Pitched as a Dark Fantasy of “Dragons” vs “Humans” on an Epic Scale, Ragna Crimson is is set to commence in the incoming Fall 2023 Japanese anime season, and is based on the original manga work created by Daiki Kobayashi. It has been announced that the first episode will debut on 30 September 2023 as part of a one-hour special, with this news being complemented by the release of new assets – including a third trailer, key visual and more information.
The newly released key visual shows the protagonists Ragna and Crimson in front with rivals Ultimatia and Woltekamui looming in the back. The concept behind the visual is to evoke “a strong dark fantasy taste with characters that seem seconds before zooming into battle”.
The new trailer, viewable above, showcases Woltekamui, one of the stronger enemies voiced by Junichi Suwabe, in addition to other dragons, alongside the slime voiced by Fairouz Ai. This trailer also debuts the show’s opening theme, ‘ROAR’ by ulma sound junction.
There will also be a premiere screening and a talk show by the cast at Shinjuku Piccadilly, a theater in Tokyo, on Saturday 9/2. The full one-hour episode will be shown, followed by a talk show including Chiaki Kobayashi, who plays Ragna, and Ayumu Murase, who plays Crimson. The event is an opportunity to enjoy the long-awaited first episode before anybody else, and hear some happenings at the voice recordings. Pre-orders have started on Lawson Ticket, so for those who may find themselves in Japan on this date, see if you can nab yourself a ticket.
Based on the original work by Daiki Kobayashi, Ragna Crimson is being directed by Ken Takahashi, with character designs by Shimpei Aoki, scriptwriting by Deko Akao, art direction by Asuka Komiyama, music by Koji Fujimoto and Osamu Sasaki, and animation from the team at SILVER LINK.
About Ragna Crimson
“Dragon Hunters” use their silver swords to hunt dragons to make a living.
Ragna, a starting out hunter buddies with Leonica, a genius dragon hunter with a tremendous score, to battle dragons every day.
Ragna has only one wish — “I wouldn’t complain if can’t become strong. I just want to be with Leo.”
But his small wish is brutally shattered by an attack of a “superior dragon,” a being much stronger than any dragon they had fought with.
Seeing the strong enemy in front of him, Ragna remembers a bad dream he had been suffering from for the past few days. In his dreams, Ragna was stronger than anyone else, but living in a devastating future life in solitude, with nothing to save and protect.
What is his future trying to tell him? What path should he take now?
Ragna takes one step forward to avert his devastating future with a new buddy called Crimson, who is a bag of mysteries.
His enemy has ultimate strength. He fights against a forced destiny. Fighting beyond the limits!
An ultra-tough, ultimate isekai battle story begins!
