Fans of the celestial showdowns in Record of Ragnarok have a definitive date to mark on their calendars: Season 3 is set to debut on Netflix worldwide on December 10, 2025. The announcement comes alongside a thrilling new trailer, which not only offers a glimpse into the upcoming battles but also unveils additional cast members and the highly anticipated opening theme song.
The third season promises to escalate the intense one-on-one battles between humanity’s greatest historical figures and powerful gods, continuing the saga for human survival. With the score currently tied at 3-3, the upcoming rounds are poised to be more pivotal than ever.
New Voices Join the Pantheon of Fighters
The latest trailer for Record of Ragnarok Season 3 confirms an exciting expansion of the voice cast, bringing to life several key characters in the ongoing tournament.
Key New Cast Additions:
- Makoto Furukawa as Nikola Tesla
- Daisuke Namikawa as Beelzebub
- Hiroshi Shirokuma as King Leonidas
- Kenichi Suzumura as Apollo
- Shun Horie as Michel de Nostradame
Additionally, the Valkyrie sisters, crucial to humanity’s fighting chance, will see new voices:
- Shiori Mikami as Alvitr (10th sister)
- Misako Tomioka as Göndul (9th sister)
- Mai Todo as Geirölul (5th sister)
These new cast members are set to infuse fresh energy into the beloved series, particularly as the narrative delves into the highly anticipated seventh, eighth, and ninth rounds of Ragnarok.
GLAY to Perform Electrifying Opening Theme “Dead or Alive”
Japanese rock band GLAY will be performing the opening theme song for Record of Ragnarok Season 3, titled “Dead or Alive”. The trailer provides a powerful preview of the song, which is described as an intense piece written and composed by TAKURO, created to resonate with the epic story and the characters’ struggles.
In addition to the opening, the ending theme song, “Last breath, Last record,” will be performed by voice actress Saori Hayami. Hayami herself penned the lyrics, aiming to capture the quiet tension and determination of the battles. Both the opening and ending themes are expected to add a significant layer to the viewing experience, enhancing the dramatic stakes of the divine-human conflict.
Production Details and Anticipated Battles
Record of Ragnarok Season 3 will be animated by Yumeta Company and Maru Animation, with Koichi Hatsumi taking over as director. Yasuyuki Mutō is serving as the main writer, and Yōko Tanabe and Hisashi Kawashima are the new character designers. Yasuharu Takanashi returns to compose the music, maintaining the series’ distinctive sound.
The upcoming season will feature pivotal matchups, including the seventh round’s battle between Qin Shi Huang and Hades, followed by Nikola Tesla versus Beelzebub in the eighth round, and King Leonidas facing Apollo in the ninth round. Fans can anticipate these battles to be filled with strong convictions and deep dives into the characters’ backstories.
The Record of Ragnarok manga, written by Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui and illustrated by Azychika, has sold over 18 million copies worldwide, attesting to its massive popularity. The anime adaptation, which premiered its first season in June 2021 and its second season in January 2023, has garnered a significant fanbase on Netflix. The third season is highly anticipated to continue the anime’s success.
