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I'm pretty sure Askeladd never told Thorfinn that he was Welch (or at least partially Welch). He told other people, but I don't think Thorfinn was ever told about Askeladd's origins except how he killed his own father. Even if Thorfinn was told, he probably didn't care enough to remember. Also, Askeladd was part Danish from his father's side, so it's partially correct. He just didn't like the Danish though.
Dude I cried so hard when I read this chapter for this first time and at the time i was definitely an “empty man”, emotional like that from this type of entertainment rarely ever got to me. That little quote Sverkel said changed my life forever. “If you want to be reborn, being empty is the best way to be.” all time Vinland saga moment. Between this episode and the next, and also some of the upcoming Canute moments, there’s some truly amazing episodes in Vinland saga.
"Dude I cried so hard when I read this chapter for this first time" same, but still teared up when i heard the waves crashing along the beach. fucking show has no right to hit me in the feels hahaha.
Fun fact: The scene of Thorfinn punching the retainer is a double page spread in the manga. Yukimura, the mangaka of Vinland Saga, doesn’t do many double page spreads like some of his contemporaries. However, when he does it hits like a ton of bricks. This one is one of my favorites.
Honestly can't believe it's this good. With the things people were saying about it being much slower, then the studio change gave me low expectations. It's great so far.
It's easy to identify what Thorfinn's inner conflict has been since the end of last season. Without his hate, he is empty. But it's important to remember just how much that is true. When Thors died, Thorfinn was just six years old. He loved his father, but he had barely any grasp of who the man was. Now, in his search for a new purpose, Thorfinn is struggling to recall any traces of memory of Thors. Why did he love his father so much? Why did he spend so long fighting to avenge Thors? What lessons did Thors try to teach Thorfinn? Thorfinn's journey forward is also a journey backward. And that's INCREDIBLE character writing.
Yeah I can see what you mean at the end. Legend of the Galactic Heroes is my favourite anime of all time, but it's a tough recommend. Most people just won't be interested or won't have the patience for it. It's like giving someone obscure classical music when they ask for music recommendations
I keep dreaming about FILMBuFF reacting to Legend of the Galactic Heroes but unfortunately I know the chances of it ever happening are pretty low, sigh. It's such a shame because it's also one of my favorite pieces of media of all times, but yes... it's a tough anime to recommend, especially to YT reactors.
Such a beautiful story with some of the most REAL feeling characters in the medium. The fact this series can make me love this arc more than the high octane political thriller from last season is nuts. It’s so just so beautiful. That’s all I can really think of to describe it. Maybe surreal? I’ve never seen a series that respects it’s audience’s intelligence enough to put a full stop on the action for an entire arc to give us a deep and introspective look into the mind of our protagonist.
Good to see you back Im!! Going through these again to better get into it hehe! Cant wait to see your reactions to the rest of the season. You'll love it
@@shadden_x what op said is a little misleading. The members aren't wit staff, they are just the same people that worked in season 1, a majority of them being affiliated neither with wit nor with mappa . The director of the first season is however a mappa employee, which in part explains why the second season is under mappa
really fantastic episode. about a year ago I wrote a paper and presentation on redemption stories in anime/manga, and that line about being empty to be reborn was really fundamental to my topic. also, I'm very glad to see so much love for Einar
Yoshiaki Kawajiri is a legendary animator that has worked on anime since the 70s. Unfortunately recently he is mostly known for delivering very subpar storyboards, this episode however is pretty impressive so hopefully it is a hint at a return to form for him.
Oh he has a reputation for being subpar? Honestly I've been impressed by most things he's worked on, do you know any examples of the more disappointing works? Not doubting you to clarify, just curious so I can check and see for myself
I feel like a broken record saying how each episode is top tier but it is so rare to have such a well paced set of episodes to actually explore so many different perspectives and then have the main character experience all of those in comparison to his
This episode was fantastic. When at the end you went "noooo"... man I felt that! My same reaction exactly, I never wanted this episode to end! Great reaction and commentary as usual!
36:50 - Couldn't agree more... People often fail to understand that just because you like a certain something for its particular attributes doesn't mean that the other person is going to resonate the same. I hate it when such lads end up being offended just because I didn't like something they recommended. It is such a commonsensical point to understand but here there are people throwing hands if you don't like what they do : /
The music in this episode was done very well during the scene right before they discovered the destroyed wheat. Thorfinn and Einar were having an optimistic and wholesome discussion, but the OST was actually ominous, as if they were about to run into a trap. It made me feel uneasy the whole way through
I love this episode so much, the season has been really great but this is my favorite so far, wow. I enjoy everything Im seeing; the characters, the dialogue, the more light hearted scenes, the sorrowful and stressful moments and also those times of silence between the characters that say so much. And I love Einar, I glad we have a character like him in the show. Nothing to say about Thorfinn really other than his arc is just amazing and I cant wait to see more. Great review!!
@Nikola Gurjanov Definitely wait for the anime. They have been developing Pluto for probably more than 7 years. Also with one in charge with the anime is Masao Maruyama, co founder of Mappa and Madhouse. He's been giving justice to Urusawa's adaptation like Master Keaton and Monster. Highly recommended shows as well
The opening scene with Thorfinn's younger self is really great. I don't remember that being in the manga. There are some more changes. In Thorfinn's punch scene, his expressions are much different after the punch and realizing what he's done. In the anime, Thorfinn's leaned over in an empty thoughtless anger. In the manga panel, Thorfinn is upright, seemingly composed with an angry warrior-like scowl with glaring eyes before realization. A very hard expression compared to how "soft" he has been thusfar. And Einar notices this.
I have to say, I wasn't much of a fan of season, even tho I could see why people loved it so much, it just isn't my cup of tea. But this season man, this is the good stuff, it's actually impressive how gripping its been given how "slow" the episodes are, like the meat of it has been just conversations and introspection, so good. Its pretty entertaining to see how in love you are with the show too lol, there's genuine passion for it and it show in your reaction, I wouldn't say that this is on another level of anime, but its definitely among the top direction wise.
@@_FILMBuFF_ That is reassuring, I enjoy them a lot! They attune me for what I am about to watch. Adobe and crashing sadly go hand in hand, hang in there lol
Absolutely love the analysis as usual but I cannot wait for your reaction on AoT Special! Please do it as soon as possible to allow maximum engagement from new viewers
Thorfinn's VA is the same as for Grisha Yaeger from Attack on Titan , so you know him already :) Einar's VA doesn't have roles you've watched or me etiher to be honest But Canute's VS has also been in Attack on Titan , as Floch :D
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OMG I CAN'T WAIT FOR AOT SPECIAL ON SUNDAY THANK YOU FILMBUFFS I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE BACK FOR THE LAST HURRAH! WELL...THE PENULTIMATE HURRAH LOL.
Are we still finishing arcane this month on patreon? I just signed this week cause I hoped to get to see all of it
Askeladd rolling in his grave at Thorfinn calling him danish
Hahaha oh my god i actually didn't notice that that's so funny
He lived as a Danish, Askeladd said it himself, "i'm just a viking", but yeah he died as Artorius.
Honestly, I think Askeladd considered himself a Dane, even if it was with great shame.
I'm pretty sure Askeladd never told Thorfinn that he was Welch (or at least partially Welch). He told other people, but I don't think Thorfinn was ever told about Askeladd's origins except how he killed his own father. Even if Thorfinn was told, he probably didn't care enough to remember. Also, Askeladd was part Danish from his father's side, so it's partially correct. He just didn't like the Danish though.
Askeladd "this is why i hate kids"
Cinema.
Indeed 🔥
Indeed, my friend.
Peak cinema
PEAK CINEMA
Dude I cried so hard when I read this chapter for this first time and at the time i was definitely an “empty man”, emotional like that from this type of entertainment rarely ever got to me. That little quote Sverkel said changed my life forever. “If you want to be reborn, being empty is the best way to be.”
all time Vinland saga moment. Between this episode and the next, and also some of the upcoming Canute moments, there’s some truly amazing episodes in Vinland saga.
"Dude I cried so hard when I read this chapter for this first time" same, but still teared up when i heard the waves crashing along the beach. fucking show has no right to hit me in the feels hahaha.
Fun fact: The scene of Thorfinn punching the retainer is a double page spread in the manga. Yukimura, the mangaka of Vinland Saga, doesn’t do many double page spreads like some of his contemporaries. However, when he does it hits like a ton of bricks. This one is one of my favorites.
Which chapter is it please?
Watching season 2 I really feel like season 1 walked so season 2 could run. It's just so good.
For sure.
Honestly can't believe it's this good. With the things people were saying about it being much slower, then the studio change gave me low expectations. It's great so far.
S1 is a lot better then S2. At least imo.
@@yeager1234 Nah
@@theblackswordsman9951 yes.
Winland is nothing but pure cinema
It's easy to identify what Thorfinn's inner conflict has been since the end of last season. Without his hate, he is empty.
But it's important to remember just how much that is true. When Thors died, Thorfinn was just six years old. He loved his father, but he had barely any grasp of who the man was. Now, in his search for a new purpose, Thorfinn is struggling to recall any traces of memory of Thors. Why did he love his father so much? Why did he spend so long fighting to avenge Thors? What lessons did Thors try to teach Thorfinn?
Thorfinn's journey forward is also a journey backward. And that's INCREDIBLE character writing.
Yeah I can see what you mean at the end. Legend of the Galactic Heroes is my favourite anime of all time, but it's a tough recommend. Most people just won't be interested or won't have the patience for it.
It's like giving someone obscure classical music when they ask for music recommendations
I keep dreaming about FILMBuFF reacting to Legend of the Galactic Heroes but unfortunately I know the chances of it ever happening are pretty low, sigh. It's such a shame because it's also one of my favorite pieces of media of all times, but yes... it's a tough anime to recommend, especially to YT reactors.
Such a beautiful story with some of the most REAL feeling characters in the medium.
The fact this series can make me love this arc more than the high octane political thriller from last season is nuts.
It’s so just so beautiful. That’s all I can really think of to describe it. Maybe surreal? I’ve never seen a series that respects it’s audience’s intelligence enough to put a full stop on the action for an entire arc to give us a deep and introspective look into the mind of our protagonist.
Good to see you back Im!! Going through these again to better get into it hehe! Cant wait to see your reactions to the rest of the season. You'll love it
32:00 even tho the studio changed, a lot of the members from the WIT team are working on this season. Amazing cast of creators all together.
really? thats so interesting to hear. wonder how the coordination works
@@shadden_x what op said is a little misleading. The members aren't wit staff, they are just the same people that worked in season 1, a majority of them being affiliated neither with wit nor with mappa . The director of the first season is however a mappa employee, which in part explains why the second season is under mappa
Sverkel is quickly becoming the uncle iron and I LOVE IT
You're so right. I couldn't point my finger at who I could relate him with. Uncle Iroh is it.
really fantastic episode. about a year ago I wrote a paper and presentation on redemption stories in anime/manga, and that line about being empty to be reborn was really fundamental to my topic. also, I'm very glad to see so much love for Einar
Yoshiaki Kawajiri is a legendary animator that has worked on anime since the 70s. Unfortunately recently he is mostly known for delivering very subpar storyboards, this episode however is pretty impressive so hopefully it is a hint at a return to form for him.
Oh he has a reputation for being subpar? Honestly I've been impressed by most things he's worked on, do you know any examples of the more disappointing works? Not doubting you to clarify, just curious so I can check and see for myself
It helps when the source material is so incredible haha.
Man I love this season so much. I'm really glad we're getting a full 24 episode season. 24 episodes of pure cinema.
I feel like a broken record saying how each episode is top tier but it is so rare to have such a well paced set of episodes to actually explore so many different perspectives and then have the main character experience all of those in comparison to his
Vinland sagas the kind of series I’ll look back at in 20 years and hold a real deep appreciation for
This episode was fantastic. When at the end you went "noooo"... man I felt that! My same reaction exactly, I never wanted this episode to end! Great reaction and commentary as usual!
36:50 - Couldn't agree more... People often fail to understand that just because you like a certain something for its particular attributes doesn't mean that the other person is going to resonate the same. I hate it when such lads end up being offended just because I didn't like something they recommended. It is such a commonsensical point to understand but here there are people throwing hands if you don't like what they do : /
Been waiting to hear your thought on this flawless episode. Much love Im!
The music in this episode was done very well during the scene right before they discovered the destroyed wheat. Thorfinn and Einar were having an optimistic and wholesome discussion, but the OST was actually ominous, as if they were about to run into a trap. It made me feel uneasy the whole way through
Was waiting for this. I love this show so much.
I love this episode so much, the season has been really great but this is my favorite so far, wow. I enjoy everything Im seeing; the characters, the dialogue, the more light hearted scenes, the sorrowful and stressful moments and also those times of silence between the characters that say so much. And I love Einar, I glad we have a character like him in the show. Nothing to say about Thorfinn really other than his arc is just amazing and I cant wait to see more. Great review!!
Mappa airing peak after peak
Every episode carry a couple of a cool and iconic moment and from now on I think the set up for season 2 is over and the rest gonna be so good.
Thorfinn's face at 10:50 looks exactly like he did in 1x6 when he kills that English soldier in the village
Next Episode 9 Storyboard is Done By Kobayashi and might be one the best in the series. Look out for greatness.
It helps to have such incredible source material too.
MAPPA really be carrying PEAKS of anime on their shoulder frfr
AoT was insane.
Wait for Pluto my guy
@@zedsan-g3l holy shit how did I not know its getting an adaptation
@Nikola Gurjanov Definitely wait for the anime. They have been developing Pluto for probably more than 7 years. Also with one in charge with the anime is Masao Maruyama, co founder of Mappa and Madhouse. He's been giving justice to Urusawa's adaptation like Master Keaton and Monster. Highly recommended shows as well
It's the same staff that worked on Vinland season 1. If it was Mappa staff it would look significantly worse.
March 6. Remember the day. 🔥
When Thorfinn saw Askeladd’s shadow in the woods! Literal chills
I CANT WAIT FOR NEXT EPISODE OMGGGGG
I texted my brother asking him on why this season is so good every episode and he said, "It feels like a new shoe." Every Monday is freaking a treat.
I think I might have picked up some of your lingo😂. As soon as I finished the episode I called it an All-Timer. Such a W episode.
I love the appreciation you give this Anime. I cant wait for you to watch Monster eventually
7:35 I felt that man... I felt that
Did thorfinn ever know that askelad was half welsh?
The opening scene with Thorfinn's younger self is really great. I don't remember that being in the manga.
There are some more changes. In Thorfinn's punch scene, his expressions are much different after the punch and realizing what he's done. In the anime, Thorfinn's leaned over in an empty thoughtless anger. In the manga panel, Thorfinn is upright, seemingly composed with an angry warrior-like scowl with glaring eyes before realization. A very hard expression compared to how "soft" he has been thusfar. And Einar notices this.
I have to say, I wasn't much of a fan of season, even tho I could see why people loved it so much, it just isn't my cup of tea. But this season man, this is the good stuff, it's actually impressive how gripping its been given how "slow" the episodes are, like the meat of it has been just conversations and introspection, so good.
Its pretty entertaining to see how in love you are with the show too lol, there's genuine passion for it and it show in your reaction, I wouldn't say that this is on another level of anime, but its definitely among the top direction wise.
Can I ask where you got that chair? been looking for a new one lol
Goat episode. Goat anime. Goat reaction
Loved this episode!
Beautiful episode. :D
Where did the Vinland Saga intro go? Did you decide not to do custom ones for different series anymore?
Ran into issues with after effects, started crashing during the render. Those Intros will be back 👌🏼
@@_FILMBuFF_ That is reassuring, I enjoy them a lot! They attune me for what I am about to watch. Adobe and crashing sadly go hand in hand, hang in there lol
Why is the intro cut short? I loved the old intro that was longer, It felt like it set the mood for a better overall experience please bring it back
Most likely copyright shenanigans
Kobayashi cinema next week Im....👀
You may already know who wrote Vinlkand Saga but in case you don't it's Makoto Yukimura.
He also wrote Planetes.
Absolutely love the analysis as usual but I cannot wait for your reaction on AoT Special! Please do it as soon as possible to allow maximum engagement from new viewers
This season has been SO GOOD. Really hoping it does well enough for mappa to keep making it :/
Trust me the last half of the arc is going to go viral,
@@jurtmcgurt6969 is the last half of the arc the next 3 or the next 12 after this 12 I’m anime only
@@avatarmalik5439 They mean the second cour most likely so the last 12 episodes
@@Ash_Wen-li ok makes sense thanks
Thorfinn's VA is the same as for Grisha Yaeger from Attack on Titan , so you know him already :)
Einar's VA doesn't have roles you've watched or me etiher to be honest
But Canute's VS has also been in Attack on Titan , as Floch :D
Thorfinn's VA (Yuto Uemura) voiced kid Grisha during the basement reveal episodes, but Grisha's actual VA (as in adult Grisha) is Hiroshi Tsuchida.
W reaction once again.
I'm just gonna say this right now...
You are truly not ready for the next episode....
sooooooo goooooooooood
gramps ♥
👍
K I N O
Kobayashi next ep...
What day will the Attack on Titan special reaction air ? I apologize if I’m the 100th person to ask you 😂 I’m sure it’s gotten repetitive
He'll react to it and upload it as soon as he can manage, no specific date just yet. Edit: Don't expect it this weekend though.
@@Sephizen Sounds good, Thank you for your time 🤝
Has Vinland Saga been pushed back to Saturday or was this just a late upload?
Pushed back
I'm too invested in this characters. I just want them to be happy. This episode was hard to watch 😢
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