Slayers: The Book of Spells

"Slayers Special," also known as "Slayers: The Book of Spells," is a three-episode OVA series adapted from the "Slayers Special" light novel series. Directed by Hiroshi Watanabe, it was released in Japan between 1996 and 1997. The series features Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent as the main characters in adventures that take place before the main "Slayers" storyline, highlighting their comedic escapades and magical battles. In the first episode, "The Scary Chimera Plan," Lina is invited by alchemist Diol to participate in a chimera experiment. Upon refusing, Diol creates ten copies of Naga, resulting in chaos. The second episode, "Jeffrey's Knighthood," sees Lina and Naga hired to train Jeffrey, a timid young man, to become a knight. His overprotective mother, disguised as a mysterious figure, constantly interferes with a giant mallet to protect him. The third episode, "Mirror, Mirror," involves Lina and Naga’s pursuit of a rogue sorcerer who has obtained a magic mirror that creates copies with opposite personalities. These copies create unexpected challenges during their adventure. The OVAs are known for their humor, exciting magic battles, and have added to the charm of the "Slayers" series.