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VINLAND SAGA IS BACK! I'm so excited to finally return to one of my favorite worlds in anime! See my full live reaction to today's episode by joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/BrandonReviews
This arc is a masterpiece of writing and character development. One of the best things I've read period. So excited for the anime, 1 episode in and they are killing it!!!
Awesome episode. Yet dark and sad. But there is some hope. I hope Einar and Thorfinn will get along and find a way to freedom. So many characters I never thought seeing again. Missed this series so much. X3
I hate watching previews and I had to for this one. And as an anime only its killing me even since its been 5 minutes since I seen it. This journey is gonna be crazy
And the best anime of 2023 has already started… Great first episode.
Hope u enjoy this Season. As a Manga reader I just gave up on it. 😅
I was really hyped for this show and the 1st episode of S2 delivered. It was perfectly paced and the opening is beautiful. I think Einar is going to be the best character.
Just as I was beginning to forget how great this series is, it returns with a brilliant and stunning first episode. So excited!
This episode was beautiful, loved the opening and ending. Can't wait for the rest of the episodes.
Our man out here still searching for Thorfinn. Man what a rough start for this new guy, from wanting to be a warrior to losing his family and home.
i enjoy watching vinland saga. From cultutal and historical story, it is fascinating. Watching as a african-american., i felt it.
I absolutly loved this episode.
What I particullary liked is their respectful depiction of Slavery. Looking at you countless Isekais where you either go full edgy with slave traders that hit / starve slaves for no reason (which would degrade their value) or on the opposite spectrum act like slavery is almost a casual business .
Great Manga, the Farmland Saga is amazing.
I just wish Vinland Saga got a lot more recognition today.
To me, both the manga and anime are masterpieces.
Vinland Saga is one of my top 10 favorite anime.
Vinland Saga is awesome and cool.
Anyways, great review as always, Brandon.
Other than that man, cool:).
As a strong, burly, handsome man with perfect teeth myself, I can relate to Einar because I also cannot fight for sh**. The similarities between us are so uncanny that as I watch this new season, I will just go ahead and assume he also has a gargantuan dingus.
First episode didn’t disappoint. Can’t wait for this to see where this leads as an anime only who was and is very tempted to start reading the manga.
I’m not gonna lie Monday must b packed lmao cuz after I watched Vinland saga s2 I watched this anime called High card I was thinking this about gambling 🎰 shit that was a good anime surprisedly
Cried seeing Einar backstory losing everything. The opening and ending songs were both beautiful too
Well this is our Mondays now. If there was anything that would replace the Monday Bleach void, this would be it. Good to have Vinland Saga back and
Also MAN the last season came out when I was still in Highschool. Where has the time gone
Vinland Saga is finally back and with it the biggest „FUCK YOU!“ to MAPPA haters ever. Chainsaw Man who?
The OP is pure cinematic beauty, haven’t seen an OP this good in a looooong time, honestly. Same goes for the ED.
I’m crying. I don’t even know who these people are, I’ve met them 5 minutes ago, and I’m crying….
They way they transitioned when Einar went I to rage mode was fricking amazing, sent chills down my spine.
The voice actor for Einar did a stellar job at portraying every emotion he went through. It’s crazy how they managed to make me empathize with this guy completely.
Man, seeing Leif again is heartbreaking, he is still out here looking for Thorfinn. And of course we run into him the moment Leif is gone and we’re brought to the farm of a slaver who bought us. Kind of ironic…
Dude looks rough.
Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship
I Love the way they are doing some of the scenes zoomed out, people walking in front of what’s happening obscuring the view on several occasions like when Einar gets bought, that’s some great directorial choice there.
This episode was not only anime of the season-, but already anime of the year material, and we aren’t even 10 days into the year yet…
I don’t wanna know how many times I said „whoaaw“ in the last 25 minutes… and from what I heard, this is only going to get better and better from here. I can’t wait to dive in because this is one of the rare cases where I haven’t yet read the source material, but I have a feeling this season is probably gonna change that…
As far as I’m concerned, this is already sequel-AOTY
I haven't watched the 1st season yet but im going to assume its definitely worth a binge?
Starting off strong from episode 1, hopefully it continues to get better!
I waited years for this I’m so happy the episode was great and can’t wait for more
I think I might end up rewatching the Seasons once this season wraps up perhaps
Depends on how I feel I guess
I did rewatch it a while back but Season 2 was still gonna be a while from that point…but now it’s finally here!
I was gonna wait till this evening to watch this but I couldn’t wait! 😆
Damn the opening song is just gorgeous! Epic retake from Mappa, love it allready
So this season is Thorfinn and Einar playing Stardew valley? Got it. 😂
I'll miss seeing BEST GIRL THORKELL!! Kidding aside, this arc is an emotional rollercoaster for me. Seeing how our edgy teenager grew into a depressed and broken man is just heartbreaking.
Thorfin nice i want to see this story 👍🥇🔥
PEAKLAND SAGA FUCKING BEGINS
I've been anticipating this for 3 years 😭😭😭 PEAKLAND SAGOAT
The pain is back
My guess sister still alive. That cut might not be that deep.
after watching this ep im glad the viking age is over
Whens Leif Erickson Day?
Beast new OP, beautiful episode, super strong start. You know when enough time goes by and you almost forget why you watched a show's first season? This opener quashed any doubt.
I coulda sworn Leif found Thorfinn in season 1 and tried to convince him to come back home but either Thorfinn declined because he was still vengeful, or something else happened, I can't quite remember. Did Leif go back out and try to search for him again?? I'm anime only if you can't tell lol
I was so invested in Einar that this episode felt like 10 mins
King Sweyn(Svhen) of Denmark offered Askeladd a stark choice: the security of his mother-land Wales, or the life of his master, Prince Canute(Can-oot). Askeladd's answer was immediate: He struck off Sweyn's head. The meeting of military leaders erupted into chaos after this act of regicide(the action of killing a King), but Canute recognized the play at hand, and killed Askeladd himself, thereby accomplishing Askeladd's aim. Canute immediately took the throne. But after witnessing the end of his father figure, Thorfinn was left empty inside. He was eventually sold into slavery to work on a farm.
Translation Notes
HÁVAMÁL ,
A poem found within the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Nordic poems. The title translates to "sayings of the high one," and the contents of the poem are attributed to Odin. The Japanese translation, when not simply titled "Hávamál," is known as "the song of Odin" or "the proverbs of Odin." Hávamál is a gnomic poem, meaning that its verses are meant to serve as lessons or advice on customary topics, such as the laws of hospitality for both guest and host.
Glad to see this series finally back!
But holy shit this episode was intense. I hope we eventually get context as to how Thorfinn ended up in slavery though.
This is "The Rice Farming Arc" of Vinland Saga and I literally can't wait for the peak. I read it years ago and with where I was in life back then compared to where I am now, I might learn something new. That's what I love – a series you're so passionate about, you know it's gonna change you in some way.
Putting Einars back story in the beginning was brilliant. Really made me feel for him right away rather than later on. I love the manga and can't wait to see more.
Great video! Thank you