Episode 8: “Beyond the Edge of the Sea”
- 8 of 24
- August 26, 2019
- 25 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Vinland Saga |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 24 |
| Original air date | August 26, 2019 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “Normanni” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “The Battle of London Bridge” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, HIDIVE |
“Beyond the Edge of the Sea” is episode 8 of the anime Vinland Saga. It first aired on August 26, 2019.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
After taking the Franks’ treasure, Askeladd and his men return to Gorm on the Jutland Peninsula to spend the winter. Thorfinn asks for a duel with Askeladd as payment for bringing him the Frankish captain’s head, but his growing battle experience is still insufficient to defeat Askeladd.
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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