Crunchyroll Acquires Streaming Rights For The VINLAND SAGA And Releases New Trailer For Season 2

Crunchyroll has acquired the streaming rights for the highly acclaimed Vinland Saga and will be simulcasting the upcoming second season from Japan in January 2023 in more than 200 countries and territories. Based on the manga by Makoto Yukimura, the story follows Thorfinn who joins the mercenary band of his father’s murderer, Askeladd, who waits for his revenge while Askeladd plots politics. Here is the official synopsis for season 2: 

A new millennium begins in the southern part of the Jutland peninsula in Denmark.

After the death of his longtime enemy, Askeladd, Thorfinn lost his purpose in life.

He was bought by the landowner Ketil as a "slave" and engaged in land reclamation work on his farm.

Thorfinn meets a young man there, Einar, who was also a slave like him.

The encounter of Einar led Thorfinn to face the sins he had committed and began to find meaning in life.

On the other hand, Canute, who became the King of England, attempted to extend his territory for the establishment of "the promised land".

This is "The Story of a True Warrior (Saga)".

"The story of Atonement and Salvation (Saga) "that lies beyond the prologue.

There is a new trailer for season two you can check out below. It looks like a show that asks some interesting and important questions about the effects the lifestyle of a warrior can have on a person. Watch the trailer and let me know what you think, will you be tuning in for season 2?