Synopsis
The gods of the world—from Greek to Norse to Hindu mythology—gather every one thousand years to make one important decision: whether or not to wipe out mankind. Repulsed by humanity's selfishness, the council unanimously votes to destroy all humans. But before the decree is enacted, Brunhilde, one of the 13 Valkyries of Valhalla, interrupts the meeting to give mankind a chance at survival. Brunhilde proposes the idea of enacting Ragnarök, an event in which the strongest 13 mortal warriors figh...
Background
Shuumatsu no Walküre premiered worldwide exclusively on Netflix on June 17, 2021. The OVA has been dubbed in English by SDI Media; in French by Cinéphase; in German by SDI Media Germany; in Italian; in Portuguese by Unimedia; and in Spanish by SDI Spain.
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalWhen gods decree humanity's end, a Valkyrie forces mortals to battle divinity in a brutal showdown.
Every millennium, the pantheon of world mythologies convenes to decide humanity's fate. Disgusted by mankind's hubris, the divine council votes for extinction—until Brunhilde, a fierce Valkyrie, shatters the verdict. She proposes a high‑stakes showdown: thirteen of humanity's greatest warriors, plucked from every era, will face thirteen gods in brutal one‑on‑one duels. The gods scoff, but Brunhilde leverages their pride, binding them to the contest known as Ragnarök. Thus begins a blood‑soaked tour through history, where legends like Adam, Lu Bu, and Jack the Ripper clash with deities ranging from Zeus to Shiva. Each bout is a clash of philosophy and ferocity, with mortal resolve pitted against divine arrogance. As the battles rage, Brunhilde must rally her champions, coaxing them to transcend their mortal limits before the gods deliver the final, fatal blow. The series blends mythic spectacle with visceral combat, delivering a relentless parade of gore‑drenched duels while probing the question: can human spirit ever truly outshine the gods?
mythic showdowngore‑laden duelsseinen spectaclehistorical legendsdivine vs mortal
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
strong
ViolenceFrequent graphic combat with dismemberment, impalement, bone-breaking, and explicit fatalities in tournament-style death matches.
strong
goreDetailed depiction of severe injuries including exposed organs, severed limbs, crushed skulls, and copious blood spray throughout fights.
mild
Sexual contentSeveral female characters feature sexualized designs and camera angles; occasional innuendo and suggestive dialogue, but no explicit sexual acts.
moderate
LanguageSubtitled/dubbed dialogue includes words like 'shit,' 'bastard,' 'damn,' and 'hell' during intense confrontations.
moderate
Disturbing themesThemes of existential judgment, suicide missions, and flashbacks depicting child abuse, slavery, and historical atrocities.
This tournament anime pits history's greatest human warriors against gods in brutal, gory one-on-one battles to decide humanity's survival. Expect non-stop graphic violence and mature themes, though the core story explores human resilience and the value of existence.
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Record of Ragnarok has 12 episodes.
Record of Ragnarok is currently finished airing.
Record of Ragnarok was produced by Graphinica.
Record of Ragnarok aired Jun 17, 2021.
Record of Ragnarok is based on a Manga.
This tournament anime pits history's greatest human warriors against gods in brutal, gory one-on-one battles to decide humanity's survival. Expect non-stop graphic violence and mature themes, though the core story explores human resilience and the value of existence.
