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Vinland Saga Watch Order
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The Vinland Saga watch order begins with the acclaimed 24-episode first season from WIT Studio, and this list keeps it in proper sequence. Where to start is simple: Episode 1, watched straight through to Episode 24, following Thorfinn's revenge-driven journey through the Viking age. There are no movies or OVAs to interleave in this listing, so the correct order is just the numbered episodes in a row, an uninterrupted chronological run with nothing to skip. That makes it an ideal entry point for newcomers, since you can start the first season directly without tracking down side content. As further seasons continue the saga, they will be reflected here, but the essential starting point remains these twenty-four episodes viewed in order. This page gathers the season so you always know where to begin and what comes next on your way through the story.
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Watch Season 1 (24 episodes, 2019), then Season 2 (24 episodes, 2023). That is the full TV story so far.
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Season 1
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Episodes 1-24
Season 1, 24 episodes (2019). Start here: Thorfinn's revenge story in Viking-age Europe.
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Vinland Saga Season 2
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Episodes 1–24
Season 2, 24 episodes (January 2023). Continues directly after Season 1.
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VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Drowning in the Shadow
#3 · 1 entry
- 3VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Drowning in the Shadow
ONA short, one episode (14 February 2023), tied to Season 2. Watch after Season 2; not needed for the main story.
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VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Same old story
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- 4VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Same old story
ONA short, one episode (12 May 2023), tied to Season 2. Watch after Season 2; not needed for the main story.
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More on where to start
Checked October 2026
The two Season 2 ONA shorts (February and May 2023) are listed after Season 2. They are short and it is safe to treat them as extras.
Season 2 is a direct continuation, so do not start there.
What to skip
- Watch first
- Start with Episodes 1-24 (Season 1).
- What to skip
- Nothing in this order is marked optional.
- Filler notes
- VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Drowning in the Shadow. ONA short, one episode (14 February 2023), tied to Season 2.
- VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Same old story. ONA short, one episode (12 May 2023), tied to Season 2.
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Watch Vinland Saga in this order. 4 entries, chronological.
- Season 1: Episodes 1-24
- Vinland Saga Season 2: Episodes 1–24
- VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Drowning in the Shadow (ONA)
- VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Same old story (ONA)
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Vinland Saga watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Vinland Saga in?
Watch Season 1 (24 episodes, 2019), then Season 2 (24 episodes, 2023). That is the full TV story so far. The two Season 2 ONA shorts (February and May 2023) are listed after Season 2. They are short and it is safe to treat them as extras. Season 2 is a direct continuation, so do not start there.
Can I start with Season 2?
No. Season 2 (January 2023) continues straight from the end of Season 1 (2019) and assumes you know its characters and events. Watch Season 1 first, all 24 episodes.
What are the two Season 2 ONAs?
Two single-episode ONAs released in 2023 (14 February and 12 May) under the Vinland Saga Season 2 name. They are listed after the TV season and are not needed to follow the story. AniList lists them as one episode each.
What is the chronological order of Vinland Saga?
Start with Episodes 1-24 (Season 1), then continue with Episodes 1–24 (Vinland Saga Season 2), VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Drowning in the Shadow, and VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Same old story. The full Vinland Saga watch order on this page has 4 entries across 4 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Vinland Saga?
Vinland Saga aired in the same order as the chronological watch order, starting with Episodes 1-24 (Season 1).
How many episodes is Vinland Saga?
Vinland Saga has 48 TV episodes in this order, plus 2 ONAs.
Is Vinland Saga finished?
Yes. Vinland Saga has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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