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Record of Ragnarok 2021

★ 8.4/10 · 1,892 votes TV-MA Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy 3 seasons · 42 eps Returning Series
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What is Record of Ragnarok?

Record of Ragnarok is an anime television series that premiered in 2021. The show is based on a manga series of the same title, which was written by Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui and illustrated by Azychika.

Type
TV series
Year
2021
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
42
First aired
Jun 17, 2021
Last aired
Dec 10, 2025
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Netflix
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Record of Ragnarok is an anime television series that premiered in 2021. The show is based on a manga series of the same title, which was written by Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui and illustrated by Azychika. In December 2020, it was announced that the manga would receive an anime adaptation produced by Warner Bros. Japan. The narrative follows a premise in which the gods decide whether or not to eradicate humankind from the world. Before making this final decision, the gods grant humanity one last chance to prove they are worthy of survival by participating in a series of battles known as Ragnarok. The series is characterized as an action-oriented production that incorporates elements of mythology. Throughout the show, viewers follow these epic confrontations between gods and humans. The program is designed to provide a thrilling experience for its audience as the fate of humanity remains at stake during each encounter.

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Should you watch it?

“Gods and humans clash in a final tournament to decide humanity's fate.”

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Reasons to watch
  • Stunning animation and fight choreography
  • Unique take on mythology and human nature
  • Compelling stakes and moral dilemmas
Keep in mind
  • Violent content may not suit all viewers
  • Premise relies on familiarity with Norse mythology

You enjoy mythological battles with existential stakes.

Contains intense violence and themes of extinction.

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Cast

Miyuki Sawashiro Brunhilde (voice)
Tomoyo Kurosawa Göll (voice)
Wataru Takagi Zeus (voice)
Junichi Suwabe Hermes (voice)
Soma Saito Adam (voice)
Koji Ishii Narrator (voice)
Tomohiro Yamaguchi Muninn (voice)
Yukihiro Nozuyama Heimdall (voice)
Taisuke Nakano Huginn (voice)
Rie Tanaka Aphrodite (voice)
Naoko Komatsu Woman (voice)
Chiko Mizumori Woman (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 15 episodes
Season 3 · 15 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Is this based on Norse mythology?

Yes, it draws from Norse mythological concepts and figures.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of multiple episodes across its seasons.

Is it violent?

Yes, it features intense battle sequences and combat.

What's the main conflict?

Gods and humans compete in combat to determine humanity's survival.

Is there character development?

Characters explore themes of worthiness, survival, and what defines humanity.