Slayers Special (Light Novel) - Recommendations

• TV (27 eps)
• 1998

As the island of Lodoss braces against a new assault by the Marmo and their new allies, the fate of the land falls into the hands of Spark, an inexperienced young knight. As aging legends Ashram, Kashew, Parn and Deedlit begin to fade, a new generation of heroes will have to arise to keep Lodoss from being torn apart by conflict.

• OVA (13 eps)
• 1990

In an ancient time of swords and sorcery,the struggle to rule the cursed land of Lodoss rages on, spilling the blood of monsters and men. With the threat of dragons and dark powers hellbent on destroying it, the only hope for Lodoss is a young swordsman named Parn and his comrades. Armed with determinination and sheer strength, the band of friends must join the forces of kings and elves to overcome the dark sorcerer Ashram and his mistress Pirotess, as the ultimate battle of good versus evil begins!

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2009

In a mythical kingdom, the mighty Imperial Knights harness a magical substance known as Aer to power their weapons and protect humanity from the monsters of the forest. But something strange is afoot. The Aer is somehow changing, causing the wilderness to waste away and stirring the woodland beasts to attack with greater frequency. As danger creeps steadily closer to civilization, two young recruits - Flynn, the rigid son of a fallen hero, and the rebellious and brash Yuri - must ride with their fellow Imperial Knights to distant ruins in hopes of uncovering the truth behind the transforming Aer. Some will not survive the thrilling journey. Some will be betrayed. If Flynn and Yuri cannot overcome their differences and learn to fight together, all will be lost for the people of the realm.

• TV (65 eps)
• 2007 - 2008

In times long past, the Shadow Lord was defeated by the Belt of Deltora, and its creator Adeen united the seven tribes into one kingdom called Deltora. The Shadow Lord bid his time, striking again generations later; he destroyed the belt and scattered the gems, thus leaving the land open to be easily subjugated. Now, in the present day, a young man named Lief does what he can to fight the forces of the Shadow Lord. On his 16th birthday, Lief's father confesses to being the last king of Deltora’s friend, and has reforged the sacred belt. With new hope, Lief takes it upon himself to find the gems, restore the belt, and to bring hope to the people of Deltora once more! Together with Barda, an ex-palace guard, Lief sets out on an adventure of a lifetime!

• OVA (2 eps)
• 2003

In the ancient past, in the days of magic and mystery, two rival kingdoms are at war: the oppressive Zenon empire, and the weakening kingdom of Radia. With the tragic loss of their king, the future of the people of Radia looks grim, but there may be an answer: a sealed power is said to exist beyond the enemy's territory that only the prince can wield. With time running out, Alfred -- the heir to the kingdom -- and his best friend Wells must set out to find the sealed power before the enemy can get its hands on it...

• TV (24 eps)
• 2003

The god Mauser delivered unto a world of magic a prophecy: if the Scrapped Princess is allowed to live, she will destroy the entire world. But the knight who was to kill her could not end the life of a newborn child, and so she lived. Fifteen years later, her adopted brother and sister have sworn to protect her, and together they travel from town to town, searching for a life she can't have.

• TV (26 eps)
• 1999

Gokudo is an adventurer who lies, cheats, and steals to get exactly what he wants, until he steals a magic sword. After a comedic lesson in humility and the prospect of riches and women, he embarks on a quest to save the world of magic. Travelling with the slime-ball Gokudo are royalty, fantastic creatures, and even gods.

• TV (13 eps)
• 2009

The flat-chested, gluttonous Lina Inverse is back! Alongside her bodyguard Gourry, sorcerer-turned-golem Zelgadis, clumsy Amelia and a strange animal named Pokota, Lina is now on the hunt for a magical jar that will free Pokota’s country from the sealing of the evil Rezo. Meanwhile, Zuuma is plotting his revenge on Lina and Xellos once more has mysterious ulterior motives. Can Lina set things right once and for all and finally clear her name?

• TV (13 eps)
• 2008

Flat-chested, gluttonous Lina Inverse and dashing Gourry are back! On their way to find a new sword for Gourry, the duo runs into Amelia and Zelgadis in a town in Ruvinagald Kingdom, as well as the scheming special inspector Wiser Flayon. Unfortunately for Lina, her notoriety has earned her a hefty reputation and has led to being arrested at the hands of Wiser! Though she committed none of the crimes, Lina finds herself blamed for such things as destroying mage tanks and stealing people's pets; however, with an arsenal of magic at her disposal, she and her friends always manage to track down the real culprit. Will Lina ever live down her reputation?

• Movie (1 ep)
• 1995

The busty Naga the Serpent and the not-so-busty Lina Inverse are on their way to the mysterious Mipross Island. Accessible only once a year due to dense fog, the island once inhabited by elves is now home to relaxing hot springs. However, nefarious things are afoot! Stray jellyfish are seen throughout town, villains appear at every turn, and a strange frog creature lurks in the shadows – not to mention the all-too-often dreams that are plaguing Lina’s slumber. Naga and Lina must now find and put an end to an evil that spans time so that Lina can get to her ultimate destination: a mythical spring known to “grow” (err…”develop”?) what is thrown into it! The fate of Mipross Island and Lina’s chest now lies in their hands!