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Erjon Sejdijaj

"He can guard me" ayo?? Yukimura truly is a paragon for chapter names, known for such exquisite ones as "England 1008 AD," "England 1013 AD," "We need a horse," and how could I forget "We need a horse, Part II." And yes, those last two may have been combined into one episode, but I shall not have that stop me. Anyway, I adore this episode so much. Seeing the boys at work, knowing what they've gone through and witnessing the bond that a shared labour can bring is just such a vibe. It's also funny seeing how closed off people were to the world back then. We're lucky enough that at any time we can look up any location from south africa to japan, and just see what they look like. Einar is stuck assuming the entire world looks like the village he got born in. "A village without farms? I don't believe it..." The question of wealth is also an intriguing one. Sverkel rightly asks the question, is peace brought by money a real peace at all? I don't think it's one with a black and white answer either way. Certainly, the peace is fragile and threatens to break as soon as either the trade or the peace are seen as disfavorable. I mean, one needs only look at the news in the last week. Equally, however, it might be the only way to assure a peace of any kind between two sufficiently large factions. Caring only to guard your own home is a valiant ideal, but if the entire country were to hinge upon it, it would soon dissolve into a mess. Any answer that could be given needs to be taken as nothing more than a perspective, and surely it is not the work of a fictional story to present such an answer. All it can do give contrasting views and see which one wins out in the circumstances it presents. A story like attack on titan gives a concrete answer to how we as a people can achieve world peace - the entire "get the children out the forest" idea - but it has to upend that motif by saying it is impossible for us to do so. It simply has to for the story to maintain any shred of credibility. Stories like these are always so fascinating to me. Aot and vinland happen to share a vast thematic core, even to the extent the authors have done a shared interview in the past together. But even beyond that, stories that try to encapsulate humanity as a whole have to be the purest form of storytelling there is - in my opinion of course. In a way it might be inherently self-serving to showcase your own ideas and morals in such a manner, yet they always seem to leave me with a wider appreciation of the topic they attempt to tackle. All that to say, this show sure is good, eh? (Snake can guard me as well 👉👈)

Dillon leeming

I always liked this episode. Thorfinn learning and seeing the expression come back to his face. I think snakes "right Thorfinn" is more him trying to suss him out, like what exactly he used to be. I do also think Thorfinn knows how many men it would take to take over the farm. Einars genuine confusion at Thorfinns lack of farm knowledge is kinda funny. But my guy you don't exactly learn the ins and outs of agriculture while you're setting the place on fire 😂

Don Ratto

the friends moment at the end always gets me, somehow i think s2 is even better than the first one

Mark Romero

I'm pretty sure they weren't slaves who bought their freedom. I might be wrong but I think only Pater was the slave who bought his way out.

Leah Henderson

The whole ending of this episode had me emotional as well - and Thorfinn's "We're friends" after we see all those scars on his hands and arms... No, I was not ugly crying. >_> So many "famous last words" in that scene with the old master and Snake. How long until the peace is shattered? What will we see from Thorfinn when it happens?? I'm anxious/excited to see!

Mickael Landry

I absolutely love the bond between Thorfinn and Einar. 🤝🏼 Their friendship represents not only healing and companionship but also a chance for Thorfinn to rediscover his humanity after the trauma he has faced. As you pointed out, Einar's support helps Thorfinn navigate his past and the burdens he carries, allowing him to grow and find a new purpose. This serves as an inspiration for us because it shows that even after enduring profound loss, hardship and loneliness, it's still possible to forge meaningful connections again.

Vivasvan Gautam

Yukimura started writing Vinland Saga in April of 2005 and concluded it last year in July. It started as weekly manga, but eventually shifted to monthly release He wrote this story for over 20 years. I don't know if Yukimura will write another story or not. He has said in interview that he has written a lot about about past while working on Vinland, now he wants to write about future. As to subject matter, he only wants to write on themes of love and war. That's what excites him the most. And if he does so, I personally would like him to include a lot of 'slice of life' chapters in future works, just like this episode. Characters doing their own thing and living their own lives. I think Yukimura does these so well. Us Vinland Saga fans were fortunate enough that Yukimura's remained healthy and in good spirits during 20 years. He took breaks whenever he needed, such as to rejuvenate or look after his family members when they fell sick. He with his wife, are raising 3 sons. I think a big factor that Yukimura could continue to write vinland was this monthly release schedule. Many mangas are actually released on weekly or bi-weekly schedules wherein authors have to continuously keep writing while adhering to strict deadlines. Many mangakas also cite concerns that they do not wish to disappoint their fans and therefore keep exerting themselves to work long hours. And this is why, quite unfortunately a lot of mangakas are not able to maintain good health. I have heard that authors of Frieren (Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe), have not been keeping well and had to take hiatuses due to health related concerns. This stopped the series making substantial progress, which is why season 2 of frieren is merely 10 episodes long.

Mickael Landry

You bring up some important points about the challenges faced by mangakas in the industry! 💯 The demanding schedules of weekly or bi-weekly manga releases can severely impact their health and well-being (burnout, back pain, vision issues, excessive stress, etc.). Yukimura's success with Vinland Saga highlights indeed the benefits of a monthly release schedule, allowing for better story development and personal balance. In contrast, the authors of Frieren face health challenges that have led to hiatuses, affecting the series' pacing and adaptation. It's really essential for creators to prioritize their health and take breaks to recharge, as this can ultimately enhance the quality of their work. 📚📅 🙅‍♂️ I can't help but roll my eyes when some readers and viewers express impatience over a mangaka's decision to slow down. It just exposes a lack of empathy... 🙄

Erjon Sejdijaj

Monthly schedules can be equally grueling. Miura, Berserk's author, passed away at age 54 from an aorta dissection, a condition that just does not happen at that age unless you're under heavy heavy stress. Hisashi Sakaguchi, Yukimura's idol in a sense, passed away at 49 from acute heart failure despite also having a monthly schedule. Manga and healthy are just fundamental opposites. Yukimura looked after his own wellbeing moreso by limiting his monthly page count - in the final arc he averaged something like 22 pages a month, half that of his peers. Despite that, if you follow his twitter you'll see how he still gets nightmares from the impending deadlines he was always living in the shadow of. I can't imagine living in such a way, but then again these mangaka can't imagine any other way of life either.

DrSophieDarlingReacts

No but I'm saying they are similar in that they are dependent on the Master as retainers.

Torje Amundsen

I'm so here for the shameless Snake thirsting HAHA