I think one of the most important things of this episode is that Askeladd says he hates vikings, but then he calls himself a viking. Shows that he really hates himself just like Bjorn said.
Bjorn and Askeladd really made me go through the experience of despising someone to understanding and respecting them. They're pillagers. They've killed innocents. Yet I can't help it.
@@CounterBoredom same most people hated him then loved him but i really liked from the start he is such a beautiful character rip lucius artorius castus ;-;
That’s how most people misunderstand Thorfinn’s character arc, his pursue of “revenge” was never literal and was only used to show how he was a slave to slaughter and sin in contrast to his dad. In essence, he is a victim of something else entirely, he would never be able to physically solve his issues
i love that you both are sympathetic to thorfinn at this point, a lot of ppl are quick to share askeladd's sentiment and call him an "idiot" too without considering thorfinn's full journey. askeladd's approach to killing his father was more "logical" than thorfinn's of course, but it would be meaningless for thorfinn to take that same approach, because the idea of an honorable duel is so important to him due to thors' influence
Thorfinn is so blinded by rage that he can't see what he really wants or what actually matters. If he really wanted Askeladd dead it would have happened by now.
How? cut his throat in his sleep?? that would dishonor his father so it's not an option for him. In a 1 on 1 fight Thorfinn never had a chance... so I disagree.
I wouldn’t say carried, because that makes it sound like the other anime of 2019 were shit. 2019 was a good year for anime not just because of Vinland saga.
There was hella good Animes in 2019...but the performance and character development in Vinland Saga was beyond a different level....the ending was a masterpiece :D
The difference is simple. Askeladd hates his father so much, he willing to do anything even pretending for 2 years before kill him off. Meanwhile Thorfinn hates is not enough for him to kill Askeladd in his sleep.
This show really made me go from disliking to loving Askeladd. Honestly though, at the beggining he had those "I've been through too much to give a shit" vibes so I didn't hate him for killing Thors. It's a dog eat dog world.
@Ruben Colon ??? Thorfinn is my 4th favorite character in the series behind Askeladd, Canute, and Thors. His relationship with Askeladd is where the depth and complexity kick in. He spent almost twice as much time with Askeladd than his actual father. Thorfinn himself is a relatively binary character at this point of the series and that is the point. This first season is the prologue and as far as manga content is concerned, he’s dethrones Askeladd as my favorite character.
I don't think so. You have to try to put yourself in his position to understand this. He was raised by the most honorable viking tales and the most honorable man, Thors. Askeladd killed Thors and now Thorfinn wants his revenge, and the only way he knows is a honorable duel because that's what honorable vikings do. Killing Askeladd in his sleep would be dishonorable, and dishonor is worse than death for your classic avarage viking. So Thorfinn stuck in here, trying to take his fair revenge but he can't, he is just too young to beat Askeladd in a fair duel but he can't leave or kill him in his speel either. He stuck in this horrible place and he can't escape, but he is not an idiot by a long shot, he realizes this that's why he doesn't want to hear about his family, because it would make him feel even worse, and that's why he screams at the end too, because he realized his horrible situation.
seriously? he's a 16 year old who has been traumatized and grew up surrounded by nothing but violence... your description is pretty lacking in empathy and understanding for his situation
I think one of the most important things of this episode is that Askeladd says he hates vikings, but then he calls himself a viking. Shows that he really hates himself just like Bjorn said.
Yeah our poor askeladd someone give him a hug ;-;
@@yatsumi8492 he kills babies and children without batting an eye. Hes a hypocritical serial killer at best, he doesn’t deserve a hig
The journey of an Askeladd fan: From hating him, to understanding him.
He was my favorite since the beginning, the scene where Bjorn '' accidentally'' killed Floki's guards when he negociate with Askeladd was awesome
Bjorn and Askeladd really made me go through the experience of despising someone to understanding and respecting them. They're pillagers. They've killed innocents. Yet I can't help it.
@@CounterBoredom same most people hated him then loved him but i really liked from the start he is such a beautiful character rip lucius artorius castus ;-;
@@yatsumi8492 I understand him yet I still don't like him as a person, a good char but not a good person
He was my favorite since the beginning
That’s how most people misunderstand Thorfinn’s character arc, his pursue of “revenge” was never literal and was only used to show how he was a slave to slaughter and sin in contrast to his dad. In essence, he is a victim of something else entirely, he would never be able to physically solve his issues
i love that you both are sympathetic to thorfinn at this point, a lot of ppl are quick to share askeladd's sentiment and call him an "idiot" too without considering thorfinn's full journey. askeladd's approach to killing his father was more "logical" than thorfinn's of course, but it would be meaningless for thorfinn to take that same approach, because the idea of an honorable duel is so important to him due to thors' influence
Thorfinn is so blinded by rage that he can't see what he really wants or what actually matters. If he really wanted Askeladd dead it would have happened by now.
How? cut his throat in his sleep?? that would dishonor his father so it's not an option for him. In a 1 on 1 fight Thorfinn never had a chance... so I disagree.
@@Bayard1503 thorfinn's whole idea of "honoring his father" is completely wrong, if anything, thors would want thorfinn to walk away from all this
@@Bayard1503 his father got killed dishonored way, why he need to kill askeladd honorably
@@Bayard1503 But that shows he values something more than Askeladd's death.
But not in a fair 1 vs 1 strength battle askeladd is stronger than thorfinn in general in my opinion (◡ ω ◡)
7:23 "He is father killer; he likes to kill dads"
Yeah tell me about it.
Askeladd really carried 2019 anime on his back
I wouldn’t say carried, because that makes it sound like the other anime of 2019 were shit. 2019 was a good year for anime not just because of Vinland saga.
yeah fire force, Vinland saga, demon slayer, shield hero all goats
There was hella good Animes in 2019...but the performance and character development in Vinland Saga was beyond a different level....the ending was a masterpiece :D
@@Kugisaki2x fire force was ok,dororo and beastars much better
AOT: Am I a joke to you?
One of my favorite lines from the series: "Let me tell you how to kill someone you hate."
Askeladd is such a great character.
The voice acting of Thorfin grunting and screaming like was really good though.
thorfinn's character journey is so depressing
@Ren Takezō Ah, an anime only I see.
@Ren Takezō Go read the manga
But the manga makes up for it thorfinn character development is crazy
This episode was a gut punch to me. It felt personal.
Same
12:21 that wasn’t to test him, it was meant to break him
I've been waiting for this!!! Love their reactions they really are respectful to the show and so great to watch
The difference is simple. Askeladd hates his father so much, he willing to do anything even pretending for 2 years before kill him off. Meanwhile Thorfinn hates is not enough for him to kill Askeladd in his sleep.
Thorfinn was using askeladd and his "revenge" as crutches to cope with the situation he was in
*Daddy slayer 2: Origins*
This show really made me go from disliking to loving Askeladd. Honestly though, at the beggining he had those "I've been through too much to give a shit" vibes so I didn't hate him for killing Thors. It's a dog eat dog world.
"he's
a father killer" lmaoooooooo
F in the chat for Thorfinn's face
Still fucking great love this episode! Def my favorite of the season.
Thorfinn is more frustrating than Zuko, change my mind.
Awww shiii, triple upload. Guess I am not getting much done at work today.
From here on I remember being emotional i miss askeladd
Same 😭💔
Love the video Imon Nation and ABI Nation stay motivated dream big 1 Mill on the way this episode was good
Its funny how yall thought thorfinn was going to win
Yeah i know for me askeladd is way stronger than thorfinn ｡◕‿◕｡
Thorfinn is pretty much an emotionally stunted 5-year-old manchild.
@Ruben Colon ??? Thorfinn is my 4th favorite character in the series behind Askeladd, Canute, and Thors. His relationship with Askeladd is where the depth and complexity kick in. He spent almost twice as much time with Askeladd than his actual father. Thorfinn himself is a relatively binary character at this point of the series and that is the point. This first season is the prologue and as far as manga content is concerned, he’s dethrones Askeladd as my favorite character.
I don't think so. You have to try to put yourself in his position to understand this. He was raised by the most honorable viking tales and the most honorable man, Thors. Askeladd killed Thors and now Thorfinn wants his revenge, and the only way he knows is a honorable duel because that's what honorable vikings do. Killing Askeladd in his sleep would be dishonorable, and dishonor is worse than death for your classic avarage viking. So Thorfinn stuck in here, trying to take his fair revenge but he can't, he is just too young to beat Askeladd in a fair duel but he can't leave or kill him in his speel either. He stuck in this horrible place and he can't escape, but he is not an idiot by a long shot, he realizes this that's why he doesn't want to hear about his family, because it would make him feel even worse, and that's why he screams at the end too, because he realized his horrible situation.
seriously? he's a 16 year old who has been traumatized and grew up surrounded by nothing but violence... your description is pretty lacking in empathy and understanding for his situation
@@LitchiBoba a manchild at 16????
He is not a man yet LMAO all these fail wanna be smart comments crack me up.