Episode 13: “Child of a Hero”
- 13 of 24
- October 7, 2019
- 25 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Vinland Saga |
|---|---|
| Episode | 13 of 24 |
| Original air date | October 7, 2019 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Previous episode | Episode 12: “The Land on the Far Bank” |
| Next episode | Episode 14: “The Light of Dawn” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, HIDIVE |
“Child of a Hero” is episode 13 of the anime Vinland Saga. It first aired on October 7, 2019.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Askeladd escapes across a river with Canute while fleeing Thorkell and enters Wales. At the border of Brycheiniog, soldiers concealed behind boulders ambush his men. Askeladd confronts their messenger and attempts to negotiate, revealing the plan he intends to follow.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 2“Dark Crow” — MAN WITH A MISSIONAnimeThemes
- ED 2“Drown” — miletAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
All 24 episodes → · 18 of 24 episodes have a summary
About the series
Vinland Saga is a historical action drama centered on Thorfinn, a young warrior shaped by violence and vengeance. Its story combines Viking warfare with the pursuit of Vinland, an imagined western land associated with freedom from war and slavery, giving the personal conflict a broader idealistic dimension.
Read the article →References
- “Vinland Saga”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Vinland Saga”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Vinland Saga”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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