So… he just stands there, but has tentacles? And is a dragon? This was a double length episode, which is counted as a single episode, and I'm not splitting it up because I already hate it. Impressions: Not to skip to the end here, but it takes a full five minutes in between declaring that he […]
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Ragna Crimson
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Ragna Crimson
Long ago, there was a certain boy who hated giant beings known as Titans because they ate his mom. So angry, he wanted all of them dead. Well,…
Ragna Crimson Volume 3
The high fantasy action between super-powered demigods is exceptionally thrilling, as Daiki Kobayashi delivers remarkably well-realized pages that incorporate detail, artistic flair, and bone-crushing impact.
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Ragna Crimson has been a manga defined by over-the-top battles between super-powered beings, and this fight is one of the best in the run.
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A perfectly solid shounen fantasy anime that's also basically a Fate/Unlimited Blade Works AU.
Ragna Crimson Volume 5
Volume 5 shows that Ragna Crimson is a work that can cover a wider range of tones and speeds, while also letting Daiki Kobayashi flex creative muscles that…
Ragna Crimson GN 6
If the pacing of the last volume felt slower than you would have liked, then boy are you in or a ride.
Ragna Crimson GN 7
This is one of the hardest volume reviews I have had to write in my time with Ragna Crimson. It's not that the chapters themselves are challenging to…
Ragna Crimson Volume 2
One of the things that really excited me about Ragna Crimson thus far was the high fantasy versus gritty cruelty element, with supercharged swordmasters dueling raid-boss dragons.
Ragna Crimson (Episode 3) – Agitation
Ragna and Crimson save a group of Dragon Slayers who need them to help defeat a superior dragon that hides in a tornado. Crimson refuses but sees a…
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Ragna Crimson volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates all of the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far.
Ragna Crimson (Volume 11) – Heed Me, Time!
Ultimatia’s bloodline are dropping like flies. Borgius attempts to break through Crimson’s barrier. Meanwhile, Ragna and Woltekamui continue to battle through the sky. Will anyone win or is…
Ragna Crimson (Volume 11) – Heed Me, Time!
Ultimatia’s bloodline are dropping like flies. Borgius attempts to break through Crimson’s barrier. Meanwhile, Ragna and Woltekamui continue to battle through the sky. Will anyone win or is…
Ragna Crimson Volumes 9-10 Manga Review
Ragna Crimson manages to do the unthinkable and rise even further, delivering an amazing read full of tension, drama, and comedy without leaning fully on its traditional strengths…
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Volume 2 of Daiki Kobayashi’s Ragna Crimson is better than the first.
Ragna Crimson (Volume 5) – We Must Work Together
Starlia wants to kill Crimson, however, she’s also fallen for Ragna… She doesn’t know if she can trust Crimson’s information, but they need Ragna’s Silverine Arts if they…
Ragna Crimson (Volume 2) – You Are Not Cursed
Crimson is still undecided about Ragna, however, when they save a group of Dragon Slayers, an opportunity presents itself that Crimson can’t resist. With Ranga’s powers they might…
Ragna Crimson (Volume 1) – Birth of the Reaper
Ranga’s life had been cursed by dragons. His parents were killed yet he survived. Then, the relatives he went to live with were killed and he survived. Everyone…
Ragna Crimson (Volume 3) – The Battle is Over
Crimson is busy making preparations for Ragna to fight Ultimatia. However, while Crimson convinces Golem and Chimera of the plan, Ragna bumps into Ultimatia and can’t let the…
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Daiki Kobayashi’s Ragna Crimson continues to impress in the sixth volume.
Ragna Crimson (Volume 8) – We Will Never Give Up!!
It looks like Olto Zora has won, but no one told Starlia. She creates a silver lance and charges it with everything she has, but it’s not enough.…
Ragna Crimson (Episode 2) – The Beginning of the Story
Ragna’s city has been attacked by another of the Dragon Monarchs. This one is Temruogtaf, a monster that can control trees allowing him to move in the day.…
Ragna Crimson (Volume 6) – The Situation is Under Control
Their base is attacked by two Dragon Monarchs, but miraculously they survive the initial attack thanks to Ragna. However, Olto Zora has many more wicked schemes at their…
Ragna Crimson (Volume 10) – You Kids Fought Very Well…
The remains of the capital erupted as Ragna fought Woltekamui, the Argentum Corps fought Olto Zora, Golem and Chimera fought Borgius, and Crimson went after Ultimatia. It is…
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Ragna Crimson (Volume 9) – I Hope We See That Future!
They escaped Lese. Many, many people died and those that didn’t are scarred by the battle. The Solarians have declared an interest in Ragna, but he doesn’t share…
Ragna Crimson (Volume 7) – Do Not Give Up! Keep Fighting
Crimson has seen enough! After several members of the thirteenth seat of the Blood of the Wing try to enter the base, Crimson tries to make Fu activate…
Ragna Crimson (Volume 4) – Your Lies Will Not Deceive Me
Ultimatia has Ragna right where she wants him – frozen in time. However, he is able to move and pushes her even further than before. She is saved…
Ragna Crimson (Episode 1) – The Day the Reaper was Born
Ragna is cursed and has been his entire life. Dragons seem to be drawn to him, killing his family, his friends, and anyone that takes an interest in…
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