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Vinland Saga seasons
Vinland Saga has two anime seasons so far, with 48 episodes in total. Season 1 (24 episodes, 2019) was made by Wit Studio and aired on NHK General TV. Season 2 (24 episodes, 2023) moved to MAPPA, with director Shūhei Yabuta, series writer Hiroshi Seko and composer Yutaka Yamada returning. The anime is based on Makoto Yukimura's manga, which ran from 2005 in Weekly Shonen Magazine and then Monthly Afternoon, and ended on 25 July 2025 after 29 volumes. A large part of the manga has not been animated yet.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | July 8, 2019 | December 30, 2019 | 24 | Wit Studio |
| Season 2 | January 10, 2023 | June 20, 2023 | 24 | MAPPA |
Season 1
Season 1 aired from 8 July to 30 December 2019 with 24 episodes, made by Wit Studio. It starts in Iceland with Thorfinn's childhood, then follows him as a young fighter in Askeladd's mercenary band during the Danish wars in England, where the band's path crosses with Thorkell and the young prince Canute.
Season 2
Season 2 aired from 10 January to 20 June 2023 with 24 episodes, made by MAPPA. It changes tone completely: Thorfinn is now a slave on Ketil's farm in Denmark, where he works the land alongside Einar. Far from the battlefield, the season is a slow, quiet story about work, guilt and finding a new reason to live.
Next season Not announced yet
A third season of Vinland Saga has not been announced as of October 2026. In January 2026 a rumour said it was in production, but creator Makoto Yukimura replied on X that no official information had reached him, while saying he hopes for one. The official site and the anime press showed no announcement when checked on 23 October 2026. The manga ended in July 2025, so the remaining story is complete and ready to adapt.
FAQ
How many seasons of Vinland Saga are there?
Two. Season 1 (2019) by Wit Studio has 24 episodes, and season 2 (2023) by MAPPA has another 24, for 48 episodes in total. No third season has been announced yet.
Will there be a Vinland Saga season 3?
Not announced as of October 2026. A rumour in January 2026 claimed season 3 was in production, but author Makoto Yukimura said he had received no official information. The manga ended in July 2025, so there is enough material for more seasons.
Who is the main character of Vinland Saga?
Thorfinn, a boy from Iceland who grows up in Askeladd's mercenary band. Season 1 follows his life as a young fighter in the wars in England, and season 2 follows him as a farm worker in Denmark.
Is the Vinland Saga manga finished?
Yes. Makoto Yukimura's manga ran from 2005, first in Weekly Shonen Magazine and then in Monthly Afternoon, and ended on 25 July 2025. It has 29 volumes, the last of which came out in September 2025.
Where can I watch Vinland Saga?
Prime Video streamed season 1 worldwide, and Netflix has carried the series globally since July 2022. Season 2 was simulcast on Netflix and Crunchyroll in many regions. In mainland China, season 1 streamed on Bilibili.