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!

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...

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!

Goblin Slayer and his party head north to the snowy mountains in search of Noble Fencer, a young adventurer who disappeared during a goblin hunt. There, they discover a looming goblin threat more dangerous than anything they've faced before. A new battle for their lives begins-one that will not end until the mountains are blanketed with crimson snow...

Goblin Slayer and his examiner infiltrate the goblin lord's lair and attempt to save a girl being held hostage there—but Goblin Slayer takes a nasty hit to the head in the process...!! Will the two of them be able to make it out, or will his promotion exam end in something far worse than failure?! Meanwhile, having stumbled into a legendary sunken city, Young Warrior’s party comes across a grotesque ritual intended to resurrect the demon lord...!!

After finding out that Goblin Slayer has been spending so much time with Arc Mage, Cow Girl finds herself becoming shy and awkward in her interactions with him once again. Meanwhile, Spearman and Witch party up for the first time, thanks to Guild Girl's introduction, and set out to take down a warlock--only to find an even deadlier creature waiting for them! Finally, Goblin Slayer and Arc Mage make their way to a dark tower at the very edge of the world...that has become an enormous goblin den?!! From afar, the clacks of rolling dice sound out...