Vinland Saga
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| That was a lot to take in! That scene between Canute and Swyen was so intense and i thought for a minute there that Askeladd was gonna lose his shit! Also i completely agree with Askeladd about Ragnar's brother; i don't trust him at all. My heartbroke when Askeladd said that Bjorn probably won't survive.... i've really grown to like Bjorn. I hope that his wild, gorilla man-ness will save him somehow. And Leif has finally made it to England; i really REALLY hope he finds Thorfinn before some awful shit goes down (because i can feel that coming!) |
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| Great episode. It shows a lot about the aftermath of what happened and sets up what's coming up next. It's almost the end of the season, I wonder when is Vinland going to come into play. |
that face dude, that madman face was the last thing many europeans saw during the viking invasions in the middle ages. |
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| It's nice to see Virgin Canut become a Chad all of a sudden. He's a true inspiration to us all. Interesting how Canut's drive is now "Revenge against his father", whereas Thorfinn's drive is "Revenge for his father". Maybe revenge and your pop don't go together? Just a thought. |
| Ironically, Thorfin just met the real culprit of his father's death - Floki. Or else, is the real culprit king himself? Like king ordered Floki to kill Thors, and Floki hired Askeladd to do this. Anyway, dumb Thorfinn never thought about this possibility and focused only on Askeladd instead. And Askeladd keeps silent, too |
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| I remember the twitter account for Vinland saga saying that there would be "added content" aka not manga canon in this episode, but as I can recall everything in this episode happened in the manga so did I miss something? |
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| Thorkell, that bastard, he's already got a SICK-ASS EYEPATCH. Truly, a necessity for any badass. (Well, at least for those that lose an eye... to be honest, when you still have both eyes, it kinda loses effect; which is a little annoying if you're like me and you always pick it when customising a character. Would I take a perception disadvantage for an eyepatch? OF COURSE!) It's also interesting seeing how far Thorfinn has come. I mean, he's survived, thrived, and fought with the best, now is a guard to the Prince without even realising it. I mean, he hasn't mentioned duelling Akseladd for some time now. Speaking of the man; that look that even gave Thorfinn the spooks. Gotta love them intense faces. Damn, that Monk just become SO DIFFERENT... I mean, at 25 with British blood, I can't grow facial hair nowhere near that level. Then again, I haven't ever left it for years on end. |
| "You know you've reached peak quality when a doujin is better than the actual source series." (Eg. To LOVE-Ru) Just to list a couple of biases. Likes: A good story, characters, writing, romance, a good plot twist or something that breaks expectations (In a good way), 'backstory' and justice. Dislikes: Bad romance, too much fanservice, the harem genre, yuri, yaoi, and bad writing. |
| that prince ruined this entire show. so annoying. |
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| I must say, this episode was so thrilling and intense, looks like the King knows what Canute wants to do, Canute now picked a fight with the king formally. Willbard though, looks so different now, but still a heavy drinker lol. F for Bjorn though, looks like we won't see more of him. |
| “What do you do when there is an evil you cannot defeat by just means? Do you stain your hands with evil to destroy evil? Or do you remain steadfastly just and righteous even if it means surrendering to evil?” ― Lelouch Vi Britannia |
| Why did the king ask about Askeladd's birth name? Did he know Askeladd's father in person? |
I just realized that all of my favorite characters, beside being stunningly beautiful, also happen to be exceptionally skilled murder machines. \('-')/ I'm level  on mal-badges. View my badges. |
| Knut first speech: what a beautiful bird, Ragnar, catch it for me! Knut last speech: I will kill my father and make peace on earth (aprox) Great intense episode, Knut makes me wanna follow him |
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| Well...I loved the reunion between Canute and his father. Very interesting. Looks like the King is intelligent. Wonder what will happen in the future between the two. The guy at the end (forgot his name), glad to see he's alive. Really want to see the interaction between him and Thorfinn. |
   𝓢𝓬𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓸𝓾𝓬𝓱𝓮 𝓘𝓼 𝓑𝓪𝓮 |
| Askeladd getting angry was so well done, it just shows how much he loved her mother. |
| Ha, I told you Griffith is back. I am not sure if I am suppose to adore Canute or not. Those vibes were real this whole time. Anyway, I don't mind show turning into political drama, I actually like these kind of shows. Shame it's almost end of season. And those two brothers, end suited for them. I wish them well. And monk? 23. Really? Anyway, is Askelaad planning to tell Thorfinn who ordered his father death anytime? It could be really help to relieve tension in Canutes camp, Thorfinn could finally get over his fathers death and work with Askeelad properly. On other hand, Thorfinn would do something stupid, like trying to murder leader of Jormsvikings on his own. Edit: Wait, did they really said, Bjorn, the berserk, is going to die on internal injuries.... oh no... He was one of my favorites, I hoped he going to be in Canute's camp... |
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mohrip said: kidlat020 said: unpopular opinion but I do think this arc is garbage and I'm saying this from a Christian PoV. see my previous post of you must, but Canute is just being an arrogant proud kid just because he knew the indifference of love. pride will be his downfall and I don't blame him if he couldn't see it. his pride blinds him. Well, that is the point. You will get how it is and why the king said "the crown is the one who have a power, not the king" or something like that. Canute isn't growing yet. Well, I really want to spoil it, but just wait for S2. That's why a lot of people said it's just a beginning and farmland arc or whatever the name is the best arc of VN. Mod Edit: Modified quote of edited post. yeah that's gonna be a tall order. we **can** see that Canute will just go downhill from here thanks to his pride. and that will take how many episodes? and in season 2 no less? that's gonna be a boring shitfest to me until he rises up from his arrogance. or he'll just fall into his own death and destruction? watching an arrogant kid doing arrogant things isn't my type of entertainment. |
| >I had no brain when I was 12 >Then everyone must had no brain when they were 12 >I experimented 100 samples and proved that they had no brain when they were 12 >Therefore children cannot consent This is what science has done to humanity. |
mohrip said: kidlat020 said: yeah that's gonna be a tall order. we **can** see that Canute will just go downhill from here thanks to his pride. and that will take how many episodes? and in season 2 no less? that's gonna be a boring shitfest to me until he rises up from his arrogance. or he'll just fall into his own death and destruction? watching an arrogant kid doing arrogant things isn't my type of entertainment. Ah, yes. King Joffrey Baratheon who is too arrogant, fool, and want to destroy what he hates and all people hate him, Griffith who was too naive to think that he can get his own kingdom and ended up to , Miyamoto Musashi who thinks he can beat all of swordsman and become the great one, and now Canute, he thinks he grows up to a better person and want to made a paradise himself. Of course we all agree that all of that characters are poorly written character. I really don't care about historical faggots... err I mean historical figures. |
| >I had no brain when I was 12 >Then everyone must had no brain when they were 12 >I experimented 100 samples and proved that they had no brain when they were 12 >Therefore children cannot consent This is what science has done to humanity. |
| I don't think it will be easy to kill King Sweyn he looks like a clever bastard and yeah I don't trust that Gunnar either. Also that priest is my age? Lol |
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| Atli is a good guy. He deserves to live on a farm somewhere peacefully. Also, it seems like that guy from Thorfinn's village is still looking for him. The kid should go at least go back temporarily or at least send a messenger or SOMETHING! |
"At some point, I stopped hoping." |
| superb episode fansubbed by [Foxtrot] Askeladd knew the king is a tough one! lol at Willibard sudden comedy at it's finest. Askeladd aura felt by Thorfinn was badass! and scary as well! such treat Seeing Canute totally a different person! 5/5. |
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| If this anime will be ur typical generic historical-action show, Sweyn will be killed and replaced in this episode but we're talking about Vinland Saga, an anime where even side characters has more personality and charisma than ur generic MC in a harem show. Sweyn looks smart enough to fall into a trap so Canute and the rest must come up with a good plan to kill him. Also, Willibald without the beard was hilarious hahahaha. |
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| The profecy-revenge of Canute become real. Now they have the Denmark, nearly a paradise on the earth, safe, peaceful, prosperous, and with most of the population "atheist" in pratice. |
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| That confrontation with the King was tense! Also, their names are spelled Knut and Svein. I work for Norwegians so I am familiar with Scandinavian names! |
| I'm Bruneian and I like anime. And Manchester United. And fat cats. |
| Definitely don't trust Ragnar's brother. I really need thorfinn to wake up soon, why does he still think he needs to be with ask a lad. |
| I have a third testicle that gives me psychic powers |
| It was nice to see Askeladd having compassion for his old comrade. Not just that, but the sight of his boiling rage at Sweyn's remarks about his family were interesting to witness too. Solid episode. |
| This episode was deep. |
Come on man,where is that Noragami season 3 masterpiece.We want it, Bones! |
| It will be interesting to see Canute's new relationship with Christianity fleshed out. He hasn't out right rejected the faith but he's certainly not devoted either. The sending off of Atli was heartwarming- maybe Askeladd has learned something from Thors. |
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| Canute's confronted the King and even called out his plans right in front of him even when he was surrounded by guards that are ready to kill them without a moment's hesitation and he once again showed that he's the one with the biggest balls in the country now! Surprisingly, I felt a little bad for Askeladd when he got furious after Sweyn ridiculed his mother. It's a lot more surprising to see that he spared Atli and his mindbroken brother then giving him gold along with a warning while he's at it despite the betrayal and what he did to Björn. As despicable as he is, he still has a heart and he definitely has a high regard on the value of family. Willibald looks decades younger without the beard but he's more of a drunkard than ever lmao |
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lihle808 said: aNoThEr MedIoCRe ePiSoDe AGaIn. wItH caNUtE aNd hIS fAtHEr'S boRiNG sPaT! tHoRFinN hAS bEcoME aN eYEsOrE fOr mE, HIs sTaNDinG iN tHe sHoW hAs BeCOmE cOntRAdIcToRY AnD lAcklUSteR. BUt hE caN'T bE wOrSe tHAn cANUte tHoUGH oR tHe lAmE deVEloPmeNt oF ThE sTorY. nO mATtEr hOw mUCh YoU hYPe iT WitH wOrDs lIKe "gReAT ePIsoDe" or sOMe fiXEd raTinGs, tHIs sHoW iS aVerAgE. ^What you sound like to everyone who isn't actively trying to make themselves dislike the show just because it's popular and they want to have a contrary opinion that makes them feel special. |
ShinyKing said: lihle808 said: aNoThEr MedIoCRe ePiSoDe AGaIn. wItH caNUtE aNd hIS fAtHEr'S boRiNG sPaT! tHoRFinN hAS bEcoME aN eYEsOrE fOr mE, HIs sTaNDinG iN tHe sHoW hAs BeCOmE cOntRAdIcToRY AnD lAcklUSteR. BUt hE caN'T bE wOrSe tHAn cANUte tHoUGH oR tHe lAmE deVEloPmeNt oF ThE sTorY. nO mATtEr hOw mUCh YoU hYPe iT WitH wOrDs lIKe "gReAT ePIsoDe" or sOMe fiXEd raTinGs, tHIs sHoW iS aVerAgE. ^What you sound like to everyone who isn't actively trying to make themselves dislike the show just because it's popular and they want to have a contrary opinion that makes them feel special. Hahahaha, that was actually pretty funny. I think the story has some problems, and that it's not perfect for sure but it's a lot better than the average. |
icanhazqnime said: ShinyKing said: ^What you sound like to everyone who isn't actively trying to make themselves dislike the show just because it's popular and they want to have a contrary opinion that makes them feel special. Hahahaha, that was actually pretty funny. I think the story has some problems, and that it's not perfect for sure but it's a lot better than the average. Yeah, I'm not saying the show is without flaws, but notice that the guy I quoted doesn't really offer any concrete criticism, he simply throws insults at it. That's how you can tell that he's just hating on it for the sake of trying to be different, when he can't even point out any legitimate issues. |
ShinyKing said: icanhazqnime said: Hahahaha, that was actually pretty funny. I think the story has some problems, and that it's not perfect for sure but it's a lot better than the average. Yeah, I'm not saying the show is without flaws, but notice that the guy I quoted doesn't really offer any concrete criticism, he simply throws insults at it. That's how you can tell that he's just hating on it for the sake of trying to be different, when he can't even point out any legitimate issues. Oh yeah! He's a total troll, I've noticed he's made simailir comments on several episodes. Critique is to discuss the parts that could have been done better not just fling unfounded opinions around |
| Ah this is gonna go full political, nothing but tactics and witty movements at this point. Yet they keep it interesting. |
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| The talk with the king was tense. |
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| I find it pretty funny to see Thorfinn following Canute and the rest, while they are trying to take down the king, only because Askeladd is there and no other reason. I hope at some point, Thorfinn discovers who ordered his dad's murder, so he can besides Askeladd also take down Floki. |
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| Floki was surprised there and I would too because Canute's change was so fast he didn't expect this to happen even with Thorkell as his ally A reunion with a son and its father a murderous reunion at least as Askeladd and Thorfinn sniffed out the assassins that were waiting for orders, This king really wants his son dead I'm really amazed how Canute really changed himself for the best and prepared himself for war if it's coming to them and taking the crown to take his father's place. |
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| Not a very eventful episode, guess no matter what they do they can just get along with everyone. |
| I'm really hoping to see a reunion episode with Thorfinn and his family. Damn, Leif is still looking for Thorfinn and hasn't given up yet. I hope the reunion lasts the whole episode. |
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| Floki you fool! You absolute buffoon! You'd best do well to not underestimate how much a man can change when he decided not to take shit from others anymore! Not even God himself. Alright, it's been fun watching this show for the last 20 eps, but only now did the story actually become more intriguing. Witnessing Canute and his vassals undertake an ambitious goal of immense difficulties is wildly entertaining, the aspect of them using their intelligence, wit and respective abilities to tackle various tasks to progress are all very engaging. It's a story of the underdog patiently and carefully hunting for the top dog, namely Canute and King Sveyn. Needless to say, this is the best ep so far, seriously... Canute really did fulfil his proclamation to give meaning to the Vikings' desire for battles and death, there is no greater pleasure than to bask in a war to claim a throne that allows its ruler to wield immensely overbearing authoritative powers. |
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