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Vinland Saga

2019 – nowShow2 seasons48 episodesTV-MA

AnimationWar & Politics
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.9Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

A brutally violent, pulse-pounding animated series about history and war, with standout characters and direction.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 48 episodes · best: S1E24 "End of the Prologue" 9.9

Episodes

9.1
9.0

Story

I have no enemies.

For a thousand years, the Vikings have made quite a name and reputation for themselves as the strongest families with a thirst for violence. Thorfinn, the son of one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, spends his boyhood in a battlefield enhancing his skills in his adventure to redeem his most-desired revenge after his father was murdered.

Feels like

  • Gritty Historical Epic
  • Viking Warfare & Realism
  • Psychological Redemption Arc
  • Brutal Physical Combat
  • Philosophical Pacifism
  • Tragic Character Study
  • Seinen Drama
  • Visually Dynamic Action
  • Anti-War Narrative

Cast

24 of 106 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shuhei Yabuta, Yohji Satoh, Michiru Itabisashi
Written by
Hiroshi Seko, Kenta Ihara
Produced by
Naokado Fujiyama, Masae Yamato, Akira Yonezawa
Music by
Yutaka Yamada

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Facts

July 8, 2019 · June 20, 2023 · Still running

First aired
July 8, 2019
Latest episode
June 20, 2023
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 48 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, War & Politics, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Anchored Ship, Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves, Rule of Cool +9

  • Anchored Ship
  • Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves
  • Rule of Cool
  • Gorn
  • Vomit Discretion Shot
  • Call-Back
  • Utopia Justifies the Means
  • Take a Third Option
  • Honorable Warrior's Death
  • Manly Tears
  • Dude Looks Like a Lady
  • The Dragon

12 of 212 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Vinland Saga?"

Questions about Vinland Saga

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vinland Saga?

NetflixPrimeHuluCrunchyrollHiDiveHidive

In the United States, Vinland Saga streams on Netflix, Prime, Hulu, Crunchyroll, and HiDive. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 135 other countries.

Is Vinland Saga worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (85).

How long does it take to watch Vinland Saga?

20 h

About 20 hours: 48 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each since 2019, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Vinland Saga?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Vinland Saga plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Vinland Saga in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Vinland Saga use?

Anchored ShipRewarded as a Traitor DeservesRule of CoolGornVomit Discretion ShotCall-BackUtopia Justifies the MeansTake a Third OptionHonorable Warrior's DeathManly TearsDude Looks Like a LadyThe Dragonand 200 more

TV Tropes lists 212 tropes for it, including Anchored Ship, Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves, and Rule of Cool.