Vinland Saga
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| Thorfinn is a determined and prideful man so I'm not too surprised by his decision to fight. Looks like Gardar got captured and seems like the inevitable. He was never going to truly escape from his fate. I do love how this anime embraces on its revenge themes though. A lot of emotions still running high and we got some brutal action to the mix too. Imo, this episode again highlights the reality and harshness of their world. |
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| Damn... that was something. The fight between Thorfinn and Snake was amazing. Both of them judging each other like that and then the emotional moments later in the episode hit like damn truck. It's just so sad to see all of this unfolding in such a way. You can't even blame Snake for feeling this way. Arnheid is so damn unlucky. She can never have a moment of happiness in this show. Poor girl. It was so fucking emotional. Everything about this episode. The anime original scenes made this episode 100x more painful to watch. I was bawling my eyes out for some reason. I feel so bad for Gardar as well. He never got to see or know about Hjalti. T_T. Everything about this show is so beautiful. Hardest I ever cried during this show. RIP Gardar. I have no words... A masterpiece. Wow!!! |
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| Sure the face-off between Thorfinn and Snake was hype, and the more they fought, the more they realized the capabilities of each other. But this wasn’t just that, it was more about letting Gardar and Arnheid escape with their freedom rather than some mindless bloodbath. And so when Snake saw the opportunity, he stabbed Gardar without a second thought, the course of action he saw the most favourable. That did cease the fight, but not Gardar’s motivations of going back home with his wife. The moment he saw the opening, he literally rose from the grave and choked Snake, which did in turn let him and Arnheid spend some final moments together. Travelling alone on the carriage, the couple, with Gardar on his last breaths, with all the reminiscence.. it’s that original content we deserved and they needed. So many emotions, and with that Gardar died. Arnheid, once again, is all alone in this world. Ah man, how is Vinland Saga even giving these episodes of highest quality every week. Though words can’t describe just how brutal the next episode is going to be, and all of those following that. |
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| Wow, just wow... They made a tragic story even more tragic. Gardar reflected on everything, his life and what could have been his life flashed before his eyes. In that, he found peace and resolve. This is what "Honor and wealth" can lead to, fallen men like him. Amazing. |
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| Thorfinn vs. Snake's confrontation is a magnificent sight to behold: the fight between two strong and skilled men. But eventually, Snake has Gardar within his sights, and despite Arnheid, Thorfinn and his Gramps's plea, Snake cannot turn a blind eye to this, and proceeds to stab him till his death. With Gardar dead, there is no one else to avenge, but it's not like the criminal is dead at least, which he tries to strangle Snake out of spite to his death. Without hope, Arnheid begs her husband to bear it all down and leave with her, back to their home with their son Hjalti, which he is actually well and fine with his brother in Birka. Loaning Sverkel's cart to ride their journey back home, Arnheid know that her own husband is on his last legs but proceeds out just as if he was alive and well, while said criminal, knowing that he'd witness his past life flashing through the cold wind, from the moment of their son's first birth, to taking care of him with bountiful joy and pain of child-bearing before he got sold to slavery, the 5 years that he lost while taking care of his son, he's determined not to let Hjalti fall into the same fate as he did. The worst of all, taking a rest in the arms of his own wife, till the time of his passing, being promised of a fruitful life that he seen himself be promised only to be sprawled down the slippery slope of a downfall, Gardar is dead, leaving Arnheid and her only son alone, once again. The hope of both father and son seeing each other in Heaven, that's all he's to ever say that he can call home. So much emotions, of a life that could have been fruitful, only to be slain through slavery. RIP Gardar. |
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| MAPPA truly made Gardar's death more impactful with all that anime original content; in the manga he just dies five pages after attempting to strangle Snake but it certainly is highly unrealistic for a person to survive for that long with such severe injuries. |
InspectorLungeMay 1, 2023 10:15 AM
| This was the first episode that I didn't like that much. I don't think they needed to dedicate a whole episode to some guys death that we just met. It felt a bit like filler. Was this even in the manga? OH well I'm sure things will become great again next week. The initial fight scene was amazing too. |
| rest in peace Gardar holy shit he has a lot of willpower to still live long despite those fatal injuries |
| Wow. I have no words. Just a heartbreaking episode. Those who are saying this wasn't a good episode, please pass some of whatever you're smoking. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. MAL is literally just anime Twitter as its own website lol. |
| Winland Saga strikes again. We kicked off with the electrifying clash between Thorfinn and Snake followed by a feels trip deluxe. Gardar was one hell of a tough bastard. Crazy what happens when a man who cares for his family so much is pushed past his limits. His body seemed already dead yet his spirit wasn't. Even if he made he mistake, his life took a most tragic turn. RIP. I feel like the anime did a lot with the scene of him passing away. Imo it's right there with Björn's death as Vinland Saga at it's most tearjerking. "Reuiniting with Hjalty" added a bittersweet touch. Was that anime original again? Can't remember that from the manga. If yes it's another nice addition. Just checked it and all the Hjalti moments were indeed anime original. I guess fans who were complaining about lack of sublety at the beginning of the reason won't be happy about this too, as it's laying it on thicker than the source material usually does. Mad props to Arneis for staying strong all this time. She knew it was hopeless. That's what I call ride or die till the very end 🙏🏻 |
FMmatronMay 1, 2023 10:54 AM
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Thorfinn is a little bit rusted, but still has it. Gardar was a man full of regrets, on his way to meet again with his lost son. I feel so bad for Arnheid, she has been through a lot and has more to come, she, Einar and Thorfinn will have to face the consequences of their actions, and I haven't forget Canute is on the way. Next episodes will be a wild ride. |
| No tomo malas decisiones, solo me gusta apoyar causas perdidas. Disfruté Mayoiga, Ou-sama Game, Evil or Live, Mirai Nikki, Big Order, Arifureta, Ex-Arm, Tesla Note, Shuumatsu no Harem y Platinum End nope les falle con esa, lo siento pero todos tenemos nuestros límites. Así de jodido es mi gusto en anime, ¡Y estoy pinche orgulloso de ello!  |
| I wondered how they would do justice to this flight between the two dynamic fighters. My favourite moment in the first half was the split screen when Snake and Thorfinn wonders how the other ended up in this place despite their skill. Nice of the anime staff to give us a hint of Snake's origin and explore more of how life was for Arnheid, Gardar and Hjalti before slavery, and then they topped it off with his extended visions of regret and reminiscing. |
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| There's nothing better than an episode of Vinland Saga to cheer you up. |
| bittersweet, it was an episode of massive sadness yet also some happiness in the ending |
| What I got from the episode and this part of the arc was to be grateful for what you have as you could lose it in an instant. Cherish the people you care about over everything. |
| Snake vs Thorfinn was a fun duel to watch animated as expected, and MAPPA definitely improved upon Yukimura's work with the anime original scenes in the 2nd half to make Gardar & Arnheid's story more impactful. The pacing required to make these moments hit is not easy to manage and, even though it dragged a little bit, I don't think any other director & team outside of Yabuta's could give these moments justice. Without getting into spoilers, next week's episode is probably the one episode from this season I'm the least hyped about and it's not because the content itself is bad. Thinking about a specific upcoming scene is already giving me anxiety. This arc and adaptation is just so good. |
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| Got to be one of, if not the worst episode so far. They took like 5 pages from the manga and stretched it into almost 20 minute flashback sequence with that annoying piano going on the entire time. While good, the farm arc is already slow paced, there’s absolutely no need to slow it down even further. |
| The symbolism at the end with Gardar and Hjalti and the beautiful piano OST, it was emotional as hell. The fight between Snake and Thorfinn was short, but intense. |
| 10/10 masterpiece trying to hold in my tears was difficult 🖤😢 |
| How many time I have to cry this season 😭 ??? |
I have no words... |
| What an episode. The choreography of the fight was just excellent. Smooth camera movements to make it even better. Snake managed to win against Thorfinn in a mind battle though. He got closer to Gardar while Thorfinn lost his place. That stab was fatal, but Gardar is literally just a beast for being able to move and choke Snake. And then, it's just a peaceful but incredibly tragic reunion which won't last long. Oh boy, that was actually heartbreaking.. Next episode seems tough for Thorfinn and Einar. |
   “You yourself have to change first, or nothing will change for you!” ' |
Bergioyn said: Got to be one of, if not the worst episode so far. They took like 5 pages from the manga and stretched it into almost 20 minute flashback sequence with that annoying piano going on the entire time. While good, the farm arc is already slow paced, there’s absolutely no need to slow it down even further. What a bad opinion. |
| Considering that he hasn't been in a full-on fight in a long time, Thorfinn matched snake toe-to-toe, even though he was completely unarmed. Some of the ways that both of them observed each other and made their attacks and evasions work out looked great. Sadly, Snake was able to get the area advantage and after his outburst which hints of his own troubles as a deserter, he proceeded to deal a mortal blow to Gardar. Despite that, however, when Snake's back was turned, Gardar used the element of surprise and was able to knock out Snake with a chokehold. Only Arnheid's words were enough to snap him out of his berserk rage and get him back to normal. With the blessing of Sverkel, he and Arnheid went off with the horse and cart, which led to a long and sad scene of him slowly bleeding to death, reflecting on his life, from the good choices to the bad ones, both in the past and present, as well as one more vision of him finally meeting his own son, Hjalti, before he finally breathed his last breath, but not before uttering the words "I'm home". I can understand that this scene was long and, for some, maybe a bit too dragged out, but it felt better this way, as it ends the episode on a perfect and emotional note. ='( The preview of the next episode gives off the "Shit hits the fan" moment. I have my guesses for what will happen next, but I'll keep it to myself just to be on the safe side. |
| It's been a while, I have watched something so ineffably sublime The fact that they were able to make such an insignificant minor character so engrossing that even 90% Shounen Protagonists look like Subaru or Eren , it assures me that maybe MAPPA will be befitting for remake of Tokyo Ghoul Ample Seinen Anime are getting traction this season and they all deserve it more than the abomination called Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer and even Hell's Paradise which is just an ersatz of Made in Abyss |
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Faxtual_Ghoul said: Respect Attack on Titan dude.It's been a while, I have watched something so ineffably sublime The fact that they were able to make such an insignificant minor character so engrossing that even 90% Shounen Protagonists look like Subaru or Eren , it assures me that maybe MAPPA will be befitting for remake of Tokyo Ghoul Ample Seinen Anime are getting traction this season and they all deserve it more than the abomination called Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer and even Hell's Paradise which is just an ersatz of Made in Abyss |
| wow......... I'm speechless, the episode started great, but that whole second half was just.... wow.... I cried, and I didn't even care about him until this episode.... I can't believe an episode mostly about a character that had this little screen time, was so good that I am second guessing oath being the best episode this season. absolutely godly episode. 10/10. |
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| My level of sympathy for Snake is less than zero. I honestly want to like the man but his stubbornness and that tantrum about his men was just beyond selfish. Your men's lives aren't and weren't worth shit. Most if not all of them were cruel, careless and idiotic. They deserved what they got. |
| Attack on Titan is the nadir of literature in my personal rankings I have encountered something so appalling that it induces vomit |
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