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Vinland Saga
Start here. Thorfinn's years in Askeladd's mercenary band during the Danish invasion of England, adapting the manga's Prologue arc.
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Updated Sep 20, 2026
Vinland Saga Watch Order (2026 Guide)
Thorfinn grows up among the Viking mercenaries who killed his father, living only for the duel that will let him take revenge. Two seasons adapt Makoto Yukimura's manga: a war story in 11th-century England, then a quieter one about what a warrior becomes when the fighting ends.
Recommended Order
Quick answer
- Vinland Saga
- Vinland Saga Season 2
Plus 2 optional extras.
2 titles · 48 episodes · ~20 hours
Watch Season 1, then Season 2. Season 2 is set about a year later and changes tone from war to farm life on purpose. Two one-minute extra scenes were released for Season 2: Episode 6.5 and Episode 18.5. Watch each after the episode its number points to.
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Vinland Saga Season 2
About a year after Season 1. Thorfinn works as a slave on a Danish farm and meets Einar, a farmer taken from England. Adapts the Farmland arc.
⚠ The pace is much slower than Season 1, with almost no battles in the first half. This is how the manga is written.
Optional Extras
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Vinland Saga Season 2: Drowning in the Shadow
Episode 6.5. A one-minute anime-original scene of Thorfinn's nightmare. Watch it after Season 2 episode 6.
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Vinland Saga Season 2: Same old story
Episode 18.5. A one-minute scene of Ketil rallying his men, which the start of episode 19 refers back to. Watch it after Season 2 episode 18.
Why This Order
Vinland Saga has a single continuity with no alternate versions or recap films, so the order is simply Season 1 then Season 2.
Season 1 (24 episodes, WIT STUDIO) adapts the manga's Prologue arc: Thorfinn's years with Askeladd's mercenary band during the Danish invasion of England. Season 2 (24 episodes, MAPPA) adapts the Farmland arc and is set about a year later, with Thorfinn working as a slave on a Danish farm alongside a new lead, Einar. The studio changed, but the director, series writer and character designer stayed the same.
The shift from battlefield to farm is the point of the story, not a change in direction. Season 2 is about what is left of Thorfinn once revenge is gone, and it pays off everything Season 1 built.
The two short extras were released online during Season 2's broadcast, each about a minute long. Episode 6.5, Drowning in the Shadow, is an anime-original scene of Thorfinn's nightmare, best watched after episode 6. Episode 18.5, Same old story, shows Ketil rallying the men on his farm, which the start of episode 19 refers back to. It is worth watching right after episode 18.
How Many Episodes and Seasons Does Vinland Saga Have?
Vinland Saga has 2 seasons in the main run — 48 episodes altogether.
Main Run
| Title | Type | Episodes | Aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinland Saga | TV Series | 24 episodes | July 2019 |
| Vinland Saga Season 2 | TV Series | 24 episodes | January 2023 |
Optional Extras
| Title | Type | Episodes | Aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinland Saga Season 2: Drowning in the Shadow | ONA | 1 episode | February 2023 |
| Vinland Saga Season 2: Same old story | ONA | 1 episode | May 2023 |
2 titles · 48 episodes · ~20 hours
Source Material
Where each part of the anime lines up with the source, so you know where to pick up reading.
Manga
Completed
Vinland Saga
Season 1
Source Ch. 1-54 (Prologue arc)
Season 2
Source Ch. 55-100 (Farmland arc)
Season 2 ends at the close of the Farmland arc. Start at chapter 100 in volume 14; the final episode covers part of it, so you lose a few pages at most. The manga is complete in 29 volumes, and Kodansha publishes it in English.
Vinland Saga Watch Order FAQ
What order should I watch Vinland Saga in?
Season 1, then Season 2. There are no prequels, films or alternate versions. Two one-minute extra scenes, Episode 6.5 and Episode 18.5, can be watched inside Season 2 after the matching episodes.
How many episodes of Vinland Saga are there?
48: 24 in Season 1 and 24 in Season 2. The two extra scenes add about a minute each.
What are Episode 6.5 and Episode 18.5?
Short scenes of about a minute each, released online during Season 2's broadcast. Episode 6.5, Drowning in the Shadow, is an anime-original nightmare sequence. Episode 18.5, Same old story, shows Ketil rallying the men on his farm, and the start of episode 19 refers back to it, so it is the one worth watching.
Why is Season 2 so different from Season 1?
Season 2 adapts the manga's Farmland arc, which follows Thorfinn as a slave after the war that defined Season 1 is over. The slower pace and lack of battles are how the manga tells this part of the story. The studio changed from WIT STUDIO to MAPPA, but the director, series writer and character designer stayed the same.
Will there be a Vinland Saga Season 3?
Not announced. In January 2026, creator Makoto Yukimura publicly denied rumors that production had started. The manga is complete, so the rest of the story exists to adapt.
Is the Vinland Saga manga finished?
Yes. It ended with chapter 220 in July 2025 after 20 years of serialization, and is collected in 29 volumes. Kodansha publishes it in English.
Where do I start the manga after the anime?
Season 1 covers chapters 1 to 54, and Season 2 covers chapters 55 to about 100. Guides split between starting at chapter 100 or 101, because the last episode of Season 2 includes part of chapter 100. Start at chapter 100 in volume 14 to be safe.
Why are there two English dubs of Vinland Saga?
Season 1 was dubbed twice: once for Netflix and once by Sentai Filmworks for its home video release, which is the dub Crunchyroll uses. Crunchyroll's Season 2 dub continues with the Sentai cast. The two dubs have different voice actors, so pick one and stay with it.
Where can I watch Vinland Saga?
At the time of writing, both seasons stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll in many regions. Availability differs by country and changes over time, so check your local service.