With perseverance hitting on the head the young Thorfinn is hellbent to avenge the death of his father by the mercenary leader Askeladd. Times change and on the other hand, Thorfinn is hand in gloves in the camp of his nemesis. Having passed the test of valour, betrayal and indifference in foreign land, his vengeance takes a backseat but still fueled by the revenge for one's own and for his father.
This is a basic plot to what will unfold to be inked in your memory as some of finest genre experiences you will ever witness.
With only 24 episodes, this anime can be ranked alongside genre masterpieces. For some this might sound like a hybrid; the offspring of a union between 'Attack of the Titan, Cowboy bebop with dash of influences from few war/historical live action series. It is fair enough and the influence can be seen, I also consider Studio Ghibli to be a major force behind the imagination. Regardless, this anime is a standout and the character development for the leads is simply unparalleled. I cannot pick a favourite and can't help to love or hate a character. If I say Askeladd is brilliant, pair him with Thorfinn and other characters like Canute or Einar who are equally amazing. Personally, I loved and hated each character in this one, including the HIGH drunk priest. Vinland Saga boasts of a rich universe, full of striking characters and with supporting stories inclined to history and folklores. The Banter between the Vikings and Christians is hilarious, might piss of the pious. All the merit goes to the creators of the series, since plots involving secondary characters often appear just to plug holes or wrap the story. Here, in addition to being attractive, the subplots perfectly fit the mysterious world of the series. The different regions are captured in all it's glory, the inhabitants go about their business, the war breaks out, we see the childishness and natural naivety. Also, the series critically examines the phenomenon of religion and does not slip into moralizing.
Another element of prominence is the soundtrack, there are series of scores (including the opening) that very well fulfill the role of transmitting various types of emotions to the viewer.
Conclusion: The mix of war, melodrama, small-town comedy, merged into a wide-ranging character drama, can be frustrating when answers form the axiom. However, if you let the world of Vinland Saga take effect, you get the rare chance to explore the enigmatic power the genre, soon to become part of one of the greatest anime in the future. The end of prologue in Season 1 is perfect setup for what's about to happen next and the reason why I can look forward to the next!
This is a basic plot to what will unfold to be inked in your memory as some of finest genre experiences you will ever witness.
With only 24 episodes, this anime can be ranked alongside genre masterpieces. For some this might sound like a hybrid; the offspring of a union between 'Attack of the Titan, Cowboy bebop with dash of influences from few war/historical live action series. It is fair enough and the influence can be seen, I also consider Studio Ghibli to be a major force behind the imagination. Regardless, this anime is a standout and the character development for the leads is simply unparalleled. I cannot pick a favourite and can't help to love or hate a character. If I say Askeladd is brilliant, pair him with Thorfinn and other characters like Canute or Einar who are equally amazing. Personally, I loved and hated each character in this one, including the HIGH drunk priest. Vinland Saga boasts of a rich universe, full of striking characters and with supporting stories inclined to history and folklores. The Banter between the Vikings and Christians is hilarious, might piss of the pious. All the merit goes to the creators of the series, since plots involving secondary characters often appear just to plug holes or wrap the story. Here, in addition to being attractive, the subplots perfectly fit the mysterious world of the series. The different regions are captured in all it's glory, the inhabitants go about their business, the war breaks out, we see the childishness and natural naivety. Also, the series critically examines the phenomenon of religion and does not slip into moralizing.
Another element of prominence is the soundtrack, there are series of scores (including the opening) that very well fulfill the role of transmitting various types of emotions to the viewer.
Conclusion: The mix of war, melodrama, small-town comedy, merged into a wide-ranging character drama, can be frustrating when answers form the axiom. However, if you let the world of Vinland Saga take effect, you get the rare chance to explore the enigmatic power the genre, soon to become part of one of the greatest anime in the future. The end of prologue in Season 1 is perfect setup for what's about to happen next and the reason why I can look forward to the next!