Askeladd (Vinland Saga)

Askeladd (pronounced "Ash Lad") is a character from the Vinland Saga manga and anime series, serving as the main antagonist of the story's "War Arc" (first anime season).

Askeladd was praised by several online anime communities for his character arc. He emerged as a decently popular competitor in his first bracket appearances in the r/anime subreddit. He finished in the last 32 stage in Best Character 5, and the last 16 stage in Best Guy 7.