Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok (2003)
A Norse god of mischief, exiled to modern Japan in a child's body, solves supernatural mysteries to reclaim his place among the gods.
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok - Series Information
- Original Title: 魔探偵ロキRAGNAROK <ラグナロク>
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2003
- Created by: Sakura Kinoshita
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Mystery, Comedy, Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (30 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 5, 2003 (Australia - PG), April 5, 2003 (Mexico - B), April 5, 2003 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: Мифический детектив Локи: Рагнарёк (RU), Loki, el detectiu misteriós (ES), Matantei Loki Ragnarok (JP), Mythical Sleuth Loki (PT), โลกิ ปริศนาแร็กนาร็อค (TH), Loki, El Detective Mítico (MX), 魔偵探洛基 (TW)
- Production Companies: Studio Deen, Section 23 Films, TV Tokyo
- Production Countries: Japan
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok - Plot
Loki, the Norse god of mischief, has been exiled to the human world for what was apparently was a bad joke. Along with being exiled, he's forced to take the form of a child. He's told the only way he can get back to the world of the gods is if he can collect auras of evil that take over human hearts, and so to do this he runs a detective agency. Loki is soon joined by a human girl named Mayura who is a maniac for mysteries, and she soon helps out in her own way. However, soon other Norse gods begin to appear, and most have the intent to assassinate Loki for reasons unclear.
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Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Sakura Kinoshita
Main Cast
- Yuriko Fuchizaki
- Shin-ichiro Miki
- Yui Horie
- Showtaro Morikubo
- Misato Fukuen
- Romi Park
- Takehito Koyasu
- Rika Komatsu
- Kiyomi Asai
- Koichi Tochika
Writers
- Kenichi Kanemaki
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok - FAQs
Is Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok based on a manga?
Yes, the anime is adapted from the manga series Matantei Loki Ragnarok by Sakura Kinoshita, serialized in Monthly GFantasy magazine. The manga blends Norse mythology with detective mystery elements, and the anime adaptation aired in 2003 on TV Tokyo, covering the story across 26 episodes.
Why was Loki exiled to the human world?
Loki was banished from the realm of the gods, ostensibly for playing a bad joke — though the true reasons behind his exile become murkier as the series unfolds. Stripped of his adult form, he's forced to live as a child and must collect evil auras from human hearts to earn his way back.
Who are the main voice actors in Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok?
The principal cast features Yuriko Fuchizaki as Loki, Yui Horie as the enthusiastic Mayura Daidoji, Shin-ichiro Miki as Yamino Ryusuke, Showtaro Morikubo as Narugami/Thor, Romi Park as Heimdall, and Takehito Koyasu as Freyr — a strong ensemble of well-known Japanese voice talent.
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Why do other Norse gods try to assassinate Loki?
As the series progresses, various Norse gods arrive in the human world with orders to eliminate Loki, though their exact motivations remain deliberately mysterious at first. Unraveling why these divine figures want him dead forms one of the central dramatic threads running beneath the show's lighter detective-of-the-week format.
How many episodes does Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok have?
The series ran for a single season of 26 episodes, airing on TV Tokyo in 2003. Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes, blending standalone paranormal mystery cases with an overarching mythology-driven narrative that builds toward the show's climax.
How accurate is Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok to Norse mythology?
The series takes considerable creative liberties with Norse mythology, reimagining gods like Thor, Heimdall, and Freyr as characters transplanted into modern-day Japan. It uses mythological names and relationships as a springboard rather than a strict guide, prioritizing character dynamics and mystery storytelling over mythological fidelity.
What anime series are similar to Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok?
Fans of Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok often enjoy Ghost Hunt for its paranormal investigation tone, Hyouka for its mystery-driven atmosphere, and Case Closed for its detective-focused storytelling. Occultic;Nine and Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions also share that blend of supernatural intrigue and quirky character dynamics.
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