Review: #927
Title: Goblin Slayer Vol. 1
Series: Goblin Slayer – 1st volume
Author: Kumo Kagyu
Comments: Set in a fantasy world, there are adventurers who make their living taking on and clearing quests. The book immediately sets the tone with its opening act, whereby a group of newbie adventurers take on a quest to clear a nest of goblins. Goblins are supposedly the weakest of monsters that anyone can defeat. What people underestimate about goblins the most is their cunning and their numbers. The newbies take on way more than they can and thus we are introduced to Goblin Slayer, an experienced adventurer who only deals with goblins. It eventually follows the pair of Goblin Slayer and Priestess, and the lack of names adds a nice touch of flair in this dark and gritty story, yet still contains touches of lighthearted humor. Initially, the volume feels like a collection of separate events but they flow on from each other so well. Over the course of the various stories, we glean a deep understanding of Goblin Slayer, and also how the world functions. Thus when the final story comes, which is suitably a big event, the significance of what happens is clear. It would have been preferred if the final event could have been fleshed out more with a focus on the preparations and the strategies used, but this is a really strong first volume. Goblin Slayer’s stoic personality and one track mind on only caring about slaying goblins is so charming.
Rating: 7/10