Slayers Premium
Synopsis
Lina and Gourry travel to a seaside town named Acassi, where octopus tentacle is a delicacy. However, the octopus meat carries a curse that dooms the eater to only speak Takogo (octopus language). Amelia, Zelgadiss, and Xelloss all show up, and the main four characters (Lina, Gourry, Ameria, Zelgadiss) get cursed. The octopi enlist the power of a mazoku to get rid of the humans once and for all. The white sorceress Ruma must learn the cure to the curse from her long-lost master in order to save the town. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Slayers Premium is largely considered a weak and disappointing entry in the franchise. Fans criticize its poor story, character portrayals, and humor, deeming it a skippable filler episode. While some appreciate the animation quality, the overall consensus is that it is a waste of time and does not live up to the standards of the main series or other OVAs. Most agree it's best for die-hard fans only, with many advising newcomers to avoid it.
Strengths
- Good animation quality compared to older Slayers OVAs.
- Enjoyable as a diversion for existing fans of the series.
- Features the main Slayers party (Lina, Gourry, Amelia, Zelgadis) together.
Weaknesses
- Poor story, uninspired and dull.
- Character portrayals are off, voice acting is bad (especially in the dub).
- Humor is weak, repetitive, and obnoxious ('takogo' gags).
- Feels like a bad filler episode, skippable and non-essential to the overall series.
- Plot is nonsensical and lacks believability, even for Slayers.
- Too short and unable to carry its own weight.