5. Vinland Saga
Release Year: 2019
Genre: Action, Drama
Studio: Wit Studio, Mappa
Where To Watch: Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Netflix
Why It Rocks: Chances are if you enjoyed Robert Eggers’ The Northman, you’ll love Vinland Saga. The anime follows Thorfinn, a Viking child who, upon the murder of his father, joins the band of Vikings behind his father’s killing to exact his revenge on their leader, Askeladd. Thorfinn’s plan isn’t a secret among the band of sell swords because the lad routinely achieves impossible tasks simply to earn the right to duel Askeladd. The show rocks, and its manga is the best piece of fiction I’ve read to date, so be sure to check it out.
