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Apr 4, 2023 9:02 PM
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Urahara_Benihime said:
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Writing as I'm watching the episode
For A second there I thought that was Thorfinn at the start and was horrified. So glad it's not him.
The new OP is a BANGER
Didn't expect Vinland Saga to make me laugh today lol
This has the most detailed hands I've ever seen in anime seriously"My wife!" Maaan, poor Einar (for the second time). That slave is probably Arnheid's husband from when they were free or something.
The ED is amazing too. The EDs in VS always have this calm yet emotional feel and this one is not an exception.Another masterpiece episode of Vinland Saga
It's literally the Bible
I mean what so special about that particular Bible that Snake's sole motive is to sell it after the old man dies.

they're in the early 1000s.. the printing press came out about 4 centuries later.

Someone had to hand-write that thing. You can't produce too many of those books. Definitely not something cheap.

though Snake was just being a snarky tsundere, i guess.
Apr 4, 2023 11:18 PM

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I really like the new Op and ED. But I still like the previous ones better. The episode had so many beautiful bonding moments between Thorfinn, Einar, Snake and Arnheid. But as is usually the case, nothing good follows after such moments.


Apr 5, 2023 8:18 AM
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best story arc on air
Apr 5, 2023 9:43 AM
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It was a good episode
Apr 5, 2023 12:32 PM

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Damn that bomb drop at the end... things gonna be more interesting than I thought.
Apr 5, 2023 12:54 PM

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I really though that Gardar was Einar in the future. I was really confused for a bit because of that.
Apr 5, 2023 1:15 PM

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Ah man shit's already about to go down with the Canute thing but now we got the old man dying and Arnheid's husband of all things showing up. I thought he'd be her brother or something but this makes it more awkward for sure. And dude's like on a rampage sooooo yeah I hope it doesn't get too violent next episode. Snake's men deserved that shit tho lmao.
Apr 5, 2023 3:12 PM

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Wonder who that man running away is, also there's new op/ed! Though I prefer op1 a lot more. Ed1 and ed2 is kind of close to me.
Apr 5, 2023 4:28 PM
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This new opening is amazing, love it!
Apr 6, 2023 7:26 AM
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At first i thought there would just be more of the blood thirsty fighting with Thorfinn killing more and more people or even him going on a justice killing spree like fight for slaves but then it turned out to just be him and others working hard and finding there new place in this cruel world. Which not having read the manga yet I found it a great change in pace. I also think from the current episode 13 I think I'm going to get my wish for a blood bath, but it will be sad to see Thorfinn's calm and fulfilling life on the farm be ruined by a greedy king and blood thirsty people. I love how true the story is to even today, you start to enjoy life and then some power hunger people come and reck it. ahhhh so fun
Apr 6, 2023 8:31 AM
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that runaway is pretty strong ngl
Apr 7, 2023 9:15 AM
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i love looking at thorfinn enjoying himself but it seems that enjoyment wont last long.
Apr 7, 2023 4:07 PM

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The dinner scene with Thorfinn, Einar, Snake, Arnheld and gramps was wholesome. Moments like these make me appreciate the characters.
The runaway slave was one badass mfer. Him burning his old master's house and killing him in the end felt satisfying. I can witness the slave's anger and wrath. It was hella scary.
That cliffhanger at the end with the runaway slave being Arnheld's husband caught me off guard. Poor Einar lol.

Apr 7, 2023 11:16 PM

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this episode was more comedy than some comedies i watched today.... and the anime isnt even comedy
Apr 8, 2023 11:07 PM
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the show is picking up!
Apr 9, 2023 4:07 AM
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einar gonna be mad asf. new op is much better imo
Apr 9, 2023 7:44 AM
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Well, that’s quite the re-union…
Apr 9, 2023 10:07 PM

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Great episode.New OP is pretty good.

Seems like a slave revolted.Arnheid taking care of Sverkel.The cliffhanger though.Can't wait to see next episode.






Apr 10, 2023 1:36 AM

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Welp, no puss for you Einar.
"The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there."

"Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life."
Apr 10, 2023 2:57 AM
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Poor Einer, but who didn't see something like this coming up a mile away?! It's like c'mon Einer! That great looking chick wasn't going to be single! C'mon! Especially back in those days! The only way someone like her could be single back in those days is if she was a widow.
Me every time I hear the word "reparations": 🤣🤣🤣
Apr 10, 2023 11:49 AM
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really nice ep with interesting ending :)
Apr 11, 2023 12:00 AM
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Another great episode Arnheid's back story was really well done, Thorfinn's reaction when heard about what happened to her first child was gut wrenching, shits gonna hit the fan next episode I really hope Arnheid can smooth thing out with Gardar.
Apr 11, 2023 9:06 AM

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Damned episode this was, this arc so far has been a good watch prolly cause i alr read this arc in the manga xd alas Thorfinn wanting to be a Christian while Canute being the opposite are a sight to see and again with this evil cliffhanger >:O
Also the new opening is still pretty good i still prefer the River one rn but hey this might grow on me in later episodes.

Apr 12, 2023 6:09 PM

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Wait what? Lmaoo now that's some love triangle eight there. I can only imagine his reaction once he sees his wife's injured hands.
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Apr 12, 2023 8:25 PM
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vinland vinland vinland
Apr 14, 2023 5:59 PM

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Urahara_Benihime said:
Wonder what's so special about the book Snake decided to sell after the old master dies.


Someone didn't watched Ascendance of a Bookworm lol

but honestly before Gutenberg all books were handmade and hand copied so they were super expensive, even cheaper book would cost equivalent of one warhorse. So to put it simply Thorfinn would need to work for around 2-3 years (maybe even more) and save all money to be able to buy one book.
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Apr 14, 2023 7:53 PM

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To be honest, I wasn't entirely sure at first whether we had gone back in time or not. On closer inspection, however, I quickly realized that it had to be a slave from another farm. This is what happens when you treat other people, slaves or not, without any respect.

Back at Ketil's Farm, Thorfinn and Einar revived the topic of what they would do with their freedom. In Einar's case, it looks like he's staying to have a chance of eventually freeing Arnheid as well. It seems age is catching up with Sverkel. Luckily, Snake had the inspiration to look for him, otherwise things could have turned out a lot worse. With the bedridden master, not only Thorfinn and Einar take care of his well-being, but also Arnheid. I can't deny that the food scene was pretty funny. Sverkel is still trying to be tough, but a hungry stomach speaks for itself.

Upon Fuchs' arrival at Sverkel's house, he reports to Snake about the incident at Kjallakr's farm. I immediately wondered how far away Kjallkakr's Farm might be. Snake's decision to team up in threes to look for the escaped slave was definitely the best alternative. Especially since you don't know how strong and dangerous this man really is. The stupidity of Badger and Lizard was unbearable. Imagine finding the suspect you're looking for sleeping, or at least dozing, and starting a heated debate about whether or not to attack. Even a deaf person would have noticed this and so the inevitable happened, the death of Lizard.

With an injured fox and Badger in hot pursuit, the mysterious slave passed Sverkel's house only to be recognized by Arnheid in a split second. His name appears to be Gardar, and if that really is Arnheid's husband, holy shit will that makes things a lot more complicated than they already were.

The new OP and ED are both great. I might prefer the ones before, but at the moment I'm not totally sure.
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Apr 15, 2023 1:15 AM

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RIP EINAR YA WOMAN GOT A LONG-LOST HUSBAND WHO IS A RUNAWAY SLAVE!!!
Apr 15, 2023 8:42 AM
🥊 CHAMPION 🥊

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Arheid was married! It was a surprise!!! kekeke
Apr 15, 2023 12:18 PM

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Nice character development for old master 👏
Apr 18, 2023 10:31 AM
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It was good. I enjoyed It.
Apr 20, 2023 12:00 PM

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3/5

Pretty monotone chapter with meaningful interactions and generally good vibes apart from the start & the end

A new character, who we found out later, was Arnheid's husband just randomly shows up in the cold open. Thorfinn & Einar were contemplating their freedom but it was cut short due to Sverkel and his senile attributes. The man is nearing his death bed but it's quite endearing to see someone like that still doing about his job like a normal person. A very wholesome moment between all of the parties involved there which also includes Arnheid, who had some of the most glowing facial animation in the entire episode. That woman is BEAUTIFUL. No wonder Einar wants in whilst Gardar already bagged her

The sound designs and key visuals were brilliant in many points. Artistic choices like match-cuts & dolly pans are always a treat , especially for a cinematography geek like myself. Thorfinn trying to be a Christian, perhaps? Does he really need Jesus though? Time will tell. The episode ends with the Gardar reveal

Idk how his character will co-erce into the rest of this season but it's certainly an impactful first impression. No Canute this time around but let the man cook!!!
Apr 21, 2023 7:52 AM
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new Op is good, not river good but such the nature of things.

Sad to see the old man dying, honestly thought he died in his field for a moment.

big oof there for Einar at the end there.
Apr 22, 2023 5:17 AM
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that mf is crazy, dude is her WHAT
Apr 28, 2023 2:12 AM
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In short what I want to say – this cliffhanger really hooked me.
Apr 28, 2023 9:26 AM
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thats tuff for einar, arnheid is already taken
May 9, 2023 10:14 AM

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First OP was much better imo

What a funny dinner, that whole scene was wholesome as hell :)

Arnheid already has a husband, poor Einar! That's heartbreaking.




May 15, 2023 9:58 AM

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ishinashi120 said:
Another great episode, she is a wife poor Einar
bro really keeps blocking me LMFAO
Jun 5, 2023 10:47 PM
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slow has a different meaning here: every frame is a reflection of the bloodshed of season 1
Jun 29, 2023 1:42 PM
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good but slowed anime
Jun 30, 2023 12:14 PM
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This will complicate a lot of things.
Jul 11, 2023 1:42 AM

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The new opening by 'Survive Said The Prophet' slaps.

At first glance, I thought the runaway slave was timeskip Einar. As the episode progressed I realised bro was a completely new character. I kinda predicted that dude to be Arnheid's husband/lover from the OP.

Gardar killed Lizard. I wonder if Snake will spare him.

Also, from the looks of it, Arnheid presumed him to be dead but he's alive. How does he react once he realises that she has become Ketil's personal sex slave?

New ED is extremely good.
◑ ━━━━━ ▣ ━━━━━ ◐
"Everything I've witnessed... This whole system you have built has always rejected me. Now I'm ready to reject it. That's why I destroy. That's why I took this power for myself. Simple enough, yeah? I don't care if you don't understand... That's what makes us... Heroes and Villains."
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Jul 15, 2023 8:38 PM

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Gramps is literally working himself to death. 

Aww, Thorfinn is laughing, haha!! I love this. I love seeing them all laughing together. This is basically the calm before the storm, cause now everything is going downhill. 

Gramps is just being stubborn.  

Who is this new man. They’re definitely dead. 

Arnheid recognize him. Gardar is her husband :0 Einar pick the wrong girl to fall in love with
Jul 21, 2023 4:38 AM
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The guy at the beginning reminds me of Einar. Imagine his dad never actually died and that's his dad. Whoever that dude was though turned that Slave Master into a victim bro kissed his shoes begged for mercy and still got merked off🤣🤣🤣. Oh wow, I'm loving the wholesome scenes seeing everyone laugh around the dinner table was wonderful. I'm so happy to see Thorfinn with so much joy on his face. The moment the camera panned off him sleeping I knew he was going to run at them🤣🤣. I'm not surprised that Thorfinn is interested in Christian now. Since it preaches the same message his Father did. NAAA SHE IS MARRIED WOW.
Aug 1, 2023 6:40 PM

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Sverkel is still going strong for a man worked his entire life especially in his older age. Loved seeing Arnheid having a moment of actual fun there. Gardar will be an interesting character.
Aug 17, 2023 5:30 AM

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Looks like they have their own drama going on in Ketil's farm, can't wait till the rest arrives it's gonna be an even bigger party. Also, that new op is banging
Sep 9, 2023 6:46 AM

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Aw no. Arnheid is a wife! Poor Einar.
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Oct 3, 2023 12:20 PM

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I love the first OP so much that I can't say the same for the new one. Sorry.

I'm not sure if Gardar is still in his right mind. He looks pretty mad to me. I wouldn't mind if Arnheid and him will get back together, perhaps elope? That would be a huge blow for Einar though.

She got him back. If you understand the characters well enough, you'd know she did!
Oct 18, 2023 8:08 PM
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Fantastic episode and music!
Nov 11, 2023 7:39 PM
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What a badass OP!
I want Arnheid to feed me! Also, she said she would do "everything?" I have plenty of ideas to use her to the max if I were the old man. Hehe!
What a fitting ED for the upcoming tragedies in the second half of the season.
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