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Does Vinland Saga live up to all its HYPEEEEEEE? Does it live up to the title "Masterpiece" like Berserk and Vagabond in a similar genre? No, it doesn't. It come closer to Naruto at this point.. Hell, he runs like him and even preaches similar bullshit now.

I'l go over the main problems i had with Vinland Saga.

The first problem: Thors, who preaches about his pacifism in a viking setting which for those that are critical of the historical/viking setting will be a huge turn off because it doesn't fit the setting whatsoever. The second problem for some
is that he goes around defeating his enemies ... with his fists which is pretty stupid and comical in general.. The one thing i did like was that Thors foreshadowed what was to become of this series, an anti war message. The phrase "a true warrior needs no sword".
Despite me not being a fan of how Vinland later on it was foreshadowed nicely.

The second problem: Thorkell, basically just a Zodd rip off from Berserk turned into a comedic dumb ass. In all seriousness his character is pretty funny and his strength is very over the top. He hasn't served much of a purpose other than being comedic relief with signs of slight development.


The third problem: Thorfinn, your typical edge-lord thirsty for revenge. To begin with again, some might be turned off by how annoying that archetype is already and dropped it instantly. However he does get some good development
later in the story, but becomes another generic archetype, a pacifist.. Despite me enjoying the farm arc, the change has made his story rather boring, predictable and generic.

The fourth problem: Canute, his character development felt far too sudden and drastic that it comes across as forced. BUUUUUT, he is the only reason i will probably keep reading to see what becomes of Vinland Saga. I think that his story will perhaps be the only redeeming quality Vinland Saga has left and might change my mind later on in the story.

Would i recommend Vinland Saga after trashing on it? Yes surprisingly, and that reason is because of the AskaLADD. His character is definitely one of the best characters in anime/manga and makes AT LEAST the first arc well worth the read.