Record of Ragnarok II

Yumeta Company Winter 2023
ActionDramaFantasyGoreMythologySeinen
7.5
Quality Score
0.23 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
95,106
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

In a shocking turn of events, humanity has won its first battle in the Ragnarök tournament—a series of 13 fights that will decide the fate of mankind. Zeus, the head of gods, sends the demigod Heracles for the next round to avenge the humiliated Greek pantheon. To face this hero loved by gods and humans alike, the Valkyrie Brunhilde decides to use Heracles' complete moral opposite: the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper—leaving human beings unsure who they should support. Meanwhile, tensions begin to rise between various divine pantheons, and rumors of a traitor jeopardize the unity of those who want to annihilate humanity. As the line between friend and foe becomes blurred, Brunhilde will do everything she can to make her machinations successful. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

Season 2 of Record of Ragnarok shows improvement over the first season, particularly in fight choreography and character backstories. While still not reaching the quality of top-tier anime, the season offers an entertaining experience for fans of the series. However, pacing issues and the presence of filler content remain as notable drawbacks.

Strengths

  • Improved fight choreography and animation compared to Season 1.
  • Unique and flavorful character designs.
  • More in-depth and detailed backstories for fighters.
  • Better motivations and targets for the fighters.
  • Enjoyable and quick-to-read backstories

Weaknesses

  • Still contains filler, similar to the previous season.
  • Pacing issues, with some parts feeling rushed or extended unnecessarily.
  • Some jokes still miss the mark.
Available on: Netflix (availability varies by region)