Vinland Saga
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Such a tense episode. We also got more of Thorkell again in battle and he's such a barbaric sight to see with his fighting style. A lot of action this episode with the wartime mood. I must say, this episode captured a great deal of what violence is about. Thorkell in particular displays his impressive fighting skills. Glad to also see Thorfinn encountering him again. It was inevitable. |
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| I can already see the rule 34 & rule 64 of Canute appearing by the end of this season. Good episode, Thorkell was happy to see Thorfinn, and it seems that Thorkell knew Thors. I hope they elaborate their relationship more in the next episodes. I liked how the war scenes are portrayed in this anime, they are very realistic and include a lot of violence. I am looking forward to seeing more fight scenes later on in the series. Still no Kensho Ono... Overall, 5/5 |
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| Oh Jesus Christ Thorkell shredding men at the speed of a blender. I never thought I'd need this in my life. Such a great episode, the beginning was a big highlight for me in the manga and it perfectly captured that. |
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yikes, what a bloodbath. and a trap prince?  |
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| Noooo, i wanted to see a rematch in that ring of fire! |
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| Lol'd at the discussion during the first half especially Thorkell going full "senpai, notice me" for King Sweyn. Gotta love how violence was depicted here. Thorkell started shredding everyone in his path effortessly and his discussion with Thorfinn claiming that he knows his parents certainly got his attention. Canute, Ragnar and the priest now are being escorted by Askeladd's band. Amazing episode. |
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phantomfandom said: Almost drop but the prince give me a hope he'll become Thorfinn's lover. Given ended last week. |
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Elucid said: Does the Vinland saga's visual image on Mal changed a bit?phantomfandom said: Almost drop but the prince give me a hope he'll become Thorfinn's lover. Given ended last week. |
| "I think I wanted to attack something. Like betraying people or hurting people. And, well, it's not exactly nice, but hurting the readers too... In all honestly, I feel that's what I really wanted to do. For me, as a reader, when I think, "this manga will remain in my heart," it means, for example, it phenomenally hurt me: It's those kinds of experiences I'm after." - Pajime Hisayama (My favourite hurting author). |
| Hmm I wonder if the prince is actually a princess in disguise or he is just boy with a girlish face, lets wait and see. |
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Peeti said: Elucid said: Does the Vinland saga's visual image on Mal changed a bit?Given ended last week. Oh yeah, it did. A bit odd, I preferred the clean version. |
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| That was a great episode. Loved how brutal it was. Also they nailed Canute's face reveal. Even the CGI at beginning looked decent. |
| Canute is a pretty boy or bishonen lol and damn its confirmed that Thors was the strongest warrior and Thorkell was just second so thats why Thorkell is excited to fight Thorfinn like that |
| So like...are we ever gonna hear Canute actually speak or something? Or is it gonna be like Nezuko where all the VA pretty much does it just grunt everywhere, he's still the best waifu in this show though Damn Thorkell that was just brutal lol |
 'On-Hold' is another way for a completionist to say 'Dropped' |
did Canute convert to christianity since he can relate to Jesus Christ weak body and pacifist attitude, and why their country or all of the Vikings are fine with him being a christian and not worshipping Odin  |
| i was hoping Thorkell would When the Priest was asked that question, he's pretty much saying Jesus is better, since Jesus can turn water into wine shane_nichols said: Amazing show. 10/10 . However the media is gonna get pissed off over the first half. The dialogue was very mature, but it really mocked christianity. And things like this don't pass well over. And this is why 20th century boys will probably never get an anime adaption. Non the less, AOTY. I actually really like the way they didn't cater to the audience and treat religions with respect so as to not offend anyone. Because this is the vikings period we're talking about where violence, assault, rape is common. Religious people are not going to be treated with respect everywhere they go, especially not by brutes like those guys. It's more realistic this way, and i love it. heg said: Canute is a pretty boy or bishonen lol they're the same thing Short_Circut said: So like...are we ever gonna hear Canute actually speak or something? Or is it gonna be like Nezuko where all the VA pretty much does it just grunt everywhere, he's still the best waifu in this show though hands down best waifu of the season phantomfandom said: Almost drop but the prince give me a hope he'll become Thorfinn's lover. i think we all know who the 'fe'male lead of this show is now lol i ship it Mod Edit: Added spoiler tags; please hide plot details. |
LoveLikeBloodSep 28, 2019 4:22 AM
| prince or princess hmm lol |
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| A lot of blood and deaths in this episode. Thorkell is still a beast and was happy to see Thorfinn. Thorkell knew Thors and I hope we get to learn about their relationship in future episodes. I would love to see an episode or two focusing on Thors' younger days. |
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| @ttcchen lol i know they are the same thing, i use or there to choose from between word translation |
| It was fun until the 14th minute mark... then the little sh!t showed up to spoil it again, pfff. Thorkell in blender mode was cool. |
| Damn Thorkell is my favorite character of this series, such playfulness and vigor! If things go well, I might add him to my favorite list. I think that's a prince though, he is one of those girly type supposed to be "work of noble beauty" characters. Let's hope he's interesting and will bring something to the story line. I myself though cannot wait for a rematch between Thorfinn and Thorkell. |
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| Another violent episode this week, with an interesting ending to top it off. Honestly, though, the twist isn't really all that surprising, as it perfectly explains why Canute always hides his/her face and never speaks (I suppose he could just be a feminine man, but then why go to all the lengths to conceal the face and voice if that is the case?). |
| The episode flew by,we got to see once again how dangerous Thorkell can be in battle.Thorkell hinted his connection with Thors and Helga to Thorfinn this chapter. And finally Thorfinn meets Canute,he is bishounen btw. 5/5 Episode. |
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| Well, Ragnar is a dumb fuck! If u shout out in the middle of a battle field ya gonna die... simples! Thorfinn was so fucking cool this episode, playing the 'hero'. I wonder when Askeladd is going to admit that he actually cares about Thorfinn? He's tsundere af haha Now the main point; Canute is one hella beautiful man... he's so damn pretty that it made me just a little bit jealous haha |
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| Thorkell is so crazy His fighting style really has something of a Berserk Thorfinn's reaction surprised me a bit tho. I think it was clear that Thors was a popular warrior, but it's not far known that his wife is called Helga... He even flinched when Thorkell mentioned her name. Still asked "you know my father" instead of "you know my mother". Idk it just felt off and I'm really curious about that now.. Wanted to see how everyone's doing back in the village for a while now.. Hope we get sth soon And we finally get to see Canute's face. I mean most knew it before but it's been shown to the characters now. Ofc the question would be if he's not the princess |
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| The slaughter was excellent in this episode. I'm looking forward to see more. |
EchoAnEternity said: Fantastic episode, I wonder if they will be able to cover the whole first arc with the current pace of the show. Probably will be split between this season and a 12 episode season 2. From here there are many chapters with 20~ pages, and even a few with 10~ pages. I think they will be fine. 36 episodes is too much for the Prologue Arc. |
| Canute best girl... After Thorkell, of course ;) |
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Illyricus said: Canute best girl... After Thorkell, of course ;) But of course. Thorkell is so much of a best girl that he's even doing a 'notice me Senpai' move like @MonkeyDHunter so correctly stated. They did a real good job of making Canute look as bishounen as humanly possible. This adaptation is nailing it soo good. |
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VisonS said: Is it just me or isnt Thorkell missing his two fingers, thorfinn cut him off 2 episodes ago? I remember several close ups showing them missing. He even specifically mentions the wound he got from Thorfinn while showing it. |
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| A great episode like always, as expected of a strong AotY contender. Canute still hasn't spoken yet tho. Liking the pace till now, hoping that they completely cover the whole prologue in this season. 5/5 |
| "Life is too bitter, so coffee, at least should be sweet..." - Hikigaya Hachiman (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatte Iru) |
| Well ... now that episode was great. Liked the end of the last episode and this whole episode. Less Thorfinn dreaming about past or talking without battle. Thorkell not too much overpoweredness screentime. (Though im cutting whole trees with his attacks is a bit much ... but it did not get screentime.) The funny leisurely talks when Throkell travelled ... were good. That's how vikings are. Jokes about food, women and alcohol. The christian priest also likes the god of booze. Edit: The fingers of Thorkell ... hat to look closely previous episode. This episode it was visible better. But still ... the woudn seemed to have healed really good ... or they did not want to make it look more ugly. I doub't even with modern medicine it will look that clean and flat after cutting a finger. |
phantomfandom said: Almost drop but the prince give me a hope he'll become Thorfinn's lover. I hope that happens too lol. |
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| What a great adaptation. Once again, best episode so far |
| Time to put Thorkell into my favs. |
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shane_nichols said: Amazing show. 10/10 . However the media is gonna get pissed off over the first half. The dialogue was very mature, but it really mocked christianity. And things like this don't pass well over. And this is why 20th century boys will probably never get an anime adaption. Non the less, AOTY. I don't think it's currently generating enough attention yet for the western media to start picking holes in it's "problematic" material. Mocking Christianity seems to be the in-thing at the moment anyway. Just don't insult any other abrahamic religion though, otherwise you get branded with all sorts of -isms. Not that it bothers me, it's just an observation. In anycase, I think the anime is fantastic and should it get a S2 will go on to become a classic if it's continued to be adapted well. |
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