Gleipnir

Gleipnir (グレイプニル) is a multifaceted term referring to different things in various works. In the Ace Combat series, Gleipnir is a large aerial warship developed by the Leasath Air Force, commanded by dictator Diego Gaspar Navarro. It boasts formidable firepower, equipped with Shock Wave Ballistic Missiles and optical camouflage technology, serving as the strategic core of Leasath's invasion of Aurelia. The Gleipnir was shot down during the Aurelian War. In Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, Gleipnir is a powerful dark tome, one of Magvel's sacred weapons belonging to the Grado nation. After Grado's defeat, it and its twin weapon, Garm, were taken into the custody of Ephraim of Renais. In Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, Gleipnir, also known as Nir, is a major secondary antagonist, serving as Fenrir's right-hand man. He is a wolf-like beast with black fur, a brown muzzle and chest, and a scar on his left eye. Furthermore, Gleipnir is also a manga series by Japanese manga artist Sun Takeda, where the protagonist, Shuichi Kagaya, is a high school student who can transform into a giant monstrous dog. The manga began serialization in 2015 and was adapted into a television anime in 2020.