With familiar and extraordinary concepts, Brunhild: The Dragonslayercharts a vengeful course in such a human way that it tugs at the heart.
Brunhild: The Dragonslayer is a fascinating story, building a similar world of religion with angels included while tying it into a world where Eden is plural and angels are dragons. It’s a tragic tale. But there are creepy parts as well. Yet certain aspects feel incomplete as the story blazes a path to a sad conclusion. At the same time, Brunhild is an unstoppable force of nature, never deviating from her quest for revenge. With familiar and extraordinary concepts, Brunhild: The Dragonslayer charts a vengeful course in such a human way that it tugs at the heart.
Yuiko Agarizaki pens a riveting tale that, despite worrisome moments, is a fantastic tale of love, the foolishness of humans, and some outside-the-box plotting that rivals L versus Light in Death Note. Aoaso provides the illustrations for the Yen Press light novel, and Jennifer Ward translates the book. Like the girl raised by wolves that also appears in Brunhild: The Dragonslayer, Brunhild winds up on Eden when the dragon of this Eden finds her. In this world, there are multiple Edens. After a tragedy, Brunhild stops at nothing to get revenge.
Brunhild: The Dragonslayer Shines With Worldbuilding
The story mirrors the tale of wolves raising a baby or even Tarzan’s tale. However, it also incorporates religion, especially Western religion, while adding twists. So, Brunhild’s journey becomes more believable thanks to the mixture. It begins almost horror-like, with a man alone in a cabin on a stormy night when there’s a knock at the door. As the details emerge about the girl, it’s clear this is likely Brunhild, but what about the man she’s talking to? She’s come a long way to tell him her story and thus begins a tragedy.
In this world, there are multiple Edens scattered around. Each island of Eden has a dragon as its guardian. Of course, humans are greedy; they want the resources of Eden. So, ships constantly arrive to attack the dragon, who always beats them back. Somehow, little Brunhild remained abandoned on the island. Brunhild: The Dragonslayer adds another fascinating layer as the fruit of knowledge becomes the True Language, which allows communication with anyone telepathically and removes the barrier of trying to communicate in different languages.
What’s So Great About Humanity
Brunhild: The Dragonslayer paints a destructive picture of humanity. How love, obsession, and vengeance become self-destruction. Even with the knowledge of Eden and understanding of what comes after this life, Brunhild’s rage and unhealthy relationship with the dragon leads her down a path of suffering. Yet despite all of that, readers can’t help but admire Brunhild’s focus. The fact that there are times when she has the chance to choose differently resonates with readers.
Brunhild: The Dragonslayer builds a stunning, complex world with characters that are a mix of heroes and villains. Ultimately, they are two sides of the same coin. The story highlights how one’s choices reflect which side of the coin they land on. Weaving elements of religion into the world of Brunhild: The Dragonslayer creates a burgeoning fantastical and immersive world.
