Vinland Saga
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| The chance for Einar to work for Thorfinn is interesting. You could say this is the beginning of a new life for Einar. Episode had its mature tone and Thorfinn looked rather detached since his return. The unpredictable nature of their world still gives off survival vibes and that narrative paints a tragic tone as well. Man, this season has been a wild, emotional ride so far. |
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| While Einar has no experience whatsoever of being a slave and how to do some stuff, it was so interesting to see Thorfinn on the other hand, who has changed so much in this time. He's so calm and collected while Einar is furious like Thorfinn used to be. And, then we got to see their Master son who's going through the same thing Thorfinn used to go through as a kid who doesn't know the horrible suffering war brings. I want to see more of this dynamic between Thorfinn and Einar and how their friendship will grow. It's gonna be fascinating to see this going forward. |
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| Working as a slave isn't something Einar ever wished for, it should be clear at this point. Though for Thorfinn it was something he brought upon himself that even the proposal of buying back one's freedom on the condition of harvested crops outpricing the amount they were bought by Ketil didn’t flinch that massive apathetic look of his face. Einar on the other hand… will take him a while to warm up to the people and the go-throughs of this place. But hey we know what a mere presence of a beautiful woman does to man ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)... Einar's fine for now. A successful father and his lousy son.. you see this thing plenty often. We won’t do something for a change here as well, as Olmar the son of Ketil is here to mark his disgraceful presence for the next six months. Man wants approval from his father, from the people.. now to see how it’ll go for him. Those flashbacks still hurt btw. |
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| In the lands of Jutland in Ketil's Farm, both Einar and Thorfinn are made friends and working together, building his future wheat land for both to buy back their freedom with each bountiful harvest. But the way that Thorfinn teaches Einar, is the same usual vagueness in a huge plot of land, with meals that are as miniscule as their status as slaves. Einar would've quit at this point, but Thorfinn's persistence is what ensures his survival amidst all the psychological torture. The former's persistence of wanting to report to Ketil about the retainers...got completely overshadowed by the presence of a woman, and that is what makes them stay. Even for a master, despite origins, Ketil is also working in the farms, which surprises Einar. The relationship between Ketil and his 17-year-old son Olmar is distraught, for a rebellious son who wants to be involved with the war, rather than be the successor to his father's farm. This is made worse when the woman in question tries to persuade Olmar sexually, but only to be met with more disappointment of the same inheritance talk that drives him out each and every time. The first day for Einar...recalling his past feuds with the Danish trampling on his home village and killing his family, and this is the same for Thorfinn. Living to see another day, they can only do that for now. |
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| Man this episode really does gov route something. Like wow. Einar knows some heavy brutality from some douchebags or jerks. But Thorfinn convinces him to beat with it. The Master’s son does net want to inherit the farmland and becomes rebellious and so forth. Einar thinks out loud that the boy turning into an adult does not understand war and will get himself into trouble. Einar talks to Thorfinn about how his village was attacked. Thorfinn remembers his time of a village he attacked it must’ve been horrifying to him. |
| Great chapter today Together Slice of Life a little serious and with funny parts That man Olmar makes me curious And the drawing is beautiful like the previous chapter Waiting for the next chapter |
I'm not a critic or anything like that but I like to give my opinion |
| Einar got love at first sight there |
| opening song is epic that is all The Lord seem like a real good guy he be the center of a community. But the other prestigious around are not of the same light. With abuse of others and likely getting on the lord bad grace often of they could be pulling the curtain over his eyes as well. And he and his son do not get along well the son being even slightly paranoid, but most just not be humble like the owner of the lands. Also thorfinn is dead inside, truely the "void" peak depression is I can't expand how hard that is as most people have felt that or only for a short time, everyone knows what anger is but people don't understand the void without being in it as it is a hole you can not leave. Well you can but it has to be under your own terms no drug or "person" can help that is true depression, a person can help but they can be trying to help. That seems to be what the outro song is indicating The intro song seems to be the entering it. that reallly cool. |
PoisonedTeaJan 16, 2023 10:11 AM
| Im a little worried. This episode has few QUALITY moments. Hopefully this wont get worse in the next episodes. |
| A decent episode, mainly focused on conflicts between low classes in this medieval world, pretty chill despite having such heavy theme and tone. The son reminds me of the guys from Thorfinn's village in the first season, the attitude and arrogance are high for someone who doesn't know how to wield a sword. I don't remember much about what happened in the manga so I'm honestly pretty hype, now just gotta wait for another week. |
| Kinda funny now in hindsight how Einar could’ve totally changed the trajectory of the story by snitching lmao. Bro saw a 10 and folded lmaooo. Seeing it animated I kinda feel bad for Olmar. He doesn’t know how good he has it inheriting a nice peaceful farm, nothing good comes from war. |
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| Thorfinn's personality really did change a lot amazing ep cant wait for the next one |
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| This man gives einar and thorfinn a chance to pay themselves back that they can be free what nice man. Einar is complaining about the food and i can understand that. |
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they wanted it to happen both ways, literally and figuratively xD |
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| Well we getting more of them in the farm and Einar seems to not fit in with this slave thing. Though, I wonder how thorfinn would sort his mind up and make a decision for himself, he's so lost |
| I was wondering how Farmland Saga would be received and I'm happy to see so far so good. It helps that the production values are really decent as a story of this calibre deserves. |
| "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 |
| It's quite interesting how the roles of the characters work here. Thorfinn feels like he has had a role reversal, and now is Einar's mentor of sorts on the farm, while Einar is the loud one, complaining about the work. It was also quite intriguing and ironic how the slaves felt more at ease than someone of more wealth and status, Olmar, who is Ketil's son. The slaves fit in well with a kind master, while Olmar felt out of place from everyone else, not having a real role in things, to the point where people just try to take advantage of him to gain status. He's naive about the world around him. He feels that war is the way to go, while farming isn't for young people, but what he doesn't know is that war is ruthless and unforgiving, which Thorfinn and Einar have seem firsthand, and inheriting his father's farm may just be the best thing for his future. As for Thorfinn, he looks very lost as well even though he seems well respected even as a slave, maybe Einar can be someone who can bring more life into his eyes some day. |
| The adaptation is perfect imo. Great art and animation throughout this whole 2nd episode. The voice acting was impactful and the pacing is done right. Idk what to say, great episode no doubt. Next week is gonna be a lot better. Snake's introduction is top tier. |
| slavery, labor, and a too-young heir to the farm. kekeke |
| Ketil seems like a decent guy, giving his slaves the opportunity to buy back their freedom, but Einar quickly learned that that doesn't guarantee that the road there is an easy one. He's still a slave after all, literally considered subhuman, so he's going to be treated accordingly. We're only 2 episodes in but I love seeing how the tables have turned. Einar is the impatient hothead Thorfinn used to be while Thorfinn is just a lifeless empty shell. It's sad to see him like that. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. |
| Einar is promising to be a future GOAT. |
| Lol Einar trying to give advice to Thorfinn when it's his first day of being a slave. I'm an anime-only but I enjoyed the first two episodes a lot. If the rest of the episodes are like this then I can't complain. It's really good and I can tell that it'll only get better. |
| Lol @ the parents Thorfinn is like a shadow of his former self; dead inside and wants no beef at all. One accompanying factor of losing his motivation to live is that he's finally composed. Seemingly endless amount of work on an empty stomach and the coworkers suck to boot, but it could be worse xD Take notes Einar, he knows the drill. Even while experiencing this arc for a second time I'm enjoying it immensely. It's a slow burn worth the wait. Farabeuf said: I was wondering how Farmland Saga would be received and I'm happy to see so far so good. It helps that the production values are really decent as a story of this calibre deserves. I think the mere fact that people won't have to wait months for chapters to drop makes it already a lot more pleasant. I have the feeling people back then were just frustrated to wait for so long. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Am I the only one who actively dislikes the production values in this season ? |
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| Snake is finally shown! He'll have some great moments further down the line, can't wait. This was definitely a slower paced episode but this is the pacing to expect early on in this arc; more slice of life and dramatic beats before making room for the action and more intense moments. A few unfinished/unpolished far away frames that could be fixed for blue rays but otherwise I'm content with most of the art and animation, pretty much the same as season 1 in slower paced moments. |
KneelBeforeMeJan 16, 2023 3:51 PM
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