Three days after his sister's death, he finally regained the will to move. In the aftermath of a goblin raid, a lone boy mourns the loss of his village, his family... Five years later, that same boy visits a city on the frontier and becomes an adventurer. Despite being the lowest rank and wholly inexperienced, the young adventurer immediately accepts a quest and sets out alone to raid a goblin lair. His mind already burning with a clear vision of his calling, the legend of Goblin Slayer begins!

Goblin Slayer is back on his feet...much to the dismay of many, many goblins... Read the next chapter of Goblin Slayer Side Story: Year One at the same time as Japan!

THE DIE IS CAST. After his sister is brutally murdered during a goblin raid, a young boy swears vengeance upon the creatures who killed not only her but also the rest of his village. Five years later and now a novice adventurer, he is by chance reunited with his childhood friend, another survivor of the massacre. Despite his inexperience, crude battle gear, and low rank, the boy sets off alone on a mission to defeat a nest full of goblins-thus begins the origin story of how he came to be known as Goblin Slayer!

After getting a salary raise, Spearman entreats the blacksmith for a magic spear. Meanwhile, Goblin Slayer encounters a magic weapon of his own—but from the other side! A goblin has got its grubby hands on a sword that blazes with a pale blue light... And as if well-equipped goblins weren’t enough, he will have to face up against a giant eye monster, whose gaze can melt stone! If only Goblin Slayer had some help and advice from a more experienced adventurer...

While the novice warriors embark on a Rock Eater quest, the armored man, having left behind the remnants of his youth, drenches himself in the blood of freshly slain goblins. His old friend, who bears witness to this change, laments the divide that has formed between them and resolves to turn over a new leaf. Unable to quench his thirst for goblin slaying, the man heads out on a quest near the mountains to eradicate his next targets alone, carrying with him only what he needs to paint the landscape red...

For the sake of his fallen party member, Rookie Warrior puts his life on the line in the fierce battle against the Rock Eater. Meanwhile, as the rain pours down on a small village in the foothills, thunder and pale-blue light rend the evening sky to shreds, and a certain young adventurer kills goblins one by one. Who knows what perils lie in wait for him there...

A high elf, a dwarf, and a lizardman walk into a bar...with a mission for Goblin Slayer! The revival of the dark gods has brought chaos to the lands, with an army of demons closing in on the horizon! However, Goblin Slayer's here for one job and one job only: slaying goblins. Can the new trio gain his trust and win him to their side before the end of the world as they know it...?