After a long wait the release date to the Goblin Slayer OVA Blu-ray DVD release has finally surfaced over net. The official website to Goblin Slayer recently announced that the Goblin Slayer: Goblin’s Crown will release on Blu-ray and DVD on July, 29. The OVA episode is reported with 60 minutes run-time. Goblin Slayer: Goblin’s Crown illustration by character designer Takashi Nagayoshi will be included in BD premium box.
The Goblin Slayer: Goblin’s Crown adapts the volume 5 of the light novel where a young noblewoman has disappeared while out on a goblin hunting quest.
When Goblin Slayer and his part set out to find her, they are stunned to discover a horde of goblins have built their nest within an ancient dwarven fortress…and these ones even appear to be followers of some primitive, sadistic cult! But what troubles Goblin Slayer most of all is their leader, who is stronger and more intelligent than any goblin he’s faced before.
The theatrical OVA movie opened in Japanese theatres on February 1. Staff at White Fox returned to work on the OVA with director Takaharu Ozaki. Cast members reprised their original roles joined by Sumire Uesaka as Noble fencer.
About Goblin Slayer
Written by Kumo Kagyu, Goblin Slayer is a Japanese dark fantasy light novel series published by SB Creative since 2016. Kōsuke Kurose launched a manga adaptation in Big Gangan in May 2016.
Yen Press is publishing the English release along with Goblin Slayer Side Story: Year One and Goblin Slayer! Brand New Day spinoff manga.
“A young priestess has formed her first adventuring party, but almost immediately they find themselves in distress.It’s the Goblin Slayer who comes to their rescue–a man who’s dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary.
It’s the Goblin Slayer who comes to their rescue–a man who’s dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary.And when rumors of his feats begin to circulate, there’s no telling who might come calling next…”
Studio White Fox adapted the same into a 12-episode anime series which streamed on Crunchyroll and Funimation. Funimation also released the series in English dub.
