The staff of the anime adaptation of Daiki Kobayashi’s “Ragna Crimson” manga released its fourth promotional video during an advance screening, revealing exciting news. The anime is set for a 24-episode run, spanning two cours (quarters of a year).
The upcoming fantasy anime series premieres on September 30 and will kick off with an impressive one-hour first episode, airing on Tokyo MX, MBS, and BS11. Additionally, Sentai Filmworks has secured the licensing rights for this highly anticipated series.
Created by Kazuhiro Kumagai, the anime adaptation of Ragna Crimson brings to life a blend of fantasy and action. With its casual yet engrossing storytelling, this manga takes you on a journey through a dragon-infested world where our protagonist, Ragna is determined to slay every dragon in his way, with a motive in mind.
We can now enjoy Ragna’s life as we follow his escapades of relentless pursuit of power, encountering allies and foes, all while navigating the ups an downs of a world overflowing with danger and wonder.
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Ragna Crimson: Staff, Cast, Plot
The anime adaptation of Ragna Crimson is directed by Ken Takahashi and is produced by SILVER LINK. The script writing and supervision is handled by Deco Akao, the character design is handled by Shinpei Aoki and the music is jointly composed by Kōji Fujimoto (Sus4 Inc.) and Osamu Sasaki.
The opening theme song, ROAR, is performed by Ulma Sound Junction.
The Cast
The newly announced cast includes Rina Hidaka as Starlia Lese, a princess and the leader of the Silver Corps and Rio Tsuchiya as twins Hezera and Grea, members of the Silver Corps.
The previously announced cast includes Chiaki Kobayashi voicing Ragna, Ayumu Murase voicing Crimson, Inori Minase voicing Leonica, Reina Ueda voicing Ultimatia, Takehito Koyasu voicing Grymwelte, and Shunsuke Takeuchi voicing Disas Trois.
Additionally, Nobutoshi Canna voices Future Ragna, Fairouz Ai voices Slime, Mamiko Noto voices Chimera, Hiroki Touchi voices Golem, Kōzō Shioya voices Temruogtaf, Yoshihito Sasaki voices Michael and Takashi Matsuyama voices King Femud. and finally, Junichi Suwabe voices Woltekamui.
The Plot
In a world of dragon hunters, where the pursuit of bounties is the only way of life, Ragna stands as the lowest among them. But fate has a different plan when he forms an unlikely alliance with Leonica, a prodigious young dragon slayer with a kill count that rivals legends.
Ragna’s sole desire is to remain by Leonica’s side, but his dreams are shattered by a relentless assault from the most powerful dragon ever encountered.
Worth a Watch?
The Ragna Crimson manga takes a sharp turn in its very first chapter, setting it on a uniquely captivating trajectory. The main character experiences a transformation, but it comes at a steep cost. In about 16 chapters, this story becomes far more compelling and intricate than most in the fantasy genre.
The series offers an absolutely fantastic fantasy journey. It’s difficult to find any valid flaws in this manga, aside from the small number of chapters available. The story’s depth and intrigue are matched by its stunning visuals, and many were genuinely surprised and disappointed by the limited readership it currently receives.
So, you’re in search of a manga that combines a unique storyline, exceptional artwork, and intriguing characters, Ragna Crimson is a must-read. Don’t be dissuaded by its lesser-known status; it’s a “diamond in the rough” that deserves your attention. We’re more than excited to see what the anime adaptation will bring us.
