5 | : The Troll's Son

: Consumed by pure hatred and a need for vengeance, Thorfinn refuses to return home. He suffers through starvation and brutal conditions on the ship just to keep his target in sight.

: Unlike many filler episodes in anime that feel out of place, this episode is widely praised by fans because it was brilliantly expanded by WIT Studio. It covers events barely shown in the original manga. 5 : The Troll's Son

: It bridge the gap between Thorfinn being a cheerful child and becoming the cold, dual-dagger-wielding warrior seen later. It expertly justifies why he would willingly stay among the vikings who murdered his father. : Consumed by pure hatred and a need