Vinland Saga: Season 2
2023 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.8
What Season 2 of Vinland Saga
As a new millennium dawns, Thorfinn struggles to find meaning in his life. Meanwhile, the new King of England seeks to expand his territory.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 Slave
Einar lives peacefully in northern England with his mother and sister, but then one day, their village comes under attack.
Directing: Yosuke Yamamoto, Nobuyoshi Arai · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Yoji Ueda, Tomoko Shiota, Nao Toyama, Takuya Nakashima
2x02 Ketil's Farm
Einar and Thorfinn are told to convert a wild forest into a wheat field; and if they succeed, they will have the chance to buy their own freedom.
Directing: Michiru Itabisashi · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Hiroshi Yanaka, Shinya Takahashi, Hiroki Goto, Hayato Kimura
2x03 Snake
The farm guards convince Ketil’s 17-year-old son that he needs to make his first killing to become a man.
Directing: Yohji Satoh · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Shinya Takahashi, Hiroki Goto, Taito Ban, Takuya Nakashima
2x04 Awakening
After everything that happened, Einar asks Thorfinn if he's ever fought in a war — and if he's ever killed a man.
Directing: Yohji Satoh · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Shizuka Ishigami, Hiroshi Yanaka, Shinya Takahashi, Hiroki Goto
2x05 Path of Blood
After the sudden turn of events, young Canute must rise up to claim the throne to a kingdom much reduced and under attack.
Directing: Shigeru Fukase · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Naoya Uchida, Kensho Ono, Akio Otsuka, Takayuki Sugo
2x06 We Need a Horse
Thorfinn and Einar are working themselves to the bone to clear the forest, but there's only so much they can do without the help of horses.
Directing: Kento Matsui · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Hayato Kimura, Takuya Nakashima, Shomaru Zouza, Kousuke Okamoto
2x07 Iron Fist Ketil
Thieves have been stealing food from Ketil's farm. Meanwhile, Ketil's eldest son Thorgil returns home.
Directing: Michiru Itabisashi · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Hiroshi Yanaka, Shinya Takahashi, Hiroki Goto, Masato Niwa
2x08 An Empty Man
Thorfinn has nightmares almost every night, but he can never remember what he dreamed about — and that bothers him.
Directing: Tadahito Matsubayashi · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Naoya Uchida, Hiroshi Yanaka, Hayato Kimura, Takuya Nakashima
2x09 Oath
Thorfinn wakes up in a peaceful place and he sees his father again. But then things quickly turn dark, and Thorfinn must face his painful past.
Directing: Kento Matsui · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Naoya Uchida, Hiroki Yasumoto, Kenichirou Matsuda, Hiroshi Yanaka
2x10 The Cursed Head
Finally, after three long years, Einar and Thorfinn chop down the final tree in the forest. With hope in their hearts, they talk about the future.
Directing: Takahiro Kaneko · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Kensho Ono, Jin Urayama, Takayuki Sugo, Tsuguo Mogami
2x11 Kings and Swords
While in Jelling, Ketil, Thorgil and Olmar meet a man named Leif Erikson who is searching for Thorfinn, the son of his close friend.
Directing: Iho Ishikawa · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Kensho Ono, Yoji Ueda, Tsuguo Mogami, Takayuki Nakatsukasa
2x12 For Lost Love
Olmar feels insulted by Canute's messenger and, encouraged by his older brother Thorgil, takes matters into his own hands.
Directing: Hiromi Nishiyama · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Kensho Ono, Yoji Ueda, Takayuki Sugo, Marie Oi
2x13 Dark Clouds
Einar says that even if he gains his freedom, he wants to stay near Arnheid. Snake hears news of a slave who killed his owners, and is now on the run.
Directing: Kouki Aoshima · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Shinya Takahashi, Hiroki Goto, Takuya Masumoto, Shinya Hamazoe
2x14 Freedom
A runaway slave appears on Ketil's farm, claiming to be Arnheid's husband. But before he can free her, he's confronted by Snake.
Directing: Yohji Satoh · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Shinya Takahashi, Hiroki Goto, Emiko Takeuchi, Takuya Masumoto
2x15 Storm
Arnheid comes to the fortress where Gardar is imprisoned. She wants to see her husband and treat his injuries.
Directing: Tokio Igarashi · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Reina Kondo, Shinya Takahashi, Hayato Kimura, Kousuke Okamoto
2x16 Great Purpose
As Snake intensifies his search, Arnheid tells Einar and Thorfinn everything she's done. Knowing the risks, Einar and Thorfinn offer to help her.
Directing: Tadahito Matsubayashi · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Naoya Uchida, Hiroki Goto, Taito Ban, Mayumi Saco
2x17 The Road Home
Snake strikes quickly, surprising Thorfinn with his speed and agility. As he lies wounded, Gardar thinks back on the life he shared with Arnheid.
Directing: Shingo Uchida, Iho Ishikawa · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Takuya Masumoto, Masafumi Kobatake, Marie Oi, Masato Niwa
2x18 The First Method
After returning home to his farm, an exhausted Ketil starts searching for Arnheid, only to find out what happened in his absence.
Directing: Yosuke Yamamoto · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Kensho Ono, Yoji Ueda, Takayuki Sugo, Takayuki Nakatsukasa
2x19 The Battle of Ketil's Farm
Amidst the confusion of a peasant uprising, Thorfinn and the others try to escape, carrying a severely injured and pregnant Arnheid.
Directing: Takafumi Ishida · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Kensho Ono, Yoji Ueda, Takayuki Nakatsukasa, Atsushi Ono
2x20 Pain
As Thorfinn and Einar head for their escape, Arnheid regains consciousness and asks where they are going — and if there are slaves and wars there, too.
Directing: Kouki Aoshima · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Kensho Ono, Yoji Ueda, Shinya Takahashi, Hiroki Goto
2x21 Courage
The battle has left heartbreaking casualties in its wake. Though Thorgil and Ketil's wife want to continue the fight, Canute demands their surrender.
Directing: Tomoko Hiramuki, Taro Kubo · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Kensho Ono, Yoji Ueda, Takayuki Sugo, Atsushi Ono
2x22 The King of Rebellion
Snake tries to put a stop to it, but Thorfinn insists on receiving all 100 blows from Canute's brutish guard Drott, shocking the rowdy onlookers.
Directing: Yohji Satoh · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Kensho Ono, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Takuya Nakashima, Kousuke Okamoto
2x23 Two Paths
Thorfinn and Einar have said their piece, but Canute stubbornly refuses to give up Ketil's Farm. Then, Thorfinn breaks the standoff with a decision.
Directing: Iho Ishikawa · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Kensho Ono, Takayuki Sugo, Kenichirou Matsuda, Tomoko Shiota
2x24 Home Season Finale
At long last, Thorfinn returns to Iceland and finds a moment of happiness, reunited with his loved ones. But soon, he opens up about his next journey.
Directing: Kento Matsui · Writing: Hiroshi Seko · Starring: Yoji Ueda, Shizuka Ishigami, Kenichirou Matsuda, Ao Takahashi
Season 2 Cast
Yuto UemuraThorfinn (voice)24 episodes
Masato NiwaDead Man (voice)17 episodes
Takuya NakashimaGuest (voice)16 episodes
Hayato KimuraCustomer (voice)16 episodes
Shinya TakahashiVillager (voice)16 episodes
Fuminori KomatsuSnake (voice)15 episodes
Kousuke OkamotoFarmer (voice)14 episodes
Hiroki GotoThegn (voice)13 episodes
Hideaki TezukaKetil (voice)13 episodes
Mayumi SacoArnheid (voice)13 episodes
Yuu HayashiOlmar (voice)12 episodes
Emiko TakeuchiMaid (voice)10 episodes
MugihitoSverkel (voice)10 episodes
Tsuguo MogamiOddny's Father (voice)9 episodes
Yasuhiro MamiyaWulf (voice)9 episodes
Yoji UedaLeif Ericson (voice)8 episodes
Taiten KusunokiThorgil (voice)8 episodes
Takayuki SugoSweyn (voice)6 episodes
Kenichirou MatsudaNarration (voice)6 episodes
Marie OiHjalti (voice)6 episodesWhere to Watch Season 2 of Vinland Saga
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 2 of Vinland Saga?
Season 2 of Vinland Saga has 24 episodes.
When did Season 2 of Vinland Saga premiere?
Released January 10, 2023.
Where to Watch Vinland Saga Season 2?
Streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 2x23, «Two Paths», has a 8.7.