Vinland Saga fans have been eagerly waiting for the second season of the series, which continues the storyline of Thorfinn after Askeladd’s death. Based on the manga of the same name by Makoto Yukimura, Vinland Saga has become one of the best new generation anime ever made. With the production studio moving from Wit Studio to MAPPA for season two, fans are eager to see how the story is adapted. In this article, we will discuss where you can watch Vinland Saga Season 2 and when it will be available, as well as the story and characters.
1. Streaming Platform to Watch Vinland Saga Season 2
Vinland Saga Season 2 will begin airing today, Monday (9/1). The series will be exclusively broadcast on Netflix globally, including in Indonesia. In other regions, the anime will be broadcast on Crunchyroll. As usual, Netflix will simulcast the anime or coincide with its airing in Japan. According to reports, Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 1 will start airing around 10.30 PM (UTC+7). It is unknown whether the series will have Bahasa Indonesia subtitles immediately, but season 1 had them, so there’s a chance the second season will get the same treatment.
2. Story of Vinland Saga Season 2
Vinland Saga Season 2 adapts the story arc of “Slave”. This story follows Thorfinn after he gets away from Askeladd. Thorfinn now leads a new life in Jutland, Denmark, and after Canute kills Askeladd, he loses the purpose of his life. At the end of season 1, he reflects on his life and contemplates what will happen next. The series is anticipated to explore more of Thorfinn’s history. The story will likely focus more on his time with Askeladd, and in season 2, there’s an implication that Thorfinn will be sold as a slave. He is given to Ketil, the landlord, and according to the “Slave” story arc in the manga, he is bought together with Einar, who is tasked with taking care of the farm and harvesting.
3. Characters of Vinland Saga Season 2
Several new characters will be introduced in Vinland Saga Season 2, while some familiar faces will still appear in the series. Among the familiar faces are Thorfinn as the protagonist of the series and Canute. The young king is expected to play a significant role as he tries to expand his territory. On the other hand, the season will introduce one of the essential characters for the development of the story and Thorfinn, namely Einar. He is a slave bought by Ketil and meets Thorfinn while working on the farm. He is similar to Thorfinn in terms of emotions. In addition, Ketil’s family members – Sverkel, Thorgil, and Olmar, along with Snake, the head of Ketil’s farmland guards, will also be introduced in the second season.
Vinland Saga Season 2 promises to be an exciting continuation of the story of Thorfinn, a quest for purpose and self-discovery. Don’t miss the series and tune in to Netflix or Crunchyroll for the latest episodes.
