After Vinland Saga Season 1 ended, fans wondered if the anime would return. However, the good news is here for the fans. Vinland Saga Season 2 is set to release soon, and there is a lot to unpack for this new season. More exciting news about the cast and staff has also been released. The reaction of fans to the news has mostly been positive. The anime subreddit was also filled with expectations and questions for the upcoming season. So, here is everything that you need to know about the new season.
Season 1 of the anime was first released in July 2019. The anime’s creator Makoto Yukimura launched the series in the Kodansha Weekly Magazine in 2005. However, the series was moved to Afternoon from Kodansha in the same year. The series currently has over 7 million copies in circulation. The popularity of the series is present not just in Japan but worldwide. International fans are looking forward to stream the new season already. For more details about the new season, keep reading to find out more.
Vinland Saga Season 2: Official Announcement
Twin Engine streamed a new trailer for the new season on Monday, revealing a preview and the ending theme song. LMYK will be performing the ending theme song “Without Love.” Cast members from season one will also be returning for this new season. Among the returning cast members are Yuto Uemura, Kensho Ono, and Akio Ohtsuka, who will play Thorfinn, Canute, and Thorkell. Moreover, Yoji Ueda will also be returning to voice the character of Leif Ericson.
New cast members for season two have also been revealed. Shunsuke Takeuchi, Mayumi Sako, and Yuu Hayashi will be in the cast as Einar, Arnheid, and Olmar. Other new cast members include Fuminori Komatsu, Taiten Kusunoki, and Mugihito. They will be voicing the characters of Snake, Thorgil, and Sverkel. First-season staff members, including the director, series scriptwriter, and music composer, will also be returning for this new season.
Plot Details
Season 2 of the anime will be following the manga’s Slave Arc. So far, according to speculations, it will reveal Thorfinn’s new side and share his pain of being enslaved. At the same time, Canute might negatively impact the story for season 2. With only two arcs to go for the remaining anime, the story will be tight and crisp. Right now, fans are eyeing the Slave Arc with keen eyes.
This is the first time when we are going to see Thorfinn go through the life of a slave. This chapter will not only shape Thorfinn into a man of justice, but we will also see the changes in him as a leader.
Vinland Saga Season 2: Release Date
The anime’s second season will be released on January 9, 2023, on Tokyo MX, BS11, and Gifu Broadcasting. International fans looking forward to Vinland Saga Season 2 can also find it on Netflix. Crunchyroll will also be streaming the season in various other languages. How excited are you for this new season? Keep reading The Anime Daily for the latest updates and details.