Goblin Slayer Season 3: Renewed or Cancelled + Release Date Predictions
Goblin Slayer Season 3, will it happen?
If you are a fan of Dark fantasy graphical violence series such as Berserk and Hellsing Ultimate, Fall 2018 would have been a treat as the anime adaption of Kumo Kagyu, Goblin Slayer hit the small screen.
The story’s premise is set in a world where Goblins are considered the lowliest creature who kill and reproduce rapidly. They are overlooked as the bounties on their heads are cheap, which allows them to carry their onslaught without retribution.
The story follows the adventures of the titular character Goblin Slayer, a warrior that has dedicated his life to the utter eradication of all goblins, which makes him seem like a complete lunatic to his fellow adventurers.
Goblins are seen as nothing more than mob monsters that only kill villagers and rookies; nevertheless, Goblin Slayer continues on his quest and eventually runs into a newcomer adventurer girl he saves during one of his slaughters.
The girl is revealed to be a Porcelain-ranked adventurer, the 15-year-old Priestess who, along with her group, is investigating the involvement of a goblin tribe in the disappearance of several village women.
They had wandered into a dangerous cave with no prior experience and faced ambush, only to be saved by the Goblin Slayer, who rescued her and killed the entire goblin nest.
Although the Goblin Slayer is averse to making human connections, he accepts the Priestess and her Adventure Guild, whose members include High Elf, Dwarf, and Lizard-man.
Who is the Goblin Slayer, and where his hate towards goblins comes from is the central plot of the show.
Goblin Slayer Season 2 was a hit among the fans, will we get to see a Goblin Slayer Season 2 after this?
Goblin Slayer is rated 7.4/10 and ranked #2006 with 1 million members on MyAnimeList
WHAT IS THE GOBLIN SLAYER SEASON 3 RELEASE DATE?
Goblin Slayer season one aired from 7th October 2018 to 30th October 2018 for 12 episodes.
The series was renewed for a sequel which premiered on 7th October 2023 and is scheduled for 12 episodes.
As of writing, there is no update from studio Liden Films on the renwal of Goblin Slayer Season 3.
| SEASON | RELEASE DATE |
| Goblin Slayer Season 1 | 7th October 2018 |
| Goblin Slayer Season 2 | 7th October 2023 |
| Goblin Slayer Season 3 | Yet to be Announced |
Production studios need to consider various financial and commercial metrics before announcing a new season.
As mentioned earlier, Goblin Slayer Season 2 has been well received by fans and critics alike.
Similar to the first season, the sequel keeps the viewers hooked with its gory fights and intriguing plotline as evidenced by its 7.4/10 MyAnimeList rating.
Goblin Slayer Season 2 was the fourth highest rated anime of Fall 2023 behind The Rising of the Shield Hero, Spy x Family and Friern.
The reviews and ratings surely warrant a renewal but there are other crucial factors like availability of studio and source material.
Studio Liden who took over from studio White Fox in season two have a packed release schedule for 2024.
Thus, the chances of a swift renewal is highly unlikely especially considering the sequel took four years.
The good news is that the studio can work on multiple projects in a year, which is key for any renewals.
Additionally, source material should not be a problem as there is plenty left in the light novel for the creators to produce Goblin Slayer Season 3.
All in All, we can expect updates on Goblin Slayer Season 3 trailer and Goblin Slayer Season 3 release date by Fall 2025.
GOBLIN SLAYER LIGHT NOVEL AND MANGA CATCHUP
Goblin Slayer light novel is written by Kumo Kagyu with illustrations from Noboru Kannatsuki. It began publishing online by SB Creative under the GA Bunko imprint on 15th February 2016.
16 volumes have been released in Japan on 23rd August 2022.
Goblin Slayer light novel was the tenth bestselling light novel from 18th July 2022 to 24th July 2022 in Japan.
Goblin Slayer light novel is rated #7.8/10 and ranked #1090 with 20k members on MyAnimeList
Goblin Slayer manga was written by Kosuke Kurose and began serialization in Monthly Big Gangan magazine in June 2016.
The manga has been collected into 13 volumes on 25th August 2022.
On 10th July 2020, the official Twitter page of the show announced that the series had sold over 7 million copies, including light novels, manga and spin-offs)
Goblin Slayer manga is rated #7.7/10 and ranked #1364 with 80k members on MyAnimeList
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GOBLIN SLAYER CAST, CHARACTERS, AND CREW
Goblin Slayer anime is directed by Takaharu Ozaki with series composition and scripting by Higeyuki Kurata. Characters are designed by Takashi Nagayoshi.
Music is composed by Kenichiro Suehiro, Masatoshi Kai is the art director, and Jin Aketagawa produces the sound.
You can find the list of Goblin Slayer anime characters and voice cast below:
| CHARACTER | VOICED BY |
| Priestess | Yui Ogura |
| Goblin Slayer | Yuichiro Umehara |
| Narration | Aoi Yūki |
| Sword Maiden | Aya Endo |
| Guild Girl | Maaya Uchida |
| High Elf Archer | Nao Tōyama |
| Lizard Priest | Tomokazu Sugita |
| Witch | Yōko Hikasa |
| Spearman | Yoshitsugu Matsuoka |
| Dwarf Shaman | Yūichi Nakamura |
| Cow Girl | Yuka Iguchi |
| Heavy Warrior | Daiki Hamano |
| Sword Master | Haruka Tomatsu |
| Sage | Honoka Inoue |
| Evil Priest | Ikuji Nose |
| Goblin Lord | Kazuhiko Inoue |
| Rhea Scout | Mutsuki Iwanaka |
| Rookie Warrior | Seiji Maeda |
CONCLUSION
Gobline Slayer Season 3 should be on the cards for renewal and it could be happen sooner than later.
