Review: #928
Title: Goblin Slayer Vol. 2
Series: Goblin Slayer – 2nd volume
Author: Kumo Kagyu
Comments: The second outing of Goblin Slayer is every bit as good as the first. Whereas the first volume was a compilation of multiple smaller standalone stories, volume 2 is a single arc that is more like a typical novel. The party that had formed in the last volume has well and truly settled. The members has a fantastic sense of comradeship, each characters’ personalities plays off well against each other. Their abilities complement well and allow the party to face off a variety of situations. Perhaps the most interesting part is how well Goblin Slayer adapts to his predicaments. His ingenuity and plans that makes unorthodox use of items in order to slay all his enemies is unparalleled. The party has learned to trust each other implicitly and able to anticipate the other’s moves. Being Goblin Slayer, we can expect goblin slaying to be the main focus. That isn’t to say that the author hasn’t included additional things. We learn just a little bit more about the world, about Goblin Slayer himself, and also how dangerous goblins could be, despite being weak and cowardly when individually faced. The fact that other monsters make an appearance keeps things fresh. While there are times where it draws slightly lewd attention to the females, it’s subdued enough to not ruin the moment.
Rating: 7/10