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Slayers: The Book of Spells

Original title: Sureiyâzu supesharu
  • TV Mini Series
  • 1996–
  • TV-14
  • 25m
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7.1/10
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Slayers: The Book of Spells (1996)
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Naga and LIna will surly cause more mayhem in these OVA episodes of Slayers.Naga and LIna will surly cause more mayhem in these OVA episodes of Slayers.Naga and LIna will surly cause more mayhem in these OVA episodes of Slayers.

  • Stars
    • Maria Kawamura
    • Megumi Hayashibara
    • Akira Ishida
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    301
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    • Stars
      • Maria Kawamura
      • Megumi Hayashibara
      • Akira Ishida
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Maria Kawamura
    • Naga the Serpent
    Megumi Hayashibara
    Megumi Hayashibara
    • Lina Inverse
    Akira Ishida
    Akira Ishida
    • Jeffrey-kun
    Rihoko Yoshida
    • Josephine
    Shigezô Sasaoka
    • Boss
    Ryûzaburô Ôtomo
    • Dark Knight
    Hidekatsu Shibata
    • Goldias
    Banjô Ginga
    • Lagan
    Yû Shimaka
    • Sanzoku
    Kaneto Shiozawa
    Kaneto Shiozawa
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    Takeshi Aono
    Takeshi Aono
    • Diol
    Urara Takano
    • Boy
    Lew Temple
    Lew Temple
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    Rob Mungle
    Rob Mungle
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    Tiffany Grant
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    9geoffreysoliver

    One of the best OVAs ever

    This was surprisingly a great OVA! I didn't have high hopes for it, but I was pleasantly surprised. The first episode is about when this scientist guy wants to turn Lina into a Chimera, and she doesn't want too. The plot is very funny. The second episode is about a wimpy boy named Jeffery, who's mom wants him to become a knight. So she hires Lina and Naga to make him think that he's a brave knight. At first the episode seemed pretty bad, but I ended up enjoying it as the episode moved forward. The third, and best episode is about when Lina and Naga are searching for a thief who stole a magical mirror that can create clones of whoever stands before it. One problem though. The clone has a totally different personality than the actual person. This episode was the most epic. It had insert songs, and was the most funny. I say, if your a Slayers fan, you will most likely like this. Both voice tracks are good, however, if you mostly watch the series, be warned Lina's voice is different. Good, but different, and it will take some getting used too. 9/10
    5italiarumoaopenta

    Não é ruim!

    Esperava mais, ele é muito bom para crianças.Senti falta de Zelgadis, Amelia e Gourry. Expected more, he's very good for kids. I missed Zelgadis, Amelia and Gourry.
    9E102y

    An excellent trilogy of OVAs!

    Because there's three Special OVAs, I'll go through them systematically:

    THE SCARY CHIMERA PLAN is very good. The dream sequence which features the proposed super-chimera is very funny. Plus Naga and her clones generally smashing and laughing their way in order to find Lina. Overall: 7 out of 10.

    JEFFREY'S KNIGHTHOOD is kinda like a Slayers take on Mission: Impossible. The scene where Lina tells the bandits that Naga's gonna get naked is an absolute hoot! Overall: 7 out of 10.

    MIRROR MIRROR really shines. The shadow copies of Lina and Naga are excellent. The Shadow Lina's a simpering humanitarian, whereas Shadow Naga has no self-confidence and is embarrassed by her outfit! Overall: 9 out of 10.

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    • Release date
      • July 25, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
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      • 25m
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      • Stereo
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      • 4:3

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