Welcome to a world where magic reigns and monsters lurk behind every corner. Into his land of deadly dragons and menacing magicians comes our heroine -- Lina Inverse, a cute, fireball-throwing sorceress who steals from the wicked and gives to herself! Along with Gourry, a handsome but dumb-as-a-rock swordsman, Lina challenges the forces of not-so-goodness as she seeks truth, justice, fame and gold! Well, mostly fame and gold... Grab your pack and join the wackiest bunch of misfits ever to embark on a quest!
Episodes
26
Aired
Spring 1995
Score
7.4
Popularity
#1881
MagicSwordplayFemale ProtagonistAnti-HeroMedievalTravelMale ProtagonistEnsemble Cast
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