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Vinland Saga Watch Order
The Vinland Saga franchise runs to four entries — two TV series and two OVAs and specials — spanning 2019 to 2023, 50 episodes in all. The list below follows release order: start with Vinland Saga (2019) and work down.
- Entries4
- Episodes50
- TV series2
- Films0
For most franchises release order is also the best viewing order. The common exception is a prequel — released late, but set first — so check the years in the table if a title looks out of place.
The order
| # | Title | Type | Year | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Vinland Saga VINLAND SAGA Watch on HIDIVE Netflix +1 | TV | 2019 | 24 |
| 2 | | Vinland Saga Season 2 VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2 Watch on Crunchyroll Netflix | TV | 2023 | 24 |
| 3 |  | VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Drowning in the Shadow Watch on YouTube | ONA | 2023 | 1 |
| 4 |  | VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Same old story Watch on YouTube | ONA | 2023 | 1 |
Where to watch Vinland Saga
No single service carries all of it — the most any one has is 2 of the 4 entries. Each link goes to the earliest entry that service carries, so you start at the beginning rather than wherever its search drops you.
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Streaming destinations as listed by AniList, checked September 26, 2026. Catalogues differ by country and change often — check the service for your own region.
Where to start
Vinland Saga (2019) is the earliest entry. Thorfinn is son to one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, but when his father is killed in battle by the mercenary leader Askeladd, he swears to have his revenge. Thorfinn joins Askeladd's band in order to challenge him to a duel, and ends up caught in the middle of a war for the crown of England.
What to watch after Vinland Saga
2,885 people who watched Vinland Saga recommend Attack on Titan as the next thing — more than any other title. These are votes cast by viewers on AniList, not genre matches:
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Vinland Saga is filed under 4 genres on this site. Each one lists every other franchise that shares it, with its watch order and filler figures.
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Frequently asked
How many episodes of Vinland Saga are there?
Vinland Saga has 50 episodes across 2 TV series.
How many Vinland Saga entries are there?
4 in total: 2 TV series, 0 films, and 2 OVAs and specials.
What order should I watch Vinland Saga in?
Release order works for Vinland Saga — start with Vinland Saga (2019) and follow the table on this page.
Do I need to watch the Vinland Saga films and OVAs?
Most films and OVAs in a long-running franchise are side stories that sit outside the main continuity. They can be watched at any point, or skipped entirely, without losing the thread of the main series.
Last refreshed August 13, 2026