Vinland Saga

Overview

Vinland Saga is a historical Viking epic that follows Thorfinn, the son of the great warrior Thors, who grows up on the battlefields of 11th-century Europe after his father’s murder. Raised among mercenaries and driven by a single purpose, the young Thorfinn dedicates his youth to revenge against Askeladd, the cunning mercenary leader responsible for his father’s death. Set against the Danish invasions of England, the series mixes brutal, large-scale warfare with a surprisingly thoughtful story about what a life built on violence costs the people who live it.

Across its two seasons, the story changes shape in a way few action anime attempt. The first season is a revenge-driven war saga, while the second slows down and asks whether a man who has lived by the sword can ever find a life without one. That shift, from vengeance to the search for a peaceful life, summed up in Thorfinn’s line that he has no enemies, is what makes Vinland Saga stand out. It is a war story that ultimately argues against war, and a coming-of-age tale told on a grand, bloody scale.

Quick facts

• Title: Vinland Saga
• Type: TV series
• Year: 2019–present (first aired July 8, 2019)
• Seasons: 2 (plus 2 specials)
• Episodes: 48 (24 per season)
• Genres: Animation, War & Politics, Action & Adventure, Drama
• Language: Japanese
• Networks: NHK G, TOKYO MX, BS11, GBS
• Aired: Season 1 from July 8, 2019; Season 2 from January 10 to June 20, 2023
• Status: Returning Series
• Main cast: Yuto Uemura (Thorfinn), Naoya Uchida (Askeladd), Kensho Ono (Canute)
• Based on: The manga by Makoto Yukimura

Watch the Trailer

Watch the official Season 2 trailer from Crunchyroll below. It captures the second season’s change of tone, as Thorfinn leaves the battlefield behind and searches for a reason to live beyond revenge.

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch India on 30 October 2026, Vinland Saga is streaming in India on Crunchyroll (both seasons), Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix (both seasons), Sony Liv (both seasons), and Amazon Prime Video (one season). The audio listed on these platforms is English and Japanese, among other languages, but no Hindi, Tamil or Telugu dubbed version is confirmed, so most viewers in India will watch it subtitled or in English.

Frequently asked questions

What is Vinland Saga about?

Vinland Saga follows Thorfinn, a boy who grows up among Viking warriors after his father is murdered, and who spends his youth chasing revenge against the mercenary leader Askeladd. Set in 11th-century Europe during the wars between Denmark and England, it begins as a war saga and grows into a story about guilt, forgiveness and whether a warrior can ever lay down his sword.

How many seasons and episodes of Vinland Saga are there?

There are two seasons of 24 episodes each, 48 episodes in total, plus two specials. Season 1 aired in 2019 and Season 2 ran from January 10 to June 20, 2023.

Is Vinland Saga available in Hindi, Tamil or Telugu?

As of 30 October 2026, no Hindi, Tamil or Telugu dubbed version is confirmed on the streaming platforms listed for India. The audio options shown on JustWatch India are English and Japanese, among other languages, so viewers in India will generally watch Vinland Saga subtitled or in English.

Will there be a Vinland Saga Season 3?

As of 30 October 2026, no third season has been announced. The series is listed as a returning series, which means more episodes remain possible, but there is no confirmed date or announcement for Season 3 yet.