Goblin (Goblin Slayer)

The Goblins, also known as Orcs among the elves are one of the races in the world of the anime Goblin Slayer. Similar in appearance to similar creatures in other works of high fantasy, the Goblins of Goblin Slayer are green-skinned humanoids ranging it height from about 1 meter tall in the case of most individuals, to up to about three meters in the case of some exceptional specimens. Most goblins, however, are significantly smaller and weaker than humans or elves. Goblins appear to be sapient, being capable of spoken language, use of weapons, and having a basic social structure, but most are less intelligent than other races such as elves, dwarves and humans.

Goblins live primarily underground, in caves and abandoned castles, mostly in frontier areas where military presence is light. The most notably peculiarity of the goblin race is that they are an all male species, however, they are capable of reproducing with females of any humanoid race, which they will often kidnap and rape for reproductive purposes. Goblin society is centered around raiding other races for supplies and women, and as such, they are hated, but also considered the weakest monster race because of their low intelligence and physical strength, and often not taken seriously by military factions, leading to the eradication of goblins being often assigned to parties of roving adventurers that effectively act as mercenaries. In spite of this reputation, goblins can be very dangerous in groups, particularly within the narrow confines of their underground lairs.