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** ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KutP3dmZozQ Get Along]]'', which was sung by Megumi herself and is in a dead heat with Hayashibara anthem noted immediately below for most iconic theme song of the entire series.

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** ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KutP3dmZozQ Get Along]]'', which was sung by Megumi herself and is in a dead heat with the Hayashibara anthem noted immediately below for most iconic theme song of the entire series.
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* MemeticMutation: Xellos' "Sore wa... himitsu desu"/"That... is a secret" tends to get used whenever a fan of the series is asked a question they don't want to answer.
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* EvilIsSexy: [[TheVamp Eris]] from the first season and Mazenda from the second season.
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* CultClassic: Due to the fanbase having grown smaller over the years (It ''was'' wildly popular in [[TheNineties the mid-to-late 90's when it came out]]). The newcomers who do find it, however, love it as much as its original fans did.

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* CultClassic: Due to the fanbase having grown smaller over the years (It (the show ''was'' wildly popular in [[TheNineties the mid-to-late 90's when it came out]]).out]]) and new releases since TheNineties having been sparse at best. The newcomers who do find it, however, love it as much as its original fans did.

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** ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KutP3dmZozQ Get Along]]'', which was sung by Megumi herself and is the most iconic theme song for the entire series.
** The legendary second opening song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J14Y9pFIW-M "Give a Reason"]].

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** ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KutP3dmZozQ Get Along]]'', which was sung by Megumi herself and is the in a dead heat with Hayashibara anthem noted immediately below for most iconic theme song for of the entire series.
** The legendary second opening song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J14Y9pFIW-M "Give a Reason"]]. It is the only song that gives "Get Along" a run for its money, and among anglo fans especially might just edge it out.



** The first [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvpsbgPkVkQ opening]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUn5ryeguFU ending]] themes.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vxz5j5xKZ0 Plenty of Grit]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDlmS5xR_Y0 Breeze]]
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* AmericansHateTingle: Sylphiel's demure personality, strength in healing magic over attack spells, and [[DieForOurShip feelings for Gourry]] made her heavily disliked by a lot of Western fans who have the RealWomenDontWearDresses mindset. Because of this, the prefer the more stubborn Filia. On the other hand, both Sylphiel and Filia are only moderately liked by Japanese fans, and Hajime Kanzaka, the novel writer, [[CreatorBacklash dislikes]] Filia (and ''TRY'' in general).

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* AmericansHateTingle: Sylphiel's demure personality, strength in healing magic over attack spells, and [[DieForOurShip feelings for Gourry]] made her heavily disliked by a lot of Western fans who have the RealWomenDontWearDresses mindset. Because of this, the they prefer the more stubborn Filia. On the other hand, both Sylphiel and Filia are only moderately liked by Japanese fans, and Hajime Kanzaka, the novel writer, [[CreatorBacklash dislikes]] Filia (and ''TRY'' in general).
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* AmericansHateTingle: Sylphiel's demure personality, strength in healing magic over attack spells, and [[DieForOurShip feelings for Gourry]] made her heavily disliked by a lot of Western fans who have the RealWomenDontWearDresses mindset. Because of that, the more stubborn Filia is preferred by them. On the other hand, both Sylphiel and Filia are only moderately liked by Japanese fans, and Hajime Kanzaka, the novel writer, [[CreatorBacklash dislikes]] Filia (and ''TRY'' in general).

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* AmericansHateTingle: Sylphiel's demure personality, strength in healing magic over attack spells, and [[DieForOurShip feelings for Gourry]] made her heavily disliked by a lot of Western fans who have the RealWomenDontWearDresses mindset. Because of that, this, the prefer the more stubborn Filia is preferred by them.Filia. On the other hand, both Sylphiel and Filia are only moderately liked by Japanese fans, and Hajime Kanzaka, the novel writer, [[CreatorBacklash dislikes]] Filia (and ''TRY'' in general).
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* AdaptationDisplacement: "Huh? What do you mean there are novels?" This would actually apply to any number of fans, since the novels weren't translated until around ''eight years'' after the anime was first distributed in the states ([[NoExportForYou and only the first eight are currently translated anyway]]).

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* AdaptationDisplacement: "Huh? What do you mean there are novels?" This would actually apply to any number of fans, since the novels weren't translated until around ''eight years'' after the anime was first distributed in the states ([[NoExportForYou and only the first eight are currently translated anyway]]).states.
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* MostlyNormalAnimal: In ''NEXT'' a horse ''waves Lina goodbye'' (with handkerchief and all).



* VoodooShark: The {{jossed}} InterspeciesRomance between Rowdy Gabrief (Gourry's ancestor) and his elf ImpliedLoveInterest Mellyroon depends on the WordOfGod that it's because Mellyroon would have aged too slowly to be legal by the time Rowdy was an adult. But they live on an island which houses a magical spring that ages whatever is bathed in it -- and this isn't a secret, local farmers use it all the time. So that explanation actually makes no sense at all when you think about it. There's a reason this explanation is a prominent case of FanonDiscontinuity.
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* AccidentalInnuendo: There's a song in the game ''Slayers Royal'' called "[[ADateWithRosiePalms Touch Yourself]]". The lyrics are completely clean, so it was entirely unintentional.

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* AccidentalInnuendo: There's a song in the game ''Slayers Royal'' called "[[ADateWithRosiePalms Touch Yourself]]"."Touch Yourself". The lyrics are completely clean, so it was entirely unintentional.
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Baleful Polymorph was renamed per TRS


** Zelgadis, despite his occasional bouts of angst over his [[BalefulPolymorph condition]], tends to take it pretty well. The SuperSpeed, SuperStrength, toughness, and increased magical power [[CursedWithAwesome probably don't hurt either]].

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** Zelgadis, despite his occasional bouts of angst over his [[BalefulPolymorph [[ForcedTransformation condition]], tends to take it pretty well. The SuperSpeed, SuperStrength, toughness, and increased magical power [[CursedWithAwesome probably don't hurt either]].
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** Dilgear. True, he's a villain in the series but he virtually gets no respect at all. Add to this, his HumanizingTears tendencies and fics like [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3515629/1/An-Ode-to-Beastmen this]] and you'll just way to hug the poor guy.

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** Dilgear. True, he's a villain in the series but he virtually gets no respect at all. Add to this, his HumanizingTears tendencies and fics like [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3515629/1/An-Ode-to-Beastmen this]] and you'll just way want to hug the poor guy.
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** Dilgear. True, he's a villain in the series but he virtually gets no respect at all. Add to this, his CryCute tendencies and fics like [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3515629/1/An-Ode-to-Beastmen this]] and you'll just way to hug the poor guy.

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** Dilgear. True, he's a villain in the series but he virtually gets no respect at all. Add to this, his CryCute HumanizingTears tendencies and fics like [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3515629/1/An-Ode-to-Beastmen this]] and you'll just way to hug the poor guy.
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* FoeYay: A flashback in season four of the anime shows Rezo putting a hand on human!Zel's cheek, making him do a LuminescentBlush.

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** ''Next'' & Volume 8: [[TheChessmaster Hellmaster Phibrizzo]] is the oldest of the Mazoku who wants to [[OmnicidalManiac destroy the world and return it to the Sea of Chaos]]. A {{sadist}}ic demon who [[PsychopathicManchild views death and the suffering of others as nothing but a game]], Phibrizzo in the past had staged several massive wars between humans, dragons, and demons that led to countless deaths, all to awaken his master's spirit. Using Garv as his pawn in the future, Phibrizzo easily kills him [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness once he's through with him]] and snatches Gourry away, brainwashing him to become a loyal servant out of sheer boredom while keeping him inside a crystal that drains him of his life-force. Once Lina and the gang encounter him, Phibrizzo proceeds to murder them all by crushing a death orb tied to their life supports, gaining an immense amount of pleasure the more lives he literally shatters one by one. After Lina finally casts the Giga Slave and is possessed by the Mother of All Things, Phibrizzo attempts to kill Lina and set Mother free, preparing to die as long as rest of the world goes out with him.

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** ''Next'' & Volume 8: [[TheChessmaster Hellmaster Phibrizzo]] is the oldest of the Mazoku who wants to [[OmnicidalManiac destroy the world and return it to the Sea of Chaos]]. A {{sadist}}ic sadistic demon who [[PsychopathicManchild views death and the suffering of others as nothing but a game]], Phibrizzo in the past had staged several massive wars between humans, dragons, and demons that led to countless deaths, all to awaken his master's spirit. Using Garv as his pawn in the future, Phibrizzo easily kills him [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness once he's through with him]] and snatches Gourry away, brainwashing him to become a loyal servant out of sheer boredom while keeping him inside a crystal that drains him of his life-force. Once Lina and the gang encounter him, Phibrizzo proceeds to [[TargetedToHurtTheHero murder them all all]] by crushing a death orb tied to their life supports, gaining an immense amount of pleasure the more lives he literally shatters one by one. After Lina finally casts the Giga Slave and is possessed by the Mother of All Things, Phibrizzo attempts to kill Lina and set Mother free, preparing to die as long as rest of the world goes out with him.
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Dilgear seems to be rather PopularWithFurries with some giving him a DracoInLeatherPants treatment.

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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Dilgear seems to be rather PopularWithFurries with some giving him a DracoInLeatherPants treatment. The fact he actually does perform a HeelFaceTurn (sort of) by becoming Luna's pet Spot in the manga doesn't hurt.
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** Amelia is also somewhat Woobified as noted above; you're supposed to feel terrible for her and give her a protective hug when a villain tears a great bloody hole in her back or tries to rip out her soul or what have you. Amelia herself, though, is [[ThePollyanna too damn genki]] to be held back by any of this.

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** Amelia is also somewhat Woobified as noted above; you're supposed to feel terrible for her and give her a protective hug when a villain tears a great bloody hole in her back or tries to rip out her soul or what have you. Amelia herself, though, is [[ThePollyanna too damn genki]] to be held back by any of this.this.
* {{Woolseyism}}: In the English dub, the "Otome no Inori" scene is first sung in English before switching to the Japanese version of the full song. The dub has Lina say "In Japanese!" right before the transition, making the scene even funnier.
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** Motion picture: Joyrock is a particularly cruel demon who attacked the elves of Mipross island centuries before the movie begins. Joyrock committed absolute genocide on the elves, absorbing their lives and powers, using the power to separate Mipross from the mainland and rule it from the shadows. Joyrock toys with the humans of Mipross as he desires, and those who enter a certain part of the island have their lives sucked out by Joyrock. Being the {{sadist}}ic beast he is, though, he keeps them [[AndIMustScream trapped in a state of living death]] as zombie slaves. When he simply wants to show how he "loves to play with his food" to Lina Inverse, he rips their souls out painfully. The only survivor of his massacre on the elves was a young human boy named Rowdy who he allowed to live simply because it'd be too boring to rule the island unopposed. In the present, though, when Joyrock decides Lina and Naga might be more fun, he has no hesitance [[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice impaling Rowdy on his claws]] while [[EvilGloating gloating]].

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** Motion picture: Joyrock is a particularly cruel demon who attacked the elves of Mipross island Island centuries before the movie begins. Joyrock committed absolute genocide on the elves, absorbing their lives and powers, using the power to separate Mipross from the mainland and rule it from the shadows. Joyrock toys with the humans of Mipross as he desires, and those who enter a certain part of the island have their lives sucked out by Joyrock. Being the {{sadist}}ic beast he is, though, he keeps them [[AndIMustScream trapped in a state of living death]] as zombie slaves. When he simply wants to show how he "loves to play with his food" to Lina Inverse, he rips their souls out painfully. The only survivor of his massacre on the elves was a young human boy named Rowdy who he allowed to live simply because it'd be too boring to rule the island unopposed. In the present, though, when Joyrock decides Lina and Naga might be more fun, he has no hesitance [[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice impaling Rowdy on his claws]] while [[EvilGloating gloating]].
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Incest Is Relative is an index.


** In the first season, Zelgadis claims that Rezo the Red Priest is [[IncestIsRelative both his grandfather and his great-grandfather]]. WordOfGod has since been passed on that this was a verbal mishap, and that not only was Zelgadis supposed to be unsure whether Rezo is two generations removed (grandfather) or three (great-grandfather), but he's truly Rezo's great-grandson.

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** In the first season, Zelgadis claims that Rezo the Red Priest is [[IncestIsRelative [[TangledFamilyTree both his grandfather and his great-grandfather]]. WordOfGod has since been passed on that this was a verbal mishap, and that not only was Zelgadis supposed to be unsure whether Rezo is two generations removed (grandfather) or three (great-grandfather), but he's truly Rezo's great-grandson.
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** Even the dub has some of this. The first 13 episodes of Season 1 were recorded in 1996, and aside from Creator/LisaOrtiz as Lina and Creator/EricStuart as Gourry, it really doesn't hold up very well, featuring many stilled performances and awkward script choices. It starts improving quite a bit in the second half of Season 1, with Creator/VeronicaTaylor as Amelia and Creator/CrispinFreeman as Zelgadis, and the dubs for NEXT and TRY are considered among the best of the 90s, featuring many well-done performances that strike a balance between the series' comedic and melodramatic elements, with Xellos and Sylphiel's voices being the only sore spots. A change in voice director (from Jim Malone to Anthony Salerno) also helped. ADV's dubs for the the movies and [=OVAs=] aren't as fondly remembered (aside from maybe Kelly Manison as Naga), most likely because they couldn't capture the magic of NEXT and TRY's dubs. [=FUNimation=] even tried to go back and fix some of the first 13 episodes' mediocre dubbing, but were unable to. When Revolution and Evolution-R were dubbed in 2009-2010, [=FUNimation=] did go out of their way to bring back the main four voice actors, due to fan demand.

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** Even the dub has some of this. The first 13 episodes of Season 1 were recorded in 1996, and aside from Creator/LisaOrtiz as Lina and Creator/EricStuart as Gourry, it really doesn't hold up very well, featuring many stilled performances and awkward script choices. It starts improving quite a bit in the second half of Season 1, with Creator/VeronicaTaylor as Amelia and Creator/CrispinFreeman as Zelgadis, and the dubs for NEXT and TRY are considered among the best of the 90s, featuring many well-done performances that strike a balance between the series' comedic and melodramatic elements, with Xellos and Sylphiel's voices being the only sore spots. A change in voice director (from Jim Malone to Anthony Salerno) also helped. ADV's dubs for the the movies and [=OVAs=] aren't as fondly remembered (aside from maybe Kelly Manison Creator/KellyManison as Naga), most likely because they couldn't capture the magic of NEXT and TRY's dubs. [=FUNimation=] even tried to go back and fix some of the first 13 episodes' mediocre dubbing, but were unable to. When Revolution and Evolution-R were dubbed in 2009-2010, [=FUNimation=] did go out of their way to bring back the main four voice actors, due to fan demand.

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** [[TheChessmaster Hellmaster Phibrizzo]], from ''Next'' and Vol. 8, is the oldest of the Mazoku who wants to [[OmnicidalManiac destroy the world and return it to the Sea of Chaos]]. A {{sadist}}ic demon who [[PsychopathicManchild views death and the suffering of others as nothing but a game]], Phibrizzo in the past had staged several massive wars between humans, dragons, and demons that led to countless deaths, all to awaken his master's spirit. Using Garv as his pawn in the future, Phibrizzo easily kills him [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness once he's through with him]] and snatches Gourry away, brainwashing him to become a loyal servant out of sheer boredom while keeping him inside a crystal that drains him of his life-force. Once Lina and the gang encounter him, Phibrizzo proceeds to murder them all by crushing a death orb tied to their life supports, gaining an immense amount of pleasure the more lives he literally shatters one by one. After Lina finally casts the Giga Slave and is possessed by the Mother of All Things, Phibrizzo attempts to kill Lina and set Mother free, preparing to die as long as rest of the world goes out with him.
** Joyrock from the motion picture is a particularly cruel demon who attacked the elves of Mipross island centuries before the movie begins. Joyrock committed absolute genocide on the elves, absorbing their lives and powers, using the power to separate Mipross from the mainland and rule it from the shadows. Joyrock toys with the humans of Mipross as he desires, and those who enter a certain part of the island have their lives sucked out by Joyrock. Being the {{sadist}}ic beast he is, though, he keeps them [[AndIMustScream trapped in a state of living death]] as zombie slaves. When he simply wants to show how he "loves to play with his food" to Lina Inverse, he rips their souls out painfully. The only survivor of his massacre on the elves was a young human boy named Rowdy who he allowed to live simply because it'd be too boring to rule the island unopposed. In the present, though, when Joyrock decides Lina and Naga might be more fun, he has no hesitance [[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice impaling Rowdy on his claws]] while [[EvilGloating gloating]].

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** [[TheChessmaster Hellmaster Phibrizzo]], from ''Next'' and Vol. 8, & Volume 8: [[TheChessmaster Hellmaster Phibrizzo]] is the oldest of the Mazoku who wants to [[OmnicidalManiac destroy the world and return it to the Sea of Chaos]]. A {{sadist}}ic demon who [[PsychopathicManchild views death and the suffering of others as nothing but a game]], Phibrizzo in the past had staged several massive wars between humans, dragons, and demons that led to countless deaths, all to awaken his master's spirit. Using Garv as his pawn in the future, Phibrizzo easily kills him [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness once he's through with him]] and snatches Gourry away, brainwashing him to become a loyal servant out of sheer boredom while keeping him inside a crystal that drains him of his life-force. Once Lina and the gang encounter him, Phibrizzo proceeds to murder them all by crushing a death orb tied to their life supports, gaining an immense amount of pleasure the more lives he literally shatters one by one. After Lina finally casts the Giga Slave and is possessed by the Mother of All Things, Phibrizzo attempts to kill Lina and set Mother free, preparing to die as long as rest of the world goes out with him.
** Motion picture: Joyrock from the motion picture is a particularly cruel demon who attacked the elves of Mipross island centuries before the movie begins. Joyrock committed absolute genocide on the elves, absorbing their lives and powers, using the power to separate Mipross from the mainland and rule it from the shadows. Joyrock toys with the humans of Mipross as he desires, and those who enter a certain part of the island have their lives sucked out by Joyrock. Being the {{sadist}}ic beast he is, though, he keeps them [[AndIMustScream trapped in a state of living death]] as zombie slaves. When he simply wants to show how he "loves to play with his food" to Lina Inverse, he rips their souls out painfully. The only survivor of his massacre on the elves was a young human boy named Rowdy who he allowed to live simply because it'd be too boring to rule the island unopposed. In the present, though, when Joyrock decides Lina and Naga might be more fun, he has no hesitance [[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice impaling Rowdy on his claws]] while [[EvilGloating gloating]].
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Distribution company Selecta Visión caused a fan uprising in 2018 Spain when they licensed ''Revolution'' and decided to forget completely about the series's old cast (except by main lead Creator/MartSainz in a special edition) in favor of a completely new one. Fans considered it an insult, not only because multiple SV representatives issued a variety of incredibly unprofessional statements about it to try to excuse the decision, nor because the company was basically shooting itself in the foot by removing a nostalgia factor of a product that would be bought mostly by nostalgics, but also because it seemed just the perfect chance to get the old cast back: all its active members had been contacted by fans and were eager to get called to return to their roles, even although one of them is a current national television presenter nowadays, and all together would have been a relatively cheap team (especially compared to the final new cast, which was ''much'' more expensive). This was the breaking point for a series of similar controversies, among them the licensing of ''Anime/LupinIIIVsDetectiveConan'' earlier in 2018, which only contributed to cause a dent in Selecta Visión's already declining reputation.

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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Distribution company Selecta Visión caused a fan uprising in 2018 Spain when they licensed ''Revolution'' and decided to forget completely about the series's old cast (except by main lead Creator/MartSainz Mart Sainz in a special edition) in favor of a completely new one. Fans considered it an insult, not only because multiple SV representatives issued a variety of incredibly unprofessional statements about it to try to excuse the decision, nor because the company was basically shooting itself in the foot by removing a nostalgia factor of a product that would be bought mostly by nostalgics, but also because it seemed just the perfect chance to get the old cast back: all its active members had been contacted by fans and were eager to get called to return to their roles, even although one of them is a current national television presenter nowadays, and all together would have been a relatively cheap team (especially compared to the final new cast, which was ''much'' more expensive). This was the breaking point for a series of similar controversies, among them the licensing of ''Anime/LupinIIIVsDetectiveConan'' earlier in 2018, which only contributed to cause a dent in Selecta Visión's already declining reputation.
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* MagnificentBastard: Xellos the Trickster Priest is a Mazoku, and the most mysterious member of the cast. Hiding his true self behind a veil of smiles and pleasantries, Xellos ruthlessly manipulates Lina and friends into carrying out his wishes and destroying his enemies. Frequently arranging situations to benefit himself no matter what the outcome, Xellos helps destroy his Mistress, the Grand Beast Zelas Metallium's rivals and other Mazoku should it benefit him. Xellos tends to change his schemes on the fly as well, making it impossible to tell what was part of his plans from the start, even if he admits he feels some affection for Lina and her team. Xellos is so charming and affable, it's very easy to forget that he is a demonic being under his friendliness.

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* MagnificentBastard: Xellos the Trickster Priest is a Mazoku, and the most mysterious member of the cast. Hiding his true self behind a veil of smiles and pleasantries, Xellos ruthlessly manipulates protagonist Lina Inverse and friends into carrying out his wishes and destroying his enemies. Frequently arranging situations to benefit himself no matter what the outcome, Xellos helps destroy his Mistress, the Grand Beast Zelas Metallium's rivals and other Mazoku should it benefit him. Xellos tends to change his schemes on the fly as well, making it impossible to tell what was part of his plans from the start, even if he admits he feels some affection for Lina and her team. Xellos is so charming and affable, it's very easy to forget that he is a demonic being under his friendliness.

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** [[BigBad Hellmaster Phibrizzo]] from the second season and eighth LightNovel, the oldest of the Mazoku, wants to destroy all reality. This is pretty standard for Mazoku, but Phibrizzo shows sheer joy by which he conducts his manipulations and when he tortures and kills his enemies. There are few other villains in Slayers who take such unmitigated delight in causing suffering, especially when Phibrizzo seems to target loved ones to give as much pain as he can to his targets.

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** [[BigBad **[[TheChessmaster Hellmaster Phibrizzo]] Phibrizzo]], from the second season ''Next'' and eighth LightNovel, Vol. 8, is the oldest of the Mazoku, Mazoku who wants to [[OmnicidalManiac destroy all reality. This is pretty standard for Mazoku, the world and return it to the Sea of Chaos]]. A {{sadist}}ic demon who [[PsychopathicManchild views death and the suffering of others as nothing but a game]], Phibrizzo shows sheer joy by which he conducts in the past had staged several massive wars between humans, dragons, and demons that led to countless deaths, all to awaken his manipulations and when he tortures and kills master's spirit. Using Garv as his enemies. There are few other villains pawn in Slayers who take such unmitigated delight in causing suffering, especially when the future, Phibrizzo seems easily kills him [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness once he's through with him]] and snatches Gourry away, brainwashing him to target loved ones to give as much pain as he can to become a loyal servant out of sheer boredom while keeping him inside a crystal that drains him of his targets.life-force. Once Lina and the gang encounter him, Phibrizzo proceeds to murder them all by crushing a death orb tied to their life supports, gaining an immense amount of pleasure the more lives he literally shatters one by one. After Lina finally casts the Giga Slave and is possessed by the Mother of All Things, Phibrizzo attempts to kill Lina and set Mother free, preparing to die as long as rest of the world goes out with him.
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* AccidentalInnuendo: There's a song in the game ''Slayers Royal'' called "[[ADateWithRosiePalms Touch Yourself]]". The lyrics are completely clean, so it was entirely unintentional.
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Distribution company Selecta Visión caused a fan uprising in 2018 Spain when they licensed ''Revolution'' and decided to forget about the series's old cast (except by main lead Creator/MartSainz in a special edition) in favor of a completely new one. Fans considered it an insult, not only because multiple SV representatives issued a variety of ''incredibly'' unprofessional statements about it, nor because the company was basically shooting itself in the foot by removing a nostalgia factor of a product that would be bought mostly by nostalgics, but also because it seemed just the right occasion to get the old cast back: all its active members had been contacted by fans and were eager to get called to return to their roles, even although one of them is a current national television presenter nowadays, and all together would have been a relatively cheap team (especially compared to the final new cast, which was ''much'' more expensive). This was the breaking point for a series of similar controversies through the years, among them one happened with the licensing of ''Anime/LupinIIIVsDetectiveConan'' earlier in 2018, so it is safe to say it will take a lot for Selecta Visión to recover the fans's respect.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Despite the perfect opportunities in both Slayers Premium and Evolution-R, we never get to see Naga re-unite with Lina and officially meet the TV cast, particularly her younger sister Amelia. A reunion between those two could have been the start of endless story potential.

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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Distribution company Selecta Visión caused a fan uprising in 2018 Spain when they licensed ''Revolution'' and decided to forget completely about the series's old cast (except by main lead Creator/MartSainz in a special edition) in favor of a completely new one. Fans considered it an insult, not only because multiple SV representatives issued a variety of ''incredibly'' incredibly unprofessional statements about it, it to try to excuse the decision, nor because the company was basically shooting itself in the foot by removing a nostalgia factor of a product that would be bought mostly by nostalgics, but also because it seemed just the right occasion perfect chance to get the old cast back: all its active members had been contacted by fans and were eager to get called to return to their roles, even although one of them is a current national television presenter nowadays, and all together would have been a relatively cheap team (especially compared to the final new cast, which was ''much'' more expensive). This was the breaking point for a series of similar controversies through the years, controversies, among them one happened with the licensing of ''Anime/LupinIIIVsDetectiveConan'' earlier in 2018, so it is safe which only contributed to say it will take cause a lot for dent in Selecta Visión to recover the fans's respect.
Visión's already declining reputation.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Despite the perfect opportunities in both Slayers Premium ''Slayers Premium'' and Evolution-R, ''Evolution-R'', we never get to see Naga re-unite with Lina and officially meet the TV cast, particularly her younger sister Amelia. A reunion between those two could have been the start of endless story potential.


* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Amelia's love of justice being {{flanderiz|ation}}ed in most adaptations from the novels initially made her as [[TheScrappy scrappy]] as Pokota. [[MostAnnoyingSound Joani Baker voicing her at first didn't help at all.]] However, [[SugarWiki/MostWonderfulSound once Veronica Taylor took over her voice acting]] and her {{Flanderization}} was toned down, she quickly became a fan favorite.

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* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Amelia's love of justice being {{flanderiz|ation}}ed in most adaptations from the novels initially made her as [[TheScrappy scrappy]] as Pokota. [[MostAnnoyingSound Joani Baker voicing her at first didn't help at all.]] all. However, [[SugarWiki/MostWonderfulSound once Veronica Taylor took over her voice acting]] and her {{Flanderization}} was toned down, she quickly became a fan favorite.
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* CrossoverShip: Lina with Ed from ''Franchise/FullmetalAlchemist'' is a popular crossover couple.
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* GrowingTheBeard: In regards to the anime, the first season can seem rather directionless, with the humor and pacing kind of awkward for most of the first half, not helped by a rather mediocre English dubbing if you're watching that. By the time Amelia is introduced though, the show starts finding its groove. On top of that, the English dub gets better halfway through the season when Creator/VeronicaTaylor and Creator/CrispinFreeman join the cast and really give Zel and Amelia their voices. It also starts off a more interesting plot and introduces cooler villains, like Zangulus and Vrumugun, who continue to chase the heroes so even the filler episodes don't feel so pointless. By ''NEXT'', the show really finds its stride, reaching its signature level of humor and solidifying the characters' personalities and quirks, as well as having what is arguably the best plot and character development in the whole franchise.

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* GrowingTheBeard: In regards to the anime, the first season can seem rather directionless, with the humor and pacing kind of awkward for most of the first half, not helped by a rather mediocre English dubbing if you're watching that. By the time Amelia is introduced though, the show starts finding its groove.groove although others think the show only got good when Sylphiel was introduced in episode 18. On top of that, the English dub gets better halfway through the season when Creator/VeronicaTaylor and Creator/CrispinFreeman join the cast and really give Zel and Amelia their voices. It also starts off a more interesting plot and introduces cooler villains, like Zangulus and Vrumugun, who continue to chase the heroes so even the filler episodes don't feel so pointless. By ''NEXT'', the show really finds its stride, reaching its signature level of humor and solidifying the characters' personalities and quirks, as well as having what is arguably the best plot and character development in the whole franchise.
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* BLAMEpisode: ''TRY'' episode 15 and ''Evolution-R'' episode 4 are just plain weird, even to Slayers standards.

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* BLAMEpisode: BizarroEpisode: ''TRY'' episode 15 and ''Evolution-R'' episode 4 are just plain weird, even to Slayers standards.

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