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Vinland Saga 2x9 (Patreon)

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2023-03-07 03:15:58
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masterpiece of an episode

Comments

SnailSpray

looking forward to this one

Dkai

Yes this and AOT is what I've been lookin for

Dkai

My boy Thorfinn got his development arc on lock

Henrique I. Pereira

Been waiting the whole fucking day!! Thanks so much guys, watching anime and watching your reactions afterwards elevates the experience so much for me!

Musical Esscence

I was worried they were going to censor the gore alot worse. But they did so well animating this scene. One of my favorite scenes in the manga and now the show.

Giyuu

Bro said he not fighting no more??? Yeah I’m dropping this I’m ngl…

PsilocybinJunky
>>103483618

i mean in the world they live in, can you ever avoid it? fighting is bad but sometimes necessary

ogking31
>>103483618

Season 1 already told you what the message they sent with thors' philosophy, and what it means to be a true warrior and all the essence of Priest finding what true love is. that's the message from season 1, if you pay attention it'd make sense

Camari Selvy

its not that people have a problem with it its just that its a whole 180 and people werent expecting that at all

L.C.
>>103483618

Funny seeing this come from someone that has a profile about a garbage slayer character. Garbage slayer the most braindead normie anime to exist. The writing is mediocre but it has "good animation" and "pretty colors" so idiots act like its amazing.

Ash

Awesome episode! I'm tight the lamb was hopping on Thorfin like get up fool lmao. I'm with Roshi wondering where we go from here. I mean the show is the "Vinland" Saga so...Thorfin still needs to figure out how to get there right? Or is the farm supposed to become Vinland? (Not looking for actual anwser, just sharing my thoughts)

L1NG

i cant understand anyone saying they are dropping it after this ep, just go rewatch season 1 if you have that much of a hard on for a mc's with 0 character development. literally jumped to one of my fav shows with this current season

Sixaxis112

For the people who are upset about the pacifism ideal that Thorfinn is going for, re-watch season one and pay attention to Thors. Season one is the entire setup for this episode. Sidenote, this episode is one of the best episodes of anime I've watched in a while. Loved every second of it.

Erd'na
>>103483618

This is conclusion Thorfinn reached for now. Thorfinn has yet to discover what it means to be a true warrior. Thors avoided fighting, it doesn't mean he is not going to fight anymore. He fought when it needed to be. Going back to Thorfinn, this episode opened his eyes that fighting is pointless. The same conclusion Thors reached at episode 1 in S1.

Erd'na
>>103485213

Not just Thors but Askeladd as well on the last episode on season 1.

Erd'na
>>103485070

Yeah, as a manga reader. I still don't where the story is going end up. But you do have great questions there.

earthphoenix7068

Lil bros have never seen an Seinen before :skull emoji

PsilocybinJunky
>>103483618

@Nightmare eyes i probably will continue, I say i might be out but that's because i'm frustrated at the pace of the show at this point, like we get it you have ptsd and know how to farm lol But i know it's heading somewhere, I just wish they could of conveyed that and could get somewhere in a faster pace, 2 and half months to still be farming? after season 1 that's a lot of nothing even if there was character growth in between to still be in the exact same place doing the exact same thing

Saikonakoshi
>>103483618

Called it before the season came out. Gotta love watching shonen onlies not be able to handle peak.

Greg Harrison

Looking at some comments, and is this really that surprising? When Thors literally said "you have no enemies?" When Thorfinn suffered from being in war and went all 'wtf is he talking about' to Thorkell being happy about battle? It makes perfect sense for Thorfinn to try to be pacifist.

actoman
>>103483618

Lmao, you didn't actually see all the ruckus about season 2 before it came out? How it was going to filter out smooth brains like you? If and entire season and this episode didn't tell you what this show is about then it's probably better if you drop it.

Theo Vorster
>>103485540

Eh I argue it’s more similar to Trigun and Vagabond. Berserk ends up being more about Guts struggling with forsaking the pursuit of revenge in order to protect those he cherishes, than much to do with atonement or discussions of violence both individual and societal (and the meaning behind being a “warrior”).

Moisty Justice

I knew this would happen after reading this arc. Missing out on peak, later to the haters.

PsilocybinJunky
>>103485213

yeah they just didn't show thors or askeladd farming for 9 episodes to make that point, they had a very unique way of conveying the same message without taking 9 episodes to not show very much at all

ogking31
>>103485213

@William the whole farming thing isn't the focus of this arc considering Thorfinn was enslaved and was empty. he told you this last episode. he didn't know what to do since he can only fight in battlefields.

ogking31

What I will say, this episode IS MASTERFUL. and as a Manga reader there will be a scene that surpasses this in this season. Although it depends on how well they direct it. I'm excited for how y'all will react to it.

PsilocybinJunky
>>103485213

I get that, I'm just saying it shouldn't take almost half a season, multiple months.... to convey only that when you kinda know that already if you watched season 1, or at least should....killing askeladd was this mans entire life, quite literally, and it got taken away from him lol

Darius Mims
>>103483618

bye bye then tf. mans mad over a character developing and growing into a well solid character

Ajaiiix
>>103483618

all these people not understanding the peace messages in ALL of season 1 is crazy

Patrone07

Askelad comparison was when he fought and then tried to motivate Thorfin before he died, in the dream he went out the same way.

Theo Vorster

For those who are interested in reading along with the manga, this episode adapted the entirety of chapters 70 to 71. (also the manga has slightly better written dialogue, but that’s completely understandable since the people who write/translate the subtitles only have a limited amount of time before the simulcast goes up, so they have less time to dedicate/worry about the quality of their prose) One really important bit of imagery/symbolism in this episode was how not just Thorfinn was being weighed down by the dead but Thors as well. But unlike Thorfinn, Thors wasn’t pulled down to “where everyone is your enemy”, because he’s already gone on his journey of rebirth and being a “true warrior” so he’s learned how to climb back up to the top while bearing the weight of the dead (i.e. all the people Thors killed in his past). Also for anyone worried that the series is going to have zero conflict (or even zero action), recall how even Thors (who had already become and been a “true warrior” for a while) was still forced into situations that requires Thors to use martial prowess to defend himself (and others), but without taking a life. Recall Thors “a true warrior needs no sword” line as well, that should give watchers a good indication of how Thorfinn is going to learn how to deal with violence that insists on finding him. While the series is never going to be like season 1 again in terms of action and content, there is still plenty of conflict and martial engagements to be had in new ways in the future narrative.

Patrone07
>>103483618

Don’t really understand where all the hate is coming from it’s your decision what appeals to you is your cup of coffee to many Zesty bois in chat peace to you bro maybe it’ll pick back up later what we say and what we do is not always a straight line

Zach Saltou

Actually mad confused about how the story goes. I get that he was a war crazed and also due to circumstances battle crazed kid but i feel like there is no way he does not need to go ham with his previous experience. Ill still be here for the episodes but i need asap clarity so i have got to jump ahead in the story. Thorfinn is a dawg, plus has been working out for apparently years so he has got to be shreadded and strong as fuck by now, the knocking a dudes face in half makes sense by that standard but the peace loving i will never do harm shit shook me. Hopefully the doing harm bit only means if not self defense or defense of what hes protecting.

Theo Vorster
>>103486227

Considering how well they have been able to animate faces, expressions, and hair so far, I expect that they will be able to rise to meet the challenge.

Devin B

It’s sad that most people that are watching this season aren’t appreciating what Thorfinn is going through. My guy actually has a chance to look back on the things he has done and is actually thinking about what he was and what he wants to be going forward. I don’t blame him for not wanting to be the beast that he was cause even though it looks epic on the outside inside there’s no substance.

ERRORCODE616

I'm also really interested in how this story's going to progress. Is Canute's army going to show up on their farm and is he gonna try to recruit them? Are they going to fight each other? The way they explore Thorfinn and Einar's emotional development and the sheer quality of the animation/music/VO just has me down for anything.

ogking31
>>103485213

@William Again the farming is just not the plot though? You mentioned how they keep farming when they're stuck there UNTIL they cleared the forest field. Even then this whole season from the start is thorfinn being depressed and empty, the anime is taking their time developing what he's going through in life.

That Guy
>>103486683

based off the manga understanding thorfinn from this point his first option will never be violence even when someone else is trying to be violent againnt him

GigaDirt
>>103486227

I know exactly the scene and I've been hype for them to see it ever since they first started Vinland saga back when I read the manga. I cannot wait and hopefully it does the manga justice

Sam

This was so good! Makes me wish more people were into the second season but I guess that just means they miss out.

Lash

since it seems yall don't fully remember Bjorn. he was pretty much Asskelads right hand man who would eat those steroid mushrooms when he would fight. he was also the guy who was stopped by Canute when Canute had his whole little awakening happen.

Patrone07
>>103483618

If you think demon slayer is garbage that’s your opinion but mentioning it the way you did over a response about a separate anime just to belittle someone else’s opinion also roshi and the gang also thinks Demon slayer is amazing and you subscribe to them on patreon giving money to the same people you call idiots you clearly have some mental issues

Shin splits
>>103485213

Well because this story is about thorfinn not askeladd or thors. If this story was about Thors it would have just taken this long too. It’s not just thorfinn becoming a pacifist like Thors it’s also finding a new purpose too. Cuz if we just skipped to him being a pacifist what else is he gonna do after?

Shin splits
>>103483618

Man what a great episode. As a manga this exceeded my expectations. I understand how some ppl might not know where the sorry is gonna go. But it’s literally in the title “Vinland saga”.

Olemgar

It might be weird of me saying this, but I actually found it interesting that this episode is so polarizing (as most manga readers knew it would be.) But I find that also very realistic. Our world is filled with people from many different walks of life and phylosophies, but there's no true agreement on what's truly right. Some will say that Thorffin is being naive with his pacifism, and that action and violence is necessary when it comes to defending what is important to you, while others will attest that pacifism is a much harder life that should be pursued in order to attain true peace. For me, there's no truly correct answer. It's up to each individual to decide what's the best path for them to tread. If you dropped this show because of it, you're just as valid as people going forward with it. We all see things differently.

Erd'na
>>103485213

@William you must love isekai for MC to overcome their flaws within episode. Seriously there are people who never overcome trauma or find meaning their lives. And you say 9 episodes is too much for Thorfinn to go on self discovery and redemption? Let's say you get what you want. What then? What the story should be the story moving forward? More fighting?

Passion

You know what if I am remembering correctly. Didn't Thors also do the same thing? Where he did not want to resort to violence anymore and just had a family when he literally faked his death. In the first season thorfinn seemed more like askeladd and resorted to violence but in this season he is going to be like his actual father and probably start a family maybe... at least that is what I want for thorfinn lol throw some romance in lmao & speaking of family. are we never going to see how thorfinn's mom and sister are doing? are they gone forever or is thorfinn never going to go back to iceland? I kinda wanted to see what is happening there

Lurkingposter

The show gets 100 times more interesting now as Thorfinn has to figure out how to resolve conflict without fighting. This is the true battle. Throwing hands is easy negotiating peace is hard especially in the age of Vikings.

L.C.
>>103483618

@Patrick Fletcher You salty af over my comment huh lmao Go watch garbage slayer. I do not care whether roshi and them like it or not. They do not revolve around garbage slayer. They have plenty of other anime they like. They are not part of the mainstream lame normies that watch demon slayer and praise it as if its something to worship and the best anime ever. Your comment is irrelevant

Joey Zero

Not tryna call Sheera out, but she needs to remember they are slaves. They're lucky Ketil is a good man, because when slaves fight free men, they're usually punished without question. Like, when Sheera said it's partially Thorfinn's fault since he didn't defend himself a few episodes ago. Slaves don't usually get the luxury of defending themselves, so him decking home boy in the face was very dangerous.

Tec

ngl kinda mid to see a peaceful viking

Levi Blair
>>103483618

If you were here for the violence you never understood the narrative. Cant believe people aren't understanding there are other ways to fight for what's right and that's what this is about, is finding the right way to fight and be a true aka right warrior.

kt

2:33 Eren is that you?

Levi Blair
>>103484867

how would you not see this coming? The entire season so far has been a testament to Thorfinns regrets of his violent past and his struggle in finding a way to live that's separate from the violence and hate that defined him for almost his whole life. If anything it would be more surprising if he made literally any other declaration.

Levi Blair
>>103485089

Some people cant enjoy or appreciate development that is more than a power level increase or new technique. I don't get how seeing this sort of development would turn anyone off either but to each their own I guess, just more evidence of why battle shounen is the most popular genre by a mile considering its all no think just punch.

Ketsu
>>103483618

go watch your demon slayer, tokyo revengers with shitty plot

Nero

Vinland saga manga readers are one of the worst fan bases to interact with. You give any kind of criticism or say how the show isnt for you and they immediately resort to just calling you a retard lmao.

Emman Reed

I took a lot of great things from this episode and I wish others could see the incredible themes in it too. But I can't tell people how to live so they will just have to be ignorant on their own. I'm surprised that a lot of the people I've seen react to the episode never learnt from their parents and teachers that violence is never the answer(although it took thorfin a while to come to this conclusion himself). Just kind of saddening to see. Oh well, they say ignorance is bliss. Great reaction either way Roshi.

ogking31
>>103497850

Makes sense when you're going around saying "when will we get off farming?" Those are not really proper criticism that you're giving apart from just complaining

Mirrorline

Thorfinn has to be an actual him like Thors was in order to go the pacifist route. Thors managed to fight Askeladd's army without killing anybody back in season 1 so hopefully so does Thorfinn and yes I do think that when Thorfinn was saying that he doesnt want to be violence anymore, I think he meant not killing anymore and not be the one who strikes first.

tinitoysoldier
>>103497850

Like ogking31 said, “Farm boring, when fight?” is not criticism, so obviously you’re gonna get that response…

Jose
>>103493562

I ain’t finna lie, if you were watching for the fight, you should just stick to battle shonen. You’re not mature enough for this type of show.

Tec
>>103493562

You assum quite alot to think I only watch battle shonen but when a show presents itself as one that battle oriented I expect it to stay that way same with me expecting a slice of life to stay a slice of life and so on and so forth

NJ

Yeah I do believe this was his recurring dream that he keeps on forgetting. Just as he always wakes up trying to reach upwards, screaming. And he always feels like he forgot something that he shouldn't have. This is just us finally seeing it fully and him finally not forgetting about it. I love that sequence. Thorfinn cannot make amends with those who are already dead. But he has to accept what he has done. That metaphor of carrying the lives he took weighing him down, and climbing back up. It's never gonna go away. He has to carry that weight with him for the rest of his life.

Candy

My man swearing of violence in the Viking era as a warrior 🤨

Krype

Peak

Fizzy

Don’t worry your gonna see some fights lol my boi thorfinn actually about it

Fizzy
>>103483618

Nigga has demon slayer as his pf not suprised by your bot like opinion

Tec
>>103493562

It’s funny how I have actual opinions and responses and all y’all got are insult’s because you have nothing to actually refute my statements

Fizzy

So happy seeing the shounentards slowing realising that seinen ain’t all about action and logging off cause two meatheads ain’t fighting 24/7😂

Cleven Anthony
>>103507596

Lol yall be so mad wen ppl don’t see shit your way & it’s a ugly habit. If ppl don’t like it cause they decided a Viking show is too peaceful, that is there right & a valid one at that. Up until now the hype came from now beast mode thor Finn has been. Some ppl just not into the heavy story animes. I’ve watched both kinds n can easily tell you I get more excited from action n heart filled animes like black clover or re zero before I happily invest in a more laid back story

KeYo
>>103493562

its funny how people are coming after people for mentioning theres not much action when roshi and sheera and lupa are literally telling thronfinn to fight and punch and be violent to solve their problems. how come nobody has mentioned that? probably too scared to have an opinion against the reactor.

King DDD
>>103493562

While sure it would be nice to see Thorfinn pop off at least once all of this is part of his development in the story, I like to think that for Thorfinn S2 is gonna be what episode 18 was for Canute and I gotta say that I absolutely LOVED episode 18 of the first season. It's okay if S2 aint everyone's cup of tea you can just move on with something else without needing to tell anyone about it since you know full well that you are gonna get your shit insulted by other people.

King DDD
>>103507596

This type of mentality aint it bro, everyone likes different types of genres and shows no reason to be assholes to those people just cause they got shit takes.

Tec
>>103493562

Hey I have no problem with getting disagreed with so I appreciate YOUR view on it I personally don’t think the show is bad per say it just feels like a completely different show than what was initially advertised

Shockzz1234
>>103497850

Because a lot of you smooth brains are missing the point of this season (and season 1 tbf, but it's much more apparent here) and then criticising it. If you understood it and gave valid criticism, you wouldn't get shat on as much.

Candy
>>103506795

Not really but based on that comment I assume you are

Shockzz1234

Shounen fans when the MC gets development....

actoman
>>103493562

The show literally starts out with thors dropping his sword. what do you mean initially advertised?

Tec
>>103493562

A show about Vikings doing Viking shit I’m not saying every episode has to be murder murder kill kill but damn

actoman

Im dying. Did people want another edgy ass "literally me!!!" character? lmaoooo. Let's go. The shounen shit filtering has been done.

Tec
>>103493562

Like this season could’ve had a different name and be not at all connected to season one and be good on its own like they don’t know what lane they want to be in

Alex

Thorfinn about get the reverse blade sword just like Rurouni Kenshin

Safire

This is one of my favorite scenes in the manga, my other favorites are much later on. But MAPPA animation was really good for this episode, again love yall reactions.

My Dirty Hands
>>103484867

180? Violence bad has been a central theme of the show since literally the first episode of season 1.

My Dirty Hands
>>103485213

@William Be honest, you just like watching fights. That's not a bad thing, I like to turn my brain off and watch mindless action too from time to time. However, you have to realize that this show is not, and never was, a mindless action show. Action in the previous season was always used as a tool to peek into the minds of the characters involved. It was never just about looking cool.

Cleven Anthony

Well after watching farmland saga 😭 I don’t think it’s bad & watching as many anime as I have I understand the route of healing his mental from the path he was forced too take. But I also understand people not being happy at the possibility that the entire series could end without any more epic battles involving thorfinn for now personally I wanna see where it goes from here cause I feel a kind of I’m a warrior for the weak and righteous type thing eventually happening But I don’t think y’all should label ppl and put them down cause they want action or “shounen shit” everyone has different tastes and might not have broad experience like a lot of us. It’s cool too like story driven & action driven anime all the same.

My Dirty Hands
>>103493562

Pretty sure "violence bad" has been a central theme of VS since episode one. Thorfinn's revenge quest has been portrayed as nothing but a bad thing that was hurting him both mentally and physically since it began. It's no one's fault but yours if can't pick up on obvious subtext and just turn your brain off whenever there is an action scene.

My Dirty Hands
>>103522634

That's a pretty big double standard considering those people are putting down the show and calling it "mid" because it isn't exactly what they wanted.

Thunter

I’ve never seen the trio so silent during a reaction before 😂 I’m so hyped for the future of the series as a whole

Fizzy
>>103507596

lol, how am I being an asshole when people are literally logging out of the show because there is hardly any fighting. that a stupid mentality when vinland saga is clearly doesn't revolve around action. that a bot like mentality.

TheDroppedFry
>>103506795

Fizzy I think you're the fucking idiot if you think swearing off violence in the most violent era known to man is an actual practical solution outside of anime standards, get off Vinland's dick, the show is a masterpiece but you need to start handling some feedback

Fizzy
>>103506795

you kinda are stupid if you are really questioning why thorfinn wants to swear of violence when the episode literally just told you so.

Fizzy
>>103506795

@the droppedfry, buddy what are you talking about the show is literally tells you why this violent way of thinking isn't smart lol. swearing off violence is the most practical way of resolving issue.

Candy
>>103506795

It’s not the reason matter fact I understand the reason they been leading up to since first season of him butcher people it’s fact that he’s in an era that if he gets attacked he’s instincts are not going to react or if he’s homeboy starts getting beat the to death he’s not going to stop it even fox proved this few episodes back when he tested him and last episode he just broke someone jaw so what’s your point ?

ogking31
>>103522634

That's the point majority of the people who has different taste CLEARLY wants action. Which is pretty justified to call them meatheads

Sofia & Chill

I've seen a couple of videos on YT trashing season 2. I tried to give them the benefit of doubt but as I watched them it came down to the same types of arguments: "It's boring", "nothing's happening" "why the f is Thorfinn a slave on a farm instead of popping off". The show is obviously not for everyone, and I dare say, it's perhaps for more mature people it seems. I hope the studio doesn't get discouraged by it and keeps going because I really fell in love with this story and I want more, the characters' evolutions in this are marvelous.

Cleven Anthony
>>103522634

Lmao no too both your heated n un thought out comments ppl can not like shit. Get over it cause I’m definitely not the one & it’s childish. N it is mid I didn’t say it was the best thing ever I said not that bad get over yourselfs

Cleven Anthony
>>103507596

That doesn’t matter to put plainly what u think doesn’t matter at all your lame af for attacking ppl cause they don’t share your view. This show is good but it ain’t that amazing don’t go around being an ass too ppl who don’t share your opinion. If they watch a show n it doesn’t hve enough of what they like they hve every right to check out; your weird too think otherwise lol

Cleven Anthony
>>103497850

Every last one of the ppl that commented are idiots lmao he explains not wanting to get attacked and you attack ? Your all fucking mid if you gon sit here n call someone smooth brained cause they don’t like the same wack ass show you like. It’s fans like y’all that make ppl not wanna watch it 🤣

Magical Drinking

The bit where Thors said "There's no one who it is okay to hurt, there never was" was heartbreaking. Hearing him say that I understood that Thors must have gone through the exact same crushing regret that Thorfinn is currently experiencing.

Acen Yang

I teared up this episode already, I am not ready for when it adapts the "I forgive you" scene😭😭

G. B.
>>103507596

No man you are 100% correct. I get people will have different preferences and preconceptions or opinions on what shows they like, but dropping a show due to not having enough action shows a failure to appreciate anime as an art form deeper than surface level. I personally dislike slice-of-life shows but that is a personal problem not a problem with the show; something these detractors in the comments need to realize lol.

Erica Collins

Man I'm happy for Thorfinn & I'm ready for this rebirth arc. He's been through so much that he deserves to live a peaceful life without violence. (however long that lasts) I know it gets hate it but I like the fact that the show is taking this turn. Also I think this was the recurring dream he kept having because what else would it be? We were bound to find out sooner or later and I assume that he's not going to wake up screaming anymore so

Dale Cooper

This is seinan. The tag isn't for just gore or edgy themes. It's not the end all for mature content, but shonen fans get weeded out when we talk about mature themes and this series did that with the manga. If you want battle manga/anime you have so many options so if this isn't what you want feel free to go to those.

Dale Cooper
>>103534940

The smallest of brains if those reactors said that. I can't see how you adapt the rest of the series as anything, but what they have been doing.

Dale Cooper
>>103507596

You like shonen, we get it. So please flock towards that because there are really good ones. This series is gonna delve into morality and thought provoking concepts so maybe stick with one piece which I love too. I just think you need to understand tags better.

Dale Cooper
>>103493562

The fact you think this is a show about vikings fighting is funny. The whole concept is about the exploration side. This is all a preamble to show why they would look for new land.

Manju
>>103522634

brotha learn some proper grammer, i cant even make it what you trynna say

HIM
>>103555021

I read recently that Black Lagoon would be considered Seinen. I found that funny.

ok

Things like "you have no enemies" are the fundamental influence of Thors in Thorfinn. Basically this whole Farmland arc is him finally, initimatley realizing his dad's (his actual dad) own conclusions with respect to war. Yes, we are seeing Thorfinn's own inner workings, and he has been affected by many people, but it is Thors which has propelled him fully throughout the story. First, his death is what caused his whole quest for revenge and now in the aftermath it is the understanding of his philosophy which is changing Thorfinn. Askellad was an important teacher in a way, but it is Thors which has proved the most foundational (for example that is why we see his figure in the light after Thorfinn "swears off" violence).

ok

Also I love how the gang deals with people in the comment pushing back on basic misunderstandings. Like both with Roshi's perspective on Askelad (he just doesn't remember s1) and Einar's "shock" earlier in the season (re: Lupa and Sheera) it's the community who is crazy and never right 😂 honestly I respect it. Keep pushing forward lmao

Arc

For those wondering, yes - there will be more action in the show. Even if the MC is a pacifist remember that there's also Thorkell & Canute

Senjioh

So I am assuming we will be going back to the violence soon Thorfin has to get his freedom and go home after all there is no way the show can just be peace from now till the end. Plus we have to get that Thorkell runback.

Senjioh
>>103603971

How is Canute the main character he had one episode this season so far were as Thorfin and Einars situation have been the focal point

Magical Drinking

Also I really loved that in his dream Askeladd jumps down to try to protect Thorfinn from the arrows, and urges him to move on with his life and fight his true battle. Askeladd in his twisted and fucked up way really did care a lot about Thorfinn by the end of his life.

FlorYA19 Arauz

This episode was done so well the animation the voice actors did amazing so so good I cried the whole episode tbh 😭

13

I think Thorfinn is gonna eventually follow in his dad's footsteps. Pacifist who can and will fuck people up to protect the things/people he cares about, but never outright kill

Levi Blair
>>103493562

@tec it never presented itself as action oriented, sure it played a large early role but extremely early on with everything about Thors philosophy showed that wasn't the focus or the point. So yes claiming that is an action oriented show losing its point just shows you never got the point in the first place.

The Endless
>>103571172

yeah but it doesn't really amount to much, similar to your meatriding. They objectively have little evidence to back to their "perspective" besides THEIR own feelings and projections of the situation. and it doubly hurts their case more given that they retain little information about the shows 5 seconds after watching it so yes, the backlash is very understandable coming for them trying to push a theory in contradiction to the events of the story so far. Also "Its community who is crazy and never right" is literally an insane comment and way of thinking, were you born a yes man or is your obsession with them that bad? I get being a dedicated fan but you and a few more like yall i be seeing often need to really seek therapy bc there is literally nobody you should have in your life that you agree with 100% of the time in the first place but then chastise when people think for themselves on top of that. cultish

The Endless

Seinentards are objectively as bad as shonentards. No, you are not smarter, wiser or more elevated than any reader of any other manga genres including the Shonens as well. You just enjoy a different genre. Yes it can seem bad when they call they show mid but why are yall attacking ppl over their opinion when they state it? Have yall forgotten that neither theirs or your judgment determines what is objectively good or bad so yall high praise of the story is just as much as an opinion as them calling it mid and it matters just as much. So no somebody commenting "this show is mid" is not enough to literally insult ppl who has said/done absolutely nothing to you. Stop being immature.

BlazedEntei

That part when Thors showed up briefly after Thorfinn swore to never resort to violence again got me tearing up. Thors basically saying, "you finally understand son, I'm proud of you"

Mary L.

The way Askeladd helped Thorfinn pull himself out of the darkness reminded me of how Zaheer helped Korra work through her PTSD in B4 of LOK, despite both pairs being "enemies"

kezzep

Does Sheera not know what a slave is?