Vikings have always been portrayed as a community that enjoys mindless violence and war. While that is mostly true, Vinland Saga showed us how scheming and wise these people could be when the situation called for it.
Based on various historical events and personalities, Makoto Yukimura’s tale created a loyal fan base that has been patiently (not quite) waiting for the next season.
After almost three years of leaving fans on a ruthless cliffhanger, the franchise has finally revealed a date to look forward to.
The epic tale of Vinland Saga will resume in January 2023, with the anime’s second season featuring the Slave arc or Ketil’s Farm arc.
Since the anime has given us so much pain and plans to continue, it has shifted its animation studio to MAPPA. I mean, what’s better than a studio with a doctorate in animating a series that traumatizes its fans to the core.
The franchise unveiled a barbaric trailer depicting Canute’s terror reign over England and Denmark. It also introduces various new characters like Ketil, his sons Olmar and Thorgil, and the multiple slaves working on his farm, with Thorfinn as one of them.
With MAPPA’s characteristic animation style and detailed work, the video provides loads of gore and combat scenes. However, there are also a few peaceful moments, which I know will soon become horrific memories.
Moreover, the franchise has also revealed a menacing key visual for the upcoming season. It features some of the familiar faces with new ones.
TV anime “# Vinland Saga”
SEASON 2 Main Visual Release
From January 2023
Scheduled to be broadcast on TOKYO MX, BS11
“AGAINST THE FATE”
-Crawl up from the cause and effect.
#VINLAND_SAGA
English Translation, Twitter Translate
Since there are so many fresh characters in the upcoming season, the franchise has revealed the new cast members joining the team:
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Einar | Shunsuke Takeuchi | Makoto Suzuki (Tokyo Revengers) |
| Arnheid | Mayumi Sako | Isabelle Müller (Great Pretender) |
| Snake | Fuminori Komatsu | Jean-Pierre Polnareff (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) |
| Olmar | Yuu Hayashi | Ryūnosuke Tanaka (Haikyu!!) |
| Thorgil | Taiten Kusunoki | Morel McCarnathy (Hunter × Hunter) |
Looking at the new cast, we can safely expect an epic season. Also, remember to prepare yourself mentally, as you still have some time before the season premiere.
About Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga is a Japanese historical manga series written and illustrated by Makoto Yukimura. The series is published under Kodansha in its monthly manga magazine – Monthly Afternoon – aimed at young adult men. It currently has 26 volumes in tankōbon format.
Vinland Saga is set in ancient Viking times, where a young Thorfinn’s life goes astray when his father Thors – a well-known retired warrior – is killed while on a journey.
Thorfinn then finds himself under the jurisdiction of his enemy – his father’s killer – and hopes to seek revenge on him when he grows stronger. The anime is loosely based on the expedition of Thorfinn Karlsefni in his search for Vinland.
Source: Vinland Saga Anime’s Official Website
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