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May 24, 2020 11:34 AM
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Haha, this chapter was funny especially with how Thorfinn keeps refusing about bringing the sword to Vinland. At least he had his own reasons.

Still a funny chapter all the way to the end.
May 24, 2020 11:57 AM
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Decent chapter. The dialogue was a hit-miss for me but I did like the imagery of it. The ending with Gudrid being Gudrid with Thorfinn was really cute not going to lie. Whenever I see her, she's got that really charming and likable and caring attitude with her Thorfinn that kind of makes me feel good about myself so she saved it for me.
May 24, 2020 1:50 PM
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Uhh, I understand what Thorfinn wants to do, but I also can't disagree with Eyvar. If the people of Vinland ever got aggressive, Thorfinn's team would be like sitting ducks, without any means to even defend themselves. It's sad, but there's just no way for them to live there without any conflicts, without killing or dying.
Well, we'll see how it turns out.
May 24, 2020 5:25 PM
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I don't understand how the author managed to turn this manga into such idealistic tripe. Embarrassing to say the least.
May 24, 2020 7:37 PM
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Hatsuyuki said:
I don't understand how the author managed to turn this manga into such idealistic tripe. Embarrassing to say the least.


Woah, imagine having themes in your story.
The author is such a tool.
May 24, 2020 10:02 PM
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Best Chapter in a while. Thought it was great.
May 24, 2020 10:05 PM
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Hatsuyuki said:
I don't understand how the author managed to turn this manga into such idealistic tripe. Embarrassing to say the least.


What a poor sod you are, not being able to grasp the overarching message VS insinuates to the reader.
May 24, 2020 11:04 PM
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Thorfinn sure is reluctant LOL!

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May 24, 2020 11:16 PM
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Hatsuyuki said:
I don't understand how the author managed to turn this manga into such idealistic tripe. Embarrassing to say the least.


I'm assuming you're being sarcastic ? Because that is what this manga has been building up to for years now. It doesn't come out of the blue, at all.
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May 25, 2020 12:34 AM

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Thorfinn's ideology is stupid.

1/5

Wow, art in current chapters looks weak.
May 25, 2020 6:21 AM

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Farabeuf said:
Hatsuyuki said:
I don't understand how the author managed to turn this manga into such idealistic tripe. Embarrassing to say the least.


I'm assuming you're being sarcastic ? Because that is what this manga has been building up to for years now. It doesn't come out of the blue, at all.


That's true, doesn't make it any less stupid though. When your real world ideals get in the way of actual good writing and you can see the author's intention through his fictitious work then it fails as fiction if you ask me. All this pacifism and tran inclusivity agenda he's been pushing extra hard after the Baltic War arc is just pure cringe and makes no sense in the context of the setting at all.

"Waaahh wahhh but it doesn't have to be historically accurate AT ALL", yeah well, that's true, but this argument would stand if the author didn't specifically go out of his way to pick actual historical figures from that time period as the characters of his work. He also managed to build a pretty believable and politically interesting world up until recent chapters where it all went down the drain. What the series has become now in terms of writing is almost unrecognizable compared to the Prologue arc, i am honestly having a hard time thinking of a downgrade bigger than this manga.

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May 25, 2020 12:22 PM

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Remember when vinland saga was a good manga?

May 26, 2020 9:01 AM
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Hatsuyuki said:
Farabeuf said:


I'm assuming you're being sarcastic ? Because that is what this manga has been building up to for years now. It doesn't come out of the blue, at all.


That's true, doesn't make it any less stupid though. When your real world ideals get in the way of actual good writing and you can see the author's intention through his fictitious work then it fails as fiction if you ask me. All this pacifism and tran inclusivity agenda he's been pushing extra hard after the Baltic War arc is just pure cringe and makes no sense in the context of the setting at all.

"Waaahh wahhh but it doesn't have to be historically accurate AT ALL", yeah well, that's true, but this argument would stand if the author didn't specifically go out of his way to pick actual historical figures from that time period as the characters of his work. He also managed to build a pretty believable and politically interesting world up until recent chapters where it all went down the drain. What the series has become now in terms of writing is almost unrecognizable compared to the Prologue arc, i am honestly having a hard time thinking of a downgrade bigger than this manga.


The Author's intention since volumes already published was to create a character who could react to "injustices" of the Nordic period. Affirming what characters would be like ahead of his time, just like he built Thors, with Thorfinn the entire arc of the Baltic Sea served to shape his personality, and strengthen his arguments, everything he says is based on his experiences of war, a place without swords or violence, due to the trauma he had for several years following a bloody path, the point of the chapter is precisely to create a debate between two people aware of the situation, obviously this debate is not over, but I suggest that if you use the author's "intention", I can't imagine Makoto Yukimura doing something so stupid. Because everything here depends on how much the character knows, how much he has experienced with his own hands, she is being naive, I would say? Yes, but this is what brings nuance to a character, who values ​​himself for a formidable characterization to generate conflicts, whether physical or mental.

I can understand your argument, but it is not applied to the situation as well as you say, of all human character if someone is brought up knowing only ways to deal with dangerous situations or even something that needs to say their convictions/beliefs, it is quite obvious that he will say the basic arguments he met along the way growing up as a person, I see that it can irritate people, I understand, although I should never take character ideologies personally, because for me it spoils an entire experience with a manga (if there is anything I refuse to believe it would be, totally poorly executed messages or hate messages that stories can bring). Anyway, during the Farmland arc, Einar and Thorfinn talked about what a place without swords would be like, I see this whole theme being worked and fortified here, with Thorfinn believing in what would be necessary for his experience, while there is another person who opposes the argument, it was one of the best and most symbolic chapters I read, every parallel made in that chapter was very rich, I always cherish dialogues like this that strengthen and enrich a character’s situation, I believe that the character ideology may not harm to me.

if I could exemplify a work that does not hide the author's intentions, leaving themes completely executed in a weak way, failing in the purposes of fiction it would be The Promised Neverland, but I will not go into details, I believe that any reader of the manga, analyzes the text argumentative of both manga, and see how it’s worked so differently, its a huge difference to view the fails.

Anyway, you can ignore my last text, it was just a context that I wanted to bring to discuss this issue that you pointed out, in which I found it interesting.
May 27, 2020 11:26 AM

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Hild saying the same shit over and over and over again.
I honestly love this manga (recent chapters were meh though), but holy fuck Hild is such an annoying character.
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May 28, 2020 4:37 PM
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Vinland Saga chapter 172:
May 30, 2020 1:49 PM
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- Can I bring sword to Vinland?
- Nope.
- Pretty please
- ...Okay
- Really?!
- Nope.
May 30, 2020 10:26 PM

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man i wanna like hild but can she chill the fuck out?
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is this a male gender issure...human issue...mental illness perhaps?
Jun 2, 2020 5:09 AM

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Wee bit disappointed Hild is still being crusty, but she does have a point. Weapons are not the sole excuse for human nature.
Jun 4, 2020 4:34 PM

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I found this chapter quite profound. Thorfinn understands that the presence of such a weapon does nothing but escalate any situation, no matter how you justify its presence.

It's disappointing to see comments about how "this manga sucks now," presumably because it isn't violent (at the moment). I still think there's a lot to look forward to; their inevitable adventure, Hild's character development, and the situations Thorfinn will have to negotiate without weapons.
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Jun 11, 2020 10:39 AM
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Uhh, I understand what Thorfinn wants to do, but I also can't disagree with Eyvar. If the people of Vinland ever got aggressive, Thorfinn's team would be like sitting ducks, without any means to even defend themselves. It's sad, but there's just no way for them to live there without any conflicts, without killing or dying.
Well, we'll see how it turns out.


Technically, they will still have weapons: spears and bows. So they won't be at a complete disadvantage.
Jun 13, 2020 7:42 AM

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Why is Hild still here? What role does her continued presence in the story serve? She's done the same thing over and over and over again without any development whatsoever. And now she's throwing a fit over Thorfinn's attempt to explain his stance on weapons to Eyvar.

And as funny as Thorfinn and Eyvar's exchange was, why can't Thorfinn just say that, though they don't have swords, they're still taking axes, bows and spears as they'll still need them to farm and otherwise protect themselves in Vinland? It's pure comedic fluff to waste time.
Jun 14, 2020 10:20 AM

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acotede said:
I found this chapter quite profound. Thorfinn understands that the presence of such a weapon does nothing but escalate any situation, no matter how you justify its presence.

It's disappointing to see comments about how "this manga sucks now," presumably because it isn't violent (at the moment). I still think there's a lot to look forward to; their inevitable adventure, Hild's character development, and the situations Thorfinn will have to negotiate without weapons.


Nah the writing has just declined..and its not because of pacifist Thorfinn. The farm arc for an example was still amazing but since then it just feels more childish, dragged out etc. and the characters are not as compelling now
Jun 15, 2020 12:33 PM

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acotede said:
I found this chapter quite profound. Thorfinn understands that the presence of such a weapon does nothing but escalate any situation, no matter how you justify its presence.

It's disappointing to see comments about how "this manga sucks now," presumably because it isn't violent (at the moment). I still think there's a lot to look forward to; their inevitable adventure, Hild's character development, and the situations Thorfinn will have to negotiate without weapons.


Nah the writing has just declined..and its not because of pacifist Thorfinn. The farm arc for an example was still amazing but since then it just feels more childish, dragged out etc. and the characters are not as compelling now

Stop reading and ignore this manga then,and don't bother who still enjoy it.Thanks.
Jun 15, 2020 12:41 PM

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acotede said:
I found this chapter quite profound. Thorfinn understands that the presence of such a weapon does nothing but escalate any situation, no matter how you justify its presence.

It's disappointing to see comments about how "this manga sucks now," presumably because it isn't violent (at the moment). I still think there's a lot to look forward to; their inevitable adventure, Hild's character development, and the situations Thorfinn will have to negotiate without weapons.

Agree,can't wait for the next chapters
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Nah the writing has just declined..and its not because of pacifist Thorfinn. The farm arc for an example was still amazing but since then it just feels more childish, dragged out etc. and the characters are not as compelling now

Stop reading and ignore this manga then,and don't bother who still enjoy it.Thanks.


No I won't stop reading. Just because its not as great anymore doesn't mean its shit
Jun 18, 2020 8:26 PM
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Uhh, I understand what Thorfinn wants to do, but I also can't disagree with Eyvar. If the people of Vinland ever got aggressive, Thorfinn's team would be like sitting ducks, without any means to even defend themselves. It's sad, but there's just no way for them to live there without any conflicts, without killing or dying.
Well, we'll see how it turns out.

they still have axes and spears though, which can be used as a weapon
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Uhh, I understand what Thorfinn wants to do, but I also can't disagree with Eyvar. If the people of Vinland ever got aggressive, Thorfinn's team would be like sitting ducks, without any means to even defend themselves. It's sad, but there's just no way for them to live there without any conflicts, without killing or dying.
Well, we'll see how it turns out.

they still have axes and spears though, which can be used as a weapon

Of course, what I meant was - if he still clutched to his strict no weapons and no violence policy, they would have to get rid of every potential weapon (a spear or an axe is as good a weapon as a sword) or secure them somehow and that's obviously impossible.
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Jirash said:
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they still have axes and spears though, which can be used as a weapon

Of course, what I meant was - if he still clutched to his strict no weapons and no violence policy, they would have to get rid of every potential weapon (a spear or an axe is as good a weapon as a sword) or secure them somehow and that's obviously impossible.

Thorfinn said that he'll still bring axes for cutting wood, and spears for warding off bears and wild animals, but sword is specifically for fighting other humans
Jun 19, 2020 9:58 AM
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Thorfinn said that he'll still bring axes for cutting wood, and spears for warding off bears and wild animals, but sword is specifically for fighting other humans

Oh, sorry about it, then. It's been almost a month so I don't really remember what he said.
Anyway, we'll see who'll get his way soon.
Jun 21, 2020 2:16 AM

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Thorfinn's argument wasn't making any sense I mean what if the civilians of Vinland attack and they don't have any weapons as for some tools of knife and axe for lifestyle.
Jun 29, 2020 11:07 PM

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"nooo this manga now sucks ugh peace bad trans people bad"

C'mon, the message has always been there since the beginning: "a true warrior needs no blade". This story has always been about the search for a land where the weak could live in peace, without having to deal with injustice and war. In crude terms: "SAFESPACE: The Manga".

yeah, I agree that some of the philosophical views are heavily anachronistic. However, as someone here has mentioned, it's *fiction*. "But the author uses real historical characters, locations and events!" Well, that's true, but it doesn't mean that the author NEEDS TO be 100% accurate on everything. Jesus, I don't see anyone shitting on the FATE series when they change a historical figure's gender [JK, not serious, calm down!]. Now, seriously, the author has the right of creative freedom to put philosophical anachronisms in his fictional production. It is an action/adventure japanese comic book, not an academic history encyclopedia.


>imo<, ppl who think the author has lost its way are being naive or just mad due to the progressive morals sustained by the narrative
Jul 2, 2020 10:05 PM

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Really don't know what the fuck people in this thread are whining about. Like yeah, the story is slow, but acting like there's been a gigantic dip in quality is just ridiculous.

Jul 24, 2020 12:00 AM

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But if we had no swords how can we kill and enslave ze natives - Colombus maybe
Dec 26, 2021 2:18 PM
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I think the farm arc was incredible in showing Thorfinn's character development with his whole ideology and that stuff, but even though it's a nice way of thinking, it doesn't make a lot of sense. Swords symbolize violence since it's a tool that was created for the sole purpose of hurting others, which is just what Thorfinn wants to avoid. But Ivar is right, people can still use other tools to hurt others and Thorfinn should bring swords with him in the very likely event that the natives will show hostility towards him and his friends.

And Hild just keeps saying the same thing over and over again
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I found this chapter quite profound. Thorfinn understands that the presence of such a weapon does nothing but escalate any situation, no matter how you justify its presence.

It's disappointing to see comments about how "this manga sucks now," presumably because it isn't violent (at the moment). I still think there's a lot to look forward to; their inevitable adventure, Hild's character development, and the situations Thorfinn will have to negotiate without weapons.
not really because it's not violent, but in the farm arc the writing, character development and themes were beautiful. now it doesn't feel as good
Apr 5, 2022 12:44 PM

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Thorfinn is too idealistic no doubt lets see if it works out in the end

weapons is use for killing for sure but weapons do protect people too
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I always liked the pacifist theme of Vinland Saga, but this is too much. They're going to a land they're unfamiliar with, they have to have weapons for insurance.

Also I don't feel so excited about their future arrival in Vinland, given how things ended up in real life, but I'm sure the author will create a lot of interesting conflict at least.
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I'm so tired of Hild
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I like how Thorfinn understands and agrees with Ivar's justifications for bringing his sword only to refuse the latter to bring it on this journey, feels basically like that one Patrick Star's wallet meme. On the other hand I'm getting frustrated with Hild's character who after two years of staying by his side seems to keep repeating that she can kill him any moment.

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