Episode 16: “History of Beasts”
- 16 of 24
- October 28, 2019
- 25 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Vinland Saga |
|---|---|
| Episode | 16 of 24 |
| Original air date | October 28, 2019 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Previous episode | Episode 15: “After Yule” |
| Next episode | Episode 17: “Servant” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, HIDIVE |
“History of Beasts” is episode 16 of the anime Vinland Saga. It first aired on October 28, 2019.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
The English army attacks Askeladd and his men at the village where they plan to spend the winter. Askeladd takes the English captain prisoner and questions him about the attack, learning that Thorkell is rapidly approaching. The information alarms Askeladd’s followers.
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
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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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