Vinland Saga
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| Alliances in this show feel important more now than ever. There's also a big target on Gardar's back with his recent actions and escape. Speaking of escape, Gardar literally just ran for his life instead of going on horseback. Took a lot of guts and courage to pull of what he did. He looks physically and mentally exhausted as a slave, but I guess he's free now. He liberated himself from mediocrity. |
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| Helping others out in need is a good thing, but sometimes you ought to respect the circumstances. Gardar has done something irredeemable, and while Arnehid helping him out to escape is no less than an accomplice, at the very least from Snake’s view. But being the fellow slaves they are, the duo of Einar and Thorfinn can see the human compassion behind Arnheid’s actions, despite her revealing it wasn’t as if Gardar escaped, rather she hid him under Sverkel’s bed. Right under the nose of Snake no less. Though now that they’ve decided to help out Arnehid, in however way possible, Einar luring out Snake and his men impersonating as Gardar was beyond reckless. Though Snake being the perceptive one he is, he saw through the trick, and it just meant trouble for the main man escorting Gardar and Arneheid out, Thorfinn. And then came the inevitable faceoff, Thorfinn against Snake. But hey Thorfinn has sworn to non-violence right? So whom to show him the path in such a situation? Of course, GOAT Askeladd, and so he did. Thorfinn in the proper stance taking on Snake… can’t be nothing but HYPE. Next episode is where all hell will start to break loose, as finally the farm arc will enter its final stages. If it wasn’t already great enough, it’s only going to go up from here on. Super looking forward. |
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| Gardar's escape sets the tone of Snake and the retainers looking for him, and to Einar, it's danger for Arnheid. But her breaking the news to them both that she set her own husband free, it's clear that Thorfinn needs to clear a path for the wife to explain her situation to both him and Einar, while Snake and his retainers use her as bait to lure Gardar in. The fantasy that Arnheid thought that she could return to the life she had with her after losing their only son Hjalti, it all came crashing down in a mere way. So much in fact that Einar wants her to escape together with Gardar while holding the old master's baby, and he is prepared with Throfinn to face the arduous road ahead with her as the only option. The old Gramps, lying on his deathbed, grants Snake his fields in exchange of violence, to do something productive once in his life, though Gardar has been spotted for them to take action. While Einar acts as the decoy, Thorfinn helps Arnheid, Gramps and Gardar escape, though he got caught by Snake turning back and realizing their antics. Being the only one as opposed to his 2 other pursuers, Thorfinn is faced with a dilemma, until Askeladd comes to give him a pep talk about becoming a true warrior, which he fights with his whole body. Hoo boy, Snake vs. Thorfinn, let the escape wars begin. |
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| Another emotional but incredible episode. Arnheid's VA did souch an amazing job there. Props to her. I felt so bad for Arnheid in all of this. She's suffering so much but It was nice to see my boys being there for her in this hard time. They're trying to help both Gardar and Arnheid escape the country. It will not be easy but they gotta do it. Thanks to the old man... they were able to keep a low profile but not for long and it's finally time for Thorfinn to go against Snake and those final moments of the episode were so epic. Old Thorfinn stance in new Thorfinn. Chills. Can't wait for the next episode. |
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| Sound direction was outstanding this episode. the VA of Arnheid was amazing and the OST they used gave it the emotional touch. Snake vs Thorfinn was short but good and I did not expect to see Askeladd again. Yet another banger of an episode and we're still having 7 more episodes to come. |
| What a move of einar and thorfinn and that arnheid has hide gardar under the bed of the grandmaster. In that scene who snake is coming back and faces thorfinn was 10/10 holy i was so hype to see this. His character development has really growing. |
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| Bruhhh this episode felt way too short, one reason why I hate being up to date, now got to wait a whole week before the next episode... bruhhhh Can't wait to see what happens between Thorfinn and Hebi though! |
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| Thorfinn vs Snake round 2 lets go its ok to fight for self defense and helping people Thorfinn  |
| Snake's nose must not be very good if he couldn’t smell the wounded Gardar despite being in the same house. The highlight of the episode has to be Arnheid. Her voice actress Mayumi Saco did a phenomenal job. Her cries felt almost too real. Holy shit. This episode ended with a hige cliffhanger. Again. Can't wait for Snake vs Thorfinn. Hope it will be a good fight. So hyped. |
0451Apr 25, 2023 1:25 PM
| really just left us on that massive cliff hanger cant wait for the next ep |
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| Askeladd even when dead is still the most fabulous character in this story. So much larger than life. |
| "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 |
| A bold and quite reckless plan was set into motion to help Arnheid escape with Gardar, but Snake is a smart guy so of course he saw through it. Thorfinn continues to struggle with the choices he must make, forcing himself to fight after swearing off violence. And the one to give him that last push was none other than THE BOY, MY GOAT, ASKELADD!!!! LETS GOOOO. It was great to see Thorfinn take up that familiar stance. Next episode is going to be a banger. Also, what exactly was Arnheid's endgame there if Thorfinn and Einar didn't happen to show up? Just leave Gardar's body under the old masters bed and he just lays there until he dies? Lol just a random thing I thought about while watching. |
| 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. |
| damnnn cliffhanger on the action part |
| I hope this episode silenced those who were supposedly sick of Thorfinns pacifism. We finally get the conflict in his morals yet people were so quick to jump to conclusions that Thorfinn is a bad character just because his ideology contrasts the Viking period. Amazing episode, Arnheids voice actor needs a raise for her performance, seriously. This is another episode that reminds me how much I love Askeladd, I always love how much of an impact he made on Thorfinn. |
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| Hated this episode. I'm sorry but the dialogue from Arnheid towards Einar and Thorfinn was just so bad. First stated "The guest was going to kill both me and Gardar" No,Gardar was the one that decided to take on the offense by biting off of someones neck and kill him, while Snake and his men were so damn lenient towards Gardar, he still decides to kill more of his Men. Amazing how that logic works. Now that he killed 5 more Men, its reasonable enough that snake has to kill him before Gardar poses any more death. And the reason?! Simply because that 2nd guest was trying to get Arnheids attention by touching her shoulder to keep herself together while lingering on the floor for a while, because HE could get in trouble when caught..... I don't see how that is of any danger that warrants a murder from Gardar. The fact that Gardar survived after killing a guy shows the level amount of tolerance. But now we get Einar, simping for Arnheid, without any real reason as to why he wants to help her other then the fact that shes already taken, and hoping that he could still be in relationship with her. Unless Arnheid is intentionally lying but there is no sorts of hints implying that at all ! |
AhriTheS3xyFoxApr 26, 2023 10:43 AM
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| maan this is gonna be a good fight, but it's prolly just a taste of what's about to come |
__prince_ said: Please don't embarrass yourself π₯΄maybe an unpopular opinion but the last few episodes were pretty mid and filler they add nothing to the story except just a side quest for thorfinn...... |
AhriTheS3xyFox said: Congrats, this is the dumbest thing I've read in like a month. Maybe actually try to see it from the perspective of Arnheid, an exhausted, pressured, terrified, and distraught woman? There's no guarantee that the guests wouldnt kill her, they don't understand the full context. Also Einar is just being a good person for her, there's no fucking simping here, he just cares for her and understands her situation.Hated this episode. I'm sorry but the dialogue from Arnheid towards Einar and Thorfinn was just so bad. First stated "The guest was going to kill both me and Gardar" No,Gardar was the one that decided to take on the offense by biting off of someones neck and kill him, while Snake and his men were so damn lenient towards Gardar, he still decides to kill more of his Men. Amazing how that logic works. Now that he killed 5 more Men, its reasonable enough that snake has to kill him before Gardar poses any more death. But now we get Einar, simping for Arnheid, without any real reason as to why he wants to help her other then the fact that shes already taken, and hoping that he could still be in relationship with her. Unless Arnheid is intentionally lying but there is no sorts of hints implying that at all ! |
ElucidApr 24, 2023 11:50 AM
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| Two-thirds of the way through the second season! I like that in Sverkel's and Snake's discussion, the animators added a bit to highlight the unique sword he has. I've seen talk of Gardar looking like a hairier Einar being the reason why Arnheid was so nice to the latter. His playing the part of the decoy is very befitting. The rightful King of Britannia is back for another imagine-spot. Seeing Einar's determination to help Arnheid and Gardar escape together, Thorfinn lends his helping hands too, and uses them, he must, when the most intelligent guest/their leader Snake realises they've been bamboozled. |
Fortress_MaximusApr 24, 2023 12:16 PM
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| Well seems like Arhneid and Gardar might manage to escape, but it's time to truly fight for Thorfinn now, and I'm curious to how it will turn out |
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| oh my fucking god the tension is too high, are trying to give me a heart attack with this tension and the cliffhanger |
| From now on it isn't farming simulator anymore |
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| Dissatisfied, it felt like a 2 min episode.. |
| Good episode Very excited for the next one 3/5 |
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| Holy shit the CHILLS! That ending was EPIC!!! |
| First of all, props to Arnheid's voice actress, she really nailed those sad lines very well. The reason that this show has worked so well for me is that each character has their own motives that can be justified to some extent. Arnheid wants to help Gardar escape because in the end, he's her husband, and for Snake, he has to defend the farm for his pride, and to avenge his comrades. Thorfinn, while he has sworn off violence supposedly, should one raise his fist to protect what he believes in? It's a difficult decision indeed. Askeladd appeared once again as well, to give Thorfinn that push he needed. Was it necessary to have him there? Not particularly in my opinion, but who doesn't want to see more Askeladd? I have loved Sverkel's character so far, because even as he is near death from old age, he is still the voice of reason, and has read the room quite well. His dialogue about how slaves are just unfortunate people, and that if him and Snake were unlucky they would have suffered the same fate, was quite thought provoking. A tough battle lies ahead, as the farmland saga enters its final stretch. It's been a joy to watch so far, and I have no doubt it'll continue to be as good down the stretch. |
| Thorfinn taking a fighting stance hype. These cliffhangers should be illegal. |
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| The tension towards the end was incredible. What a masterclass of an adaptation, honestly. So happy to be watching this weekly. |
| the excessive amount of filler this season is killing me, were constantly getting blue balled |
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