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The fourth event of MAPPA Stage 2023 was dedicated to the anime Vinland Saga. The series has gained a massive global fanbase, thanks to its complex characters and compelling storyline.
Alongside the esteemed manga series Berserk and Vagabond, the original manga Vinland Saga has earned its place as part of the esteemed dark trio in the world of animanga. The anime so far has also delivered fans with just what they wanted although with the latest season there have been a few hiccups.
As the second season nears its conclusion, fans were looking forward to the event, hoping for exciting updates and announcements. They were particularly eager to receive new information about the ongoing second season as well as news about a potential third season.
The Vinland Saga stage not only showcased the exceptional talents involved, including the cast, directors, and musicians but it also released the highly awaited final trailer for the season. As such, the trailer succeeded in building excitement among the existing fans and attracted new viewers to join the fandom.
Vinland Saga reveals new season 2 trailer, opening theme, and more at MAPPA Stage 2023
The highly anticipated MAPPA Stage 2023 event witnessed the presence of the cast members of Vinland Saga, including voice actors Yuto Uemura and Shunsuke Takeuchi, who portray lead characters Thorfinn and Einar, respectively. Alongside them was director Shuhei Yabuto and producer Hiroya Hasegawa. The event provided an opportunity for the cast to perform dialogs from the anime and share their experiences and opinions about the series.
During the highly anticipated event, the final trailer for the second season of Vinland Saga was unveiled. The same has been uploaded on their YouTube channel and Twitter account, showcasing snippets from the upcoming episodes that will serve as the conclusion.
Apart from the teaser trailer, the season 2 opening theme was also played, which mesmerised the fans in attendance physically and online. There was also a live music performance of the opening theme River by Anonymouz. Unfortunately, due to copyright issues, the live stream of this segment was unavailable, limiting those who were present in Japan.
Mangaka Makoto Yukimura, the creator of Vinland Saga, made a brief appearance during the event. He ominously stated that Thorfinn might want to avoid war, but things are not always in one's control. He also expressed his gratitude to the fans for their presence and encouraged them not to miss the remaining episodes of the second season. Moreover, he urged those who have not read the manga yet to dive into the story.
However, amidst all the excitement regarding the trailer and the attendance of the cast and staff of Vinland Saga, the stage didn't announce anything related to the series' next season.
The series' second season is currently on air, and despite receiving mixed reviews, fans remain invested in the series and eager for its future. Viewers can catch the latest episode of season 2 on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 12:30 am JST.
