RECORD OF RAGNAROK
Written by Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui and illustrated by Ajichika, “Record of Ragnarok” (Shūmatsu no Warukyūre, lit. “Valkyrie of the End” is a Japanese manga series starring Kellen Goff, Bill Butts, Paul Castro Jr., that premiered on Thursday, June 17, 2021, on Netflix.
Every 1000 years, the Gods’ Council assemble to decide the fate of humanity. After 7 million years of human history, the gods come to the decision that humans are irredeemable and must be extinct.
However, the Valkyrie Brunhilde proposes to give humanity one last chance to prove their worth and the gods agree to hold the battle of Ragnarok, a tournament with 13 notable humans from across history against 13 of the most powerful gods engaging in duels to the death. Humanity will be spared if their side achieves 7 victories in the competition.
To even the odds, each human is granted the assistance of a valkyrie who transforms into a powerful weapon tailored for their user’s combat style called “Volund”, at the risk of losing her life if the user is killed.
Ragnarok is mankind’s final struggle against the gods. The event was described and explained in paragraph 15 of article No. 62 in the Super Special Clause of the Valhalla Constitution. It is a one-on-one showdown between the gods and mankind.
Where can I watch “Record of Ragnarok”?
Exclusively available for streaming on Netflix.