Vinland Saga 1x18 Reaction

holy fuck. chills.

technically Prince Cnute became a Satanist at the end. Still believing in God, Heaven, and Hell but rejecting God's salvation despite of that. Following Lucifer into opposition of God's authority.

Lola you are so smart. you were always so pretty and know you are demonstrating such a high intellectual capacity to understand things. Damn, i think i am falling in discrimination with you

I think this episode serves as a litmus test for me to know who shares my taste. So far the only two reactors who I relate to on a deep level are you guys and Filmbuff. Great discussion too.

I find it hilarious how they still haven’t caught that Canutes voice actor is the same as Floch’s from Attack on Titan. They sounds the exact same. lol Yep Lola and Milena have now cried for Floch (kinda).

9:09 We have stopped because you are saying it okay.

the way vinland wears it’s core theme in such a thoughtful and graceful manner is special. no matter how much violence and tragedy is presented, the idea of becoming a true warrior or “embodying love” is never too far away

Not gonna lie, Canutes character development was mad forced in my opinion. His whole mindset and verbal ability completely changed to a 180. Canute was soooo timid, shy, weak-minded, cowardly, and believed in god for all his life. All these personalities I said was him his whole entire life... So to see him suddenly change drastically was definitely cool, but unrealistically done... He should of grew into that new perspective and mental space of becoming what a true prince and future king should look and sound like by each episode. The drunk priest said a few sentences that was eye-opening, but to see how he was the entire season and how he was from his childhood, it was too unexpected that it lacked sense! Like I said, I loved Canutes new direction of character, but his development happen WAY TOO FAST! Still loved this ep, but this is probably my only major gripe with this season or show so far! Everything else is amazingly done!💯

I’m late to comment on this since I just stepped out of a 11 hour flight so you probably won’t read my comment but if I may I think you should go back and read the patreon comments on Vinland Saga ep 17. There are a lot new comments there that I think you guys would benefit from reading Lola or Milena they add info that you guys would appreciate without spoiling. Anyway have a good day I need to sleep now I’m dead.

this was probably one of my all time favorite episodes in any anime

Its already 9th of Jan in my timezone. The girls dropped episode 18. Later in the evening season 2 airs. Day couldn't have been more perfect for me.

Lola and Milena, you nailed the review to be honest. As is expected from you girls. you grasped everything that the story has to say. I was very happy to hear your take on priest. He is a very trouble man. Oak Trees don't discriminate when people seek refuge in their shadows. The apple tree gives its fruit to insects, squirrels, animals and humans without discrimination. The sky pours the rains on priest, the vikings, the danes and the english. It sort of shows form of love that is universal and tells us to "turn the other cheek" than to hold grudge. This is the conclusion Thors came to in his life even though he was not a Christian. He was the only one that day who died(ep 4). He protected everyone, both his enemies and his friends that day. Canute comes to same conclusion as Thors, but is using this knowledge to rebel against his God, to create his own paradise on this earth

canutes awakening is a masterpiece. "are you saying we only exist so that we can be tested and endured?" still lives in my head rent free. this should've won anime of the year in '19 deadass.

Benten from Uchouten Kazoku is the closest comparison I can think of to a female Askeladd. Now I wonder if there's a female equivalent of Thorkell around. You can never have too many Thorkells.

This was the episode for me that i realised i like this show more than aot

This is the anime that makes grown men cry. Couldn't help but shed a tear at the Canute Ragnar dream scene

The music is so good in this show! First time through and I've been watching along with the reactions. It's proving very hard to be patient and not watch ahead...

Watching this episode gives me goosebumps every time

I made my tea and ate my tiramisu while watching lol

I just love everything about the Priest / Canute interaction and parallels. The Priest had lost his faith by coming to the same realization that Canute did in this episode. No love in the hearts of people. His powerlessness to do anything about it drove him to despair and he lost his faith. In this episode however he sees that Canute's realization drives him to take action instead, perhaps because of his station, believing he has to bring change to this terrible world. The Priest regained his faith and Canute lost his in the process.

not sure if you know this but the voice actor for Canute is also the voice actor for Floch

3 minutes into the video and it's already hilarious. but i don't have any idea of who lola is talking about. is is here on patreon or on youtube. and i knew the moment you said that about askeladd being a female that milena would have to admit she'd actually love it 🤣

I was waiting for this reaction for so long and I'm so excited for the discussion in particular <3

Its such a blessing when they post on time. Thank you so much I needed this!

season 2 tommorow super hyped

The whole season had been amazing up until this point but this episode is something special for me. Its just so interesting and the fact that these types of conversations are brought up in an anime about Vikings is just incredible lol Vinland Saga is peak