Vinland Saga

Vinland Saga88%

TV 2019-07-08 25m Animation War & Politics Action & Adventure Drama
★ 8.5 / 10 · 1,014 votes
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8.9 /10
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100 %
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86 %
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85 %
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For a thousand years, the Vikings have made quite a name and reputation for themselves as the strongest families with a thirst for violence. Thorfinn, the son of one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, spends his boyhood in a battlefield enhancing his skills in his adventure to redeem his most-desired revenge after his father was murdered.

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Status
Returning Series
Runtime
25m
Seasons
2
Episodes
48
Studios
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Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
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Season 1 2019 · 24 eps
  1. 1 Somewhere Not Here Thorfinn, a boy living in Iceland, longs for adventure and is eager to know more about the world. He dreams of a land of paradise called Vinland that he hears about from the adven… Jul 8, 2019 29m
  2. 2 Sword In the year 1002, the war between England and Denmark was intensifying. One day, the Jomsvikings pay a visit to Thorfinn's village in order to bring back Thors, their former comma… Jul 8, 2019 25m
  3. 3 Troll Askeladd, the leader of a Viking army of a hundred men, receives orders from Floki of the Jomsvikings to kill Thors, who was once known as the Troll of Jom. However, the villagers… Jul 8, 2019 25m
  4. 4 A True Warrior Thors and his men fall for Askeladd's trap and faces a dangerous situation, but Thors defeats many of Askeladd's men with his overpowering strength. However, Thors knows that it w… Jul 29, 2019 25m
  5. 5 The Troll's Son After Askeladd kills Thorfinn's father Thors, Thorfinn hides inside Thor's ship and bides his time until the opportunity to take revenge. However, life on the ship is harsh withou… Aug 5, 2019 25m
  6. 6 The Journey Begins Thorfinn kills his first man. As more time goes on Thorfinn kills more men and becomes more skilled. One day when Thorfinn is in battle he gets shot with an arrow and ends up unco… Aug 12, 2019 25m
  7. 7 Normanni Askeladd withdraws temporarily from the war against England. While searching for a new source of income, he encounters a skirmish among the Franks and hatches a plot to steal thei… Aug 19, 2019 25m
  8. 8 Beyond the Edge of the Sea After capturing the treasure from the Franks, Askeladd's men return to the village of Gorm on the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark to pass the winter. Thorfinn challenges Askeladd to … Aug 26, 2019 25m
  9. 9 The Battle of London Bridge In October 1013, King Sweyn leads a fleet of Danish and Viking ships in an attempt to take London Bridge of England. Askeladd's army, hired by the army of Denmark, was among them.… Sep 2, 2019 25m
  10. 10 Ragnarok Askeladd's army separates from the army of Denmark and attacks a village 100 km to the west. Thorfinn leaves the soldiers behind in disgust and climbs up a hill overlooking the vi… Sep 16, 2019 25m
  11. 11 A Gamble Thorkell takes Canute hostage and follows after the main army of Denmark. Ragnar objects to Thorkell’s plan to take on the entire army of Denmark, boasting 16,000 soldiers, with o… Sep 23, 2019 25m
  12. 12 The Land on the Far Bank Askeladd and his men continue their march to escape from Thorkell. However, their march comes to a halt at the Severn River. Askeladd hands a letter to an old man operating a ferr… Sep 30, 2019 25m
  13. 13 Child of a Hero Askeladd crosses the river and escapes from Thorkell into Wales with Canute. However, Askeladd’s men are ambushed by a group of soldiers hiding behind the boulders at the border o… Oct 7, 2019 25m
  14. 14 The Light of Dawn Askeladd and his men change course and decide to return to Gainsborough, by crossing through the Earldom of Mercia in the midst of a harsh snowstorm, where the main army of Denmar… Oct 14, 2019 25m
  15. 15 After Yule After losing Canute, Thorkell decides to halt his advance in central England. Thorkell hears that the end of the war between Denmark and England is near, and bemoans the end of th… Oct 21, 2019 25m
  16. 16 History of Beasts Askeladd and his men are attacked by the English army in the village where they had planned to camp during the winter. Askeladd captures their captain and interrogates him to find… Oct 28, 2019 25m
  17. 17 Servant Askeladd's men continued their march to escape Thorkell. However, Torgrim and his friends were hatching a plot to switch sides and join Thorkell, taking Canute with them. Torgrim … Nov 4, 2019 25m
  18. 18 Out of the Cradle Thorfinn and Thorkell agree to have a duel over the fate of Askeladd. Thorkell looks forward to facing off against Thors’s son, Thorfinn, and asks him what a true warrior really i… Nov 18, 2019 25m
  19. 19 United Front Thorfinn suffers a serious injury in his fight against Thorkell. Thorfinn is told to think about what he has to do to beat Thorkell. Askeladd treats Thorfinn’s wounds so that he m… Nov 25, 2019 25m
  20. 20 Crown Thorfinn suffers a serious injury in his fight against Thorkell. Thorfinn is told to think about what he has to do to beat Thorkell. Askeladd treats Thorfinn’s wounds so that he m… Dec 2, 2019 25m
  21. 21 Reunion Canute’s party arrives in York to attend the Imperial Council. Although Canute had wanted to strike out against King Sweyn, the King was being guarded by the most powerful Jomsvik… Dec 9, 2019 25m
  22. 22 Lone Wolf Thorfinn begins his duel against Askeladd with Canute and Thorkell as witnesses. However, Thorfinn is unable to strike as he stands overwhelmed by the extraordinary mood that over… Dec 16, 2019 25m
  23. 23 Miscalculation After the assassination attempt on Canute’s life, rumors spread through York saying that the king is trying to kill Canute. As a result, the king is unable to issue any orders tha… Dec 23, 2019 25m
  24. 24 End of the Prologue Askeladd comes forth before King Sweyn and implores him to halt his invasion of Wales. Meanwhile, Thorfinn decides to return home at Leif’s urging. However, the moment before he b… Dec 30, 2019 25m
Season 2 2023 · 24 eps
  1. 1 Slave Einar lives peacefully in northern England with his mother and sister, but then one day, their village comes under attack. Jan 10, 2023 26m
  2. 2 Ketil's Farm Einar and Thorfinn are told to convert a wild forest into a wheat field; and if they succeed, they will have the chance to buy their own freedom. Jan 17, 2023 26m
  3. 3 Snake The farm guards convince Ketil’s 17-year-old son that he needs to make his first killing to become a man. Jan 24, 2023 26m
  4. 4 Awakening After everything that happened, Einar asks Thorfinn if he's ever fought in a war — and if he's ever killed a man. Jan 31, 2023 26m
  5. 5 Path of Blood After the sudden turn of events, young Canute must rise up to claim the throne to a kingdom much reduced and under attack. Feb 7, 2023 26m
  6. 6 We Need a Horse Thorfinn and Einar are working themselves to the bone to clear the forest, but there's only so much they can do without the help of horses. Feb 14, 2023 26m
  7. 7 Iron Fist Ketil Thieves have been stealing food from Ketil's farm. Meanwhile, Ketil's eldest son Thorgil returns home. Feb 21, 2023 26m
  8. 8 An Empty Man Thorfinn has nightmares almost every night, but he can never remember what he dreamed about — and that bothers him. Feb 28, 2023 26m
  9. 9 Oath Thorfinn wakes up in a peaceful place and he sees his father again. But then things quickly turn dark, and Thorfinn must face his painful past. Mar 7, 2023 26m
  10. 10 The Cursed Head Finally, after three long years, Einar and Thorfinn chop down the final tree in the forest. With hope in their hearts, they talk about the future. Mar 14, 2023 26m
  11. 11 Kings and Swords While in Jelling, Ketil, Thorgil and Olmar meet a man named Leif Erikson who is searching for Thorfinn, the son of his close friend. Mar 21, 2023 26m
  12. 12 For Lost Love Olmar feels insulted by Canute's messenger and, encouraged by his older brother Thorgil, takes matters into his own hands. Mar 28, 2023 26m
  13. 13 Dark Clouds Einar says that even if he gains his freedom, he wants to stay near Arnheid. Snake hears news of a slave who killed his owners, and is now on the run. Apr 4, 2023 26m
  14. 14 Freedom A runaway slave appears on Ketil's farm, claiming to be Arnheid's husband. But before he can free her, he's confronted by Snake. Apr 11, 2023 26m
  15. 15 Storm Arnheid comes to the fortress where Gardar is imprisoned. She wants to see her husband and treat his injuries. Apr 18, 2023 26m
  16. 16 Great Purpose As Snake intensifies his search, Arnheid tells Einar and Thorfinn everything she's done. Knowing the risks, Einar and Thorfinn offer to help her. Apr 25, 2023 26m
  17. 17 The Road Home Snake strikes quickly, surprising Thorfinn with his speed and agility. As he lies wounded, Gardar thinks back on the life he shared with Arnheid. May 2, 2023 26m
  18. 18 The First Method After returning home to his farm, an exhausted Ketil starts searching for Arnheid, only to find out what happened in his absence. May 9, 2023 26m
  19. 19 The Battle of Ketil's Farm Amidst the confusion of a peasant uprising, Thorfinn and the others try to escape, carrying a severely injured and pregnant Arnheid. May 16, 2023 26m
  20. 20 Pain As Thorfinn and Einar head for their escape, Arnheid regains consciousness and asks where they are going — and if there are slaves and wars there, too. May 23, 2023 26m
  21. 21 Courage The battle has left heartbreaking casualties in its wake. Though Thorgil and Ketil's wife want to continue the fight, Canute demands their surrender. May 30, 2023 26m
  22. 22 The King of Rebellion Snake tries to put a stop to it, but Thorfinn insists on receiving all 100 blows from Canute's brutish guard Drott, shocking the rowdy onlookers. Jun 6, 2023 26m
  23. 23 Two Paths Thorfinn and Einar have said their piece, but Canute stubbornly refuses to give up Ketil's Farm. Then, Thorfinn breaks the standoff with a decision. Jun 13, 2023 26m
  24. 24 Home At long last, Thorfinn returns to Iceland and finds a moment of happiness, reunited with his loved ones. But soon, he opens up about his next journey. Jun 20, 2023 26m
Specials 2023 · 2 eps

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