Sparrow
CharacterSparrow is one of the Guests, the mercenary company under Snake that keeps watch over Ketil's farm in Vinland Saga. He is among the hired warriors drawn into the estate's spiral of violence across the Slave Arc.
Appearance
Sparrow has dark hair and is otherwise given little visual description in the manga, taking his place among the Guests as one of Snake's ordinary fighting men rather than a spotlighted figure.
Personality
No account of Sparrow's temperament survives in the source. His identity rests on his membership in Snake's band, and his conduct tracks the group's rather than any arc of his own.
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History
Sparrow joins the narrative in Chapter 83 during the Slave Arc as one of the Guests posted at Ketil's farm. He stays present through the unit's part in the farm's defense, and his last recorded appearance comes in Chapter 99. Like the others in the band, he answers to an animal name, the Japanese Suzume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sparrow in Vinland Saga?
Sparrow is one of the Guests, the mercenary company under Snake that guards Ketil's farm in Vinland Saga. He is one of the hired warriors caught up in the estate's slide toward violence during the Slave Arc.
What does Sparrow look like?
Sparrow has dark hair and is given little other visual description in the manga, appearing as one of Snake's ordinary fighting men rather than a spotlighted character.
Why is Sparrow called Sparrow?
Sparrow's name follows the pattern shared by Snake's band of Guests, who each answer to an animal name. His is the Japanese word Suzume, meaning sparrow.
When does Sparrow first appear in Vinland Saga?
Sparrow first appears in Chapter 83 of the manga during the Slave Arc, and in Episode 42 of the anime.
What happens to Sparrow in the story?
Sparrow remains present through the Guests' defense of Ketil's farm, with his last recorded appearance coming in Chapter 99. The manga does not detail any further fate for him beyond that point.
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- Created byMakoto Yukimura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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