• "Goblin Slayer: Side Story - Year One" is a prequel manga that explores the origins of the Goblin Slayer character. It delves into his early days as a novice adventurer, focusing on his first encounters with goblins and the formative experiences that shaped his unwavering determination to eradicate the goblin threat.

• The story follows the Goblin Slayer as he joins a party of young, inexperienced adventurers on a mission to clear out a goblin nest. Despite their lack of preparedness, the Goblin Slayer demonstrates his exceptional skills and strategic prowess, showcasing his ruthless efficiency in dispatching the goblins and protecting his comrades. This experience solidifies his commitment to becoming a Goblin Slayer, driven by the trauma of his past and a desire to prevent others from suffering a similar fate.

• The manga also introduces the High Elf Archer, Dwarf Shaman, and Priestess, who become the Goblin Slayer's trusted companions in his crusade against goblins. Their interactions and the challenges they face together provide insight into the formation of the team that will play a crucial role in the main "Goblin Slayer" series.