“Humanity's survival decided by tournament pitting historical warriors against gods, with divine politics and moral questions.”
Record of Ragnarok II
終末のワルキューレII
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Synopsis
Humanity's survival decided by tournament pitting historical warriors against gods, with divine politics and moral questions.
In a world where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, the gods have decreed that mankind's survival will be determined through a grand tournament of champions. This epic contest pits the greatest warriors from human history against divine beings in single combat, with the collective destiny of humankind at stake. As the tournament begins, the divine and mortal realms watch with bated breath. The Valkyrie Brunhilde, humanity's advocate among the gods, must carefully select champions who can stand against the might of deities. Among her choices are figures whose reputations precede them—some celebrated as heroes, others infamous for their dark deeds—forcing humanity to confront uncomfortable questions about the nature of good and evil. Behind the spectacle of combat, tensions simmer between the various pantheons of gods, each with their own agendas and visions for humanity's future. As alliances shift and hidden motives emerge, the very foundations of divine order threaten to crumble.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 20 sampled reviews
What 20 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.88 · split reception
2.7 pts
Recommenders 7.7 · others 5.0
↓ 1.35
Running avg · Jan 2023 → Dec 2025
- 8 “This show features a unique concept, great humor, expressive character work, and an absolutely awesome soundtrack. However, the animation remains only average, and the portrayal of Lord Shiva...”
- 8 “Every clash feels like a season-capping boss battle, thanks to strikingly creative and gorgeous god designs and richly detailed fighter backstories. While the overarching plot is bare-bones, the...”
- 7 “This season is a significant improvement over the first, featuring spectacular voice acting and excellent pacing that dedicates ample time to each fight. Unfortunately, the animation quality...”
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A Ona Production
Yumeta Company.Mainichi Broadcasting System · Warner Bros. Japan
- Format 10 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 00m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2023 – ongoing
- Source Ona media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-21025 catalog
Produced by
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Warner Bros. Japan Producer
- KlockWorx Producer
- Coamix Producer
- Sammy Producer
- Team-MAX Producer