Episode 5
The Sword-Granting Sun
Aug 5, 2019
9.1 Rating
Arc: Prologue — Iceland & Voyage
Episode Overview
Askeladd's history with Thors is expanded — they were former members of the same elite Jomsviking unit, and their competitive history adds a layer of complicated respect to the killing.
What Fans Think
The introduction of Askeladd's more complex inner life was a turning point for many viewers. The suggestion that he respected Thors while still being willing to orchestrate his death makes him one of anime's most genuinely interesting antagonists.
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