Vinland Saga
| No. Only that the pacing is slow. I'm always looking forward to Mondays for a new episode. |
| Einar with 147 favorites lol, inferior characters confirmed. S1 > Thorfinn's extremely ordinary and basic development |
upwindspy said: Don't apologize for the obvious, dude. Elucid said: Hell. No. I have been enjoying this season to death. This is my favourite arc of all time, and honestly I would struggle to be friends with anyone who finds this boring simply because it isn't action packed as the first season. then we can't be friends. Sorry bro |
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| No, I think it's more interesting than the first season. While I appreciated the show before, it was truly a good anime, it never resonated with me the way it is now for some reason. I really like how we get to see this side of Thorfinn. |
| I personally am not enjoying this arc very much, I expected to see Thorfinn once again on the battlefields, killing warriors and not becoming a priest. I hope it doesn't turn into a shonen character. |
jvjvi23 said: Sorry, but wouldn't your average shonen character do the opposite of pacifism?I personally am not enjoying this arc very much, I expected to see Thorfinn once again on the battlefields, killing warriors and not becoming a priest. I hope it doesn't turn into a shonen character. |
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Aziz_Iso said: He really said this with 8 completed anime, and all of them basic 😂 😂 😂 😂People only get a kick out of Shonen fight scenes |
| 104 people have voted "yes".... we live in a society..... |
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| wait, this shit isn't filler? wtf |
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| I'd watch such a beautiful farming masterpiece any day |
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JRoUKnoShoes said: The people complaining are probably the same ppl that complained about Andor. They don't understand story telling and believe in the structure of a video game where the cut scenes are the dialogue and character growth and the bulk of it should be fighting. Some ppl minds have been molded into thinking that why, which is unfortunate. Such a knee jerk reaction, no patience to watch things develop before the pay off. I'm personally enjoying it and I know that doing so will I have some gut wrenching and heightened excitement to look forward to. There are generally two kinds of viewers. Those who love stories and storytelling, and those that love action and excitement. That's all I'm gonna say. |
| "...our faces marked by toil, by deceptions, by success, by love; our weary eyes looking still, looking always, looking anxiously for something out of life, that while it is expected is already gone – has passed unseen, in a sigh, in a flash – together with the youth, with the strength, with the romance of illusions.” - Joseph Conrad ('Youth') |
| It's a really surprising change of tone from the first season that much is certain. It isn't boring though, but it is very slow paced. Episode 9 was a masterpiece so made it worth it already. |
| It's not boring, it's just got odd pacing at times. Thorfinn's struggle is fantastic, but the biggest issue I have with it is that the conclusion it was all leading up to in episode 9 felt quite anti climactic. He'll no longer use violence, but for the most part that was where he was at since the start of the season. I felt quite underwhelmed by those episodes because the payoff wasn't really anything new to the story. Also, I'm a manga reader, so I know where the story heads and still had these issues. Still a fantastic show leagues above anything else this season minus attack on titan's special. |
Thorf said: He'll no longer use violence, but for the most part that was where he was at since the start of the season. Thorfinn didn't use violence at the beginning of the season simply because he didn't care about anything, he did really understand the gravity of the lives that he took when he was a warrior, he didn't have any passion at all. However once he started valuing his own life with the support of Einar and Sverkel and developing new passions on the farm, he had still had anger within him; anger that caused him to use unnecessary violence on that retainer who insulted them and their wheat. That newfound passion drove him back to impulsive violence, this was the catalyst that started the events of episode 9 and how his actions ultimately are depicted by the endless slaughter of Valhalla. Also the whole point of the abyss dream sequence in episode 8 is Thorfinn trying to run from what he's done, running from those he's killed. At this point, Thorfinn wants to be reborn but he wants to run away from his past in the process. That's why he keeps forgetting his dreams, it's his consciousness refusing to acknowledge the sins he's committed and the border between violence and salvation that he hangs off. Episode 9 is only when he no longer fears the dead that drag him down, acknowledges them, and wants to reborn fully aware of all that he's done. This is why he remembers his dream in episode 9. What I'm saying ultimately is that this vow to never hurt anyone is more climactic than you think, it's the culmination of Thorfinn's full acceptance of who he is, what he's done and the motivation to strive forward and never repeat path of unnecessary violence. |
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Elucid said: I get you, I just think it should've been paced and shown a lot better than it was. Everyone was hyping up episodes 8 & 9 as well which didn't help, because when I finished 9 I just felt disappointed. The start of the season was definitely better, especially episodes 4 & 5. Thorfinn forgetting his dreams and I guess a lot of his past was something that could've been shown in a different way as well because it just felt odd in the anime. Thorf said: He'll no longer use violence, but for the most part that was where he was at since the start of the season. Thorfinn didn't use violence at the beginning of the season simply because he didn't care about anything, he did really understand the gravity of the lives that he took when he was a warrior, he didn't have any passion at all. However once he started valuing his own life with the support of Einar and Sverkel and developing new passions on the farm, he had still had anger within him; anger that caused him to use unnecessary violence on that retainer who insulted them and their wheat. That newfound passion drove him back to impulsive violence, this was the catalyst that started the events of episode 9 and how his actions ultimately are depicted by the endless slaughter of Valhalla. Also the whole point of the abyss dream sequence in episode 8 is Thorfinn trying to run from what he's done, running from those he's killed. At this point, Thorfinn wants to be reborn but he wants to run away from his past in the process. That's why he keeps forgetting his dreams, it's his consciousness refusing to acknowledge the sins he's committed and the border between violence and salvation that he hangs off. Episode 9 is only when he no longer fears the dead that drag him down, acknowledges them, and wants to reborn fully aware of all that he's done. This is why he remembers his dream in episode 9. What I'm saying ultimately is that this vow to never hurt anyone is more climactic than you think, it's the culmination of Thorfinn's full acceptance of who he is, what he's done and the motivation to strive forward and never repeat path of unnecessary violence. |
Thorf said: Elucid said: I get you, I just think it should've been paced and shown a lot better than it was. Everyone was hyping up episodes 8 & 9 as well which didn't help, because when I finished 9 I just felt disappointed. The start of the season was definitely better, especially episodes 4 & 5. Thorfinn forgetting his dreams and I guess a lot of his past was something that could've been shown in a different way as well because it just felt odd in the anime. Thorfinn didn't use violence at the beginning of the season simply because he didn't care about anything, he did really understand the gravity of the lives that he took when he was a warrior, he didn't have any passion at all. However once he started valuing his own life with the support of Einar and Sverkel and developing new passions on the farm, he had still had anger within him; anger that caused him to use unnecessary violence on that retainer who insulted them and their wheat. That newfound passion drove him back to impulsive violence, this was the catalyst that started the events of episode 9 and how his actions ultimately are depicted by the endless slaughter of Valhalla. Also the whole point of the abyss dream sequence in episode 8 is Thorfinn trying to run from what he's done, running from those he's killed. At this point, Thorfinn wants to be reborn but he wants to run away from his past in the process. That's why he keeps forgetting his dreams, it's his consciousness refusing to acknowledge the sins he's committed and the border between violence and salvation that he hangs off. Episode 9 is only when he no longer fears the dead that drag him down, acknowledges them, and wants to reborn fully aware of all that he's done. This is why he remembers his dream in episode 9. What I'm saying ultimately is that this vow to never hurt anyone is more climactic than you think, it's the culmination of Thorfinn's full acceptance of who he is, what he's done and the motivation to strive forward and never repeat path of unnecessary violence. The anime adaptation has been very faithful so far? Unless this is simply issues that you have with the pacing you're gonna have to take it up with Yukimura there, not the anime staff. Episode 8 and 9 were very well directed, they even had the person who directed S1 EP 14 to storyboard episode 9. This really just sounds like a subjective thing on your part. |
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Elucid said: Nah it's def subjective, and I had pretty much the same problems in the manga. It's not really something the anime could've fixed, but I have been liking it more than I did before. Episodes 8 & 9 were excellently made, just like 4 & 5, I only had issues with the writing. The second half of the arc is better at least so that's something to look forward to. Thorf said: I get you, I just think it should've been paced and shown a lot better than it was. Everyone was hyping up episodes 8 & 9 as well which didn't help, because when I finished 9 I just felt disappointed. The start of the season was definitely better, especially episodes 4 & 5. Thorfinn forgetting his dreams and I guess a lot of his past was something that could've been shown in a different way as well because it just felt odd in the anime. The anime adaptation has been very faithful so far? Unless this is simply issues that you have with the pacing you're gonna have to take it up with Yukimura there, not the anime staff. Episode 8 and 9 were very well directed, they even had the person who directed S1 EP 14 to storyboard episode 9. This really just sounds like a subjective thing on your part. |
Thorf said: Elucid said: Nah it's def subjective, and I had pretty much the same problems in the manga. It's not really something the anime could've fixed, but I have been liking it more than I did before. Episodes 8 & 9 were excellently made, just like 4 & 5, I only had issues with the writing. The second half of the arc is better at least so that's something to look forward to. The anime adaptation has been very faithful so far? Unless this is simply issues that you have with the pacing you're gonna have to take it up with Yukimura there, not the anime staff. Episode 8 and 9 were very well directed, they even had the person who directed S1 EP 14 to storyboard episode 9. This really just sounds like a subjective thing on your part. No worries then, yeah things are gonna escalate a lot more in the second cour considering the manga content that the anime covers Looking forward to that. |
ElucidMar 24, 2023 3:19 AM
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| Honestly, I have been enjoying it more than season 2 for the most part. I like the dynamic between Einar and Thorfinn and of course seeing Thorfinn grow as a person has been great. |
| Go check out my latest review: https://myanimelist.net/profile/YeeYeeAss/reviews |
YeeYeeAss said: Honestly, I have been enjoying it more than season 2 for the most part. I like the dynamic between Einar and Thorfinn and of course seeing Thorfinn grow as a person has been great. You mean more than season 1? |
| "...our faces marked by toil, by deceptions, by success, by love; our weary eyes looking still, looking always, looking anxiously for something out of life, that while it is expected is already gone – has passed unseen, in a sigh, in a flash – together with the youth, with the strength, with the romance of illusions.” - Joseph Conrad ('Youth') |
eyerok said: YeeYeeAss said: Honestly, I have been enjoying it more than season 2 for the most part. I like the dynamic between Einar and Thorfinn and of course seeing Thorfinn grow as a person has been great. You mean more than season 1? Yes. Not sure I can edit it now |
| Go check out my latest review: https://myanimelist.net/profile/YeeYeeAss/reviews |
| Hell no, it's amazing and even better than S1. |
| It's probably because my taste has changed since I watched season 1, but I'm actually enjoying this more |
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