Vinland Saga — All Theme Songs

3 Openings · 2 Endings

Vinland Saga Opening Themes

OP 1Season 1

"MUKANJYO"

by Survive Said The Prophet

About the artist: Survive Said The Prophet is a Tokyo-based bilingual metalcore band. MUKANJYO — combining English verses and Japanese chorus — gave Vinland Saga one of the most internationally accessible metal anime openings.
Fan reception:: Critically acclaimed for matching the series' raw violence and emotional weight. The animation introducing young Thorfinn and his father remains one of the most affecting opening sequences in recent anime.
OP 2Season 2 Part 1 (Farm Arc)

"Torches"

by MAN WITH A MISSION

About the artist: MAN WITH A MISSION is a Japanese rock band known for high-energy performance and conceptual theatrics. Torches accompanied Thorfinn's redemption arc on Ketil's farm.
Fan reception:: Beloved for the contrast between its uplifting melody and Thorfinn's broken state at the start of Season 2. The animation of him doing farm labour without violence is quietly stunning.
OP 3Season 2 Part 2

"Einar's Story"

by Aimer

About the artist: Aimer's distinctive husky voice gave Vinland Saga its most emotionally layered opening, accompanying Einar's backstory of loss and survival alongside Thorfinn.
Fan reception:: Considered the most emotionally affecting opening in the series. The focus on Einar's perspective gave the anime's quietest season its most powerful musical moment.

Vinland Saga Ending Themes

ED 1Season 1

"Torches (Acoustic Ver.)"

by MAN WITH A MISSION × milet

About the artist: The acoustic ending version, with milet's contributions, gave Vinland Saga its emotional decompression space after each brutal episode.
Fan reception:: One of the most effective contrast-endings in anime. After episodes of Viking violence, this gentle acoustic track recontextualised everything as tragedy rather than action.
ED 2Season 2

"Without Love"

by NieR Vocal Story

About the artist: A meditative folk-influenced ending that perfectly captured the Farm Arc's themes of pacifism and rebuilding a life after abandoning violence.
Fan reception:: Praised for its thematic precision. Fans noted how the lyrics mapped directly onto Thorfinn's philosophy as it developed through Season 2.

Vinland Saga Theme Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vinland Saga opening theme song?

The first Vinland Saga opening theme is "MUKANJYO" by Survive Said The Prophet, playing during Season 1. Critically acclaimed for matching the series' raw violence and emotional weight. The animation introducing young Thorfinn and his father remains one of the most affecting opening sequences in recent anime.

Who sings "MUKANJYO" from Vinland Saga?

"MUKANJYO" is performed by Survive Said The Prophet. Survive Said The Prophet is a Tokyo-based bilingual metalcore band. MUKANJYO — combining English verses and Japanese chorus — gave Vinland Saga one of the most internationally accessible metal anime openings.

What episodes does "MUKANJYO" play in Vinland Saga?

"MUKANJYO" by Survive Said The Prophet is the Vinland Saga Opening 1, playing during Season 1.

Who sings "Torches" from Vinland Saga?

"Torches" is performed by MAN WITH A MISSION. MAN WITH A MISSION is a Japanese rock band known for high-energy performance and conceptual theatrics. Torches accompanied Thorfinn's redemption arc on Ketil's farm.

What episodes does "Torches" play in Vinland Saga?

"Torches" by MAN WITH A MISSION is the Vinland Saga Opening 2, playing during Season 2 Part 1 (Farm Arc).

Who sings "Einar's Story" from Vinland Saga?

"Einar's Story" is performed by Aimer. Aimer's distinctive husky voice gave Vinland Saga its most emotionally layered opening, accompanying Einar's backstory of loss and survival alongside Thorfinn.

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