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- 1EP 1
Thorfinn lives a quiet life in Iceland while his father Thors rescues a slave from the snow.
Jul 8, 2019Thorfinn, the son of the renowned warrior Thors, resides on the remote Icelandic island as a rural Norse peasant. He spends his time daydreaming about distant lands, inspired by stories from the adventurer Leif, while enjoying a peaceful existence. This routine is disrupted when his older sister, Ylva, discovers a half-dead runaway slave buried in the snow near their home. Moved by the man's condition, Thors decides to intervene and attempts to save the stranger's life, marking a significant shift in their otherwise ordinary daily routine.
- 2EP 2
Jomsvikings seek Thors in Iceland amid England war between Danes and Angles
Jul 9, 2019Conflict between Danes and Angles in England prompts the Jomsvikings to locate their former commander Thors in Iceland. Facing threats of village destruction if he refuses assistance, Thors assembles a small group of young men from his community. He then leads this force on a voyage toward Europe to address the situation.
- 3EP 3
Askeladd hires assassins to kill Thors while Thorfinn stows away on the voyage.
Jul 9, 2019The leader of the Jomsviking band that visited Thors in Iceland pays a Viking commander, Askeladd, to kill Thors while he is travelling to Europe. The young warriors eagerly set sail with Thors, unbeknownst of this newly acquired enemy waiting for them. Thorfinn sneaks aboard his father's ship, eager to see the world.
- 4EP 4
Thors fights Askeladd's men, defeats Bjorn, and surrenders to save Thorfinn before being killed by arrows.
Jul 29, 2019Thors battles through Askeladd's forces, incapacitating opponents without killing them until he encounters Bjorn, who is enraged by mushroom consumption. After defeating Bjorn, Thors challenges Askeladd to a duel. Following an intense sword fight, Thors wins but yields to protect Thorfinn and the villagers. He is subsequently executed by a barrage of arrows. Witnessing his father's death, Thorfinn hides aboard the captured ship and vows revenge against Askeladd.
- 5EP 5
Thorfinn attempts to assassinate Askeladd after his raid on an English village
Aug 5, 2019Askeladd and his crew arrive in England near the Humber River to resupply, subsequently pillaging a nearby village. Thorfinn rushes ashore and spends the night preparing to assassinate the sleeping Askeladd, but ultimately fails to carry out the act. He retreats to the woods to train alone before emerging to challenge Askeladd to a duel. Thorfinn is swiftly defeated once more, yet Askeladd acknowledges his potential strength. Consequently, Askeladd promises Thorfinn another opportunity to fight him if he proves his worth in future battles.
- 6EP 6
Thorfinn joins Askeladd’s band, kills his first man, and is later rescued before the village is raided.
Aug 12, 2019Askeladd and his crew travel upriver to Gainsborough, discovering dead Vikings. He negotiates with Danish forces to join their campaign to conquer England in exchange for money and spoils. During the night, British forces launch an arrow attack, killing several men before the Vikings retaliate. Thorfinn attempts to join the fight but is cornered by an English swordsman. Askeladd intervenes to save him, yet Thorfinn eventually defends himself and kills an English soldier for the first time. He subsequently joins Askeladd’s band, spending years refining his combat abilities with a short sword. Driven by a desire for revenge against Askeladd, he becomes a ruthless fighter. While in East Anglia, Thorfinn suffers severe wounds and is cared for by an English girl and her mother. Later, he signals Askeladd’s anchored ships, leading his men to land and raid the village.
- 7EP 7
Thorfinn delivers a message to French army leader Jabbathe after Askeladd's orders.
Aug 19, 2019Askeladd dispatches the stubborn Thorfinn to convey a message to the commander of a French military force that recently failed to capture a fortress. Despite an initially difficult negotiation, Thorfinn successfully persuades the leader, Jabbathe, to reach an agreement. The subsequent day sees the army launching another assault on the French fortification. With crucial assistance provided by Askeladd’s men, the forces manage to overcome the defenses and successfully conquer the stronghold.
- 8EP 8
Askeladd returns to Lord Gorm while Thorfinn loses a rematch in 1013
Aug 26, 2019Askeladd and his crew bring their plunder back to the village of the greedy feudal lord Gorm on the Jutland Peninsula. Thorfinn challenges Askeladd to a rematch but is defeated after being provoked into a reckless, angry attack. Meanwhile, in the year 1013, the Danish King Sweyn initiates an invasion of northern England. Danish troops and Viking mercenaries, including Askeladd, land near Gainborough. Their advance stops at the heavily fortified merchant city of London.
- 9EP 9
Danish forces face Thorkell at London Bridge while Askeladd challenges Thorfinn to a duel.
Sep 2, 2019Danish troops are halted at the fortified London Bridge, which is defended by Thorkell the Tall, a formidable Dane allied with the English. Askeladd proposes a duel to Thorfinn, promising a reward if he brings back Thorkell's head. Thorfinn engages the giant Viking in combat but is forced to retreat due to his injuries and Thorkell's superior experience. Facing a stalemate, King Sweyn departs for Wessex with the main army, leaving his son, Prince Canute, to continue the siege alongside Ragnar. This strategic withdrawal marks a shift in the campaign's momentum as the Danish leadership divides their forces to address different fronts in the ongoing conflict.
- 10EP 10
Thorfinn and Askeladd discuss dreams and news of Prince Canute's capture
Sep 16, 2019Following a dream about his homeland and father, Thorfinn encounters Askeladd atop a hill for a conversation. A messenger from King Sweyn’s army arrives to inform Askeladd and his men that Thorkell has raided Prince Canute’s base and taken the prince captive. Askeladd reacts with delight to this development. He immediately kills the messenger and announces to his troops that they will proceed to rescue the captured prince. This sequence of events highlights the shifting dynamics between the characters as they react to the sudden capture of a key royal figure by Thorkell.
- 11EP 11
Thorkell outsmarts Danish soldiers while Askeladd uses fire to aid Thorfinn's capture of Prince Canute.
Sep 23, 2019Thorkell travels toward Sweyn's army with Ragnar and Prince Canute as hostages. A Danish unit intercepts them, threatening total destruction. Thorkell releases the captives to provoke a futile melee, ensuring the enemy cannot win. Simultaneously, Askeladd ignites a forest fire to create smoke that disorients the fighters. He then directs Thorfinn to seize the prince. Recognizing the futility of engaging Thorfinn directly, Thorkell chooses not to expend his men's strength. He allows Thorfinn to successfully take Prince Canute without further conflict, securing the hostage's transfer while avoiding unnecessary casualties among his own forces.
- 12EP 12
Askeladd Receives Reinforcements From Gratianus During Ambush in Brycheiniog
Sep 30, 2019Askeladd dispatches a message requesting military support, which is promptly answered by Gratianus, the commander of the Welsh army. This force transports Askeladd across the river into Wales. As the group proceeds toward Brycheiniog, they encounter an ambush orchestrated by an unidentified enemy force, interrupting their journey and creating an immediate threat to their safety.
- 13EP 13
Floki Reports Danish Victory While Askeladd Navigates Welsh Territory With Canute
Oct 7, 2019In November 1013 AD, Floki informs the King of Denmark that Danish forces defeated the English in Wessex, though he warns that Thorkell may have captured Canute. Elsewhere in Wales, Asser of Brycheiniog halts Askeladd’s group. Askeladd claims Welsh ancestry as a descendant of King Artorius and promises to protect Wales once England falls to the Danes. Unable to face the Welsh directly, Prince Canute remains silent. Consequently, Askeladd and his men surrender their weapons, posing as prisoners to secure safe passage through Brycheiniog. Upon reaching the northern edge of Mercia, the group changes direction to reunite with the main Danish army in Gainborough.
- 14EP 14
Askeladd's men raid a Christian village during a harsh northern Mercia winter storm
Oct 14, 2019Askeladd and his warriors traverse northern Mercia, where they encounter severe early winter snows. Suffering from cold and hunger, the group discovers a Christian village and loots it, seizing all available food supplies. To prevent anyone from revealing their location, they murder the inhabitants. The sole survivor is a young woman who had left the village to seek penitence in the woods for stealing an inexpensive ring at a fair.
- 15EP 15
Thorkell arrives in Gloucester while Askeladd plots to eliminate Prince Canute's guardian
Oct 21, 2019Thorkell arrives in Gloucester and discovers that English nobles are exhausted by conflict and willing to submit to Danish authority. Meanwhile, Askeladd's group is located by English soldiers, causing his men to fear their streak of fortune has ended. To secure his position, Askeladd commands Bjorn to assassinate Ragnar, the guardian of Prince Canute. He frames the murder as the result of a clash with English forces, aiming to make the prince a leader he can serve. This strategic move is intended to solidify Askeladd's influence over the young royal figure amidst the growing political tension and military uncertainty.
- 16EP 16
Askeladd faces mutiny while fleeing Thorkell's pursuit along the Severn River
Oct 28, 2019Askeladd interrogates a captured English captain for intelligence but is interrupted by the arrival of Thorkell. Terrified of defeat, several of Askeladd's soldiers attempt to defect and join Thorkell, only to be executed upon arrival. Askeladd retreats to the shallow upper Severn River, where he destroys a small bridge to hinder his pursuers. Despite these efforts, Thorkell catches up to them. The confrontation leads to a crisis of confidence among Askeladd's troops, who begin to question his leadership capabilities. This doubt culminates in a full-scale mutiny against Askeladd as he struggles to maintain control over his forces amidst the immediate threat.
- 17EP 17
Askeladd faces mutiny while Thorfinn races to save him from Thorkell
Nov 4, 2019Askeladd confronts a mutiny by recalling King Artorius and killing two dissenters. Bjorn flees with Thorfinn, Canute, and a priest, pursued by ten men who crash their sled and capture the Prince. Thorfinn steals a horse to return and stop others from killing Askeladd. Askeladd fights many former comrades but is incapacitated by arrows. Thorkell arrives, offering his men a chance to die fighting. Thorfinn then storms the scene and challenges Thorkell to a duel over Askeladd.
- 18EP 18
Thorfinn fights Thorkell for Askeladd's fate while Canute embraces kingship after a spiritual awakening.
Nov 18, 2019Thorfinn engages in a duel with Thorkell to determine Askeladd's destiny. Meanwhile, Canute lies motionless in the snow, recalling a vision of Ragnar who apologizes for raising him as a son rather than a prince. Upon waking, Canute discusses love and discrimination with a priest, leading to a personal epiphany. He resolves to face his circumstances directly, calming the berserker Bjorn who was stabbed by Atli, one of Askeladd's men. Canute instructs the priest to treat Bjorn's wounds while he accepts the responsibility of becoming king. The duel continues as Thorkell kicks Thorfinn, sending him crashing into nearby trees.
- 19EP 19
Thorfinn defeats Thorkell in a duel, leading Canute to declare war on King Sweyn.
Nov 25, 2019Thorfinn suffers injuries from Thorkell but receives medical care from Askeladd. Thorkell reveals his familial connection to Thorfinn, explaining that his brother Sigvaldi gave him Helga, and that Thors, presumed dead after Hjörungavágr, actually left the Jomsvikings with her. The fight resumes until Askeladd blinds Thorkell, allowing Thorfinn to gouge out an eye and win the duel. Thorkell halts his men from killing Thorfinn, acknowledging the victory. Canute arrives and informs Thorkell that King Sweyn has chosen Harold as successor, leaving Canute with no value as a hostage. Resolute, Canute announces his march against the king at Gainsborough. Both Askeladd and Thorkell agree to support his campaign, shifting their allegiance to Canute’s cause.
- 20EP 20
Canute confronts King Sweyn at Gainsborough while Askeladd secures his safety through political leverage.
Dec 2, 2019At Gainsborough, Canute and his followers confront Floki and the Danish army, demanding passage to see King Sweyn. Inside the castle, Canute dispatches Thorkell to drink with other commanders while he proceeds to the king accompanied by Askeladd and Thorfinn. They detect an ambush in the darkened hall, and King Sweyn confirms his intent to kill Canute. Askeladd intervenes, reminding the king that Canute secured a victory over London through Thorkell's forces. Consequently, the king spares Canute, who decides it is prudent to ally with him temporarily. Later, Rangar's brother Gunnar approaches Canute and swears service, though Askeladd remains distrustful. Finally, Askeladd sends Alti and his brother home, ordering them never to raise a sword again.
- 21EP 21
Canute survives an assassination attempt while Thorfinn reunites with Leif and seeks revenge on Askeladd.
Dec 9, 2019In 1014, King Selwyn orders Canute to travel to York in Northumbria. During the journey up the Ouse river, an assassin shoots at Canute, but Thorfinn kills the attacker. Thorfinn is recognized by Leif from Iceland, leading to a happy reunion, though Thorfinn remains focused on avenging himself against Askeladd. It is revealed that a female slave disguised as Canute was actually hit, and Canute orders her rescue. Askeladd publicly hints at enemies in York, having hired the assassin to spread rumors. He also spies for the king via Gunnar. Thorfinn, with an unhealed arm, demands a duel from Askeladd, witnessed by Canute and Thorkell. Before the fight, the dying Bjorn challenges Askeladd, who defeats him and kills him mercifully after affirming their friendship. Askeladd then prepares to fight Thorfinn.
- 22EP 22
Thorfinn and Askeladd engage in a duel where Askeladd discards his weapon and defeats Thorfinn before Canute intervenes.
Dec 16, 2019Thorfinn and Askeladd prepare to duel, but Askeladd surprisingly throws away his sword. Thorfinn angrily attacks him, yet he is no match for Askeladd who has fought with him over a dozen times and knows his moves and weaknesses. Askeladd beats Thorfinn into unconsciousness, and Canute stops the fight when Askeladd has delivered the winning blow. Askeladd then recounts his upbringing as the son of a slave woman, who attracted the attention of his Viking father Olaf because of his fighting skills. He eventually took revenge and killed Olaf, but cast suspicion on another son who was executed for the murder. He details his contempt for the attitude of the Vikings who live only for battle, conquest and revenge. He chides Thorfinn for having learned nothing while Askeladd exploited the boy for his own ends. Canute asks Askeladd why he supports him, and Askeladd simply replies that Canute is the one most fit to be king of the Vikings.
- 23EP 23
Sweyn Announces Welsh Campaign While Thorfinn Faces Imprisonment and Leif Offers Escape
Dec 23, 2019In York, King Sweyn convenes the Imperial Council amidst tension following the assassination attempt on Canute. After praising Canute and Thorkell for the Viking conquest of England, Sweyn grants Mercia to Canute and announces plans to attack Ireland for King Harald’s humiliation. He also reveals intentions to subdue Wales in the coming spring, a move Askeladd fears will spark rebellion. Meanwhile, Thorfinn is jailed for causing a disturbance, where Leif Erikson promises to return him to Iceland and then to Vinland. Floki informs Sweyn that Askeladd’s reaction to the Welsh campaign indicates weakness. Askeladd confesses to Thorkell that his mother was Welsh, begging for secrecy, before being summoned by the king, wondering why his luck fails at the eleventh hour.
- 24EP 24
Askeladd reveals his true identity and kills King Sweyn during a tense confrontation.
Dec 30, 2019Askeladd questions King Sweyn’s order to conquer Wales, arguing it is not worth the cost. Sweyn accepts this but forces Askeladd to choose between Wales and Prince Canute, demanding Canute’s head if he chooses the former. Askeladd insults the king, revealing his real name as Lucius Artorius Castus and claiming to be the legitimate heir to Britannia. He beheads Sweyn before Floki can intervene and fights the Danish soldiers alone. Canute realizes Askeladd acts to protect him, but Thorkell reminds the prince that Askeladd is his man. Canute steps forward and kills Askeladd with a stab to the heart. Thorfinn arrives to find Askeladd dying in his arms. Enraged at missing his duel, Thorfinn attacks Canute, who takes command of the Viking army and rule of England. Thorfinn is dragged away, dropping his knife as his journey flashes in the reflection.
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- How many episodes does VINLAND SAGA have?
- VINLAND SAGA has 24 episodes.
- When did VINLAND SAGA come out?
- VINLAND SAGA came out in 2019.
- Which studio made VINLAND SAGA?
- VINLAND SAGA was produced by WIT STUDIO.
- Who directed VINLAND SAGA?
- VINLAND SAGA was directed by Yuusuke Takeda.
- Is VINLAND SAGA finished?
- Current status of VINLAND SAGA: Finished.