Record of Ragnarok
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Lu Bu (left) and Thor (right)
終末のワルキューレ
(Shūmatsu no Warukyūre)
Genre
Manga
Written by
  • Shinya Umemura
  • Takumi Fukui
Illustrated byAzychika
Published by
English publisher
MagazineMonthly Comic Zenon
DemographicSeinen
Original runNovember 25, 2017 – present
Volumes20
Manga
Ryo Fu Hō Sen Hishōden
Written byTakeo Ono
Published by
  • Tokuma Shoten (former)
  • Coamix
MagazineMonthly Comic Zenon
DemographicSeinen
Original runOctober 25, 2019 – November 25, 2022
Volumes7
Original net animation
Directed byMasao Ōkubo
Written by
Music byYasuharu Takanashi
Studio
Licensed by
Released June 17, 2021 – present
Runtime24 minutes
Episodes27 (List of episodes)
Manga
Kitan: Jack the Ripper no Jikenbo
Written byKeita Iizuka
Published byCoamix
MagazineMonthly Comic Zenon
DemographicSeinen
Original runOctober 25, 2022 – present
Volumes3
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Record of Ragnarok (Japanese: 終末のワルキューレ, Hepburn: Shūmatsu no Warukyūre, lit. "Doomsday Valkyrie") is a Japanese manga series written by Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui and illustrated by Azychika about a fighting tournament featuring prominent historical figures against gods from various mythologies, with the fate of mankind in the balance. It began in Coamix's (formerly also published by Tokuma Shoten) seinen manga magazine Monthly Comic Zenon in November 2017. It was licensed in North America by Viz Media in June 2021. The manga was adapted as an original net animation (ONA) by Graphinica and premiered on Netflix in June 2021. A second season by Graphinica and Yumeta Company premiered in January 2023.

Plot

Main article: List of Record of Ragnarok characters

The Gods' Council assembles once every millennium to decide the fate of humanity, deciding that mankind's 7 million years of irredeemable history gives justification for their extinction. But the valkyrie Brunhilde proposes giving humanity one last chance to prove their worth and the gods agree to hold the tournament of Ragnarök, where humanity will be spared if they can best the gods in seven out of thirteen matches. Humanity's representatives are the Einherjar, notable humans across history who are each granted a valkyrie who becomes a powerful weapon tailored for their user's combat style called "Volund", at the risk of losing her life if the user is killed.

Media

Manga

Record of Ragnarok is written by Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui and illustrated by Azychika. It began in Coamix's (formerly also published by Tokuma Shoten) Monthly Comic Zenon on November 25, 2017.[3] Its chapters has been collected into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on May 19, 2018.[4] As of November 20, 2023, twenty volumes have been released.[5]

On June 17, 2021, Viz Media announced that they had licensed the series for English release in North America. It will be released in digital starting in fall 2021 and in print starting in spring 2022.[6][7]

A spin-off manga titled Shūmatsu no Valkyrie: Ryo Fu Hō Sen Hishōden (終末のワルキューレ異聞 呂布奉先飛将伝) was serialized in Monthly Comic Zenon from October 25, 2019,[8] to November 25, 2022.[9] Its chapters have been collected into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on April 20, 2020.[10] As of December 20, 2022, seven volumes have been released.[11]

A spin-off manga centered around the Jack the Ripper character titled Shūmatsu no Walküre Kitan – Jack the Ripper no Jikenbo began serialization in Monthly Comic Zenon on October 25, 2022.[12] Its chapters have been collected into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on March 20, 2023.[13] As of November 20, 2023, three volumes have been released.[5]

Record of Ragnarok

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 May 19, 2018[4]978-4-19-980495-3October 26, 2021 (digital)[14]
January 18, 2022 (print)[15]		978-1-9747-2786-5
  • 1. The Final Conflict (神VS人類最終闘争, Kami vs Jinrui Saishū Tōsō)
  • 2. Ultimate Gods vs. Ultimate Humans (最強神VS最強人類, Saikyō-Shin vs Saikyō Jinrui)
  • 3. Archrival (好敵手, Kōtekishu)
  • 4. Thirteen Gods and Thirteen Humans (13神と13人, 13 Kami to 13-Nin)
2 September 20, 2018[16]978-4-19-980517-2April 19, 2022[17]978-1-9747-2787-2
  • 5. Coup de Grace (必殺技, Hissatsu Waza)
  • 6. Exuberance (歓喜, Kanki)
  • 7. File No. 00000000001
  • 8. Unexpected (想定外, Sōtei-gai)
  • 9. Impeccable Imitation (華麗なる模倣, Kareinaru Mohō)
3 March 20, 2019[18]978-4-19-980557-8July 19, 2022[19]978-1-9747-2977-7
  • 10. Expulsion from Paradise (楽園追放, Rakuen Tsuihō)
  • 11. Metamorphosis (変態, Hentai)
  • 12. Overflowing Love (あふれる愛, Afureru Ai)
  • 13. Prime (全盛期, Zenseiki)
  • 14. Tyrant of the Seas (大海の暴君, Taikai no Bōkun)
4 July 20, 2019[20]978-4-19-980581-3October 18, 2022[21]978-1-9747-2978-4
  • 15. The Violent God Wiped from History (消えた暴神, Kieta Bōkami)
  • 16. The Greatest Loser (最強の敗者, Saikyō no Haisha)
  • 17. Secret Technique (秘剣“燕返し“, Hi Ken "Tsubame Gaeshi")
  • 18. The Truth About Ganryu Island (巌流島の真実, Ganryūjima no Shinjitsu)
5 November 20, 2019[22]978-4-19-980603-2January 17, 2023[23]978-1-9747-2979-1
  • 19. The Swallow Gazes into the Abyss (燕が見た深淵, Tsubame ga Mita Shin'en)
  • 20. Justice vs. Evil (正義VS悪, Seigi vs Aku)
  • 21. Conditions of a Gentleman (紳士の条件, Shinshi no Jōken)
6 April 20, 2020[10]978-4-86720-119-0April 18, 2023[24]978-1-9747-2980-7
  • 22. Heracles's Choice (ヘラクレスの選択, Herakuresu no Sentaku)
  • 23. The Indomitable Hero (不屈の闘神, Fukutsu no Tōjin)
  • 24. The 12 Labors (十二の災禍と罪過, Erukyūru Ekusodasu)
  • 25. Birth of a Monster (怪物の誕生, Kaibutsu no Tanjō)
7 June 19, 2020[25]978-4-86720-155-8July 18, 2023[26]978-1-9747-2981-4
  • 26. Truth (真相, Shinsō)
  • 27. Endless Love (底なしの愛, Sokonashi no Ai)
  • 28. The Final Labor of a God (最後の御業, Saigo no Miwaza)
  • 29. I am the Victor (勝ったのはオレだ, Katta no wa Oreda)
8 September 19, 2020[27]978-4-86720-168-8October 17, 2023[28]978-1-9747-2982-1
  • 30. Repose of Souls (鎮魂, Chinkon)
  • 31. Round Five (第五回戦, Dai-Go Kaisen)
  • 32. Exchange (応酬, Ōshu)
  • 33. 100 Seals (百閉, Hyakuhei)
9 December 19, 2020[29]978-4-86720-187-9January 16, 2024[30]978-1-9747-4277-6
  • 34. Divergent Agendas (それぞれの思惑, Sorezore no Omowaku)
  • 35. Unrestrained vs. Unrestrained (全開VS全開, Zenkai vs Zenkai)
  • 36. Destruction and Storm (破壊と暴風, Hakai to Bōfū)
  • 37. The Top of India (印度の天辺, Indo no Teppen)
10 March 18, 2021[31]978-4-86720-204-3April 16, 2024[32]978-1-9747-4278-3
11 June 18, 2021[33]978-4-86720-240-1——
12 September 18, 2021[34]978-4-86720-263-0——
13 December 20, 2021[35]978-4-86720-285-2——
14 March 19, 2022[36]978-4-86720-316-3——
15 June 20, 2022[37]978-4-86720-389-7
978-4-86720-390-3 (SE)		——
16 September 20, 2022[38]978-4-86720-415-3
978-4-86720-416-0 (SE)		——
17 December 20, 2022[11]978-4-86720-446-7
978-4-86720-447-4 (SE)		——
18 March 20, 2023[13]978-4-86720-480-1
978-4-86720-481-8 (SE)		——
19 July 20, 2023[39]978-4-86720-522-8
978-4-86720-523-5 (SE)		——
20 November 20, 2023[5]978-4-86720-585-3
978-4-86720-586-0 (SE)		——

Ryo Fu Hō Sen Hishōden

No. Release date ISBN
1 April 20, 2020[10]978-4-86720-120-6
2 September 19, 2020[27]978-4-86720-169-5
3 December 19, 2020[29]978-4-86720-188-6
4 June 18, 2021[33]978-4-86720-243-2
5 December 20, 2021[35]978-4-86720-286-9
6 June 20, 2022[37]978-4-86720-391-0
7 December 20, 2022[11]978-4-86720-448-1

Kitan: Jack the Ripper no Jikenbo

No. Release date ISBN
1 March 20, 2023[13]978-4-86720-482-5
2 July 20, 2023[39]978-4-86720-524-2
3 November 20, 2023[5]978-4-86720-587-7

Anime

See also: List of Record of Ragnarok episodes

In December 2020, it was announced that the series would receive an anime series adaptation produced by Warner Bros. Japan and animated by Graphinica. It is directed by Masao Ōkubo, with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, characters designs by Masaki Saito and music composed by Yasuharu Takanashi. Licensed by Netflix, the series premiered on June 17, 2021, on the streaming service.[40] The opening theme is "Kamigami" (KAMIGAMI-神噛-, lit. "Gods" / "God Biting") performed by Maximum the Hormone,[41] while the ending theme is "Fukahi" (不可避, lit. "Unavoidable") performed by SymaG.[42] In North America, the first season has been licensed for home video release by Viz Media and was released on Blu-ray on April 4, 2023.[43]

In August 2021, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season.[44][45] The main staff returned from the first season, with Yumeta Company producing the series alongside Graphinica, and Yuka Yamada writing the scripts alongside Fudeyasu.[46] The season consists of 15 episodes, with the first 10 episodes premiering on January 26, 2023, and the remaining five releasing on July 12 of the same year.[47][48] The opening theme is "Rude, Loose Dance" (ルードルーズダンス, Rūdo Rūzu Dansu) performed by Minami, while the ending theme is "Inori" (祈, lit. "Prayer") performed by Masatoshi Ono.[49]

Reception

Record of Ragnarok ranked fifth on Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2019 ranking of Top 20 manga series for male readers.[50] The series ranked fifth on the "Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2018".[51] It placed twelfth on the "Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2020".[52] In 2019, the manga ranked 20th on the fifth Next Manga Awards in the Print category.[53] By March 2021, the manga had over 6 million copies in circulation.[54] By June 2021, the manga had over 7 million copies in circulation.[55] By December 2021, the manga had over 9 million copies in circulation.[56]

In October 2020, Rajan Zed, the president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, made a statement addressed to Coamix, criticizing the depiction of Hindu deities in manga and urged the company "not to trivialize Lord Shiva and other highly revered Hindu gods and goddesses in its manga publications".[57] The anime received backlash for its depiction of Shiva by a large group of Indian Americans, calling the series "highly disturbing to them" as it trivializes the deity.[58] To avoid further criticism, Netflix altered the trailer to remove Shiva, and later removed the anime itself from its streaming library in India.[59][60][61]

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