THE FINALE | Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 24 REACTION!

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[@AlanaMisako]

yall i don't think i've ever been this emotional on my channel before lol this HURT me!!! askeladd sacrificing himself to save his country, canute, and put thorfinn off his path of revenge...ouchie 😪 season 2 starts on friday on youtube! and we are already up to s2ep18 on patreon if you'd like early access!

[@elisflorin3861]

Askeladd will forever be in my top 5 anime characters.

[@satan9665]

@@elisflorin3861 Not better than Ketil tho

[@nikzjamon6961]

More tears coming for season 2

[@araragisenpai4088]

I've been here for a while and it's true I've never seen you this emotional >.< It'll be okay, season 2 is also phenomenal even without Askeladd

[@ThisisDaniel]

This was all of us my friend, such superb writing. One of the best anime in recent years.

[@Beens25]

Askeladd is one of the most well written characters idc. THE GOAT

[@bhupeshgupta8717]

Thorfin is a better written character (season 2)

[@udithsethu552]

​@@bhupeshgupta8717They act like 2 legends can't co-exist.

[@Beens25]

@@bhupeshgupta8717 hence why I said one of the most

[@chunkZ0007]

W character

[@diegogonzalezvazq]

@@Beens25they weren’t replying to yoy

[@diegostrossen6751]

It's crazy how this brutal murderer of a man found himself acting so selflessly at his final moments. No matter how much evil he commited, at his core, he could held his deepest conviction close to his heart. He saved his country, he put canute in power, he pushed thorfinn away from his path of vengeance. That moment of truth revealed his entire character and his journey became a complete circle. A fucking masterpiece.

[@kerkkokalske3499]

"Death perfects a person"

[@amaimon8031]

At the end Askeladd really became Artorius and saved Wales as the legend told. He died a hero's death.

[@certifiedboylover8829]

@@kerkkokalske3499 never really put the preist's words during askeladds death but that's a beautiful way of putting it

[@cokecan6169]

People reveal who they really are when they die

[@askechadd2473]

@@kerkkokalske3499 God the prologue is just so unbelievably perfect. It's just thematically perfect, how every concept roles into eachother seemlessly.

[@kinguu7740]

09:02 Makoto Yukimura (Vinland's mangaka) : "I really wasnt sure how askeladd felt about thorfinn,Askeladd might not have cared in the slightest if thorfinn had died anytime anywhere. But, when he was on the verge of the end of his life, he made sure thorfinn didnt come with him. He pushed away Thorfinn thinking he shouldn't have to die with him and to my surprise, i hadn't thought about him like that right up until i was going to write this scene. There were Askeladd's own words,i cant think otherwise. Askeladd had actually cared for thorfinn to an extent and even i didnt know about that up until that scene."

[@ragdoll_x_furry]

I remember some writers talking about how they feel like their characters have thoughts of their own, or how they speak for themselves without the writer having to consciously create the dialogue, almost like a tulpa. I wonder if Makoto felt this way about Askeladd.

[@discipleofthecapedbaldy962]

That's awesome. You know a writer is doing phenomenal work when the characters have been given so much life they start surprising even the author. Yukimura has created something truly special with Vinland Saga and it'll only appreciate with time. If he nails the ending (and I think he will) it'll be a contender for the greatest manga ever written. I mean, it already is, but a terrible ending can destroy all the previous good work. Can't see that happening here though.

[@certifiedboylover8829]

If you wanna know where this came from, it’s from an interview gigguk did with yukimura sensei! i highly suggest you check it out cause it was the most wholesome interview i watched

[@Ahhshit]

he literally talks like oda

[@thorfinnthegoatmc]

Thats why makoto yukimura is the GOAT

[@michaelchristopher1426]

You see, Askeladd had the chance to tell Thorfinn that he was ordered by Floki, but instead he wanted Thorfinn to move on and become a true warrior.

[@felipeaquitral]

"how do you plan to live your life, Thorfinn?" _d e p r e s s i o n_

[@404JNF]

Alana’s been through the full Askeladd roller coaster He kills Thors -> it’s so over He trains Thorfinn -> we’re so back He slaughters innocent villagers -> it’s so over He reveals his backstory and motivations -> we’re so back again He literally dies -> IT’S SO OVER I HATE THIS

[@adrianwagner8202]

Askelladd killed his own father. Askelladd killed Thorfinn's father. Askelladd killed Canute's father figure. Askelladd killed Canute's father. And he died as Thorfinn's father figure. Poetic. What a chad

[@Lost7one]

every ep 24 reaction vid lol

[@gamdanyunizar7849]

Daddy Slayer

[@johnpaulgonzaga5997]

Its at this point that Thorfinn realizes how empty his life was. The 1st season is all the backstory that made season 2 hit so hard

[@lawlach8341]

When the highest rated episode of the season is the finale that says alot. Onwards to season 2!

[@clayton4570]

This is, without a doubt, the best finish to a season of any piece of media I have seen to date. Askeladd is so twisted, yet very logical in his own decisions. He probably knew that someday Thorfinn would win the duel, so he chose the best way out of an unsolvable situation. Truly an amazing beginning of an awesome story, and great reaction! :D

[@maxojavierrojasurzua5746]

And this is just the prologue to something bigger to come in this inspiring story about become true warriors in a world of violence and vikings.

[@shottyshane4353]

she know's) she is far ahead on patreon, s2 ep 18 dropped today

[@hei7846]

​@@shottyshane4353ooh that episode, it was so hard to watch

[@awakenscars]

Astronomical episode, emotions, writing, development and twists, everything is masterclass, one of the greatest animated episodes

[@johnpaulgonzaga5997]

This show made me read up on Viking England and Canute was its greatest viking king. Love how the author tied it to history.

[@antonhallergren588]

All these people are more or less real. Not to spoil anything but thorfinn is based on a mostly unknown by the world absolute legend.

[@dwight7810]

One of the best reaction I've seen to this episode ever. Seeing you being vulnerable and be able to relate in such emotional scenes like with Askeladd laying on the floor telling Thorfinn to move forward and fight his real fight and become a true warrior just hits hard and compelling to watch. Hope you enjoyed Season 2 just the same @AlanaMisako.

[@joesoq]

one of the greatest characters to be written ever, askeladd.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

Very much like Griffith from berserk, very conflicted character with so many layers it's hard to tell if he's crazy or sane but that makes them interesting

[@LennyTribe]

You've been one of my go-to comfort content creators for a while now, and I was so happy to see you react to this masterpiece. Vinland Saga means a TON to me, as it helped me process a whole lot of stuff in my life, and seeing how you react to it makes ME teary. Seeing someone who understands and appreciates the messages this story provides gives me life. Cheers for the videos! Can't wait to see how you feel about the absolute peak that is season 2!

[@Jisco8]

Now the actual story of Vinland begins get ready peak farming arc

[@gaaabiii2971]

Best prologue in history ! 👑

[@jeffreyhoungbadji]

Love yor reaction ! Askelaad was a such good character dying for his convictions and a better future with Canute as a leader ! Askelaad's speech to Thorfinn is always so relevant and emotional, he's like a parental figure or a mentor for him, it's impactful !

[@jeanzzzm]

Simply incredible episode, few finales can do what Vinland Saga did here (in fact i can only thing of code geass). So happy you picked up this show, Alana! We're sailing for S2 now!

[@Corusame]

This episode hit me so hard. I didn't think season 2 could surpass it but I'd be lying if I said it didn't deeply affect me. I'm greatly looking forward to your reaction to season 2. Its going to be an emotional journey 😅

[@Angelp99]

Really nice to hear you saying that this is one of the best animes you've ever watched as how I felt when I watched Vinland the first time. I know you're far into season 2 already but can't wait to see your reaction to next season which I find better than the first

[@Frozenbozo]

Season 2 is peak character writing you will love it.

[@amaimon8031]

Crazy that Askeladd's death had the same "spotlight" as Thors. It's like to say he really was Thorfinn's second father figure.

[@saurabhsawant9091]

Can't wait for season 2 reaction now

[@GoatLuffy_97]

The episode where I knew Vinland Saga wasn't just a great series, but it had the dna to become one of my all-time favorites. I immediately started reading the manga after this and still do. Looking forward to your season two reactions.

[@fr1day870]

It was a great journey with you. This anime was so cool!

[@marioalejandroburgosmanzan5553]

Fue genial compartir esta primera temporada con todos, espero ya ver la segunda temporada, saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@JessChillN_]

I love this show and Askeladd!!🔥🔥🐐He is a true GOAT in media he is one of the best characters ever those people who know they’re horrible and push through life hating it, it’s one of my favorite character types that why I loves Kenny in AOT!! The best thing is that in the end he truly did care for Thorfinn in his own way he was focus enraged and in battle and got shocked out of it when he heard Thorfinn!! Screaming at him not to get involved because if he would the people will come after him as well, he also doesn’t tell Thorfinn Floki set up his father cause he wants him to go on with life😭😢😢Those words hit so damn hard “How do you plan to live your life” growing up in my life style I never thought I would see 26 but here I am this show is truly life changing!!🔥🔥

[@denisselee6544]

My friend recommended me this anime a few months ago and omg this is a masterpiece. Thorfinn’s reaction made me cry 😢

[@d.miura0331]

I'm glad you watched Vinland Saga and thank you for the enjoyable video.

[@maizeman90]

You're crying. I'm crying. We're all crying. Get ready for a lot more of that next season. Pretty sure i cried for like 5 straight episodes for varying reasons lol

[@brianshepherd9740]

I really enjoyed watching your reactions to the first season of Vinland Saga, #AlanaMisako, and I'm really looking forward to seeing your reactions to season 2. I'm still supporting you because your anime content is absolutely amazing, and also because I really enjoy watching your reactions to different anime series.

[@NolsHub]

Don't know for sure, but I think the moment Askeladd has his sword out on the King and then it zooms in on Askeladd revealing his real name is actually a callback to episode 4 when Thors beats Askeladd in the duel and says "A true warrior doesn't need a sword". The same stance, very similar perspectives, both being interrupted, and even perhaps the motion of how both swung the sword. The symbolism of how both men sacrificed themselves to save others.

[@rafael_emmanuel]

This episode made me cry in much the same way it did you. I felt this episode, down to my core and I am glad to see that it resonates so wonderfully with others. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@hoemie2587]

Daddy slayer Askeladd gave us one hell of a roller coaster. Buddy killed his own father, thorfinns father, that girl with the rings father, Canute’s adoptive father, then Canute’s real father, and who knows how many other fathers 😭 I always love seeing ppl reaction to getting to this point in the story!

[@gamdanyunizar7849]

He also killed himself (kinda)

[@hoemie2587]

@@gamdanyunizar7849 yep that counts too cuz what he did was basically an act of suicide which took thorfinns pseudo adoptive father figure lmao

[@AidanS99]

Can’t wait for your season 2 reactions. You are definitely one of the smartest KZbinrs I’ve seen watch this show seeing how you easily pieced that ending plan together about how Canute killing Askeladd wasn’t a betrayal, it was what Askeladd wanted. That act cemented Canute’s claim to the thrown.

[@vallotonmillet]

Love that Thorkell immediately got his bearings when Canute freaked out

[@ryno5699]

Next season is where this show elevates to something more than anime...

[@mikasallie3778]

I ENJOYED WATCHING THIS SERIES WITH YOU SO MUCH ALANA

[@leonardocastineira3450]

A pesar de que no entiendo mucho inglés me encantan tus reacciones, estaba esperando mucho este capítulo, the best reaction!

[@DeadAnime954]

i love how u have a genuine reaction, like u wud feel whn watching it by urself :) , n also congrats on 100K subs (belated) !!!!! :)

[@modvavet]

Thank you for not being afraid to share your pain. There are few things in this world more important than the knowledge that you aren't crying alone. ❤

[@bonyy07]

S2 is honestly like top 3 anime seasons of all time .......its on the level of aot

[@bonyy07]

personally i like it better than aot

[@maizeman90]

I'd argue it's better and I love AoT

[@discipleofthecapedbaldy962]

There is absolutely no comparison between the writing of Yukimura and Isayama. Isayama is a fraud who did well to wing his way through a good story but ultimately exposed himself. Yumikura is handling VS like a master and I'm 99.999% sure knows exactly what he's doing with the story and how to end it.

[@user-nc9uz2zm5i]

Best reaction

[@eyisalriv6000]

"Who is that?" someone youll grow very fond of

[@madarinews2131]

Askaladd is the goat no cap .... this dude is beyond expectations.

[@depressobear]

askeladd meant it when he said that he wanted to follow thors. he just had to kill him for the morale of his men because he needed them to achieve his goal. him and canute wanted the same thing. only difference is that askeladd doesn't mind getting his hands dirty. also, rewatching the whole season through your reactions made me realize that he always cared about thorfinn since that scene on the boat. like he felt guilty about killing thors or something.

[@VerchielxKanda]

Oh I can't wait for you to get to season two! Things are just starting!

[@Jason-to5cs]

Your reaction was beautiful Alana! Man I love this show.

[@gamdanyunizar7849]

This is why I watch reactions.

[@Mischievalrous]

Glad to see Vinland Saga getting the respect it deserves.

[@icom782]

Music in this show is on another level. Masterpiece.

[@ThatGuyyy1]

Idk why I decided to watch your reaction right after sobbing through the finale lolll I guess I like sobbing. That destroyed me. And then when you pointed out the art style changing to the same as when Thors was dying. Ughhh that got me again!! What a show

[@IamU23194]

Askeladd has one of the finest writings. Mad respect

[@shhhh4637]

Loved your reactions and cant wait to see you watching the masterpiece that is season 2

[@The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage]

This episode cemented Vinland Saga as one of my favorite series of all time. And the follow-up, season 2 (a perfect, 10/10 season… an extremely rare rating compared to the 9s I give to other good shows), confirmed that. Askeladd… I never thought I’d miss a bastard like him… let alone cry over his end.

[@randomverse1501]

Can't wait for 180° turn in next season 🔥

[@_all_around_us]

Girl.. you are NOT ready for S2 😂😂😂

[@rexistreves]

rewatching season 1 after season 2 surely hits different this show is a masterpiece without a doubt

[@devilzen]

I have watched hundreds of anime, this episode is one of the few series that will always get me teary every time I watched it

[@SohhamJeet]

6:31 That’s exactly like the same way this scene astounds me, when I watched this episode on November 26, 2023. I had to watch this scene quite a few times, just to get myself convinced that it actually happened. In the end, Askeladd left such an impactful legacy that only few anime character did such in Anime. Indeed, he killed Thorfinn's father, but the transition of him being a murderer to a mentor figure to Thorfinn, giving him advice while immerging on duel and ultimately telling him to be free from the warrior life goes to show how great Askeladd had become throughout this series. Furthermore, he left a great impact on Canute of becoming a rightful king (a ruthless king later on), who used to be so naive. So, at the end of the season 1, I realized one thing that Vinland Saga is not just a transitional story of Thorfinn or Vikings, but is a story of some strong characters who left some contribution to one another. Honestly, this might be the best reaction I've seen since I started watching and following your channel.

[@zev_nx]

How lucky are the welsh to get such a bad ass anime character😂

[@slackstarfish8133]

This anime really is a masterpiece, I’m blown away

[@rishiraj7031]

" I have no enemies "

[@discipleofthecapedbaldy962]

Really is just a prologue, establishing the baseline of Thorfinn's life and the world he grew up in. Second season is where the story starts truly maturing into something even greater and makes Thorfinn one of the greatest protagonists you can hope for. Also RIP Askeladd, just a 10 out of 10 character right there. Also also, your reaction to this season and this episode has been priceless! Never wanted to give a reactor a big old hug before, but here we are XD. It's also made me realise that while I've recommended Made in Abyss before, maybe it's a bad idea, because I'm not sure I want to see the tears it'll produce. Absolutely cannot wait for you season 2 reaction.

[@RyukenXX]

I have a couple shows that are close to my heart and Vinland saga is one of them. I go and watch almost all of the reactions available for these shows that i love but this is probably the first time I've wanted to subscribe after seeing just a single reaction. Looks like I'm gonna binge your jjk reactions too. Also, please please do react to one punch man if you have not , you will not regret it and it's fandom is HUGE so there will never be a shortness of views. I could tell you were genuinely invested in this show, and you're really beautiful too. Happy new year

[@Gamer-ug5ko]

Season 2 is even more GOATED arc fr🗿

[@saintIpie0000]

12:57 when u are sad and happy at the same times be like 😭

[@mayormars5135]

Love the defiant "F*** THIS SHOW" while she´s crying her eyes out

[@Akshat2]

Masterpiece of an episode

[@pablotowers762]

thorfinn lost 2 father figures, and lost his purpose of life twice, damn, i love Vinland Saga

[@Crysync098]

Season 2 let's gooo

[@Dgr8shuligan]

I'll keep it simple. Reaction of the year.

[@Claudio89DK]

Thors and Askeladd both, ready to die for their ideals at a moments notice. Thorfinn with the greatest of father figures. Time to pick up the torch young king.

[@FistsOfVengeance144]

SEASON 2!!!!! NOW!!!!!

[@noveezy10]

Season 1 of this show was so good. But season 2 is what made me fall in love with this anime. Season 2 is probably my favorite season of any anime ive ever watched.

[@Mohype]

This show is gonna be in your top 3 after season 2. I look forward to your reaction!

[@TheMaitoPulla]

Your reactions to Season 1 were fantastic, can't wait for Farmland Saga 🤩 Delicious tears as always

[@cavbodega]

my fav character in anime...

[@enyu2855]

Season 2 of vinland saga is one of my favorite anime if not the most favorite anime I've ever watched, have fun.

[@testing85]

just a legendary series

[@mrandre0722]

"Leave that shit behind, go home"

[@ivangraypiece]

oh shit. peak ahead!

[@tsrjsjzaekzdt7686]

Man that is now the 10th time if not more ive watched this episode and every fucking time i cried man i love Goatland saga

[@brandonphoummany9668]

Season 2!!!!!!! Yay!

[@RoyalMonkeyFart]

Time for Farmland Saga!

[@user-es7pm5qh3c]

何度みても泣きます

[@FrancoNogueira666]

Now the real show begins. 🔥

[@UrusaiJoe]

First of all, thanks for sharing this journey with us, it's always beatiful when people reunite and share such feelings. Cannot wait for the second season. There are few show that hit as hard, hxh, fma, clannad, just to name a few. But what's great with Askeladd death, is that you suddendly feel the emptiness Thorfinn is going through.

[@kainreber822]

vinland saga is the best anime out there

[@NoName-fz9qm]

One of the best anime episodes ever

[@KHVNEKI]

Seeing you cry was a lil tough, glad you enjoyed the show! Season 2 is just more philosophy, happiness and pain.

[@eddyqiu8883]

wait till you see how beautiful season 2 is

[@chandlermorgan708]

9:30 That is the face of "HOW DARE YOU TAKE MY CHANGE TO KILL ASKELADD AWAY FROM ME"😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Jisco8]

Askadad the goat 🐐

[@cobusvanderlinde6871]

When King Sweyn tells Askelad: "Wales or Canute, choose one" he fails to realise that the actual offer is: "Wales, Canute, or you life, choose two" It is at a time like this when we see what is most important to Askelad.

[@meggaa223]

*Alana starting the video saying "Askeladd is my favorite character"* Me: "Moments before disaster"

[@gus6877]

The name askalad gave the king was the name of the hero his mother said would save them from there situation not his real name 🥶🥶