Episode 5: “The Troll's Son”
- 5 of 24
- August 5, 2019
- 25 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Vinland Saga |
|---|---|
| Episode | 5 of 24 |
| Original air date | August 5, 2019 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Previous episode | Episode 4: “A True Warrior” |
| Next episode | Episode 6: “The Journey Begins” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, HIDIVE |
“The Troll's Son” is episode 5 of the anime Vinland Saga. It first aired on August 5, 2019.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
After Askeladd kills Thors, Thorfinn secretly remains aboard the ship, waiting for a chance to take revenge. Lacking food and water, he grows weaker before taking up his sword and trying to attack Askeladd while he sleeps.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“MUKANJYO” — Survive Said The ProphetAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Torches” — AimerAnimeThemes
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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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