While Hercules fights with honor and brute strength, Jack the Ripper utilizes psychological warfare and trickery.
: Jack initially claims his weapon is a pair of giant scissors. However, it is later revealed that he is deceiving both the gods and the audience, as his true power lies in deception and strategy rather than direct confrontation.
In Season 2, Episode 2 of Record of Ragnarok (titled ), the focus shifts to the origin story of the fourth fighter for the gods, Hercules , as he faces off against humanity's most infamous criminal, Jack the Ripper . Plot Overview Shuumatsu no WalkГјre II - Episode 2
: Centuries ago in Thebes, Alcides was a physically weak but morally resolute human who stood against the gods' tyranny. To protect his city from divine destruction, he consumed the Ambrosia (the blood of Zeus), a lethal substance that only those with pure hearts and iron wills can survive.
Reviewers noted that Season 2 significantly improved the animation quality compared to the first season's controversial "slideshow" style. The episode is praised for its emotional core, contrasting Hercules’ with Jack’s pure malice , setting the stage for one of the series' most philosophical battles. While Hercules fights with honor and brute strength,
: The battle takes place in a recreated version of 19th-century London, allowing Jack to use the narrow alleys and rooftops to set traps for the straightforward Hercules . Critical Reception
: After gaining god-like strength, Alcides fought the God of War, Ares , to a standstill. Impressed by his resolve, Zeus intervened and offered Alcides godhood under the name Hercules , on the condition that he helps protect humanity in the future. In Season 2, Episode 2 of Record of
The episode primarily explores Hercules ' transformation from a mortal man named into a divine hero.