In Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 9, Thorfinn may have finally had a mental and emotional breakthrough after suffering through more nightmares. Thorfinn continues to be haunted by dreams only this time his father Thors, Bjorn, and Askeladd are present. The first one was more peaceful than usual. Waking up on a green hill surrounded … Continue reading Vinland Saga Season 2, Episode 9: Where all warriors wind up
In Vinland Saga Season 2, Episode 8, Thorfinn continues to suffer from nightmares haunted by the behavior from his youth. Thorfinn wakes and according to Einar he was "screaming more than usual," and uttered Askeladd's name. The following morning Einar and Thorfinn get to work on their farm. The retainers watch, jealous of their success. … Continue reading Vinland Saga Season 2, Episode 8: I don’t hate him anymore
In Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 6, Einar and Thorfinn struggle to pull trees trunks from the roots. They stop to dig more and cut the roots. The amount of effort in only removing one tree trunk is too much. They need a horse. The retainers continue to hog the horses. Einar decides their only … Continue reading Vinland Saga Season 2, Episode 6: The most important man on the farm
Personally, I've always preferred anime to manga. Animation is more dynamic and expressive. The fluid nature of my favorite kind of animation, Sakuga, has particularly captivated me. Action sequences are far more exciting when animated. That's not to say that 2D art can't do such things. However, it's much more difficult. Like comic books, when … Continue reading My Top 5 Manga Artists
Askeladd's rage Season 1, Episode 24: End of PrologueAskeladd's end is just the beginning From the start of Vinland Saga, Askeladd has been the most interesting character. Thors the former warrior turned peaceful family man was more predictable, even if his end was a tremendous act of sacrifice. Thorfinn becomes a bitter, angry young man. … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 24: Recap & Review
10. Vinland Saga (2019) Studio: Wit Studio | MAL: 8.61 | Genre: Historical Vinland Saga is dark, violent series with a depressing protagonists that never smiles. If like me you have a love of Viking and Norse mythology this anime is for you. Wit Studio of Attack on Titan fame, continues to produce stunning animation. … Continue reading Top 20 Anime from the 2010’s (Part 3)
Thorfinn enraged at the though of someone else killing Askeladd Season 1, Episode 17: Servant Thorkell finally gets his duel with Thorfinn When we last left Vinland Saga, the traitors surrounded Askeladd, Thorfinn, Bjorn and Canute, while Thorkell and his men approach. Askeladd tells the traitors that "all they need to do is line up … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 17: Recap & Review
Thorkell excited to kill Season 1, Episode 16: History of BeastsAskeladd deals with betrayal In Vinland Saga Episode 16, Askeladd tells Prince Canute that Ragnar died fighting the English. Askeladd wanted to kill Ragnar to help strengthen Canute's resolve, but he also felt that Ragnar got in his way. Bjorn thinks that Canute's "weakness" makes … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 16: Recap & Review
Askeladd learning the Kings plot Season 1, Episode 15: After YuleThe father, son, and holy spirit Episode 15 of Vinland Saga begins with Thorkell. One of his men tells him that the nobility wants to end the war. They're even willing surrender the throne. King Sweyn will be recognized as the "Bretwalda" at the next … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 15: Recap & Review
Season 1, Episode 14: The Light of Dawn Vinland Saga has given us hints at the importance of religion. This episode focuses on what it means to be a Christian in this series. The episode begins with Anne, a poor girl that has stolen a beautiful ring. Despite being against the teaching of Christianity, she … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 14: Recap & Review
