The Hunter and the Hunted (5) is the 118th chapter of Vinland Saga, the fifth part of the titled sequence in Volume 17. Every figure in its cast appears within a flashback, giving the chapter over entirely to remembered events.
Summary
The fifth installment of the run carries the ⑤ in its Japanese title 狩る者 狩られる者⑤, romanized Karumono Kara Reru-sha 5. It is collected in Volume 17.
What sets this chapter apart is its cast, which the infobox lists entirely as flashback appearances. Hrafnkell, Hild, Hrefna, Askeladd, and Thorfinn all feature, with each one marked as part of a scene set in the past rather than the present.
Key Events
The chapter appeared on July 25, 2015 in issue 2015-09 and runs twenty-six pages. Numbered 118, it sits between parts four and six of the sequence.
The appearance order brings in Hrafnkell and Hrefna alongside Hild, and the presence of Askeladd here, like the rest of the cast, falls within the flashback framing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Vinland Saga Chapter 118 different from the surrounding chapters?
Chapter 118, The Hunter and the Hunted (5), is notable because its entire listed cast appears within a flashback rather than the present-day story.
Which characters appear in Chapter 118 of Vinland Saga?
Chapter 118 features Hrafnkell, Hild, Hrefna, Askeladd, and Thorfinn, all shown in flashback.
When was Chapter 118 of Vinland Saga released?
Chapter 118 was released on July 25, 2015, spanning twenty-six pages.
What volume is Chapter 118 collected in?
Chapter 118 is collected in Volume 17 of Vinland Saga, following Chapter 117 and preceding Chapter 119.
What is the Japanese title of Chapter 118?
Chapter 118 is titled 狩る者 狩られる者⑤ in Japanese, romanized as Karumono Kara Reru-sha 5.
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