Is the Record of Ragnarok Anime Finished?#
If you are wondering whether you can binge-watch Record of Ragnarok and get a complete ending, the answer is no. The anime is currently ongoing.
While the series has seen a steady rollout—with Season 1 debuting in 2021 and Season 2 in 2023—the story is continuing to expand. Season 3 premiered on December 10, 2025, and official news confirmed on June 26, 2026, that a fourth season is officially in the works.
Because the anime is an adaptation of a manga that has been serialized since November 2017, viewers who want to know the outcome of the tournament without waiting for future seasons will need to dive into the source material. You can buy the Record of Ragnarok manga here to stay ahead of the animation.
What is Record of Ragnarok About?#
Record of Ragnarok (also known as Shūmatsu no Walküre) is a high-intensity series centered around the action and tournament genres. It appeals to fans who enjoy epic confrontations and high-stakes battles. If you love the thrill of a competition where the fate of existence is on the line, this is the series for you.
Whether you are here for the strategic fights or the larger-than-life characters, you can find plenty of Record of Ragnarok merchandise to celebrate your favorite fighters.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Navigating the various seasons and spinoffs can be confusing. Depending on how much of the lore you want to consume, here are our recommended paths. For the best experience, we suggest referring to the relationship tree provided below this article to visualize these connections.
The Standard Watch Order (Release Order)#
For those who only want to watch the anime as it was released, follow this sequence:
- Record of Ragnarok Season 1
- Record of Ragnarok II
- Record of Ragnarok III
- Record of Ragnarok IV (Upcoming)
You can watch the anime on Prime Video to catch up on the available seasons.
The Completionist Order#
If you want every single piece of content available in the franchise, you should incorporate the manga spinoffs. We recommend reading the main story and then exploring these side stories:
- Main Series: Anime Seasons 1 through 4 (as they release) or the original manga.
- Spinoffs: Read Legend of Lu Bu and Jack the Ripper Case Files to get deeper insight into the combatants.
The “Jump to Source” Order#
For fans who don’t mind switching mediums to avoid waiting for new seasons:
- Watch the available anime seasons.
- Transition to the original manga (serialized since 2017) to read the conclusion of the arcs not yet animated.
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Record of Ragnarok • manga • 2017-11-25 (serialized in Monthly Comic Zenon)
└─(adaptation)→ Record of Ragnarok • anime • 2021-06-17 (streaming on Netflix)
└─(sequel)→ Record of Ragnarok II • anime • 2023-01-26 (Netlfix, eps. 1-10)
└─(sequel)→ Record of Ragnarok III • anime • 2025-12-10 (streaming worldwide on Netflix)
└─(sequel)→ Record of Ragnarok IV • anime •
└─(spinoff)→ Legend of Lu Bu • manga • 2019-10-25 to 2022-11-25 (Comic Zenon, Dec 2019 - Jan 2023)
└─(spinoff)→ Jack the Ripper Case Files • manga • 2022-10-25 (serialized in Comic Zenon, Dec 2022)
