly prequel side stories

Common mistake

Starting with random movies or OVAs instead of the core TV seasons: Slayers, Next, Try, Revolution, Evolution-R

Short on time?

Slayers (Season 1), Slayers Next, and Slayers Try — add the Slayers Return movie as a bonus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Slayers?

Release order. Start with Slayers and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Slayers?

About 46 hours total across 115 episodes and 12 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 33 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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