The hype for Vinland Saga Season 3 is off the charts. This Viking saga, born from Makoto Yukimura’s manga, has folks hooked with its raw take on revenge, growth, and survival. After Season 2 wrapped in June 2023, everyone’s itching for more of Thorfinn’s tale. Here’s the freshest scoop on when it might drop, who’s voicing the crew, and what’s next in the story.
Release Date Speculation: When Will Season 3 Arrive?
As of August 2025, Studio MAPPA and Twin Engine haven’t dropped a firm word on Season 3, but the signs are there. The gap between Season 1 (July 2019) and Season 2 (January 2023) was about four years, thanks to a studio swap and production snags. Going by that, late 2026 or early 2027 seems likely. Some chatter on X floats the idea of late 2025, but MAPPA’s juggling big projects like Jujutsu Kaisen, so that might be a stretch.
Back in July 2023, character designer Takahiko Abiru tossed out a tease on X, saying Thorfinn’s journey “ain’t done yet.” It’s not a signed contract, but it’s got fans buzzing. Keep an eye on Crunchyroll’s updates or anime expos in late 2025 for a trailer or some solid news. For now, it’s a waiting game, but the Viking fire’s still burning.
Cast: Who’s Returning for Season 3?
No official cast list yet, but the heavy hitters from Seasons 1 and 2 are likely to return. The story leans on these folks, so here’s who’s probably back:
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Thorfinn Thordarson – Yuto Uemura (Japanese) / Aleks Le (English): The guy at the heart of it all, moving from vengeance to finding peace.
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Einar – Shunsuke Takeuchi (Japanese) / Alejandro Saab (English): Thorfinn’s ride-or-die buddy, who carried a lot of Season 2’s heart.
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Canute – Kensho Ono (Japanese) / Griffin Burns (English): The king with big plans, clashing with Thorfinn’s chill vibe.
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Thorkell – Akio Otsuka (Japanese) / Patrick Seitz (English): The battle-crazed giant who lights up every scene.
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Leif Erikson – Yoji Ueda (Japanese) / John Swasey (English): The explorer pushing Thorfinn toward Vinland.
New characters, like Sigurd, Hild the hunter, and Garm the warrior, might show up, based on the manga’s next steps. Japanese voices get mad love for their heart, but the English dub’s got some fans split—Mike Haimoto’s Thorfinn in Season 2 didn’t click for everyone. Still, this crew’s ready to make waves.
Plot Details: What’s Next for Thorfinn?
Season 3’s probably diving into the Eastern Expedition Arc, covering manga chapters 100 to 166, right after Season 2’s Baltic Sea War Arc (around chapter 99). Thorfinn and Einar head to Greece to bankroll their Vinland dream—a place free of war and chains. Look for trade deals, new friends, and some tense run-ins with the Jomsvikings. This arc’s more about Thorfinn’s struggle to stay peaceful in a brutal world, with new faces like Hild, who’s got a score to settle, and Garm, a straight-up beast.
The manga ended in July 2025 with over 180 chapters, so there’s plenty for Season 3 and maybe more. The Eastern Expedition Arc skips huge battles for Thorfinn’s inner fight. It might even dip into the final Vinland Arc, where Thorfinn tries building a peaceful spot in Vinland, only to hit walls with the Mi’kmaq and lose Einar. It’s heavy stuff that’ll hit you in the feels.
