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 in art and action.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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.…
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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…
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