The second season of Vinland Saga started off as a slow burn but quickly gained steam with a heartwarming finale. Now, fans wonder if there will be a Vinland Saga Season 3.
And if so, when will Vinland Saga Season 3 be released?
Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers from the Vinland Saga manga.
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Vinland Saga: A Viking Masterpiece
The epic historical series Vinland Saga that's written and illustrated by Makoto Yukimura is initially set in England in 1013 AD.
The first season of Vinland Saga introduces the main character, Thorfinn, who grew up listening to the tales of old sailors arriving at the legendary place called Vinland.
Meanwhile, the war between the Danes and England gets worse. Amid the chaos, Thorfinn seeks revenge as he desires to kill Askeladd.
Askeladd is the one who killed Thorfinn’s father, and now, all Thorfinn desires is Askeladd’s death.
Vinland Saga Season 2 showcases Thorfinn in a terrible state as he loses his will to live.
Moreover, Thorfinn is now a slave at Ketil’s farm, where he meets Einar.
During this season, Thorfinn manages to move beyond his dark past with the help of Einar, Sverker (Ketil’s father), and Snake, who is the farm’s security chief.
Toward the end of Vinland Saga Season 2, Canute, now the king of Denmark and England, sets his eyes on Ketil’s farm.
Canute’s men attack Ketil’s farm and force Ketil to surrender. Meanwhile, Ketil and the rest refuse to surrender the first time.
Later, Canute sends another message asking Ketil and his men to surrender their weapons.
Snake informs Ketil’s family about Canute’s second surrender message.
Ketil’s wife is hellbent on continuing the war and even blames Snake for being a freeloader.
In the meantime, Thorfinn arrives at Canute’s camp and introduces himself as one of the retainers from the farm.
He reveals that he has come as a farm representative and wishes to speak with Canute in person. Drott is not ready to believe that Thorfinn is a retainer but a slave.
Toward the end of Vinland Saga Season 2, Thorfinn and Einar arrive in Iceland as Thorfinn reunites with his mother, Helga, and sister, Ylva.
Will There Be a Vinland Saga Season 3?
At the time of writing, the creators have made no official announcement yet regarding Vinland Saga Season 3.
However, there are several factors that indicate a strong possibility of Vinland Saga’s return for a third season.
First and foremost, the anime has a strong fanbase that adores the characters and complex plotlines.
Secondly, Takahiko Abiru, the character designer of Vinland Saga, took to Twitter to thank the staff members for delivering a great second season.
Takahiko did not confirm the third season but stated that "Thorfinn's journey will continue."
Thirdly, the manga source material, which continues beyond the story shown in the first two seasons, provides ample content for Vinland Saga Season 3 to adapt.
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Vinland Saga Season 3 Release Date Predictions
As previously mentioned, the official release date of Vinland Saga Season 3 is yet to be announced.
However, we can speculate Season 3’s release window based on the last two seasons.
It is important to note that Season 1 of the anime was produced by Wit Studio while MAPPA produced the second season.
Vinland Saga Season 1 was released in 2019 while Season 2 started airing in January 2023.
The change of studios is likely one of the reasons for this four-year gap between the seasons.
We are hoping that MAPPA will adapt the remaining manga for the third season faster.
It is difficult to predict the exact release date, but given the massive scope, Vinland Saga Season 3 may be released in 2025.
What to Expect From Vinland Saga Season 3
The Vinland Saga manga has entered its final arc, and Thorfinn is on his way to Vinland. By the end of Season 2, Thorfinn was able to convince Canute to spare Ketil’s farm.
Also, in Vinland Saga Season 3, Thorfinn might set out on a new adventure after the completion of the Slave arc.
The new season is expected to cover the third arc of the series titled the Eastern Expedition arc.
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