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Goblin Slayer Side Story: Year One Manga #1
ゴブリンスレイヤー外伝:イヤーワン 1
これは、彼がゴブリンスレイヤーと呼ばれるようになる物語。
大人気ダークファンタジー「ゴブリンスレイヤー」前日譚を驚愕的コミカライズ!
コミック&小説同時期刊行!
姉が姉でなくなってから三日が過ぎた。
だから彼は動くことに決めた。
ゴブリンの襲撃で、最愛の姉を、村を喪いながら生き延びた少年がいた。
五年後、辺境の村の冒険者ギルドに訪れた少年は冒険者となる。
そして、五年前、帰る村をなくした少女は、かつての幼なじみと出会った。
最下級のクラス、白磁級となった少年は装備を調え、たった一人でゴブリンの巣食う洞窟へと向かう──。
これは、彼が「ゴブリンスレイヤー」と呼ばれるようになる物語。
大人気ダークファンタジー「ゴブリンスレイヤー」本編では決して語られない前日譚を、驚愕的でハイクオリティーなコミカライズ!
原作者・蝸牛くもによる書き下ろしSSも収録!!
大人気ダークファンタジー「ゴブリンスレイヤー」前日譚を驚愕的コミカライズ!
コミック&小説同時期刊行!
姉が姉でなくなってから三日が過ぎた。
だから彼は動くことに決めた。
ゴブリンの襲撃で、最愛の姉を、村を喪いながら生き延びた少年がいた。
五年後、辺境の村の冒険者ギルドに訪れた少年は冒険者となる。
そして、五年前、帰る村をなくした少女は、かつての幼なじみと出会った。
最下級のクラス、白磁級となった少年は装備を調え、たった一人でゴブリンの巣食う洞窟へと向かう──。
これは、彼が「ゴブリンスレイヤー」と呼ばれるようになる物語。
大人気ダークファンタジー「ゴブリンスレイヤー」本編では決して語られない前日譚を、驚愕的でハイクオリティーなコミカライズ!
原作者・蝸牛くもによる書き下ろしSSも収録!!
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First published March 13, 2018
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August 13, 2019
If you like Goblin Slayer's main series this is more of the same.
We get to see our hero become the Goblin Slayer here. The first chapter mainly focusing on the attack on the village. You get glimpses of that event in the main series but here you see it in all the horror. Meaning lots of spikes through heads and goblins raping a lot of women. It's hard to watch and it hits the effect of why our hero is so determined to kill them all. Next is a 5 year time skip in which we have the Goblin Slayer going on his first quest alone.
It's cool to see the Goblin Slayer make so many mistakes and learn from them. Also nice to see how he actually escaped the horrors of the events as a child and his sister's death. The brutality of the manga works in its favor for the type of show it is. Also, the art is really solid. It's nothing brand new and you can guess what will happen next if seen the show or read the manga of the original series but it's well done and well drawn. A 3.5 out of 5, I'll bump it to a 4.
We get to see our hero become the Goblin Slayer here. The first chapter mainly focusing on the attack on the village. You get glimpses of that event in the main series but here you see it in all the horror. Meaning lots of spikes through heads and goblins raping a lot of women. It's hard to watch and it hits the effect of why our hero is so determined to kill them all. Next is a 5 year time skip in which we have the Goblin Slayer going on his first quest alone.
It's cool to see the Goblin Slayer make so many mistakes and learn from them. Also nice to see how he actually escaped the horrors of the events as a child and his sister's death. The brutality of the manga works in its favor for the type of show it is. Also, the art is really solid. It's nothing brand new and you can guess what will happen next if seen the show or read the manga of the original series but it's well done and well drawn. A 3.5 out of 5, I'll bump it to a 4.
November 24, 2018
I recognize that this is a more visual medium than the novel, but it still goes overboard in depicting the vicious gang rapes of women by goblins to the point where it does seem as if it's being used as fanservice. Very distasteful.
March 7, 2019
Year One as the Goblin Slayer
Goblin Slayer year one is the story about the Goblin Slayer and how he spend his first year as the Goblin Slayer. In an origin story that details how goblin slayer got to where he is as an adventurer and living with Cow Girl his childhood friend. In the dark DnD inspired Fantasy world of goblin slayer. Liking the first season of the anime I really want to sink my teeth into more Goblin Slayer and what better way than an origin story. Which was enjoyable, if you liked the manga or anime you should be right at home with this. I enjoyed the origin story for the most part. I was disappointed that they really didn't focus on the training aspect they just jumped straight to goblin slayer slaying goblins. He buys the armor and is now the Goblin Slayer we all recognize. I would have wanted more character development and him be this cold calculating goblin killer. It sets up for the next volume to finish off Year One. Other than that it's more Goblin Slayer a series you either like or hate at this point year one won't change your mind. As someone who likes Goblin Slayer it's a good read brutal, dark, and gritty a perfect fit for the first year of Goblin Slayer.
Goblin Slayer year one is the story about the Goblin Slayer and how he spend his first year as the Goblin Slayer. In an origin story that details how goblin slayer got to where he is as an adventurer and living with Cow Girl his childhood friend. In the dark DnD inspired Fantasy world of goblin slayer. Liking the first season of the anime I really want to sink my teeth into more Goblin Slayer and what better way than an origin story. Which was enjoyable, if you liked the manga or anime you should be right at home with this. I enjoyed the origin story for the most part. I was disappointed that they really didn't focus on the training aspect they just jumped straight to goblin slayer slaying goblins. He buys the armor and is now the Goblin Slayer we all recognize. I would have wanted more character development and him be this cold calculating goblin killer. It sets up for the next volume to finish off Year One. Other than that it's more Goblin Slayer a series you either like or hate at this point year one won't change your mind. As someone who likes Goblin Slayer it's a good read brutal, dark, and gritty a perfect fit for the first year of Goblin Slayer.
April 25, 2023
A seinen manga that is a mashup of fantasy and rpg tropes. The story here is paper thin as are all of the characters, who don't even have names and are instead called "the Goblin Slayer" and "Farm girl". I guess the author only needed a paper thin excuse to have copious amounts of gratuitous violence, and nudity. The only good thing I can say is the art is really well done. It is dynamic and conveys the action. Needless to say I won't be continuing this series.
Trigger warnings for extreme violence, depictions of rape, child murder, misogyny
Trigger warnings for extreme violence, depictions of rape, child murder, misogyny
October 12, 2022
Wow, ich bin einfach so begeistert, sowohl von der Story, als auch den Charakteren und dem Zeichenstil. Ich habe bereits Band 1 der 'normalen' Goblin Slayer Reihe gelesen und fand ihn mega gut und nun sah ich, dass es noch andere Reihe zu diesem Charakter gibt. Ich bin nach dem Lesen dieses Bandes auch noch nicht sicher, ob ich nun erst einmal die Year One Reihe lesen sollte oder einfach immer wieder abwechselnd die beiden Reihen auf den aktuellen Stand lesen sollte. Noch habe ich von beiden Reihen Bände im Regal stehen und beide Reihen laufen auch noch aktuell.
In diesem Band hier erfährt man was der Goblin Slayer in seiner Kindheit Schlimmes erlebt hat und wie er dann zu seiner Rüstung und seinem Titel als Goblin Slayer kam. Das ganze wird in einer richtig tollen Mischung aus Action, Spannung, aber eben auch Emotionen erzählt. Sowohl durch den Text als auch durch die Zeichnungen wird man richtig in die Story gesaugt. Ich mag eigentlich keine blutigen Kampfszenen, aber hier fand ich sie klasse, weil es immer auch um Strategie oder Emotionen ging. Es waren wieder sehr harte Szenen dabei. Wie die Reihe mit eine Empfehlung 16+ durchgeht, kann ich nicht verstehen. Neben zahlreicher, detaillierter Metzeleien, sieht man hier auch Vergewaltigungen und allgemein ist der Etchii-Anteil recht groß.
Die Zeichnungen der verschiedenen Wesen und auch der Menschen sind sehr detailliert und ich schaue mir oft Seiten mehrfach an, weil ich so begeistert bin von dem Zeichenstil. Richtig begeistert war ich auch, dass es hier am Anfang des Mangas richtige viele Farbseiten gibt. Ich mag ja vor allem das Charakterdesign des Helden und man bekommt hier ein ausklappbares Poster von ihm. Ich bin total begeistert.
Der Stil Zeichnungen und der Erzählung wechselt immer wieder von chaotisch, blutrünstig und actionreich zu nachdenklich, atmosphärisch und emotional. So etwas erlebe ich sehr selten in Mangas.
Ich bin sehr gespannt wie es weiter geht. Es wurden bereits einige Hinweise gegeben, was in den nächsten Bänden noch eine Rolle spielen wird. Ich bin gespannt, ob ich richtig liege mit meinen Vermutungen.
Story 4,6/5
Emotionen 4,6/5
Charaktere 5+/5
Zeichenstil 5,0/5
Lesegefühl 5,0/5
Gesamt 5,0/5
In diesem Band hier erfährt man was der Goblin Slayer in seiner Kindheit Schlimmes erlebt hat und wie er dann zu seiner Rüstung und seinem Titel als Goblin Slayer kam. Das ganze wird in einer richtig tollen Mischung aus Action, Spannung, aber eben auch Emotionen erzählt. Sowohl durch den Text als auch durch die Zeichnungen wird man richtig in die Story gesaugt. Ich mag eigentlich keine blutigen Kampfszenen, aber hier fand ich sie klasse, weil es immer auch um Strategie oder Emotionen ging. Es waren wieder sehr harte Szenen dabei. Wie die Reihe mit eine Empfehlung 16+ durchgeht, kann ich nicht verstehen. Neben zahlreicher, detaillierter Metzeleien, sieht man hier auch Vergewaltigungen und allgemein ist der Etchii-Anteil recht groß.
Die Zeichnungen der verschiedenen Wesen und auch der Menschen sind sehr detailliert und ich schaue mir oft Seiten mehrfach an, weil ich so begeistert bin von dem Zeichenstil. Richtig begeistert war ich auch, dass es hier am Anfang des Mangas richtige viele Farbseiten gibt. Ich mag ja vor allem das Charakterdesign des Helden und man bekommt hier ein ausklappbares Poster von ihm. Ich bin total begeistert.
Der Stil Zeichnungen und der Erzählung wechselt immer wieder von chaotisch, blutrünstig und actionreich zu nachdenklich, atmosphärisch und emotional. So etwas erlebe ich sehr selten in Mangas.
Ich bin sehr gespannt wie es weiter geht. Es wurden bereits einige Hinweise gegeben, was in den nächsten Bänden noch eine Rolle spielen wird. Ich bin gespannt, ob ich richtig liege mit meinen Vermutungen.
Story 4,6/5
Emotionen 4,6/5
Charaktere 5+/5
Zeichenstil 5,0/5
Lesegefühl 5,0/5
Gesamt 5,0/5
October 10, 2019
In the beginning a boy lost his family, home, and innocence and in his place grew a man obsessed with justice and revenge.
Like the original Goblin Slayer manga the side story is rated Mature and has some gruesome scenes of violence, sexual assault (though just short of actually showing penetration thanks to a bit of editing), and plenty of gore so be sure to take that into account before starting this series delving into how Goblin Slayer became who he is in the main series. Of course Goblin Slayer is not the only character in the book so we get to see Cow Girl (I still consider that a sad name for her even if her breast are udderly large) and Guild Girl as well as an assortment of other characters that were around before Goblin Slayer officially began his quest of Goblin Annihilation.
Like the original Goblin Slayer manga the side story is rated Mature and has some gruesome scenes of violence, sexual assault (though just short of actually showing penetration thanks to a bit of editing), and plenty of gore so be sure to take that into account before starting this series delving into how Goblin Slayer became who he is in the main series. Of course Goblin Slayer is not the only character in the book so we get to see Cow Girl (I still consider that a sad name for her even if her breast are udderly large) and Guild Girl as well as an assortment of other characters that were around before Goblin Slayer officially began his quest of Goblin Annihilation.
January 12, 2020
Having watched the anime series and just started the manga I've got to say this is intriguing.
This manga series covers the start of the adventurer who will become the Goblin Slayer. An interesting introduction as it shows the readers the mistakes that Goblin Slayer makes in his pursuit of revenge and how he learns from them. I am really liking the progression of the character who is having to work to defeat his opposition rather than a over powered hero who smites the monsters with barely a effort.
Although this manga reinforces the notion that all of those foul creatures should be destroyed.
I will say that this was a little more sexually graphic than first manga of Goblin Slayer and so wouldn't recommend it for kids. But if you are following the series then generally readers won't be too shocked by anything presented here.
This manga series covers the start of the adventurer who will become the Goblin Slayer. An interesting introduction as it shows the readers the mistakes that Goblin Slayer makes in his pursuit of revenge and how he learns from them. I am really liking the progression of the character who is having to work to defeat his opposition rather than a over powered hero who smites the monsters with barely a effort.
Although this manga reinforces the notion that all of those foul creatures should be destroyed.
I will say that this was a little more sexually graphic than first manga of Goblin Slayer and so wouldn't recommend it for kids. But if you are following the series then generally readers won't be too shocked by anything presented here.
January 20, 2021
Inhalt:
Das Dorf eines Jungen wird von Goblins überfallen und die Bewohner grausam abgeschlachtet.
Der kleine Junge harrt 3 Tage in seinem Versteck aus, von dem aus er mit ansehen musste, wie seine Schwester umgebracht wird.
An dem Tag, an dem er sein Versteck verlässt, beschließt er Goblins töten zu wollen...
Inhalt:
Ich liebe schon das Cover und die ersten Seiten, die auch noch Farbseiten sind. Die Zeichnungen sind so unglaublich schön, obwohl die Goblins ja keine sonderlich hübschen Zeitgenossen sind.
Goblin Slayer habe ich schon im Anime ins Herz geschlossen und jetzt in der Vorgeschichte bin ich einfach nur begeistert.
Der Charakter ist meiner Meinung nach unglaublich faszinierend und interessant.
Der Band an sich war wirklich spannend und man erfährt sehr viel über Goblin Slayer und seine Gedankenwelt. Action war auch bereits geboten und ich bin gespannt wie es weiter geht.
Das Dorf eines Jungen wird von Goblins überfallen und die Bewohner grausam abgeschlachtet.
Der kleine Junge harrt 3 Tage in seinem Versteck aus, von dem aus er mit ansehen musste, wie seine Schwester umgebracht wird.
An dem Tag, an dem er sein Versteck verlässt, beschließt er Goblins töten zu wollen...
Inhalt:
Ich liebe schon das Cover und die ersten Seiten, die auch noch Farbseiten sind. Die Zeichnungen sind so unglaublich schön, obwohl die Goblins ja keine sonderlich hübschen Zeitgenossen sind.
Goblin Slayer habe ich schon im Anime ins Herz geschlossen und jetzt in der Vorgeschichte bin ich einfach nur begeistert.
Der Charakter ist meiner Meinung nach unglaublich faszinierend und interessant.
Der Band an sich war wirklich spannend und man erfährt sehr viel über Goblin Slayer und seine Gedankenwelt. Action war auch bereits geboten und ich bin gespannt wie es weiter geht.
August 20, 2021
This story line picks up right after Goblin Slayer loses his home to a goblin attack. From then it covers his first year as a goblin slayer. So far the only familiar characters from the original story line are the farm girl her uncle and a few side characters from the guild. This is different than the original series because Goblin Slayer doesn't know all of his nifty tricks to the trade so we are witnessing his trial and error learning process. I would not recommend this to teens as it has graphic rape segments much worse than the original which I didn't think was possible.
June 21, 2023
Much like the first manga Goblin Slayer, Vol. 1, this had a brutal start with a lot of violence on woman, it's a way to empathize why Goblin Slayer hates them so much after what they did to him and his family. Farm girls inclusion was nice as well, it's fun seeing the characters roots and how out lead became such a badass he is. In this he is very much learning and does make quite a few mistake throughout which makes it more interesting, if you love the other series then this is worth a read but as a standalone I'm not sure that it'll be as enjoyable.
May 8, 2020
Dark Gritty Good Start
Introduced the tragedy and what comes after. There is always a darkness in the world, a darkness everyone tries to ignore it slip past. In a way it parallels grooming gangs in the UK, Goblins are there taking advantage of the weak and helpless. Most of the worldviews them until they become too bad to ignore, them they are officially dealt with.
Introduced the tragedy and what comes after. There is always a darkness in the world, a darkness everyone tries to ignore it slip past. In a way it parallels grooming gangs in the UK, Goblins are there taking advantage of the weak and helpless. Most of the worldviews them until they become too bad to ignore, them they are officially dealt with.
June 24, 2022
Picked it up. Read 4 pages. Put it down because I forgot what I was reading and wasn't quite ready for it. Aside from that, we get a better look into how goblin slayer survived his origin story and how he goes about being a methodical murderer of goblin, with action scenes that are easier to follow than many that I've read before.
May 7, 2024
Graphic and brutal doesn't entirely describe this manga adaptation.
It's not for the faint hearted. And yet, it is utterly compelling, to see how Goblin Slayer became the goblin slayer he is in the main story.
It's not for the faint hearted. And yet, it is utterly compelling, to see how Goblin Slayer became the goblin slayer he is in the main story.
May 18, 2019
Violent. Art is difficult to follow.
July 14, 2019
I would have given it a 3 or 4 if it weren't for the graphic sexual violence. I'll remember to get the light version next time.
December 14, 2019
Whilst one may have to be a fan of the GS series to enjoy this; it provides additional background on the main character adding depth to the series' overall character development.
April 24, 2020
Fairly good start. Not sure where the story is going though but could be great after a few more
September 17, 2020
Freaking great.
This book answered the questions I was looking for, after watching the anime. I'm gonna keep collecting the manga and keep reading.
This book answered the questions I was looking for, after watching the anime. I'm gonna keep collecting the manga and keep reading.
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June 8, 2021Really great book and content, does show very little nudity
August 3, 2023
3.5 stars.
December 14, 2023
Love the premisce of an adventurer refusing "better" quests to focus on a more mundane menace
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May 3, 2025Read History:\n- 2018/10/08\n- 2019/09/06\n
August 12, 2025
I love the fight scenes but do we really have to show detail of multiple women getting brutally r*ped?
March 22, 2024
I love going back and rereading the Goblin Slayer books. They get better with each read-thru.
October 17, 2025
Every Story starts with a single step, for Goblin Slayer it is a Bloody one.
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