VINLAND SAGA 2x1: "Slave" // Reaction & Discussion
Added 2023-11-19 01:37:37 +0000 UTC
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yea.. This season beats most of TV I've seen. It's in another league
Niek
2023-11-30 01:00:07 +0000 UTCThis is an important thing to consider. Thorfinn attacked the king and the last we saw him being dragged off. Keeping that context it becomes easy to connect the dots.
Goob
2023-11-21 19:27:07 +0000 UTCYou would be correct. Yukimura always wanted to write a story about a slave protagonist. The prologue I believe was planned initially to be cut up into flashbacks that would only show the important details. It’s so interesting that originally Einar would’ve been the first character we’re introduced to and THIS would’ve been Thorfinn’s introduction. Then Yukimura’s editor said “why don’t you write a prologue instead?” And then Yukimura cooked up one of the best prologues in manga.
Goob
2023-11-21 19:24:56 +0000 UTCYou are correct. I believe this takes place 1 and a half years after the prologue.
Goob
2023-11-21 19:23:26 +0000 UTCThe beginning of Greatness... Let's go
hellios6
2023-11-20 07:02:04 +0000 UTCYou guys are going to lose your shit with this season. It’s an absolute masterpiece.
Pmj13
2023-11-20 01:01:17 +0000 UTCThorfinn was 6 when Thors died. So, at the end of S1 he was 16-17 yrs old. Askeladd = world worn, cynical vs. Einar = innocent, open minded Something to remember Thorfinn attacked Canute, the Prince, one of the Danish Royals, not something that would be easily overlooked. The Producers of Vinland Saga is "Twin Engine" abd the motorcycles are their "logo". Twin Engine has produced anime: Dororo, Hell's Paradise, The Ancient Magus' Bride Season and Golden Kamuy.
WuXian Suibian
2023-11-19 19:58:25 +0000 UTCThis Season motivated me deeply in life PS: Season 2 OPs and EDs are fine to watch without any Major spoiler
Tim Zaum
2023-11-19 15:02:27 +0000 UTCI am so damn happy!! Arguably one of the best season of any anime I've ever watched and I'm so glad that I'm not the only one that thinks so! The true journey of Thorfinn begins now. Can't wait for next drop, thank you guys! BTW you guys should watch both OP and ED!
Cation
2023-11-19 11:18:49 +0000 UTCSeason 2 is were Vinland Saga goes from 'really good show' to greatness.
Hans Wurst
2023-11-19 10:21:10 +0000 UTCOne of the best seasons of anime ever made, up there with MT and Tengoku for me.
nikum
2023-11-19 08:55:34 +0000 UTCYesssss peak!!!
L.C.
2023-11-19 05:11:30 +0000 UTCI believe season 2 (or the Slave arc) was originally intended to be the start of this story, but the manga artist, Makoto Yukimura added the prolonged season (season 1) afterwards; his style of writing involves being patient in connecting with characters for greater emotional and story impact. This is all things you basically have already figure out. You're the first reaction I've seen since season 2 started to compare Askeladd and Einar. I'll say more about this in a couple of episodes. I've been watching anime for about 25 years, and this is one of the most impactful seasons I've seen in a very long time. It was not even halfway through the season that Vinland Saga took over Attack on Titan as my favorite anime.
James
2023-11-19 03:37:58 +0000 UTCHey, just wanted to say, I believe Thorfinn at this point in the story right now is 19 years old.
Vinnadizzio TheStoryTeller
2023-11-19 03:02:54 +0000 UTCThe first half is slower and more methodical in carving out it’s characters. But damn it’s so worth it. A beautiful masterpiece of a season.
Goob
2023-11-19 02:50:15 +0000 UTCThis is my single favorite season of any anime ever
Tyler Owens
2023-11-19 02:00:27 +0000 UTC
