Slayers Special (manga)

Slayers Special (Japanese: スレイヤーズ　すぺしゃる Romaji: sureiyāzu supesharu) is a four volume manga series illustrated by Tommy Ohtsuka(Studio Zombie), following the adventures of Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent. Almost half of its chapters are loosely based on episodes from the Slayers Special novels and the OVAs series.

List of All Volumes
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 * JP: 4-04-712229-7
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Chapters list:
'''1.Forget the rules. Good luck Mr. Swordsman!'''

'''2.What!? A local cuisine trap!?'''

3.Beach Blanket Blowup!

4.The Dark Crystal (Part 1)

5.The Dark Crystal (Part 2)

6. The Dark Crystal (Part 3)

Extra:

 * 1. Slayers Special Interview with the artists.

'''2. Studio Zombie Slayers Special ! (Part 1)'''



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 * JP: 4-04-712261-0
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Chapters list:

 * 7. Matchmaker Lina?
 * 8. Lina's secret operation
 * 9. The ninja's new jobs
 * 10. Opposites repel!
 * 11. Blade of revenge
 * 12. Will the real Lina Inverse please stand up?
 * 13. Bandits and Beauties and Maids Oh my! (Part 1)
 * 14. Bandits and Beauties and Maids Oh my! (Part 2)


 * Extra:
 * Studio Zombie Slayers Special ! (Part 2)
 * Studio Zombie Slayers Special ! (Part 2)

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 * Japan: 2001
 * Japan: 4-04-712266-1
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Chapters list:

 * 15. Jane Versus The Restless Sea!
 * 16. Lina's Husband?!
 * 17. Oh Cruel Fate! The Melancholy Beast Master?!
 * 18. Education Lina, or romp and cirumstance
 * 19. To catch a thief
 * 20. The Evil Dead?
 * 21. In the name of Justice!!

Extra:

 * 1. Hot Summer Slayers
 * 2. Studio Zombie Slayers Special ! (Part 3)



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 * JP: 4-04-712279-3
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Chapters list:

 * 22. Mermaids?~ Enquiring Readers Want To Know!
 * 23. Perception is Nine Tenths of the Law.
 * 24. April: The Defective Detective!
 * 25. Road Rash!
 * 26. My Rival is a Sweet, Pretty Sorceress!
 * 27. A Knight in Shining Armor, the Prince of Seyruun City!
 * 28. See ya! Goodbye Naga!?

Extra:
'''1. After thoughts - Studio Zombie Slayers Special! (Part 4)'''


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Trivia

 * All four volumes were translated and given subtitles by Central Park Media.
 * Volumes 1 and 2 of the English manga were printed to read left-to-right, while volumes 3 and 4 were properly printed to read right-to-left like traditional manga.
 * The English version of Volume 4 makes use of the famous line "Hello, My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!" from the 1987 movie The Princess Bride.
 * Volume 2's story "Opposite's Repel" is a retelling to the conclusion of the third Slayer's Special OVA "Mirror Mirror".Montoya.png