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One of the biggest anime over the past few years has been Vinland Saga. Based on Makoto Yukimura’s hit manga, Vinland Saga is a heavily fictionalized account of real-life Viking Thorfinn Karlsefni’s life and journey from being a merciless warrior into a pacifist. The series is fast-paced and filled with memorable action scenes, though it is certainly a loose account of the actual historical events it portrays.

Like many anime that depict historical events, Vinland Saga takes a non-linear approach to its story. It frequently jumps back and forth in the timeline, which can feel confusing to fans the first time you see it. If you’re looking for the best Vinland Saga watch order – whether you want to watch it in release or chronological order – here it is.

How to watch Vinland Saga in release order

With just two seasons out so far, it is pretty easy to watch Vinland Saga in release order. This is the best way for new fans to approach the series as it maintains all the drama and tension that the original manga had, using flashbacks to tell some key moments to the story.

The release order for Vinland Saga is:

• Vinland Saga season 1 (2019) Episodes 1-24

• Vinland Saga season 2 (2023) Episodes 1-24

How to watch Vinland Saga in chronological order

It can be fun to break down a show into chronological order, giving yourself a better understanding of the Vinland Saga timeline. Though this is seldom the best way to approach a series for the first time, it can give context to Thorfinn’s journey and how he changes slowly over time.

The chronological order for Vinland Saga is:

• Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 19 – A flashback sequence shows the fight between Thors and Thorkell several years before the start of the series.

• Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 1-24

• Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 5

• Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 1-24

Where can you watch Vinland Saga?

There are a few places where you can catch Vinland Saga streaming. Both seasons are available on either Crunchyroll or Netflix, while you can watch the first season as part of an Amazon Prime Video subscription.

Will there be Vinland Saga season 3?

Despite its incredible popularity, there hasn’t been any announcement of a third season of Vinland Saga. This doesn’t mean that the series won’t be back eventually, but it does mean that it won’t happen very soon. There were three-and-a-half years between seasons one and two of Vinland Saga, so this wait isn’t unusual. MAPPA likely has its hands full with Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, and other massive anime hits, so fans will need to be a bit patient.

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