Record of Ragnarok/Shumatsu no Valkyrie

Every 1,000 years, the gods of all pantheons gather in the Council of Valhalla to assess whether humanity deserves to continue existing.

After observing centuries of wars, pollution, cruelty, and other acts committed by humans, the majority of the gods conclude that humanity has become irredeemable and vote for its total annihilation.
When the decision seems final, the valkyrie Brunhilde intervenes and reminds them of an ancient clause in the divine constitution: before humanity is extinguished, it has the right to invoke Ragnarok, a tournament where humans can fight for their survival.

What is a Volund?

It is a union between the soul of a Valkyrie and that of a compatible human.
The Valkyrie transforms into a divine weapon or piece of equipment.
The human gains a weapon capable of wounding and killing gods.

The greater the compatibility between them, the more powerful the Volund.

If one dies, the other usually disappears as well.

What are the Valkyries for?
The Valkyries are daughters of Odin, and traditionally, their role was to guide the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla.

The 13 Valkyries

1. Brunhilde
   Older sister.

Personality: Intelligent, determined, and very strategic.
Volund: Has not performed one in the main story.
Function: Organizes Ragnarok and chooses the human representatives.

2. Göll
   Younger sister.

Personality: Shy, sensitive, and very emotional.
Volund: Not yet.
Function: Accompanies Brunhilde during the tournament.

3. Randgriz
   Meaning: "Destroyer Shield".
   Volund with: Lu Bu.
   Form: Divine Halberd.

4. Reginleif
   Meaning: "Daughter of the Gods".
   Volund with: Adam.
   Form: Brass Knuckles.

5. Hrist
   Meaning: "She Who Trembles".
   Volund with: Sasaki Kojiro.

Special Ability: Possesses a dual personality that allows the Volund to split into two swords.

6. Hlökk
   Meaning: "Battle Noise".
   Volund with: Jack the Ripper.
   Ability: Transforms any object touched by Jack into a divine weapon.

7. Thrúd
   Meaning: "Strength".
   Volund with: Raiden Tameemon.
   Ability: Withstands and unleashes Raiden's immense muscular strength.

8. Alvitr
   Meaning: "All-Wise".
   Volund with: Qin Shi Huang.
   Form: Armor and protection for Qin's defensive techniques.

9. Göndul
   Meaning: "Waiter of the Magic Staff".
   Volund with: Nikola Tesla.
   Form: Scientific Super Armor (Super Automaton β).

10. Geirölul
    Meaning: "She Who Advances with the Spear".

Volund with: Leonidas I.
Form: Multifunctional shield.

11. Skalmöld
    Meaning: "Sword of the Wartime".
    Volund with: Okita Souji.
    Form: Divine katana.

12. Skeggjöld
    Meaning: "Age of the Axe".
    Status: Has not yet fought.
    Partner: Sakata Kintoki.

13. Razgriz
    Partner: Simo Häyhä.
    First appearance: Chapter 98 of the manga.
    Personality: He presents himself with a polite, serious, and very professional attitude. Unlike Göll, he exudes considerable confidence and seems to have a firm character.

An ordinary human cannot harm a god. To even the odds, Brunhilde gathers her Valkyrie sisters.
Each Valkyrie performs a Volundr, a spiritual union with a human warrior that transforms their soul into a divine weapon or equipment. Thanks to this, humans can wound and even kill a god.

Thirteen gods face off against thirteen humans chosen from among the most prominent figures in history.
Each match is a one-on-one duel.
Winners are those who kill their opponents or leave them unable to continue.
The first side to achieve seven victories wins the tournament.

If the gods win: humanity is exterminated.

If the humans win: humanity is granted the right to live for another 1,000 years, until the next Council meeting.

Sakata Kintoki
Personality: Brave and friendly.
Style: Not yet shown.

Lu Bü:

Personality: Proud, brave, and a lover of challenges.
Weapon: Halberd (Volund with Randgriz).
Fighting Style: Brute strength and devastating blows.
Notable Ability: Sky Eater, a slash capable of splitting the sky.
Weakness: Overconfident in his physical power.

Adam:
Personality: Protective, calm, and loving towards humanity.
Weapon: Divine Knuckles.
Style: Close-quarters combat.
Ability: Eyes of the Lord, copies any divine technique.
Weakness: His eyes have a limit.

Sasaki Kojiro:
Personality: Humble, analytical, and patient.
Weapon: Two katanas.
Style: Counterattacks and reading the opponent.
Ability: Analyzes thousands of possibilities before acting.

Jack the Ripper:
Personality: Elegant, manipulative, and intelligent.
Weapon: Any object he touches can become a divine weapon.
Style: Traps, strategy, and deception.
Ability: Sees emotions as colors.

Raiden Tameemon
Personality: Noble, passionate, and protective.
Weapon: His own body.
Style: Sumo with monstrous strength.
Ability: Unleashes 100% of his muscles.

Qin Shi Huang
Personality: Charismatic, confident, and protective.
Weapon: Martial arts and sword.
Style: Perfect defense and redirection of attacks.
Ability: Perceives the flow of Qi.

Nikola Tesla
Personality: Optimistic, curious, and brilliant.
Weapon: Scientific armor.
Style: Science, speed, and teleportation.
Ability: Tesla Warp.

Leonidas I
Personality: Rebellious, proud, and ferocious.
Weapon: Multi-function shield.
Style: Aggressive offense and endurance.

Okita Souji
Personality: Cheerful, competitive, and bloodthirsty in combat.
Weapon: Katana.
Style: Extreme speed.

Grigori Rasputin
Personality: Mysterious and eccentric.
Style: Not yet fully revealed.

Michel Nostradamus
Personality: Jocular, chaotic, and extremely powerful.
Style: Unknown, but considered one of the strongest humans.

Simo Häyhä
Personality: Reserved and serene.
Weapon: Sniper rifle.
Style: Long-range attacks.