"The story of King Canute and the tide is an apocryphal anecdote illustrating the piety or humility of King Canute the Great, recorded in the 12th century by Henry of Huntingdon." It's a famous anecdote
"who negotiates for peace by beating a man? i've only just met you today.. we dont know each other, or bear each other any grudge. Why should we have to beat one another? it's foolishness. There's absolute no reason for so many grown men to get together and shed blood. We just met today, you are not my enemies. I HAVE NO ENEMIES" -THORFINN GOATSELFNI
FYI, there are real historic account of the historical Canute giving a speech about the tides. "The story of King Canute and the tide is an apocryphal anecdote illustrating the piety or humility of King Canute the Great, recorded in the 12th century. In the story, Canute demonstrates to his flattering courtiers that he has no control over the elements (the incoming tide), explaining that secular power is vain compared to the supreme power of God. The episode is frequently alluded to in contexts where the futility of "trying to stop the tide" of an inexorable event is pointed out, but usually misrepresenting Canute as believing he had supernatural powers, when Huntingdon's story in fact relates the opposite. " (Wikipedia) Thorfinn's speech always gives me the chills evyertime I watch this episode.
There's a passage in the bible mentioning God's power along the lines of "able to command even the tides". I don't know if or how familiar Canute actually was with the bible (though I'm guessing Yukimura looked into that and it wasn't for no reason that he showed Canute studying Christianity), but it's interesting to me that there seems to be a connection between that bible verse and Canute's action, which I don't think I've ever seen associated before. It's not a subject I'm especially familiar with though (but I'm surprised at how many people have never heard of the story of Canute commanding the waves - for whatever reason I seem to remember coming across it quite a few times when I was younger).
@@discipleofthecapedbaldy962 maybe you live in Scandinavia which is why you came across the story a lot? the rest of the world doesn't really even know about Canute or any Norse king for that matter, we only learn about Lief Erikksen and Bjork lol
@@greyfox4838 Bjork XD It's the other side for me though, as I'm in England. So yeah it was almost certainly something I first heard in a history lesson. I feel like there may have been an old film that depicted the scene too, but I'll be damned if I can remember. You're right though, Canute's conquests weren't anything like on the scale of an Alexander or Genghis, so it makes sense he's not well known.
Framing this into what Canute is actually fighting (war/human ambition/strife), you really do need a monumental force to stop it. How do you kill a concept? It's a rebellion against the very nature of humanity. He believes he can create stringent enough global controls to at least stifle it, but his goal is ultimately impossible, like pushing back the tides. Thorfinn's goals are likewise impossible. You cannot escape suffering, as suffering is a part of us. When you cannot escape or control the tides, what else can we do but ride them? Focusing on what we can control, and the suffering we can prevent is the most logical path then
“Listen to me Thorfinn. You have no enemies. No one in the world is your enemy. There is on one you need to hurt. You have no enemies. Not a single one.”
"I have no enemies." Vinland Saga isn't just a great anime, manga, or story, it's something every human being should see. This should be shown to those in power who have so much control over the lives of their citizens and fates of their nations. I'm not saying all conflicts would cease because that's naïve thinking, but it would decrease. Just think how much sadness and cruelty in this world would be spared us if we simply talked and listened to one another with the intent to understand instead of judge, criticize, or win the argument.
Canute is an incredible man... you kind of dismiss him too much, especially because Cnut actually succeeded. He united the Northern countries and so pacified them, at least during his generation. He couldn't really end the Viking age completely, that happened in 1066, but he set the groundwork. Thorfinn's solution is personal, Cnut's is universal
Ahh...PEAKLAND SAGA! Such a wonderful story development...😭❤ “I don’t have any enemies “ Thorfinn is one of the greatest characters. How wonderful it would be if people all over the world reached a state like him. I want everyone around the world to watch this anime at least once. I want adults who are not interested in anime to watch this.
Fun fact: Canute is enacting eminent domain. Something most governments can legally do to your property. Basically appropriate it for the "greater good." Yes, even in America. And they can forcibly remove you. I guess the saving grace is that with the law the way it is now the government must pay you the value of your property. Unfortunately they also determine the value lol.
they have the same goals, but their methods are in conflict, you can call Canute crazy, but his method is still the popular one even in 2024 (just look at the world leaders that WE voted for, even Obama), Thorfinn is the sanest one but his pacificism would get him laughed out of a political debate, this is why IMO Vinland Saga is so relevant today even though on paper it's about Vikings from centuries past
how tf didnt u tear up in this episode, i was waiting for like a month to this moment, this is the most emotional episode i have ever seen and i was sure u gonna tear up on i dont have enemies part..
That is very subjective, everyone’s different. It’s very good but for me this is not at all the most emotional episode. Personally episode 23 is my favourite and most emotional episode.
Canute's not crazy, he's the King of the Vikings. He has to show strength to keep his men by his side. And, sorry, Einar, a slave, would have immediately lost his head for speaking rude like that to the king.
If Demon Slayer can get anime of the year over the first season of Vinland (no shade at Demon Slayer but let's be real here), then god forbid something like Attack on Titan will probably get it. It's basically just a popularity contest anyway and rarely reflects actual quality.
The only regret I have about S2 is that the OST release didn't have this variation of "Fire" in it. The drums & horns in this pattern are doing this scene so much good, it elevates it even further. We have no enemies. In today's world and context, we have to take this to heart.
It was peak when the jomsvikings fell silent in the end. All respect for Thorfinn in this one. Olmar and Snake looking at him have nothing but respect at this point.
A robber snatched and ran with my samsung s23 ultra while I was on my apple vision pro but I didn't chase him cause I have no enemies (I'm literally thorfimn)
*Canute reveals his ultimate goal: to build a paradise on Earth, which he views as an act of rebellion against God's logic.* ☮🕊🌍 He believes that humanity can't find happiness under God's rule and that the current state of the world, filled with chaos and destruction, is a result of people being abandoned by God. Canute sees the Vikings, who are known for their violent and destructive behavior, as a prime example of this abandonment. He believes that these people, who commit sins as they wander lost, need to be saved in order to build a true paradise. To achieve this, Canute plans to unify and guide the Vikings, using their combined strength to defy God's rule. He sees himself as the only one capable of this task, and he is willing to go to great lengths, including war and conquest, to accomplish it. 🤴🏼👥👥👥 In essence, Canute's statement about defying or fighting God is a metaphor for his ambition to change the world order and create a utopia on Earth, contrary to what he perceives as God's flawed design. To better understand Canute you can think of the strict rules he imposes on his vassals; no looting, pillaging or dueling; all vices of Viking culture. All of these must be removed from his paradise. But to do this, he must first conquer all of the vikings to get them into the fold. Only once it's done will he be able to pacify them all, as he now wields all the power. *It's very much like Thorfinn's vision of a utopia, only Canute wants to seize it by any means necessary, with diplomacy first. They are two sides of the same coin.* Canute, for all intents and purposes, is a very progressive king. His display at the end wasn't to show how delusional he was but how powerless he was to do anything on his own.
THATS MY MAN THORFINN RAHHHH
we are so close to the end!!
"The story of King Canute and the tide is an apocryphal anecdote illustrating the piety or humility of King Canute the Great, recorded in the 12th century by Henry of Huntingdon." It's a famous anecdote
You should watch 'The dangers in my heart' next it's the sweetest romcom ever you'll love it btw love your content ❤
PEAKLAND SAGAAA
@@dishankgupta8171She already tried it and didn't like it
i cant help but notice your sweater is cute t.t
"who negotiates for peace by beating a man? i've only just met you today.. we dont know each other, or bear each other any grudge. Why should we have to beat one another? it's foolishness. There's absolute no reason for so many grown men to get together and shed blood. We just met today, you are not my enemies. I HAVE NO ENEMIES" -THORFINN GOATSELFNI
No enemies gang rise up
I have no enemies too
Alive ones of course🗿
You have my axe
Sorry man I got Opps now
@@nexstbob6911 bro is confessing his murders on the internet
No.. Enemies gang, rise up!
FYI, there are real historic account of the historical Canute giving a speech about the tides. "The story of King Canute and the tide is an apocryphal anecdote illustrating the piety or humility of King Canute the Great, recorded in the 12th century. In the story, Canute demonstrates to his flattering courtiers that he has no control over the elements (the incoming tide), explaining that secular power is vain compared to the supreme power of God. The episode is frequently alluded to in contexts where the futility of "trying to stop the tide" of an inexorable event is pointed out, but usually misrepresenting Canute as believing he had supernatural powers, when Huntingdon's story in fact relates the opposite. " (Wikipedia)
Thorfinn's speech always gives me the chills evyertime I watch this episode.
There's a passage in the bible mentioning God's power along the lines of "able to command even the tides". I don't know if or how familiar Canute actually was with the bible (though I'm guessing Yukimura looked into that and it wasn't for no reason that he showed Canute studying Christianity), but it's interesting to me that there seems to be a connection between that bible verse and Canute's action, which I don't think I've ever seen associated before.
It's not a subject I'm especially familiar with though (but I'm surprised at how many people have never heard of the story of Canute commanding the waves - for whatever reason I seem to remember coming across it quite a few times when I was younger).
@@discipleofthecapedbaldy962 maybe you live in Scandinavia which is why you came across the story a lot? the rest of the world doesn't really even know about Canute or any Norse king for that matter, we only learn about Lief Erikksen and Bjork lol
@@greyfox4838 Bjork XD It's the other side for me though, as I'm in England. So yeah it was almost certainly something I first heard in a history lesson. I feel like there may have been an old film that depicted the scene too, but I'll be damned if I can remember. You're right though, Canute's conquests weren't anything like on the scale of an Alexander or Genghis, so it makes sense he's not well known.
Framing this into what Canute is actually fighting (war/human ambition/strife), you really do need a monumental force to stop it. How do you kill a concept? It's a rebellion against the very nature of humanity. He believes he can create stringent enough global controls to at least stifle it, but his goal is ultimately impossible, like pushing back the tides. Thorfinn's goals are likewise impossible. You cannot escape suffering, as suffering is a part of us.
When you cannot escape or control the tides, what else can we do but ride them? Focusing on what we can control, and the suffering we can prevent is the most logical path then
I’m not ready for the Vinland Saga reactions to be over😭😭
I've been watching vinland saga reacts for 2 years. I wouldn't worry about running out.
Seeing Thorfinns eyes revert back to old Thorfinn @ 4:57 but in this case for protecting the people he cares about made my heart happy.
And he's using Askelads tactics to make his opponent fight recklessly
“Listen to me Thorfinn.
You have no enemies. No one in the world is your enemy.
There is on one you need to hurt.
You have no enemies. Not a single one.”
Canute really got me there for a second.
I thought he became so drunk with power,
he made himself believe he became a water bender lol
"I have no enemies."
Vinland Saga isn't just a great anime, manga, or story, it's something every human being should see. This should be shown to those in power who have so much control over the lives of their citizens and fates of their nations. I'm not saying all conflicts would cease because that's naïve thinking, but it would decrease. Just think how much sadness and cruelty in this world would be spared us if we simply talked and listened to one another with the intent to understand instead of judge, criticize, or win the argument.
Canute’s logic makes perfect sense, his solution is perfect
Canute is an incredible man... you kind of dismiss him too much, especially because Cnut actually succeeded. He united the Northern countries and so pacified them, at least during his generation. He couldn't really end the Viking age completely, that happened in 1066, but he set the groundwork. Thorfinn's solution is personal, Cnut's is universal
PEAKLAND SAGA.🧡 Deserves to be the 2023 anime of the year. And Thorfinn deserves to be the mc of the year.
Absolutely spitting facts
This episode was what made this show goated
The strongest said the legendary line 🐐
best line of 2023 fr
This is the peak in the recent anime shows the emotion i felt were 🤯
18:03 "My nemesis... the automatic feeder!" 😠
It was also dope to see that thorfinn was still standing after taking a 100 punches. While the guy doing the punches was on his knees exhausted.
Already saw this on Patreon, I’m so ready to watch this again !!
Thorfinn is the GOAT
I have no enemies.
I HAVE NO ENEMIES
The re-watched episode - I will still rewatch it even in 2050
Ahh...PEAKLAND SAGA! Such a wonderful story development...😭❤ “I don’t have any enemies “ Thorfinn is one of the greatest characters. How wonderful it would be if people all over the world reached a state like him.
I want everyone around the world to watch this anime at least once. I want adults who are not interested in anime to watch this.
The first half of the episode was definitely awe-inspiring 😊
cost to see the king:
Thorfinn - 100 punches
Einar -
Einar used Thorfinn’s friendship pass
Possibly one of the best fights scenes in anime for last 10 years.
Canute knew he couldn't stop the waves. But everyone there still looked to see if it happened.
Fun fact: Canute is enacting eminent domain. Something most governments can legally do to your property. Basically appropriate it for the "greater good." Yes, even in America. And they can forcibly remove you. I guess the saving grace is that with the law the way it is now the government must pay you the value of your property. Unfortunately they also determine the value lol.
These last few are amazing.
The episode that spoke to everyone
Whole first half of the episode nothing but chills from Thorfinn 🔥🔥🐐
they have the same goals, but their methods are in conflict, you can call Canute crazy, but his method is still the popular one even in 2024 (just look at the world leaders that WE voted for, even Obama), Thorfinn is the sanest one but his pacificism would get him laughed out of a political debate, this is why IMO Vinland Saga is so relevant today even though on paper it's about Vikings from centuries past
Yes, no enemies at all🗿
how tf didnt u tear up in this episode, i was waiting for like a month to this moment, this is the most emotional episode i have ever seen and i was sure u gonna tear up on i dont have enemies part..
That is very subjective, everyone’s different. It’s very good but for me this is not at all the most emotional episode. Personally episode 23 is my favourite and most emotional episode.
Noo I didn't remember the episode ended there 😭😭😭
Those cliffhanger are criminal
And this, THIS IS PEAKLAND SAGA.
Canute's not crazy, he's the King of the Vikings. He has to show strength to keep his men by his side.
And, sorry, Einar, a slave, would have immediately lost his head for speaking rude like that to the king.
New here,
I like your reactions, very real 😊
Finally! I don't have enemies af moment
14:01 bahahaha !! 😭😂
You'll like ranking of kings as well. The story aims to explain the same values.
If Vinland Saga season 2 doesn’t win Anime of the Year 2023, I will have enemies 😡😡😡
If Demon Slayer can get anime of the year over the first season of Vinland (no shade at Demon Slayer but let's be real here), then god forbid something like Attack on Titan will probably get it. It's basically just a popularity contest anyway and rarely reflects actual quality.
I don't see it winning over Frieren if that can count as a 2023 anime. It's the top ranked anime on MAL
@@JS-kb4bk MAL doesnt mean anything anyways. Watch FMAB fans review bomb it after it finishes airing
@@JS-kb4bk also Frieren is in contention for 2024 Anime awards
The only regret I have about S2 is that the OST release didn't have this variation of "Fire" in it. The drums & horns in this pattern are doing this scene so much good, it elevates it even further.
We have no enemies. In today's world and context, we have to take this to heart.
It was peak when the jomsvikings fell silent in the end. All respect for Thorfinn in this one. Olmar and Snake looking at him have nothing but respect at this point.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WHERE'S THE NEXT 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
I have no enemies
That are still alive🚬🗿
Snake doesn't care because he already knew Thorfinn and Einar were freed
I don’t have any enemies ❤️😭😭😭
steins gate next its so underrated
When you finish uploading your reactions to Vinland I've two words for you:
FRUITS BASKET
So true, missed the va screaming like that
I have no enemies
Esta parte... simplemente esta parte... 🚬
Now we need ketil to go through the same thing and we good
you need to say good bye for canute personality alana lmao XD,
This is the best anime in the world
Vere muchas veces esta reacción
🐏
The “I have no enemies” scene is finally here!!!!!
A robber snatched and ran with my samsung s23 ultra while I was on my apple vision pro but I didn't chase him cause I have no enemies (I'm literally thorfimn)
wow
Thorfinn would still chase him down and get it back. He just wouldn't needlessly try to injure or kill the guy
As the robber who snatched and ran with your Samsung s23 I can confirm it's true
A theif broke into my house, r*aped my wife and k*illed my child, i just watched, because i have no enemies...
Bruh 😂
An iconic moment, an iconic panel, an iconic phrase. Never forget it, people. No one has enemies.🔥🐐
Alana thorfin is the example of being a man, he show that to the son of ketil, being kind and strong,
Any plans to react to solo levelling eventually?
day98 requesting to watch anohana😊😊😊
Alana nose 🐽
These last few episodes are such a huge payoff for getting through 2 seasons
Surely watch made in abyss next 😗 but there's some graphic scenes
*Canute reveals his ultimate goal: to build a paradise on Earth, which he views as an act of rebellion against God's logic.* ☮🕊🌍
He believes that humanity can't find happiness under God's rule and that the current state of the world, filled with chaos and destruction, is a result of people being abandoned by God. Canute sees the Vikings, who are known for their violent and destructive behavior, as a prime example of this abandonment. He believes that these people, who commit sins as they wander lost, need to be saved in order to build a true paradise.
To achieve this, Canute plans to unify and guide the Vikings, using their combined strength to defy God's rule. He sees himself as the only one capable of this task, and he is willing to go to great lengths, including war and conquest, to accomplish it. 🤴🏼👥👥👥
In essence, Canute's statement about defying or fighting God is a metaphor for his ambition to change the world order and create a utopia on Earth, contrary to what he perceives as God's flawed design.
To better understand Canute you can think of the strict rules he imposes on his vassals; no looting, pillaging or dueling; all vices of Viking culture. All of these must be removed from his paradise. But to do this, he must first conquer all of the vikings to get them into the fold. Only once it's done will he be able to pacify them all, as he now wields all the power.
*It's very much like Thorfinn's vision of a utopia, only Canute wants to seize it by any means necessary, with diplomacy first. They are two sides of the same coin.*
Canute, for all intents and purposes, is a very progressive king. His display at the end wasn't to show how delusional he was but how powerless he was to do anything on his own.
Alana solo leveling when?😊
react to solo leveling please