Crimson is manipulative, amoral, and brilliant — essentially a chaotic-neutral mastermind. You never fully trust him, yet his plans are fascinating. He steals every scene.
Torture, massacres, and bleak deaths are constant. If you dislike grimdark tone or want hopeful moments, this becomes exhausting. Few characters get happy endings. silver comet ragna crimson
Early manga art is rough, but by volume 4+, double-page spreads of dragon battles become gorgeous. The anime (Silver Link/Studio) captures the kinetic energy well, though with some CGI dragons. The Bad / Mixed 1. Pacing Issues (Especially Early) First 10–15 chapters rush through Ragna’s power-up and skip some worldbuilding. Later arcs can feel bloated with new dragon lieutenants introduced in rapid succession. Torture, massacres, and bleak deaths are constant
Ragna isn’t your typical shonen hero. He’s emotionally scarred, knows his borrowed power will kill him, and struggles with despair. His relationship with the child prodigy Leonica (later avenged) drives genuine pathos. Early manga art is rough, but by volume