Fujimi Shobo’s Fantasia Bunko label published the original Slayers! novel in 1990, and the 15th novel, Slayers 15: Demon Slayers!, in May 2000.
The main novel series and the 1991 side story novel series Slayers Special have together inspired five television anime series, two original video anime, five anime films, and multiple manga adaptations.
The franchise’s other novel series include Slayers Smash., Slayers Delicious, and Slayers Select.
The first part of the novel series includes the first eight compiled book volumes, and the second part includes the ninth to 15th volumes.