The Qin Empire had been established in 221 BCE when King Ying Zheng of Qin conquered the rival Warring States and proclaimed himself an emperor under the title Qin Shi Huangdi—the First Qin Emperor.

Among the characters in the epic battle manga and anime, Record of Ragnarok's Qin Shi Huang stands out as few others can because he represents the legendary First Emperor of China. In the divine ...