Vinland Saga
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- A reunion with an old face for Thorfinn...interesting. On the other hand, we also got the King and his careful plans in motion. Honestly, the king in this series is not someone to underestimate not just for their strategic mind but also their calculating personality. It's cool to also see more of Bjorn scenes this episode. |
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| Bjorn died... this it, the Anime just received the justice it deserves. I still can't believe how badass Canute has Become... damn that meeting between Reif and Thorfin was... sad... ): looking forward to the next episode!! |
| That last scene was heartbreaking. It really does feel like this is the beginning of the series. Amazing episode, Leif finally reunited with a more angry and stubborn Thorfinn, although it didn't last for quite long. I hope we see him again sometime. King Sweyn is still being himself, it seems. Probably more of him next time. Bjorn may not have had a major role in the story as Askeladd, but seeing him get killed by his best friend wasn't very pleasant. This series is really making you hate Askeladd. Overall, 5/5 |
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| "Bjorn, you're my friend, my only one." Last scene was amazing. Was in tears. |
| This episode right here. So many epic things happened. VS's second half has been more than a masterpiece. 6/5 |
| "Life is too bitter, so coffee, at least should be sweet..." - Hikigaya Hachiman (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatte Iru) |
| Askeladd is kind of an evil(ish) genius. He's playing Sweyn like a fiddle. I was not expecting that Bjorn scene right there at the end. Even if we get Askeladd vs Thorfinn, I doubt Canute will let it go far. |
| *Mourning the disappointment of The Promised Neverland season 2.* |
| Damn that last scene was just too awesome, great episode. |
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| Why did they mention Helga's whereabouts but cut out the fact that Ylva is now a mother with both boys and girls? Also, it seems they cannot show nipples in the show either since in the manga the woman who impersonated Canute had her chest full shown too. Putting aside these complaints, it was a fantastic episode with Bjorn having a sad yet amazing sendoff and Askeladd also admiting he considered to be his only one true friend in the world. Changing the order of events didn't really have any effect to the whole thing. It's still as amazing as it was in the manga. |
MonkeyDHunterDec 8, 2019 10:14 AM
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| That last scene gave me chills, holu molly, you can feel Askeladd's internal rage (that white aura wow) and he is ready to vent them all. I love the manga, and even with budget and production time constraints, I love its anime adaptation just as much. Of course it's almost impossible to replicate manga's extremely detailed art, but with top-tier OST, voice acting, backgrounds and genuine love and passion that staff put into this project, I am grateful. |
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Who cares what ohime-sama thinks. I can't wait for Thorfinn to carve him up |
| God, those episodes are really good, I am squeeing like a fan girl for the next one... |
 shit!! he got me! that fucking Poly boomed me! he's so good! (x4) |
| finally Lief saw and talk to Thorfinn and damn the still images or barely moving scenes on this episode are all well drawn impressive RIP Bjorn you just wanted to have a bromance with Askeladd eh |
| LOL, those Thorfinn's expressions were so bad! |
| Jolyne Kuujou + Steel Ball Run Universe = Billie Eillish |
| Askeladd is playing the king like a fiddle. That staged assassination was really well done. They way it was shot made you think for a second that he was betraying Canute as well. Even knowing it doesn't make any sense for him to do so. The last scene was really nice. We knew Bjorn was gonna die and so he'd rather die on the battlefield at the hands of his friend rather than sick in bed. |
| RIP Bjorn. You were awesome berserker. Some shots in this episode (especially in the end) were amazing. |
| "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." |
| "You're my only friend" ;_; bruh, that shit hurt, but it also felt good to see a more human side to Askeladd. Rip Bjornand slave woman And Askeladd is simply a fucking genius. Awesome episode overall. |
FMmatronDec 8, 2019 10:23 AM
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| RIP Bjorn. That ending was just sad. Askeladd with his planning. |
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chair-sama said: This anime is going nuts with all the Jojo faces ain't it?LOL, those Thorfinn's expressions were so bad! |
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| I really liked Bjorn as a character. Sad we won't see him again. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to the next episode. Haven't read the manga so I'm kinda worried about Askeladd. As shown in this episode he's not really in a good form so Thorfinn could easily kill him if Canute doesn't stop the duel. |
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| RIP Bjorn, I didn't like him that much but he was a nice guy. Leif and Thorfinn's reuinon was emotional even thou it was short. |
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| They ended it too soon, damn it! |
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MonkeyDHunter said: Why did they mention Helga's whereabouts but cut out the fact that Ylva is now a mother with both boys and girls? Also, it seems they cannot show nipples in the show either since in the manga the woman who impersonated Canute had her chest full shown too. Putting aside these complaints, it was a fantastic episode with Bjorn having a sad yet amazing sendoff and Askeladd also admiting he considered to be his only one true friend in the world. Changing the order of events didn't really have any effect to the whole thing. It's still as amazing as it was in the manga. I prefer this type of censorship to dark/white beams that only get removed in blue rays. |
| Don't be a self pretentious that is the most gayest thing ever English Dubs are better than subs You all have anime profile pic so you opinion doesn't count Your Waifu is trash Cory in the house is the best anime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFQQALduhzA Japanese are one of the most xenophobic nations My Anime List looks like a website from 1990s |
| At this point I feel like I'm watching a fake trophy, all shiny outside but nothing inside. That's this series for you, "Good art design but no tangible story to speak off". The guy who wrote even saw his story was mediocre, and decided to focus on the "duel". Even that has lost its substance way long ago when he decided to dwell on cheap politics, any person with half a brain can see this is so tacky. This episode was made even more mediocre when Askeladd decided to kill Bjorn, the hell you kill him for? I'm not surprised, since it all comes to lack of writing from the middle. You may create accounts to rate it higher, and call it the anime of the season whatsoever, but the fact will remain, it's mediocre. You may even try to downvote new series, but it will be the same to people who are enlighten by its true nature. I can't believe earlier on, I wanted to add the manga in my list. I'm glad I didn't, holy Jesus!! |
lihle808Dec 8, 2019 10:58 AM
How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb --- Dr Strangelove  |
| RIP Bjorn. He was a piece of shit but his character was enjoyable indeed. Leif's reunion with Throfin was short and showed us that Throfin is too fucking obsessed with his revenge, the asshole didn't even ask about his family. They really nailed up the end of the episode, the ost, the art, the animation, and the atmosphere were the point on. Next up is Thorfin vs Askaland again. Being honest, Throfin should have the skills and speed to beat Askaland now but he's a dumbb idiot so Askaland will most likely troll him again. |
Mike4992 said: That last scene was heartbreaking. It really does feel like this is the beginning of the series. Amazing episode, Leif finally reunited with a more angry and stubborn Thorfinn, although it didn't last for quite long. I hope we see him again sometime. King Sweyn is still being himself, it seems. Probably more of him next time. Bjorn may not have had a major role in the story as Askeladd, but seeing him get killed by his best friend wasn't very pleasant. This series is really making you hate Askeladd. Overall, 5/5 You are missing the point. Viking warrior believes that they go to Valhalla once they die a battle, so Borjon wanted to die in a battle against Askaland instead of just dying in his bed. By all means, Askaland was doing him a favor. |
lihle808 said: At this point I feel like I'm watching a fake trophy, all shiny outside but nothing inside. That's this series for you, "Good art design but no tangible story to speak off". The guy who wrote even saw his story was mediocre, and decided to focus on the "duel". Even that has lost its substance way long ago when he decided to dwell on cheap politics, any person with half a brain can see this is so tacky. This episode was made even more mediocre when Askeladd decided to kill Bjorn, the hell you kill him for? I'm not surprised, since it all comes to lack of writing from the middle. You may create accounts to rate it higher, and call it the anime of the season whatsoever, but the fact will remain, it's mediocre. You may even try to downvote new series, but it will be the same to people who are enlighten by its true nature. I can't believe earlier on, I wanted to add the manga in my list. I'm glad I didn't, holy Jesus!! Askeladd killed Bjorn because he knew he was going to die anyway, and for a Viking, the mentality is that they reach Valhalla when they die on a battlefield. This point is way too obvious for literally everybody watching the show, idk why are you so salty about that. |
| "Life is too bitter, so coffee, at least should be sweet..." - Hikigaya Hachiman (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatte Iru) |
| Again, they're doing such a solid job adapting this welcum2savage said: lihle808 said: askeladd killed him out of mercy so he could go to valhalla as a warrior as he was dying anyway. Anyone with "half a brain" could figure that out Mr NarutoAt this point I feel like I'm watching a fake trophy, all shiny outside but nothing inside. That's this series for you, "Good art design but no tangible story to speak off". The guy who wrote even saw his story was mediocre, and decided to focus on the "duel". Even that has lost its substance way long ago when he decided to dwell on cheap politics, any person with half a brain can see this is so tacky. This episode was made even more mediocre when Askeladd decided to kill Bjorn, the hell you kill him for? I'm not surprised, since it all comes to lack of writing from the middle. You may create accounts to rate it higher, and call it the anime of the season whatsoever, but the fact will remain, it's mediocre. You may even try to downvote new series, but it will be the same to people who are enlighten by its true nature. I can't believe earlier on, I wanted to add the manga in my list. I'm glad I didn't, holy Jesus!! @Gabisu @excalibur977436 Stop answering this guy. He's a troll. He comes in and baits every episode to see who will use their time on him. If he disliked it so much, he would have dropped it a long time ago and used his valuable time to watch precious masterpieces like Naruto and One Piece. If MAL had more serious moderation, he would have been suspended a while ago. Alas, MAL only takes action when you use profanities or personally attack someone. I found it mildly amusing that he revealed his MO when trying to get the shows he likes higher up on lists. Freudian slip I guess. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
lihle808 said: Bjorn was dying anyways and they dueled so he could die as a warrior and go to ValhallaThis episode was made even more mediocre when Askeladd decided to kill Bjorn, the hell you kill him for? I'm not surprised, since it all comes to lack of writing from the middle. |
| Oh boy those last few minutes, I was not prepared for this feel train! Askeladd is one of the best anti-hero ever. |
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operationvalkyri said: Bjorn's death made me sad. He was so despicable yet his death hit hard. That's what perspective gives you. And that's why I'm loving this story. I would call the other members of askelads original squad despicable compared to that bjorn was noble till the end accepting his death fate and following askellad till the end. |
| "Even villains have standards" -Accelerator-  |
Dudi4PoLFr said: Oh boy those last few minutes, I was not prepared for this feel train! Askeladd is one of the best anti-hero ever. Agreed, his character has become the main strength of the show for me too. Really looking forward to the future developements between him and Canute, should be interesting. |
Kobayasan said: lihle808 said: Bjorn was dying anyways and they dueled so he could die as a warrior and go to ValhallaThis episode was made even more mediocre when Askeladd decided to kill Bjorn, the hell you kill him for? I'm not surprised, since it all comes to lack of writing from the middle. lol its like he forgot the Valhalla talk already |
| Wish they included the sentence from Leif stating that Dunno why they excluded it |
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| shtt overall sad episode and only 3 more to go Fs in chat |
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