Makoto Yukimura raised the standards for historical storytelling by bringing forward an outstanding set of legendary figures and mixing them well enough to create an original narrative in ‘Vinland Saga’. With its heart for tragedy and unforgiving violence, season two of the ‘Vinland Saga’ anime (Netflix and Crunchyroll) has been one of the most anticipated sequels of Winter 2023. Yukimura’s interest in Norse culture and history is more profound than it looks, from obscure concepts such as the ‘berserker’ to the work’s very title. The anime opens its narrative with Thors Snorresson, a fierce Viking otherwise known as Troll of Jom, who takes refuge in Iceland, enjoying a peaceful life with his wife Helga and two children, Ylva and Thorfinn. Despite his father’s principles, Thorfinn isn’t as content with leading a simple life…
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