It’s only the first episode, but the pacing is already fast. Brunhilde’s setup the fight takes up the first half of the episode. Then the second half jumps straight into action, Lü Bu vs. Thor! No waiting around, the fight scene happens right in this episode!

katana

7 mo

Great way to start the episode and the premise of the story. It's a bit slow-paced, though. Interesting characters and story that will keep you intrigued. Just hope it would be better with the pacing as it goes on.

reyyy

9 mo

Episode 1 was a decent start to the show, nothing really captivating. The introduction to the Gods/characters was well paced, the whole concept and plot is interesting, and the art style isn't really that impressive, but is worth the watch.

Episode Context

Record of Ragnarok opens with pure spectacle and defiance. The premiere drops you into a mythological summit where gods from every pantheon have gathered to pass judgment on humanity, and the tension is immediate. Expect a slow-burn setup episode that prioritizes world-building and atmosphere over action, establishing the rules and stakes of what's to come. The tone is grand, theatrical, and unapologetically dramatic, leaning hard into the clash between divine arrogance and human resilience. Brunhilde commands attention as the Valkyrie who dares to challenge the gods' consensus, and her confrontation with figures like Zeus sets the emotional backbone of the entire series. This is a declaration-of-war episode, all buildup, all swagger, designed to make you hungry for the fights ahead.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateJun 17, 2021

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