THORFINN Vs. ASKELADD??!!! | VINLAND SAGA - EPISODE 8 | New Anime Fan! | REACTION

[@GOTGames]

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[@dpolaristar4634]

The guy at the end was Thorkell the guy that was with Thors in the beginning of episode 1, that you kept mixing him up with Floki.

[@akasa8jp]

"Everyone is a slave to something." You must recognize this truth. Kenny from Attack on Titan also said the same thing. Askeladd is a truly fascinating character. And the lesson Thors repeats over and over again is the theme of this anime itself: "No one has an enemy."

[@Andersonfaaria]

Askeladd is one of the best written characters I've seen in anime. Also Vinland S1 is probably the most well written show I have ever watched (including live action series)

[@lix1135]

why just S1? I'd say S2 tops it even

[@Myc0lle]

@@lix1135 s2 hits so hard with that s1 setting

[@umarsubhan7035]

S2 >> S1

[@magicfibre]

His relationship with Thorfinn and Canute - yeah, it's pretty good. But without spoiling - the big "twist" of his character just made no sense to me and didn't enrich his character in the slightest.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

​@@magicfibreHis character makes perfect sense to me, but I guess this is a discussion for another episode

[@Krawbs]

Askeladd has Nobunaga's VA and the guy at the end(Thorkell, indeed from the first episode with Thors) has Uvogin's VA from HunterxHunter's Phantom Troupe.

[@KFP_Prophet]

Akio Ootsuka, also Rider's VA from Fate/Zero.

[@AroWolfArts]

Another famous role Askeladd's VA voiced is Madara from Naruto

[@granathd]

Blackbeard from one piece

[@uksoloz]

Wow that’s crazy amazing dude seems built for them iconic rolls

[@thorfinnthegoatmc]

Askeladd and King Sweyn has the same VAs for Madara and Hashirama from Naruto. even at this period they are enemies lmao

[@stallojrk9502]

Finally, he is here. Btw Luke, the guy you saw at the end was the one who was fighting alongside Thors in the first episode.

[@jeansnow1116]

14:40 for me Askeladd taught Thorfinn a lesson. He taught him the first brick to stop raging when fighting. Stop being angry. Because Thorfinn will always lose by doing so.

[@thesuperdak7224]

The axe thrower is Thors' old ware buddy, Thorkel The Tall. Welcome to the Battle of London Bridge.

[@kamuyking551]

I have been excited to get to this one... god, I can finally talk about Askeladd and his manipulation some more. first of all, Askeladd's every action and word is like, scientifically formulated to piss Thorfinn off at this point. the way he's behaving is so relaxed and casual, and he's talking about future plans with his crew... he is 100% not worried that Thorfinn is going to end his life today. not at all. and yeah, Askeladd's crew seems to carry a very different philosophy on the gravity of death... but that kid that Thorfinn bumped into feels so similar to Ari, when we saw him back in Iceland. he's young, cocky, inexperienced, excitable, and all his friends joke about how he's gonna die if he goes out there. and to me, it feels like Askeladd's crew is much more dangerous to a kid like that, because they wouldn't treat his life with any gravity. Thors saved Ari from all his death flags by literally recognizing them too. Askeladd has been toting Thorfinn around since he was 6 years old, and even if he was subtly keeping him from getting killed, it's kind of a miracle he's alive at all. and yeah, that line... "it's not the slave's fault that she's useless, you're just bad at using her. you can make use of anyone with the right approach." Askeladd has always, and will always, know exactly what he's doing when it comes to Thorfinn. he's been pissing him off, consciously, all day. he's put off their duel until after he talked finances with his uncle, but scheduled it before dinner, which he does intend to be around to eat later. he starts the fight by trying to anecdotally talk about how young Thorfinn was when he started this, and rather than being about the fondness of "you've gotten so big since then," it feels like Askeladd is emphasizing how long it's taken Thorfinn just to get to this point. he knows Thorfinn is impatient. and then, after their little exchange, where Thorfinn knocks away Askeladd's sword, and Askeladd almost grabs him, that's when Askeladd is like "enough is enough" and goes in for the finisher. and the first step, is to pretend he doesn't even remember Thors at all. in fact, you'd almost think he was trying to gaslight Thorfinn by questioning whether he even killed Thors in the first place. Askeladd knows that Thorfinn would never accept that, and this is all just to make him angrier, but there might even be a little bit of public opinion affecting things as well. the people around them know nothing about why this is happening, and they trust Askeladd more. if Askeladd questions this in front of them, and Thorfinn lets it slide... what version of the truth is Thorfinn allowing to go on the record? but the only reason why Askeladd can use these tactics in the first place is because he's been watching Thorfinn fight for years. I think you're correct in saying that Askeladd didn't expect Thorfinn to make him work as hard as he did in this fight... that much is absolutely true. but Askeladd also knew he could pull out this tactic whenever he wanted. the question was more like... what would make a good show for the audience? how long does the fight really need to be, before he's had enough of it? Askeladd might've struggled against any other warrior... someone who hasn't grown and developed under his watchful eye. but Thorfinn in particular, will never win. not as long as Askeladd carries such complete knowledge of how he handles himself in battle. Askeladd is playing the long game... he's doing more to ensure that Thorfinn remains stagnant, exactly as he is, than Thorfinn is equipped to understand. and then his line at the end... "you still haven't trained enough, boy." like, he puts the fault right back on Thorfinn. he implies that Thorfinn hasn't tried hard enough, or he's just not good enough... surely his fighting skills are the only issue. he suggests that the problem is just Thorfinn's own inadequacy, and that he needs to keep at it. Askeladd has reset the treadmill for who knows how long... Thorfinn isn't going anywhere. Askeladd knows the right approach to use with Thorfinn. and then afterward, when Hordaland drops her tray during dinner, we get to see another slave being publicly beaten by their master. and it's interesting, what Askeladd says here. "look. it's terrible. a guy who's a slave to money holds a whip, and pretends to be the master of the slave he bought with his money. he just doesn't realize it himself. everyone is a slave to something." this quote... and really, this entire episode, is something that'll be worth revisiting later. I think Thors appears the way he does, and Thorfinn is even cast back into his younger appearance, because Thorfinn is still stuck the way he was back then. and Thors knows that that's the child he's really speaking to. now, as much as ever, Thors still doesn't know what to say to that kid. he doesn't know how to condense and express the things he learned throughout his life, in a way that Thorfinn would understand. I see his demeanor here as him accepting that Thorfinn will have to learn the hard way... the same way Thors did. it would've been nice, if Thors could've used the knowledge he'd accumulated in his own life to benefit his son. but the warrior's path still managed to teach Thors what he needed to know. all he can do is trust the process, no matter how painful it may be. and there is still hope for this. Hordaland actually asks some pretty pivotal questions here. she asks Thorfinn if he's a slave as well, and Thorfinn says he's not. he can eat wherever he likes. but if that's true, then why is Thorfinn out here in the cold? surely this isn't entirely his preference. and in general, if Thorfinn is free... if he can go where he likes, and do what he wants, then why is he here in general, amongst people he hates? and then Thorfinn says that if he were her, he'd kill his master, and then kill anyone who came after him. but we just watched as he failed to kill Askeladd. and the truth is, until he kills Askeladd, he doesn't feel like he can leave. rather than it sounding like "freedom is accessible, all you have to do is kill him" it sounds like "freedom is inaccessible, unless he's dead." when Hordaland says she could never kill someone, Thorfinn says "then you'll be a slave for the rest of your life." as if there really isn't any other option. and really, that has been Thorfinn's philosophy with Askeladd this whole time. he thinks it's shameful to run away. everyone is a slave to something. but then that makes it especially significant that Thorfinn remembers the story of Vinland. a story that he heard his father tell to a dying slave, who tried to run. words said as a source of comfort for that man, who had known nothing but hardship in his life. Thors couldn't have anticipated it, but those words were even more worth saying than he knew, because Thorfinn remembers them. they're just as much of a comfort to Thorfinn now... and to anyone whose life has been full of hardship. through the barrier of time, Thors told a story to his son. it's still applicable, now more than ever.

[@machetevuoi8026]

It has been such a blast going through this masterpiece again by watching your reaction, really glad you're loving it too And it only gets better and better as it goes on

[@coolfreeze8693]

I like your comment on how there’s a subtle sadness in a lot of the fights in this show- it’s something I’ve always thought but not been able to put into words.

[@Martyyri]

Author of Vinland Saga made it all intentional even in manga. Glad that anime keeps true to the spirit of original work.

[@IBN5100SG]

"There was a lot of female Viking warriors" - in Hollywood and Assassin's Creed perhaps, but not in reality. They were not entirely unheard of which is more than can be said about their existence in most other cultures, but they still were very rare exceptions according to all credible sources and research. Interestingly enough, they were more common among the Celts, but even then an occasional sight only.

[@tatfly5779]

For vikings women usually could fight but more as hunters etc. due to the demanding climate and regions they settled aka almost never were women on the battlefield for a few exceptions for example their village being raided.

[@uksoloz]

didn’t they find a Viking ship buried with a female warrior inside a couple years back? Wearing armour and buried with her belongings

[@IBN5100SG]

@@tatfly5779 There's a character later in the manga that covers this point even.

[@IBN5100SG]

@@uksoloz Sure, there where were some findings and a few historical reports, but that's not "a lot" stated in the video.

[@monkeyboy275bobo8]

@@uksoloz A female beeing buried with weapons isnt necessarily proof for her also beeing a warrior who actually fought in battle.

[@YashamaruSensei]

"i'm scheduled for a duel before dinner" the way he worded that ... 🤣 so i'm gonna live and it's gonna be so easy i'll be at dinner unharmed

[@_para.dox_]

24:37 Man, the influence this girl and the line had on Thorfinn is just insane, you'll find it in season 2. ❤

[@matijamaksan4344]

4:02 Yes, there is difference between mercenaries and actual armies. I consider Jomsvikings closer to army men (especially Floki troops). 14:11 - 15:17 Really good theory. 24:18 Prewatched! /s 24:53 Realization that he understood where conversation is heading. 26:30 Kurapika situation incoming. 26:41 Year 1013 - Thorfinn is 17 I need more of your over average history knowledge. Even with citation needed.

[@_para.dox_]

32:05 That's was th guy who was fighting with Thors in the first scene of this show in first episode. The person you confused Floki with.

[@redroseibarahime8755]

you are right - Askeladd realized that Thorfinn grew up and might actually be skilled enough now to win a duel "did you grow taller?How old are you now?". Therefore, he knew that now he can only win with his wits instead of actual skill(just like with Thors). So he decided to anger Thorfinn so he would loose his cool and loose - knowing him very well. Breaking his arm would not have been necessary because the duel was already over but Askeladd didn't want to deal with multiple duels over their winter break and therefore he injured him so he can be sure Thorfinn won't challenge him for a while. Also a note: A real duel in this time and age normally only ends with one participant dead. Imo Askeladd does not want to kill Thorfinn because he was a kid at the time and second because he respects Thors a lot as a warrior. He knows that he played dirty and only because of that got Thors killed. Therefore, he prefers to use Thorfinn and manipulates him with "the reward of a duel" if he fights alongside his crew and skillfully executes missions. That's why the slave comparison with the blonde girl "Horda" is made prominent in this episode. Because Thorfinn is so obsessed with revenge he caged himself into being a slave for Askeladd - sadly now realizing himself that this is the case he is pitied by Askeladd and used as long as he can not come to that realization. If he lets go of his hatred and revenge he would be free but he decides to be chained down by his own pride and honor. Askeladd never orders Thorfinn around - he simply offers him a "reward" for a mission he clears. This is pretty impressive and shows how skillfull Askeladd is with people and manipulating them. That's why he said to the money guy "Gorm" that he is clueless on how to handle a slave. Ruling with fear and punishment does not give you a loyal and motivated slave. Askeladd understands how to motivate his people. Also: Gorm told Horda to bring food to Thorfinn which is paid by Askeladd - so he aknowledges Thorfinn as part of his men - it is just Thorfinn who distances himself because he insists on them being his enemy. Also btw: The line "Everybody is a slave to something" is exactly the same line Kenny Ackermann said to Levi.

[@Tatersalad666]

I really love the line "everyone is a slave to something" that Askeladd says in this episode. The village chief is a slave to money, and Thorfinn is a slave to his revenge. The unsaid question is what is Askeladd a slave to? Most people have a pretty clear motivation for what they are doing, whether it is for money or glory, but Askeladd is different. He is disdainful of Gorm's obsession with money and thinks that he is a fool for trying to control people with his wealth. Askeladd knows how to control people, how to get them to do exactly what he wants, even someone like Thorfinn who wants nothing more than to kill him to get his revenge. This is probably the first show you have watched where the character writing is the focus. That is not to say that the other anime you have watched have bad character writing, but the difference with a show that focuses on it is very clear. So often in anime we get one dimensional characters that have one or two characters traits dialed up to 11 and that is their whole personality. Vinland Saga is a perfect example of a show that creates deeply complex characters that feel human. You talked about being conflicted on if you wanted Thorfinn to achieve his revenge. The ability to make the audience feel conflicted can only be achieved with superb character writing. My favorite shows are ones like this that focus on characters. Vinland Saga is leagues better than most anime at creating realistic and interesting characters, and I have to once again tell you that you absolutely need to watch March Comes in Like a Lion which has the absolute best character writing in anime. I would love to see it be included in the poll to pick the replacement for Vinland Saga.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

You know what's funny. As I was reading your comment I wanted to recommend you March Comes in Like a Lion for its character writing. So instead I'll recommend the Rose of Versailles and Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

[@Tatersalad666]

@@Ash_Wen-li Thanks for the suggestions. I have seen Rose of Versailles recommended a few times lately so it is definitely on my list to watch soon. Rakugo Shinjuu is amazing.

[@papids]

Can vouch that the Rose of Versailles has incredible character writing (one of the best female leads in anime). I would also recommend Gintama, Spacr Brothers and Ping Pong for other masterclasses in character writing (would also recommend Monogatari but that's a hard series to recommend blind). Glad to see someone pushing for Sengatsu, as that series needs more love and season 3.

[@ELeonko]

31:52 that's the guy who fought alongside Thors in the first episode (before Thors deserted the Jomsvikings)

[@virtualmartini]

26:52 The Valkyries were similar to angels; they were indeed female warriors, but they were from Valhalla - I don't believe they were particularly common as actual human soldiers though.

[@tiborn1559]

The blond guy at the end of this episode, who threw the axe, was someone you've seen before. This is the guy who fought alongside Thors in the beginning of episode 1, just like you guessed at 34:17

[@darthrevan2959]

oh no, last time it was a raven on your window and you got sick, and now its a cat😂

[@spierball]

Next episode will give you another person to love. That man on the bridge is something else.

[@PabloFigueira-rw4oy]

25:20 te haces una pregunta muy interesante, y realmente es lo que amo de esta serie, no te voy a spoilear, pero la misma serie te hara responder esa pregunta y mas que las escenas de guerra la accion, es la parte mas memorable de la serie, sobre los dichos del padre "no tienes enemigos". LLegara una parte en que todo cambie y te encantara, no la descontinues, estas viendola como un muchacho contento como yo lo estaba al mirarla !

[@SavvisGeo]

Rewatching this after season 2 i realise so much i have missed. "True warior does not a sword" "What is beyond the sea, wars and slave traders" and so much other lines sound so different.

[@franklynjackson7359]

"If I was a slave, I'd kill my master and escape"

[@TylerClear]

1:07 I just noticed this guy looks like Askellad so he's probably a son of Gorm or one of Askellad's brothers.

[@Farhan_Jamil]

Everytime Thorfin says "Far to the west..." My eyes tear up

[@filipexavier8771]

The capital of "England" a.k.a. Kingdom of Wessex, at this time, was Winchester.

[@dpolaristar4634]

Citation please on Viking Women Warriors being common.... Valkyrie's were mythological and basically angels that escorted dying warriors in the midst of battle to Valhala.

[@kamuyking551]

I agree that the Valkyries are mythological, but given that this is an anime, I can see why Luke might not know whether to expect to see them depicted. but also in general, viking women's roles were less segregated from men's roles than what one might imagine. and early Vinland Saga is a bit of a boys club tbh... I know that the story evens this out eventually, but it takes a long time to get there. having read ahead in the manga though, it's definitely worth the wait.

[@dpolaristar4634]

@@kamuyking551 evidence that women Viking were common on the battlefield?

[@kamuyking551]

@@dpolaristar4634 I'm not saying they were "common on the battlefield" I'm just saying that, by law of averages, they weren't unheard of. but more importantly, the general life roles of people in that time weren't as segregated as most modern people's perception tends to be. there's actually another comment on this video that goes into further detail about this... it's pretty good, if you skim through a bit and find it. anyway, I could go googling after this information, but tbh, so could you. it'd be same difference.

[@dpolaristar4634]

@@kamuyking551 My original comment which you were referring to was about them being common which is what Luke seemed to be implying.

[@kamuyking551]

@@dpolaristar4634 ah, okay... I guess I was trying to extrapolate on what he might've been recalling. he said in the video that his history knowledge might be a little sketchy without looking it up, and I know that women warriors were possible in viking culture, even if they weren't the norm. but he might've been mashing up that information, and the fact that viking women were capable of being land owners, and had financial agency, so they could hold down the family land while the men went raiding. if he's mixing facts, that could explain it.

[@AWest-en5ee]

Love this reaction series, and no worries...I know this period and area of history, and I sometimes mix things up as well 😅

[@falkarios2944]

The guy at the end of this episode was from Episode 1. He was fighting alongside Thors in the intro scene.

[@thatxavianxfeline723]

Here's my take on the duel: As I said, I believe this was the first duel they'd had since Thorfinn was a child based on their conversation at the beginning of last episode. I also think Askeladd had three things in mind when he chose to provoke Thorfinn: 1. I personally think Askeladd believed that if he didn't make Thorfinn lose his rationality, he would either lose or sustain significant injury during this duel. 2. He, like you, believes that this isn't the path Thors would want for his son. Nor does Askeladd believe Thorfinn to be currently capable of taking revenge because he cannot overcome his rage. The third reason shall be omitted due to being a spoiler. He and Kenny from Attack on Titan share the line, "Everyone's a slave to something." I point it out because I think they are very similar characters. I also find it interesting that he essentially admits he is using Thorfinn like a slave and that he believes the boy to be one, although I believe there is more to their relationship. I also hate to say this, but I agree with Askeladd on this point. Vengeance has always been a motive I take issues with because a lot of characters are blinded by their need to achieve it, and Thorfinn is a prime example. It's a genuine pleasure to watch this with you! Thank you for taking on this journey. ^.^ Keep up the good work! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@uksoloz]

and now this is where the fun begins enjoy HAHAHA 😈 loving your reactions to this and how your trying to get inside the characters head haha I wonder how much you might get right 😁

[@_para.dox_]

Kenny is AOT: Everyone is slve to something, they need to be drunk on something to continuously move forward. Askeladd in VS: Everyone is a slve to something, they just don't realise it. Great Anime are written great.

[@aSSGoblin1488]

25:00 how does thorfinn resolve his vengance? let's just say the author worked backwards afterr his editor talked to him about the manga

[@simaikitagaya7900]

They invaded from the Danelaw, a region ruled by the Danes in northern England, and headed for Winchester in the southern kingdom of Wessex, which was the political center. Along the way, they are trying to capture the commercial city of London in order to take control of the Thames River's water transportation and ensure the supply route is in perfect condition.

[@bohdanpyzh2712]

Hell yeah, best boi Canute and bestest boi Thorkell. It's about to get real

[@manuelagius8875]

Luke, I really feel you about Askeladd. You try to know him but many more questions pop up in every episode. Try to see it like this: Askeladd is like a book, the more you turn the pages of that book the more you will learn about him, BUT more questions will drop onto you when you get a revelation about him. He INDEED is 1 of the best written characters there is in Vinland Saga Season 1 :)

[@genesisarias9744]

For me, the point of Askeladd doing that comes from the fact that Thorfinn is still a child traumatized by the death of his father, so he does not have control or a clear mind to fight with Askeladd but he does to fight with others. Thorfinn obviously has potential, he's been fighting since he was six.

[@TheUncleTom]

best girl is finally here!

[@Krawbs]

I get it. 👑

[@magicfibre]

Surely you mean Thorkell

[@jerry1984larsson]

Scandinavia were united during the Kalmar union 14-1500. During Wendel and Viking age there were mostly petty kingdoms across Scandinavia

[@assaub]

Second channel I've watched react to this episode this week that thought the guy on the bridge was long hair Askeladd 🤣

[@user-wb1jf4jk9s]

The irony that vinland (supposedly america) is told to be free from wars and slave trade is crazy

[@uksoloz]

It’s Canada I believe Nova Scotia if I’m not mistaken is where leif landed and well for the most part it was the Aztec where more slaver I think but I don’t know native Americans history at all but either way it couldn’t of been as big as western slave trade in Europe surely

[@jason_Ft]

31:31......THE GOAT IS HERE🔥🔥🔥

[@aSSGoblin1488]

askeladd look alike

[@Myc0lle]

0:54 also here

[@falkarios2944]

He's been talking about the history of Vikings and England so much that I really expected him to recognize Canute's name. Maybe it's a good thing that he doesn't know this part of history though, he'll be more blind to all of the events in the show.

[@thorfinnthegoatmc]

25:00 I think hes ready for season 2 guys

[@baumfigger]

this dude is the dude from episode 1 who fight side by side with Thors!

[@lucozadelover8186]

Day 227 of requesting the Quintessential Quintuplets Op 1-3 and EDs until the video eventually (hopefully) comes out :) And since you ask for links, I will include them too! :D OP 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofYoGeLoq2rbq8si=M2ZKAM9zlQzIoH5A ED 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZCVe2ytoM6Ye6csi=lxoUrelgbsyjUANF OP 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKC0hIilfM14eMksi=ClZHXb8kmoxa748v ED 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6evZoqqaqySgaMsi=9sLTpBqucQUB_l1Q OP 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4OyoJqKeJtjpqssi=G0c4xyxMPQDOdWsc Movie OP: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6bKiGqApduWY6Msi=7E0WC1FXZGeLU1Bb Movie ED: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2fcoGNuabmBjpIsi=M2jD9UClNWypVIAB

[@daimyos8823]

Opening suggestions: 1. The Big O, "Big O! The Show Must Go On!"- kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5i0h39rh6xjerc 2. World's Finest Assassin, "Dark Seeks Light" by Yui Ninimiya- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2HVl42JZpiYldE 3. Mobile Suit Gundam, all openings 4. Moriarty the Patriot, "Dying Wish" & "Twisted Hearts" by Tasuku Hatanaka- op1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoOomayor9J4oc0 op2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZKZi6qFn8dlh5Y 5. Samurai Champloo, "Battlecry" by Nujabes- kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3XdoJdsi9SYapY 6. Metallic Rouge, "Rouge" by Yu-ka- kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-nhoyXo5WUbpo -Anime Movie ost suggestion: 1. Jin Roh- The Wolf Brigade, "Omega Grace" by Hajime Mizoguchi- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqG5f4F5apeEldE

[@MifaVT]

ah yes the introduction to Thorkell the tall

[@Martyyri]

Its not King of Scandinavia. Denmark was the biggest power out of Scandinvian countries at this time and a some hundred years later (about at 1400) Kalmar Union was formed were Denmark ruled over Norway and Sweden.

[@androkainet]

Luke nearly recognized his mistake that the person Thors fought with in episode 1 wasn't Looki but this guy. Let's see who this misterious guy is tomorrow.

[@redroseibarahime8755]

that's a banger hoodie - great design !

[@azrael7582]

i think you dont mean the Valkyries but the Shieldmaidens , if i recall correctly what the female warriors were called

[@TAMEMED]

31:53 nah man that's Blackbeard 💀

[@Super-Nerd]

CAN WE PLEASE LEVEL UP WITH THESE VINLAND REACTIONS & MAKE THEM HAPPEN DAILY OR LIKE WITH ONE DAY GAP 😭

[@MonkeDLoopy]

Is there Overlord today? Can’t remember the schedule.

[@Krawbs]

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

[@MonkeDLoopy]

@@Krawbs thanks mate 👍

[@TylerClear]

The visions in this show are dreams IMO, Thor's only says stuff Thor's actually said to Thorfinn.

[@alexfallcon]

Valkyries are not the actual human beings. It's mythical creatures who takes the souls of the warriors to Valhalla

[@mannuaguilar2400]

He did that because thorfinn is more skillful than Askeladd He wins this duel mentally

[@shashwatsingh2748]

Kenny Ackerman in Attack on Titan : Everybody is a slave to something.

[@TylerClear]

24:25 I am very preferential to this scene in the manga. I really don't like that Thorfinn tells her about Vinland here. In the manga Thorfinn thinks back (it could also be that he doesn't think back to it, but instead the narrative answers Hordeland's question with Leif's tales of Vinland) to when Leif tells him of Vinalnd (episode 1), it serves as a great transition to the flashback Iceland stuff from the first 4. Smaller nit pick, but it always bothered me after reading.

[@lacabra1279]

Valkyries were not female vikings, they are the spirits that guide fallen warriors to valhalla

[@shtefan_J]

Askeladd nice guy, his uncle sucks. Canute introduction, man he looks like a Valkyrie😂 That guy at the end it’s Thors only rival&buddy

[@Wuffskers]

Thorkell only looks like Askeladd because he's blonde and has a beard lol

[@賞]

Yooo maybe the second one here, love ur vids, hoping that u react to the op CRAWL by veltpunch it's a very underrated anime op

[@emy8555]

19:25 I dont know if you'll remember this in AOT, but Kenny said that EXACT same line while he was dying, sitting up against a tree talking to Levi in his final moments. "Everyone had to be drunk on somethin' to keep pushing on … everyone was a slave to Somethin'." Kenny spent his entire life striving to obtain power, so he was a slave to that ambition/desire. Thorfinn is a slave to his vindictiveness/his pursuit for revenge. (Though As a kid, if he didnt latch onto that, he might not have survived. He had to be 'drunk on revenge' in his case, to keep pushing on). And since Askeladd is the one saying the ''everyone is a slave to something'' line here, makes you wonder what HE's a slave to. (aka his backstory that you have yet to see) Brilliant lines and storytelling from both AOT and Vinland Saga

[@yuki_kuromura]

Wait… Hasn’t Thorfinn been with Askeladd for years??? Shouldn’t he know the village???

[@Krawbs]

Askeladd might have multiple villages the stay at depending on location when the down season is about to start. So he may not go to this one yearly.

[@IceFox606]

Yes, he’s been with them for 10 years at this point. However I’m not entirely sure what you mean? There’s no particular indication that any of this is unfamiliar to Thorfinn? He just goes out of his way to avoid people, especially those even loosely associated with Askeladd. So he wouldn’t exactly be friendly with or even overly familiar with the villagers here

[@ilyas_elouchihi]

The anime is actually pretty tame, in the manga there's sexual violence and rape too

[@chrisk3127]

anime is almost always heavily censored but they do imply it with vikings carying off the females they capture

[@Edurlix]

i think wessex used to be london

[@lilysworld22]

FIRST!!!! Are u going to the eras tour??????????? Can u please react to the monologue song???? Taylor swift!!!! Me and my dad love watching ur Taylor swift reactions!!!

[@Staring_at_Walls]

Best girl Thorkell

[@kainreber822]

who was that dude? go to episode 1. first 5 minutes

[@Lock-Vlog]

Theres no feminist in thats time

[@Sir_Sheep]

we never see Hordaland again, atleast not in the manga to where im at

[@michailvolski5035]

i dont think women warriors were ever a big thing, especially the viking. Maybe if they ran out of men.

[@Lock-Vlog]

I should vinland saga i feel vinland is the opposite story of AOT.....

[@smartmonyet9155]

as i know, valkryie isn't a female viking warior, valkryie is something like angle. they are not human...