Vinland Saga
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| Holy shit, the animation style, soundtrack, and even narration hit the mark for this season so far. The opening few minutes gave me some legit chills. This episode details the harsh life for Einar, especially when the vikings took over. Just another reminder that anything can happen in their world in a split moment. A really impressive start imo. Felt like a mini movie and the soundtrack is amazing. |
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| It's been over 3 years since the conclusion of that masterful adaptation of Vinland Saga and now after the wait which felt like forever, finally season 2's underway, with a timeskip. We got a glimpse of him in the last minutes of the final episode back in the first season, but here he is in the flesh, Einar. Now i’m not sure if it was the original content Mappa put when we started with Einar’s past life in most probably northern England, since it’s been some good time I last read this arc but if it was then it’s some damn fine way to show the miseries this man’s been through, as he’s going to be one of the most vital characters going forward. Man’s mother died, vikings slashed his sister to death right before his eyes and he was taken as a slave… that’s the cruelty of their world, and this season going forward. After becoming a slave, there’s only one fate awaiting these people. To be sold or be bought by someone, as it did with Einar too. With Ketel buying him and taking him along to his farmlands in Denmark.. where thus he meets the man, Thorfinn. It’s the start of Ketel’s farm arc and the greatness. OP’s fire, ED’s fire. It’s the premiere of the season already. You just can't go wrong with right things, ever. Man's looking like life's been sucked out of him.. damn [font="\"Proxima Nova Regular\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"]  [/font] |
Softhenic03Jan 9, 2023 8:05 AM
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| Mangaka Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga is back, 3 years later! And now courtesy of MAPPA, keeping Wit Studio's Attack on Titan style alive with this continuation worth of massive hype. Anonymouz's OP is deep though, and LMYK's ED is pretty much the same. We end the prologue of Vinland Saga with Season 1, and this new life that's still wrought of life and death from the perspective of the new Farmland character: the slave Einar, growing up in their home village until it was invaded by the Danish, resulting in the demise of his family and said man ultimately being sold into slavery, being chiseled as a slave for purchase and running away to live on his own survival, he couldn't run away no matter how hard he tried. The hope for Einar to be freed after seeing this old man that's looking for Thorfinn, he was bought by Ketil instead to be brought back to his Jutland farm in Denmark, it reminds him of his family back in Northern England, and this would be the VERY FIRST time that he meets Thorfinn. What a gruesome prologue for the main guy that that would shape up Thorfinn's life later on, this is just the very start, refreshed once again. The story of Thorfinn's redemption and Einar's salvation, BEGINS NOW. THE HYPE IS BACK and let the FARMLAND SAGA BEGIN! |
KANLen09Jan 14, 2023 5:00 AM
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| And... here it is. Farmland Saga aka Peakland Saga has begun. It's been more than three years and I'm so glad that it's finally back. The story takes a very different direction from now on going forward in comparison to the first season. Einar is such an intriguing character. But it was so sad to see him lose his family like that. Can't wait to see more of him but the situation of those slaves was really harsh and how they were treated but that's what you can expect from that time. The animation in this season just looking at this episode looks improved and I'm very happy about it. And, we also got to see Thorfinn in the end. Props to Shuhei Yabuta and his team at MAPPA. Amazing first episode. Loved it. That OP and that song were so fricking beautiful. And, even that ED song with those visuals was incredible.I'm so hyped for this season. |
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| It’s great for Vinland Saga to be back with a 2nd Season! After the neat conclusion of the prologue, the author further presents a more fleshed out perspective on Thorfinns’ journey but this time, as a slave… That’s very expected though after Askeladd’s death, Thorfinn really had nothing to do in pursuing a will of revenge since Canute take the charge, and well Thorfinn did kind of attack back Canute which is the answer as to why he take into an enslavement account under master Ketil as a punishment perhaps. Also I don’t remember a shit that Einar had a backstory involving his family in the manga but it was sort of a way to flesh out his character that made me appreciate more of his character and it’s relieving that there is someone that can accompany Thorfinn throughout this whole journey; Einar’s unawareness to the living condition that could lead to boundaries is pretty much a first time thing and I could tell that both characters suffer heavy casualties, got no help because mfs out there (who are not slaves but bunch of shitbags) are fighting for their lives as well, have similar goals, and now they both are serving as slaveries but I’m buying the teamwork out of both of them so each of their own so they can pursue freedom and privileges, likewise for supporting their families who has their own respective jobs that doesn’t involve anything too harsh. I love the ED for this one the most, LMYK is gradually gaining some recognition since her ED debut in Vanitas No Carte 1st Cour, it gave me chills. I don’t expect much animation since it’s a new whole world honestly but god the wheat looks gorgeous. |
"......If I told you that I was a real witch, would you believe it?"  |
| It's back! The budget seems to be bigger than the last time around and the OP is a banger. I'm really curious about how people will react to this arc. It's going to be an interesting mixture of love and hate I bet. I'm so happy for my man Makoto Yukimura. His finest work is getting a worthy adaptation. And yes, there are some small changes to the manga, but they are positive additions to the story. |
FarabeufJan 9, 2023 9:53 AM
| "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 |
| Glad this series is back! The animation and soundtrack is really good so far. |
| letsgoooooo finally! |
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| the backstory of Einar is never revealed in the manga right? so this is a nice filler or bonus |
| The first episode is awesome.. MAPPA supremacy. |
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| Vinland Saga is back and it is still (maybe more) beautiful. Animation, OSTs, Directon basically everything looks as it should be. New OP and ED are so good. Farmland Saga has begun! |
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| Holy what a atmospheric and beautiful episode the animation are outstanding. This is a hard life for this einar he lost his mom and sister and he can’t do anything. Thorfinn at the end nice so i really must say this was great ed and op. |
P O S I T I V E V I B E Sシ  |
| Peak has returned. Love the additional content, expanding more on Einars past and his family was really well done, we really get an insight on more of the trauma and motivations that Einar has. OP was aesthetically pleasing and the ED was the highlight song-wise. Gotta love the Norse quotes included too. Overall, absolutely loved it and is a perfect intro to the best anime this season and the next. |
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| Opening and ending are perfect like in cour 1. Im in love |
Stark700 said: Holy shit, the animation style, soundtrack, and even narration hit the mark for this season so far. The opening few minutes gave me some legit chills. This episode details the harsh life for Einar, especially when the vikings took over. Just another reminder that anything can happen in their world in a split moment. A really impressive start imo. Felt like a mini movie and the soundtrack is amazing. It's funny, that last scene (Einar meets Thorfin) gave me some crazy chills, like WTF am I getting goosebumps? Brilliant first episode took me by the scruff of my neck and shoved me back into this story on a Monday morning. Hell yes. |
| "Say it with me" "Peakland Saga is back" From the opening to the directing, the entire production is so damn good. Fated meeting at the end gave me goosebumps. I can't wait for more. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
Softhenic03 said: It's been over 3 years since the conclusion of that masterful adaptation of Vinland Saga and now after the wait which felt like forever, finally season 2's underway, with a timeskip. We got a glimpse of him in the last minutes of the final episode back in the first season, but here he is in the flesh, Einar. Now i’m not sure if it was the original content Mappa put when we started with Einar’s past life in most probably northern England, since it’s been some good time I last read this arc but if it was then it’s some damn fine way to show the miseries this man’s been through, as he’s going to be one of the most vital characters going forward. Man’s mother died, vikings slashed his sister to death right before his eyes and he was taken as a slave… that’s the cruelty of their world, and this season going forward. After becoming a slave, there’s only one fate awaiting these people. To be sold or be bought by someone, as it did with Einar too. With Ketel buying him and taking him along to his farmlands in Denmark.. where thus he meets the man, Thorfinn. It’s the start of Ketel’s farm arc and the greatness. OP’s fire, ED’s fire. It’s the premiere of the season already. You just can't go wrong with right things, ever. Man's looking like life's been sucked out of him.. damn [font="\"Proxima Nova Regular\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"] [/font] Has he looked like he's had any life in him since he was a child with his family? |
| The OP is calmer than both from season 1 but it’s still a certified banger and fits this season’s mood perfectly. And then Einar’s flashback to begin the episode had me feeling some type of way, shed a few man tears for my bro. What a way to start season 2! All glory to the staff who are giving Makoto Yukimura an amazing adaptation of his work whether it’s under WIT or MAPPA. I’m not ready to see Farmland fully animated... weekly chills for 24 episodes with another masterpiece soundtrack it seems. |
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| Jaw on the floor the whole episode. I cannot wait for the rest. |
| The production level of this chapter is simply impressive, was it worth waiting so long? the answers is yes Einar's story is quite sad but from what I would think he is going to do well on the farm with Thorfinn |
I'm not a critic or anything like that but I like to give my opinion |
| Vinland Saga is back, and man, I have missed it so much. The unforgiving world is such a joy to see, and seeing Einar's struggles as the Danish invaded the village was quite thrilling and emotional. Time passes, and Einar was set to be sold as a slave, and a certain old man comes along (might that be Leif Erikson?) looking for Thorfinn. Einar eventually gets bought by Ketil to a farm where he'll be put to work, and fates collide as Thorfinn was there too. A brutal, and emotional start to what's certainly going to be a different arc compared to Season 1, but I'm enjoying it all the same. The OP was good, but the ED was on a different level. Looking forward to more! |
| Peak fiction just returned today, huh?! We barely have been introduced to Einar and we've already saw him going through so much brutal stuff in just one episode. Good to see Thorfinn at the end tho, and I really really enjoyed the opening visuals. |
neffst3rJan 25, 2023 3:51 PM
| This episode was freaking awesome. So dark and sad. But it is not all over yet. Like wow. So many characters that I recognize and hope to see again. One of them is going to be here now and forever as always. Einar looks like he will be friends with Thorfinn. I hope they will find a way out. |
| The episode focused on an entirely new character and it was still mesmerizing.. Freaking Hell.. This animation reeks of Mappa passion and effort.. while the OP/ED were so-so but the visuals were nice.. I'll give them that! Anyways, Peakland saga is finally fking back.. Gonna reread the manga cuz This is where the Vinland truly begins! |
| Holy shit. This was amazing. I can already see that this is going to be my favourite anime of the season. |
Softhenic03 said: It's been over 3 years since the conclusion of that masterful adaptation of Vinland Saga and now after the wait which felt like forever, finally season 2's underway, with a timeskip. We got a glimpse of him in the last minutes of the final episode back in the first season, but here he is in the flesh, Einar. Now i’m not sure if it was the original content Mappa put when we started with Einar’s past life in most probably northern England, since it’s been some good time I last read this arc but if it was then it’s some damn fine way to show the miseries this man’s been through, as he’s going to be one of the most vital characters going forward. Man’s mother died, vikings slashed his sister to death right before his eyes and he was taken as a slave… that’s the cruelty of their world, and this season going forward. After becoming a slave, there’s only one fate awaiting these people. To be sold or be bought by someone, as it did with Einar too. With Ketel buying him and taking him along to his farmlands in Denmark.. where thus he meets the man, Thorfinn. It’s the start of Ketel’s farm arc and the greatness. OP’s fire, ED’s fire. It’s the premiere of the season already. You just can't go wrong with right things, ever. Man's looking like life's been sucked out of him.. damn [font="\"Proxima Nova Regular\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"] [/font] can you explain without getting much into spoilers why thorfin is working for farmer? how did he end up like this |
| Huge potential coming. I can't wait for the rest of the season |
| I love the soundtrack and damn the quality has improved. Loved the episode 5/5. FARMING ARC BEGINS |
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