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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- The talk about the England and Denmark warfare situation was interesitng ot hear. Thorkell is still badass even when he uses his wisdom of words rather than his sword. Looks like they adapted the scene with Ragnar from chapter 30. Ouch. |
Stark700Oct 23, 2019 9:27 AM
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| If you needed more confirmation to realize that Askeladd is a total asshole, well, here it is. Great episode, we got to see more of our favorite waifus Thorkell and Canute, and I'm actually quite surprised that there aren't many doujins of them. Oh well, we just have to wait. On a serious note, the last part of this episode was great. Ragnar's death was unexpected (although it's kind of spoiled in the opening), and the final scene was handled pretty well, props to WIT Studios for that. Overall, 5/5 |
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| Although the anime portrayed Ragnar as an annoying whinny brat, I hate how people forget that he's just being cautious and realistic. If a random no-name dude suddenly appeared to offer his services and told you he basically murdered your men, I'd be wary too. Besides Askeladd never told him about anything, that they were gonna walk into enemy territory or why he knows Welsh people. He has every right to be angry. Also, he was a kind person. He never yelled at Thorfinn even though he was insulting Canute on the cart, and never berated him when he called him "conehead." For a brief moment, the atmosphere at the praying and food scene kinda made it seem that our boi psychologically wanted to defect to them if not for the man with the goatee. |
BirdsanddrugsOct 20, 2019 9:28 AM
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| Another doozy of an episode. Ragnar, RIP my brother. I hope we get more than one season, because this series seems like a bit a slow-burn, but it's getting better every week IMO. |
| *Mourning the disappointment of The Promised Neverland season 2.* |
askeladd face at the NO was so much better in the manga. |
shane_nichols said: Omfg I hate Askellad but my god he's one of the best antagonist I've ever seen. Indeed, a case where the antagonist is hundred times more interesting than the protagonist. |
| Let's be real, we all knew that Askeladd was going to have Ragnar killed off at this point, but that doesn't take anything away from how it was executed at all. And that "No" to Ragnar's last request was brutal. I wonder what all this means for Canute now, though, as he has been relying on Ragnar for such a long time now. |
| So I guess Canute is normal when he's not cautious. I hope Thorfinn and Canute become friends after all is said and done |
| This was honestly just a matter of time, but rip Ragnar, you were a good man. I dunno, but feels like things will go south for Askeladd at this point. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| I feel like the eating scene being so nice and cheerful was a big hint Ragnar was gonna die soon. While I do think Ragnar coddled Canute too much, at least Canute was able to be his more normal self in Ragnar's presence. So is Askellad just gonna tell Canute "oh the English soldiers killed Ragnar so sad" and Canute will believe him? Or will Canute see through his lies and finally stand up for himself. It seems as though Canute's brother becoming the next king instead will screw up Askellad's grand plan, so having Canute go against him would probably be bad. |
| Were are people watching this? Amazon hasn't released it yet where I live. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| Damn, Askeladd! That was brutal. I felt really bad for Ragnar. It's not the death he deserved, he was a decent man and really did care for Canute. :( Looks like the little girl who survived ended up revealing to Thorkell the location of Askeladd and his men. It's only a matter of time before the battle. |
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| RIP conehead. You were viewed as an obstacle to Askeladd's ambitions but at least you managed to have a last dinner with Canute. That "NO" part was pretty brutal. Ragnar's death was depicted greatly and loved the OST playing in the background. Askeladd's ruthlessness never ceases to amaze me. |
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| RIP Ragnar. Askeladd is just brutal, especially with the "no". |
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| Woah, isn't it quiet here. Oh well the time has come. RIP Ragnar. All of that prince escort was for nothing. Death is awaiting Cnut. |
| "There is no father that will hate his son." says the dude living in an era full of barbarians. Ah the innocence. |
| I can't find this episode on prime. Where's everyone watching it? |
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| This episode was brutal. I mean the King wants Canute dead, and now Ragnar gets killed. Dang dude this episode just picks up a lot of things to come very soon. |
| Ok, I watched it on YouTube. I don’t know why it wasn't on prime. I hate askladd so much. He’s ruining my enjoyment of the anime. I hope the Prince and Thorfinn grow closer and become a couple. |
ThebigofanOct 20, 2019 6:32 PM
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| "He may have been your father, boy, but he wasn't your daddy." -Ragnar to Canute. |
| "There's no father who doesn't love his child." Looks like Canute wants to live in the denial so that he does not get depressed. I feel you bro. Askeladd is such a piece of shit, can't help but love his character. AotY. Easy 5/5 |
| "Life is too bitter, so coffee, at least should be sweet..." - Hikigaya Hachiman (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatte Iru) |
| That was just too sad. I can understand Askeladd's reasoning but I didn't want Ragnar to die. And he says he's going to take over the role by Canute's side. That's some twisted father figure for yet another poor boy. Well, I hope it'll still do some good for Canute's character development. |
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| Ragnar is dead damn Askeladd but lol his luck is running out though since there is a power struggle on the Vikings leadership so what now that the King wants Canute dead anyway so Canute is like useless for the plans of Askeladd, maybe Askeladd will join England but England is losing the war too lol lets see this Harald brother of Canute and how strong he is |
| It's like 50% of the time I love Askeladd and 50% of the time I hate him |
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| Looks like Askeladd is pretty much the main villain |
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| Askeladd is one of the most interesting characters that has ever come to anime. He's bad, but he's also good. He's a great leader, but he's a huge a-hole. He's a great fighter, yet he himself rarely fights. He's a smart and cunning person. A character whom people should never mess with. I don't know whether I love him or hate him. Sometimes, he's such a boss and I love that. But sometimes, he does these things he did in this episode and I hate that. He's seriously an interesting character. Edit: Ocalino said: It's like 50% of the time I love Askeladd and 50% of the time I hate him Lol exactly! |
bluninjaOct 20, 2019 2:37 PM
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| Good episode. Guess Canute is going the same way as Thorfinn now, cause he was probably more than father for him. Kinda think they'll need to kill Harald first before getting him on the throne. And with Thorkell on their back they would have a lot other problems. My guess is that with Askeldadd's luck vaining his decisons would be challenged by no other than Bjorn and Thorfinn would probably lose his goal sooner than later because they kill Askeladd first. Wonder how he copes with the fact that he was wasting his life for nothing during all those years. |
| i have to say, the op gets me so hyped |
| As much as Ragnar was one of the main reasons prince grew into such a coward and raising him that way wasn't good either for the prince nor Denmark, you can't not feel sorry for him. He didn't deserve to gout the way he did. He was ultimately a kind man. |
| Heartless as always |
| i knew that's gonna happen. he has to die in order for Canute to grow up. It's sad, but necessary both for the plot and his character development. SEeems like Thorkell and Thorfinn are gonna meet again. I cannot wait for their second battle. It's gonna be lit. So the King wants the prince killed. what a trash father and king. Like Thorkell said, the prince has many use. even if he's weak-minded, there're still manual labor and advantages he can bring you. No need to kill him! The pointed head really is a better father figure for Canute. The king acts way too king like to be a father. i mean, what's wrong with a prince cooking? it's a necessary survival skill. no skill is ever useless. as a human being, we should be on a constant path of learning and exploring new things. the king should be happy for the prince rather than raging over his cooking. Dariat said: Looks like Askeladd is pretty much the main villain there is no villain in history. Ten said: That was just too sad. I can understand Askeladd's reasoning but I didn't want Ragnar to die. And he says he's going to take over the role by Canute's side. That's some twisted father figure for yet another poor boy. Well, I hope it'll still do some good for Canute's character development. i dunno, he's a pretty good father figure to Thorfinn Mod Edit: Removed quote of deleted post. |
LoveLikeBloodOct 20, 2019 6:09 PM
| both Thorfinn and Canute lost their father now (well father figure for Canute anyway) |
| Talking tactics while taking a piss lol. |
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HotPocketChris said: can someone explain why askeladd wanted ragnar dead? Because he sees Ragnar as an obstacle in prince's development and the main reason why the prince is a coward. All that is not good for prince, and most importantly it's not good for whatever Askeladd plans for the future are. With Ragnar gone, Canute can develop into a man and prince he is supposed to be. |
| Ragnar's death didn't surprise me much (didn't help the opening foreshadowed his end). If anything, I'm surprised Askeladd didn't did that sooner, seeing how he was an obstacle for his plans to make Canute king. Still a very sad death, since he wanted the best for his prince. He deserved better, but this world forgives no one. Also, lately I got the feeling that Askeladd is the main protagonist of the series, he has receiving lots of focus. Again, Canute tries hard to be best girl, but nothing can top Thorkell. I'm happy to see that Anne survived after all. |
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| So, for the prince to further develop himself is by killing Ragnar? Well, that's the reality of having kingdoms and power struggles. Full of traitors. That's a big revelation right there, Prince Canute is trying to be killed by his own father. Let's see when they reach Gainsborough. |
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| Another Vinland Saga episode that leaves me furious. Fuck Asekladd. Canute best waifu. I’m gonna have to pick up the manga this weekend from the store. |
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