This episode is way more intense, and the best part is there are no more flashbacks! It’s just Lü Bu vs Thor from start to finish. The moment was serious the whole time, but at the end of the episode the fight is about to conclude and leaves us on a cliffhanger!

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9 mo

The battle between Thor and Lu Bu is definitely getting more intense. Both sides revealing different levels of strengths, constantly one upping each other, leading to a very endearing cliffhanger.

Episode Context

The first bout of Ragnarok hits its fever pitch. Episode 3 throws you headfirst into the escalating clash between Lü Bu and Thor, and the title says it all, this is where signature techniques get unleashed. Expect the pacing to tighten considerably as the fight moves past posturing and into decisive exchanges of raw, mythological power. The episode leans heavily into its action-fantasy roots, with animation sequences built around impact and spectacle rather than subtlety. Thematically, this is about human defiance in the face of divine superiority, Lü Bu's refusal to yield carries real weight even within the tournament's bombastic framework. Brünnhilde remains a compelling presence on the sidelines, adding strategic tension. If the first two episodes sold you on the premise, this is where the format proves it can deliver on its promises.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateJun 17, 2021

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