Vinland Saga
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| Canute's plan to take over the farm sounds like a much bigger plan it looks on paper. Tension were high this episode as Olmar took in a fight on his own..a bit reckless if you ask me. Thorgil had no time for BS this episode and unleashed his wrath. Glad to see the anime kept it uncensored and the reality of what he's capable of. That was crazy. |
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| Wow... an action-filled episode from Farmland Saga. This episode was basically the setup for what's to come moving forward from here on out. Also, a perfect place to end the first cour of this season. Olmar finally killed another guy and was basically set up by Canute in order to take on Ketil's farm. Thorgill caught up to it and slaughtered all of Canute's men. Wasn't expecting it to be uncensored but I'm glad MAPPA did. But, it looks like they managed to escape through, Canute's takeover has finally begun, and he'll send troops to Ketil's farm. Interesting developments have already started happening. Can't wait for the start of the next cour next week. It was once again a beautiful episode and an incredibly well-directed episode. |
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| At this point someone should just replace the word, "Embarrassment", in the dictionary with "Olmar". It’s THAT bad actually. If the events of last episode weren’t already enough, this walking contradiction of a human somehow still managed to glorify himself as a bonafide clown in mere minutes within this episode. I mean you learn from your mistakes, but this dude is so stuck up on his fake pride that all it took was a simple provocation from a bunch of losers nonetheless to get him worked up. And if it wasn’t for his big brother Thorgil, I guess we all know how we wouldn’t have seen such fluke. But hey that wasn't actually a fluke, in fact this act was a part of a big scheme Canute and his men were working upon, all so that they could arrest Ketil and acquire his farm as planned. Though it was Thorgil, who foiled their well thought preparations, acting as an ABSOLUTE menace. Killed a, maybe ten or twelve… nah who cares, and thus running away in due time with Ketil and Olmar. Now with their status as fugitives, Canute will go and hunt them down to the very ends of the earth. Thorgil and Co. at Ketil’s farm accompanied by Leif, with Canute after them. And we know Thorfinn is already there. It’s all coming full circle. HYPE. Fabulous end to the first cour. |
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| This episode was... BREATHTAKING. Quality-wise, it is the peak of Vinland Saga even with season 1 combined. This looks straight out of a movie. |
| There is nothing more fragile than a man's pride Vinland Saga demonstrates this perfectly. Excellent episode, amazing even. Thorgil is an absolute beast of a man |
ElucidMar 27, 2023 10:03 AM
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| “Mock me if you wish, curse me if you must. I do all of this to create my utopia.” Canute’s 4D chess skills have been incredible. Cinema is all I have to describe this episode. Truly Goatland saga. Olmar, who represents the sin of pride once again lets his emotions get the best of him and falls into canute’s trap. I love the scene of him being broken at having taken a life vs his brother relishing the opportunity to cut people in half lol. He sees it isn’t what it’s hyped up to be, killing someone is a deeply damaging thing. S/O leif all these years later still looking out for and making deals to save thorfinn. Can’t wait for next week |
Marinate1016Mar 27, 2023 10:07 AM
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| Vinland Saga is an masterpiece in terms of direction. Once again, you can feel the love for this project by the whole staff working on Vinland Saga S2. Absolute banger of an episode. The action was splendid and Canute is getting more and more ruthless, loving the complete opposite compared to S1. |
| God! Thorgill was hype! dude showed what it actually means to be the King's Guard Dude killed what? atleast a dozen man.. and ALONE! I know that this season is meant to be more philoshopical but FKING DAMN! THIS FIGHT WAS TIGHT! TIGHT! TIGHT! I so cannot freaking wait for the next episode |
| I feel so damn bad for Olmar. The scene of him killing a person for the first time was really emotional and his reaction was very realistic. Thorgil is an absolute monster, cutting the guards like that with no hesitation. The scene of him stabbing the last guard's eye was the most disturbing to be for some reason. Genuinely scared of him. Also just gotta say that the OP and ED are beautiful, though I think we'll be getting new ones next week as this episode marks the half point of this season. Judging by the preview we will Thorfinn and Einar more next episode, excited to see more of our boys. |
EmbientMar 27, 2023 10:29 AM
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| Thorgil is fucking strong holy shit the anime made him more brutal than the manga for sure Canute with the end justifies the means mentality or necessary evil belief |
| See Olmar, killing others isn't as glorious as you thought. Really stop and think about what exactly that entails. You're literally ending another human beings life in an instant, that takes a level of mental fortitude that someone like Olmar isn't even close to possessing. The drama and tension this week was at an all-time high. Olmar got set up so Canute could have a reason to arrest Ketil, but Thorgill showed out and slaughtered those dudes like it was child's play. Night and day difference between him and Olmar. Canute isn't backing down though, and now the waters have been muddied further. I'm so excited to see how the two sides of the story that we've been following so far converge together as one. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. MAL is literally just anime Twitter as its own website lol. |
| A masterfully directed episode to wrap up the first cour, with Olmar getting into huge trouble yet again, as he got set up by Canute and his subordinates. Luckily, Thorgil was there to help out his brother, and with that, came huge bloodshed and beheading. Turns out, the set up was to get Ketil arrested so the farm could be taken by Canute, but that plan must be delayed a little. The farm is in danger now, and with Thorfinn and Einar close to freedom, they may not be after all, as the fight is coming to them. This episode really depicted what pride can do to people. The virtue of patience is very important in this cruel world, no matter how hard it is. Looking forward to the second half, as we enter the spring anime season. |
AishaBi said: You're not alone. I laughed at "Come to think of it, the castle was looking for a new cook." - "That won't work. He can't chop up pigs!"Is it bad that I was laughing with those king's messengers at olmar? That one was pretty funny :P |
UkRs said: FKING DAMN! THIS FIGHT WAS TIGHT! TIGHT! TIGHT! I read this in Tuco's voice from Breaking Bad |
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| MAPPA gave Thorgil the respect he deserves, absolute mad lad. What makes him great is not his bloodlust, but the fact that he actually uses his head contrary to a lot of the other vikings/norse. The 2nd cour will be glorious. |
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| lol i was laughing together with those guys at the "castle was looking for a new cook" joke |
| Well...Olmar has been ridiculed too much, since the last incidient. But that's all about to change, thanks to Brodd the member of the king's guard being a messenger delivering him a message from Captain Wulf...it's nothing more than a laughingstock of an audacious joke. For a man that can't even cut a pig, he's the absolute joke. But when he draws his sword due to the number of insults that he just cannot take it, Brodd is easy to predict Olmar's moves. But if it ain't for his big brother Thorgil, who forcefully picked him up on his feet, it's either die living or die by the sword. And motivations as far the voice could go, supported by the mysterious man, Olmar lands a kill on Brodd, which the others retaliate with Thorgil taking over the rest in pure nonchalant brutality. Ketil being distraught by the killings, it's of no doubt that this was a forced duel, but since Brogg and the others were the king's men, the duel is forbidden outside the kingdom's walls, leading to their arrest. But if anything, Thorgil isn't going to comply with that command, and took care of the king's guards with ease. The reason: intentionally setting up Olmar to kill the king's messenger so that they can arrest Ketil, it's o no doubt that King Canute has his eyes on them...and this is only the begnning. King Canute, ready to move on to the next venture, isn't swayed that Ketil's family is on the run, and is becoming more like his father Sweyn. Their escape thanks to Leif, and as both Thorfinn and Einar continues ploughing the farm, Canute's longing to create his own utopia, it's all for lost love. A resounding finish to the 1st half of Farmland Saga, NOTHING BUT MASTERPIECE GREATNESS. |
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| I know Olmar is pathetic and all, but I can't help but pity him. I wish he'd get some sort of growth. I loved how Thorgil defended his family. That scene with Thorgil killing all those men was so good. Unfortunately, they had to censor it a lot. Hopefully, in the Blu-ray it's completely uncensored. |
| Wow, what an episode. Maybe my favorite one adapted from the manga yet. They captured the atmosphere perfectly. |
| Olmar got to learn that killing someone does not feel like he imagined. Thorgill on the other hand is the one to set this type of thinking in Olmar's mind. |
| Thorgil showed how much of a monster he is. He chopped off those dudes like they were mere slices of bread. Canute despite of his plan not going exactly as he initially planned he still got the result he wanted. Great finale for the first cour. Looking forward to the new OP that we are going to get now. |
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| The peace is officially over for Thorfinn, hope he won't get his bad habit back... i'd rather see him flee the farm with Einar since he finally made peace with himself. |
| Deep dark fantasies |
| Canute is getting more corrupted for power, Olmar finally realize after experiencing. And can now finally accept the words and understanding on what his father had always been saying. |
| August 6th 2023: Biggest upset ever, deception, selfishness, or scammed, manipulated. Heavy damage costs, and more. Days since: 15 Last updated: 8/21/2023 One Piece Episode 1041 & 1042 & 1047 & 1048 & 95.75%/1049 & 1053 were a mistake and Uta brought the salvation -AhriTheS3xyFox |
| Oh, and another thing was, I really liked the reaction and voice acting for Ketil, it was so hilarious xD |
| August 6th 2023: Biggest upset ever, deception, selfishness, or scammed, manipulated. Heavy damage costs, and more. Days since: 15 Last updated: 8/21/2023 One Piece Episode 1041 & 1042 & 1047 & 1048 & 95.75%/1049 & 1053 were a mistake and Uta brought the salvation -AhriTheS3xyFox |
| Jaw-dropping episode. I kind of pity Olmar, he's pathetic, but he didn't deserve any of it. Thorgil in this episode became more likeable for me, before he just acted like a total douchebag, now I can appreciate his loyalty to the family and attention to details. Thorfinn... I sense a calm before the storm. Canute really changed a lot. All for lost love? What did he mean?..... |
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Elucid said: I was actually referencing him XDUkRs said: FKING DAMN! THIS FIGHT WAS TIGHT! TIGHT! TIGHT! I read this in Tuco's voice from Breaking Bad |
A very good episode. There you can see once again how brutal the Vikings used to be. Now it will be exciting what will happen on the farm. What will Thorfinn do? |
| “Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
Ainuldex19 said: Ten said: Jaw-dropping episode. I kind of pity Olmar, he's pathetic, but he didn't deserve any of it. Thorgil in this episode became more likeable for me, before he just acted like a total douchebag, now I can appreciate his loyalty to the family and attention to details. Thorfinn... I sense a calm before the storm. Canute really changed a lot. All for lost love? What did he mean?..... Remember his monologue in season 1 about wanting to create paradise on earth even it is by force? Oh. I don't remember season 1 too well, but thanks for the hint, I'll be looking out for it in the manga then. |
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| Can't spell slaughter without laughter. In order for Canute legally confiscate Ketil's farm, Olmar has been set up to commit the crime of lèse-majesté. Only after Olmar "wins" does Thorgil realise that it's all been orchestrated. Making a deal with Leif, the fugitives take to the waters. |
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| omg the pacing needs to go a bit faster, i cant wait lmao! |
| well in this situation thorgil i bet ketil is glad to have thorgil with him, he pretty cool ngl and looks like shit's finally gonna get serious next episode |
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| I do feel bad for laughing at the jokes the guardsmen made towards a dejected looking Olmar after his failure with his sword last week. He might be a bit of a clown, but I do feel sorry for him as he got mocked to the point where he lost his rag and chose violence, only for him to get himself thrashed. Thorgil arrived and gave him a pep talk before Olmar went again, but the plan to frame Olmar went into motion as his opponent took a coin to the eye before being killed by Olmar. Thorgil's sense that this was a set-up was spot on and his slaughtering rampage on the rest of Canute's guardsmen, along with another guardsmen group that tried to arrest the pair, including Ketil, only ended with them dying by Throgil's crazy sword skills. With that, they escape Canute's plan for now. Canute himself isn't too fazed by this setback and is planning a full-on raid of Ketil's farm once Floki arrives. The next episode's title feels fitting for what will happen very soon. With that, I highly look forward to seeing how things will play out in the second half of this second season. So far, the first half has been excellent in terms of character development and story progression. =) |
| Amazing episode. Looks like shit's about to get REAL. Just in time for new OP and ED!!! |
| It's getting better and better, what a great adaptation, i can't stress this enough. |
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| Hilarious episode. I liked the faces when the guys mocked Olmar. But also the action with Thorgil - he is insane. He just love fighting. But not because of a bad past that forced him to fight (like with Thorfinn) ... but just because he thinks it is fun. Would be interesting to see him fighting Thorkell. (Maybe that will happen ... if Canute now called for Floki and the other guys.) |
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