Vinland Saga has always been a story that fans find themselves resonating with in many ways. The pacing, storytelling, and characters are all spread out in a way that makes it deserving of the top spot. Be it the manga or the anime, each and every chapter and episode grips the fans with astounding storytelling in expressing a narrative of a world that could be.
A still from Vinland Saga | Credit: Mappa
There are many who criticize anime and manga for some reason or another, but it would seem that they too have found a united front against censorship. When it comes to Chinese censorship, things are always more unexpected.
Blood can get changed from red to white, and people with revealing clothing find a change no matter how popular the anime may be. This isn’t limited to manga and anime either, spreading even in games.
Vinland Saga‘s...
A still from Vinland Saga | Credit: Mappa
There are many who criticize anime and manga for some reason or another, but it would seem that they too have found a united front against censorship. When it comes to Chinese censorship, things are always more unexpected.
Blood can get changed from red to white, and people with revealing clothing find a change no matter how popular the anime may be. This isn’t limited to manga and anime either, spreading even in games.
Vinland Saga‘s...
- 5/25/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "Shōgun."
It already feels safe to say that FX's "Shōgun'' is the TV breakout of 2024. FX, noticing the comparisons of "Shōgun" to "Game of Thrones," has concluded they have a golden goose and picked up the limited series for two more seasons.
"Shōgun" is set in Japan during the year 1600. Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) gains an ally in John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), a shipwrecked European sailor. Blackthorne came to Japan to ensure the Portuguese didn't seize the island nation before his homeland England could get a trading foothold. When he arrives, he doesn't speak a word of his new companions' language.
One of the first Japanese words that Blackthorne learns is "Teki" — "Enemy." I remember as I watched the scene, I recognized the word myself. I don't speak Japanese, but I have picked up a few words from watching many different anime series.
It already feels safe to say that FX's "Shōgun'' is the TV breakout of 2024. FX, noticing the comparisons of "Shōgun" to "Game of Thrones," has concluded they have a golden goose and picked up the limited series for two more seasons.
"Shōgun" is set in Japan during the year 1600. Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) gains an ally in John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), a shipwrecked European sailor. Blackthorne came to Japan to ensure the Portuguese didn't seize the island nation before his homeland England could get a trading foothold. When he arrives, he doesn't speak a word of his new companions' language.
One of the first Japanese words that Blackthorne learns is "Teki" — "Enemy." I remember as I watched the scene, I recognized the word myself. I don't speak Japanese, but I have picked up a few words from watching many different anime series.
- 5/21/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The official website of Kodansha unveiled the winners of its 48th annual manga award on May 14, 2024.
The selection committee, comprised of notable figures from the manga industry, including Natsumi Ando, Tsunami Umino, Etsuji Ogawa, Koji Kumeta, Kaoru Hayamine, Norifusa Mita, and Makoto Yukimura.
Each winner will receive a certificate, a bronze statue, and a cash prize of one million yen.
Check out the winners in all the 3 categories, namely Shonen, Shojo and general category, below:
Best Shonen Manga
Winner: Kanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe’s Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
The nominees under this category were:
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Gachiakuta Tank Chair Daemons of the Shadow Realm Best Shojo Manga
Winner: Rumi Ichinohe’s I See Your Face, Turned Away
The nominees under this category were:
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Firefly Wedding A Sign of Affection General Category
Winner: Tsurumaikada’s Medalist
The nominees under this category were:...
The selection committee, comprised of notable figures from the manga industry, including Natsumi Ando, Tsunami Umino, Etsuji Ogawa, Koji Kumeta, Kaoru Hayamine, Norifusa Mita, and Makoto Yukimura.
Each winner will receive a certificate, a bronze statue, and a cash prize of one million yen.
Check out the winners in all the 3 categories, namely Shonen, Shojo and general category, below:
Best Shonen Manga
Winner: Kanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe’s Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
The nominees under this category were:
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Gachiakuta Tank Chair Daemons of the Shadow Realm Best Shojo Manga
Winner: Rumi Ichinohe’s I See Your Face, Turned Away
The nominees under this category were:
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Firefly Wedding A Sign of Affection General Category
Winner: Tsurumaikada’s Medalist
The nominees under this category were:...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Kodansha's official social media accounts have announced the winners for the 48th Kodansha Manga Awards, and the results are as follows: Shonen Division: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End written by Kanehito Yamada, illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, and published in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday Shojo Division: I See Your Face, Turned Away written and illustrated by Rumi Ichinohe, published in Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend General Division: Medalist written and illustrated by Tsurumaikada, published in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon Related: 10 Anime Moments That Will Totall Make You Cry The winners of the 48th Kodansha Manga Awards receive a certificate, a bronze statue, and cash prize of 1 million yen (about $6392 US). The jury for the awards was made up of manga authors Natsumi Ando, Tsunami Umino, Etsushi Ogawa, Koji Kumeta, Norifusa Mita, Makoto Yukimura and novelist Kaoru Hayamine. Crunchyroll streams the anime adaptation of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End , and describes the story as follows:...
- 5/14/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Yoshihiro Togashi, the creator of Yu Yu Hakusho and Hunter x Hunter, has finally begun working on the new chapters of the Hunter x Hunter manga. The mangaka shared a post confirming the completion of Chapter 405. He even shared another tweet, claiming that he has started working on the next chapter.
Gon in Hunter x Hunter
Togashi has been on an indefinite hiatus for a few years because of his health, but his finally starting again indicates that the mangaka’s health might be improving. Fans are still worried about the creator’s health and have been wishing for his speedy recovery as the mangaka once again starts Gon’s journey with new chapters.
However, recently, another mangaka has shown interest in Togashi’s work and has expressed his concerns about his health. The mangaka is none other than Makoto Yukimura, the creator of the popular manga and anime series Vinland Saga.
Gon in Hunter x Hunter
Togashi has been on an indefinite hiatus for a few years because of his health, but his finally starting again indicates that the mangaka’s health might be improving. Fans are still worried about the creator’s health and have been wishing for his speedy recovery as the mangaka once again starts Gon’s journey with new chapters.
However, recently, another mangaka has shown interest in Togashi’s work and has expressed his concerns about his health. The mangaka is none other than Makoto Yukimura, the creator of the popular manga and anime series Vinland Saga.
- 5/9/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Makoto Yukimura’s Vinland Saga has established itself as one of the greatest historical epic manga and anime series ever created. The mangaka has clevery infused various themes such as drama, action, and revenge. In addition to featuring complex themes, it takes Thorfinn, the series’ protagonist on a journey of avenging his father and redeeming his actions.
A still from Vinland Saga
Yukimura’s work can be labeled as a fiercely intelligent work of fiction taking place in the Viking Age, which critically comments on human nature and character. However, the whole Vinland Saga that we know, and love would have been quite different as Makoto Yukimura had different ideas for the manga. The mangaka initially pitched that the protagonist of his mangaka would be a slave, but his editor told him to change the beginning which resulted in the greatest story to be ever told.
Makoto Yukimura Had a...
A still from Vinland Saga
Yukimura’s work can be labeled as a fiercely intelligent work of fiction taking place in the Viking Age, which critically comments on human nature and character. However, the whole Vinland Saga that we know, and love would have been quite different as Makoto Yukimura had different ideas for the manga. The mangaka initially pitched that the protagonist of his mangaka would be a slave, but his editor told him to change the beginning which resulted in the greatest story to be ever told.
Makoto Yukimura Had a...
- 4/25/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Vinland Saga is one of the most compelling storylines in Seinen, filled with positivity, virtues, and methods to live your life to the fullest. The series promotes peace over violence and as a viewer, it takes you on a journey of self-trust and ways to overcome hardships, learn how to forgive, and live a good life filled with no regrets.
However, to make the story more entertaining, you need characters such as Thorkell, who are contradictory to what the series portrays. Thorkell is a violent maniac who loves to fight over anything else. However, despite this, he is a massive fan-favorite due to his childlike personality, which has made him somewhat relatable to the audience.
Still from end of Season 1 of Vinland Saga
In 2023, when Makoto Yukimara made an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, he disclosed the thought process behind Thorkell’s creation in an interview with Anime News Network,...
However, to make the story more entertaining, you need characters such as Thorkell, who are contradictory to what the series portrays. Thorkell is a violent maniac who loves to fight over anything else. However, despite this, he is a massive fan-favorite due to his childlike personality, which has made him somewhat relatable to the audience.
Still from end of Season 1 of Vinland Saga
In 2023, when Makoto Yukimara made an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, he disclosed the thought process behind Thorkell’s creation in an interview with Anime News Network,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jiyad Shaikh
- FandomWire
In 2022, Vinland Saga’s creator Makoto Yukimura did a joint interview with Attack on Titan’s mangaka Hajime Isayama, where they discussed each other’s works. While talking about Vinland Saga and Attack on Titan, Isayama made a big revelation when he talked about his favorite character from Yukimura’s magnum opus.
Still from the end of Season 1 of Vinland Saga
During the interview, Isayama revealed that his favorite character from Vinland Saga was Thorfinn, who is the protagonist of the series. Thorfinn, when introduced, was a small kid who always dreamed of going on an adventure, and when he was able to fulfill this dream, his life took an unexpected and dark turn. The series is based around Thorfinn’s struggle.
Thorfinn being Isayama’s favorite character comes as a shock to Attack on Titan fans because Isayama has mentioned multiple times that he doesn’t usually like the...
Still from the end of Season 1 of Vinland Saga
During the interview, Isayama revealed that his favorite character from Vinland Saga was Thorfinn, who is the protagonist of the series. Thorfinn, when introduced, was a small kid who always dreamed of going on an adventure, and when he was able to fulfill this dream, his life took an unexpected and dark turn. The series is based around Thorfinn’s struggle.
Thorfinn being Isayama’s favorite character comes as a shock to Attack on Titan fans because Isayama has mentioned multiple times that he doesn’t usually like the...
- 4/24/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Created, written, and drawn by Makoto Yukimura, Vinland Saga is a historical epic and a work of true genius. While many series rely on high-stakes action to become massive names, Yukimura’s manga cements its status by making its readers appreciate the great storytelling and the emotional depth it features. At first glance, the manga will look like an action series, taking place in ancient Scandinavia of the Viking Age, showcasing how a young Thorfinn seeks revenge on a mercenary who killed his father.
A still from Vinland Saga
However, once knee-deep in the series, the readers will find how the series features the theme of fatherhood, honor, and the consequences of violence. Though it will sound surprising, Yukimura was not exploring one of these themes in his manga, as he recalls how one of the key themes in his series was sheer accident.
Vinland Saga’s Mangaka Shares How...
A still from Vinland Saga
However, once knee-deep in the series, the readers will find how the series features the theme of fatherhood, honor, and the consequences of violence. Though it will sound surprising, Yukimura was not exploring one of these themes in his manga, as he recalls how one of the key themes in his series was sheer accident.
Vinland Saga’s Mangaka Shares How...
- 4/24/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Vinland Saga remains one of the most underrated manga ever. It has exceeded the fans’ expectations, yet few people know its existence. The gripping storyline often questions the reality, and Thorfinn’s transformation over the years has been nothing short of a spectacle. The manga began in 2005 and is still going strong after 19 years.
Even though Vinland Saga is still going strong, it might not be long before everything concludes. Vinland Saga’s creator, Makoto Yukimura, has confirmed that his magnum opus is nearing its end. Fans were saddened to hear that Thorfinn’s journey would end soon. Even though its end is near, it might take a few more years for the manga to reach its conclusion.
Vinland Saga Fans Have More Time Left Than They Imagine
Vinland Saga (Credit: Wit Studios)
Vinland Saga creator Makoto Yukimura confirmed that he will be ending his magnum opus soon. Chapter 209:...
Even though Vinland Saga is still going strong, it might not be long before everything concludes. Vinland Saga’s creator, Makoto Yukimura, has confirmed that his magnum opus is nearing its end. Fans were saddened to hear that Thorfinn’s journey would end soon. Even though its end is near, it might take a few more years for the manga to reach its conclusion.
Vinland Saga Fans Have More Time Left Than They Imagine
Vinland Saga (Credit: Wit Studios)
Vinland Saga creator Makoto Yukimura confirmed that he will be ending his magnum opus soon. Chapter 209:...
- 4/23/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Although anime manga might just be a source of entertainment for many people, there are some series that have a deep meaning and value behind them, the Vinland Saga being one. The epicenter of the plot is Thorfinn, who sets out to get revenge for his father but fate has some other plans for him.
Makoto Yukimura does a fantastic job of immersing viewers in the story, which has been ongoing since 2005, with more than 200 chapters already published. However, as all things end, the inevitable cessation is extremely close, with fans scratching their heads at how the story might end.
Thorfinn
If you are deeply in love with Thorfinn, then it might shock you; however, if Makoto Yukimura keeps following history as closely as he has so far, then most likely Thorfinn is going to die at the age of 27, as the inspiration behind him, Thorfinn Karlsefni Thórdarson, also passed...
Makoto Yukimura does a fantastic job of immersing viewers in the story, which has been ongoing since 2005, with more than 200 chapters already published. However, as all things end, the inevitable cessation is extremely close, with fans scratching their heads at how the story might end.
Thorfinn
If you are deeply in love with Thorfinn, then it might shock you; however, if Makoto Yukimura keeps following history as closely as he has so far, then most likely Thorfinn is going to die at the age of 27, as the inspiration behind him, Thorfinn Karlsefni Thórdarson, also passed...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jiyad Shaikh
- FandomWire
Makoto Yukimura’s epic viking manga, Vinland Saga, celebrated its 19th anniversary on April 13, 2024. To mark the special occasion, the author shared a message on his Twitter handle.
In the tweet, Yukimura acknowledged his initial underestimation of the story’s length. Initially estimating a ten-year timeline for the series, the mangaka humorously pointed out his own poor planning as the narrative extended far beyond his initial projections.
“Today is the anniversary of Vinland Saga. 19 years ago, on April 13, I published the first chapter in Weekly Shonen Magazine. At the time I thought it would take me about ten years to finish it, but 19 years later, I still haven’t finished it! That speaks to poor planning on my part.“
Despite the delay, he revealed that that the series is nearing its end.
“But the final chapter is not far away. It will be over, even for a slow writer like me.
In the tweet, Yukimura acknowledged his initial underestimation of the story’s length. Initially estimating a ten-year timeline for the series, the mangaka humorously pointed out his own poor planning as the narrative extended far beyond his initial projections.
“Today is the anniversary of Vinland Saga. 19 years ago, on April 13, I published the first chapter in Weekly Shonen Magazine. At the time I thought it would take me about ten years to finish it, but 19 years later, I still haven’t finished it! That speaks to poor planning on my part.“
Despite the delay, he revealed that that the series is nearing its end.
“But the final chapter is not far away. It will be over, even for a slow writer like me.
- 4/15/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Ever since its debut on April 13, 2005, the Vinland Saga manga by Makoto Yukimura has consistently managed to remain among the top-tier manga series currently being published. The series is both a shōnen and a seinen work, as it effectively combines traditional elements from both groups. Yukimura has put a lot of effort into creating the manga, and while we’re dealing with a situation in which a Japanese man is writing about Vikings, we can only compliment him on the historical accuracy and the research he has put into crafting this amazing and highly popular world of his.
But, while the anime series boosted the popularity of the manga and made it known to a much wider audience, it seems – according to Yukimura himself – that the manga is going to end relatively soon. Don’t worry, we don’t have a date just yet, so it is going to be around for a while,...
But, while the anime series boosted the popularity of the manga and made it known to a much wider audience, it seems – according to Yukimura himself – that the manga is going to end relatively soon. Don’t worry, we don’t have a date just yet, so it is going to be around for a while,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Vinland Saga is a fan-favorite anime and manga series that has amazed readers for decades. Even the creator of the series, Makoto Yukimura, has recently surprised fans by revealing that he has assigned real-life birthdays to the vast cast of the series.
Set in the 11th century, Vinland Saga follows our main characters, Thorfinn Karlsefni and King Canute, among many other memorable characters. Our characters navigate a world that needs to be united, conquered, or left to bloom on its own.
Canute in Vinland Saga
The series concluded its acclaimed season two in June 2023, however, the manga continues to amaze readers, with more than 200 chapters already published over the last 19 years.
Now, fans are eagerly waiting for the finale in 2024, making the personal touch of Yukimura on their beloved characters more meaningful.
Vinland Saga‘s Creator, Makoto Yukimura’s JoJo Obsession and Creative Connections
Makoto Yukimura, the creator of the popular anime and manga series,...
Set in the 11th century, Vinland Saga follows our main characters, Thorfinn Karlsefni and King Canute, among many other memorable characters. Our characters navigate a world that needs to be united, conquered, or left to bloom on its own.
Canute in Vinland Saga
The series concluded its acclaimed season two in June 2023, however, the manga continues to amaze readers, with more than 200 chapters already published over the last 19 years.
Now, fans are eagerly waiting for the finale in 2024, making the personal touch of Yukimura on their beloved characters more meaningful.
Vinland Saga‘s Creator, Makoto Yukimura’s JoJo Obsession and Creative Connections
Makoto Yukimura, the creator of the popular anime and manga series,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
What's the most shocking moment in children's cinema? The death of Bambi's mother in Disney's 1942 classic titled, well, "Bambi," has to be up there. It's bloodless, but more impactful because of that; the movie doesn't revel in the death, it's just a matter of life.
The animals in "Bambi" are less humanized than in later Disney pictures. They're drawn and live as real beasts; even what little dialogue there is in "Bambi" feels like a creative compromise. The incomprehensible force named Man snatching away Bambi's mother is the reality for deer dogged by hunters. Notice too how Bambi's mother dies in the winter; it's not just to make the scene extra moody, but because winter is the season of death. The film then jumps ahead to spring and when it reintroduces Bambi, he's grown into a young stag; his childhood ended that snowy day. It's all the unforgiving circle of life.
The animals in "Bambi" are less humanized than in later Disney pictures. They're drawn and live as real beasts; even what little dialogue there is in "Bambi" feels like a creative compromise. The incomprehensible force named Man snatching away Bambi's mother is the reality for deer dogged by hunters. Notice too how Bambi's mother dies in the winter; it's not just to make the scene extra moody, but because winter is the season of death. The film then jumps ahead to spring and when it reintroduces Bambi, he's grown into a young stag; his childhood ended that snowy day. It's all the unforgiving circle of life.
- 3/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Ever since the Vinland Saga manga series dropped back in 2005, fans have been truly mesmerized by it to the core. Over the years, it became popular enough to even be adapted into an anime series of the same name which became a prized possession to the fans. Yet, despite such popularity, the anime hasn’t won any awards to date.
Vinland Saga
Even at this year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards, fans were left disappointed as the saga won nothing. In fact, this disappointment of having Vinland Saga devoid of any awards despite having more than 50 nominations has fans comparing it with Better Call Saul — the anime’s Hollywood counterpart that has suffered the same fate as it.
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Vinland Saga seems to share the same fate as Better Call Saul
A still from Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga has been...
Vinland Saga
Even at this year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards, fans were left disappointed as the saga won nothing. In fact, this disappointment of having Vinland Saga devoid of any awards despite having more than 50 nominations has fans comparing it with Better Call Saul — the anime’s Hollywood counterpart that has suffered the same fate as it.
SUGGESTEDMushoku Tensei is More Similar to Vinland Saga Than Fans Might Think
Vinland Saga seems to share the same fate as Better Call Saul
A still from Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga has been...
- 3/3/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The official website for the upcoming stage play adaptation of Makoto Yukimura's adventure manga series Vinland Saga released individual visuals for the 14 main cast members today, each in their character costumes. The Vinland Saga stage play is scheduled to perform at Kokumin Kyosai coop Hall / Space Zero in Tokyo from April 19 to 29, 2024. General sales of the 11,000 yen (73 Usd) tickets opened on February 18. The stage play is directed by Daisuke Nishida, who has worked on adaptations of popular anime and game series, such as Steins;Gate (2013) and Blood Blockade Battlefront (2019-2021). The story of the stage play is divided into two chapters — "The End of the Sea" and "Hero Resurrection" — both of which will perform eight times each at the same venue. "The End of the Sea" focuses on Thorfinn, the son of a warrior who was said to be the strongest of all, while "Hero Resurrection" features Canute, the second prince of Denmark.
- 2/28/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Following the announcement of the two stage play adaptations based on Makoto Yukimura’s Vinland Saga in January 2024, the production team has finally released visuals showcasing the main cast members in their character costumes on Feb 27, 2024.
Checkout the character visuals below:
Shohei Hashimoto as Thorfinn
Ryo Kitamura as Canute
Seijiro Nakamura as Thors
Takeshi Hayashino as Thorkell
Ryoko Isogai as Bjorn
Yojiro Murata as Floki
Saaya Yamasaki as Ylva
Hiroto Sakuma. as Ragnar
Kohei Hayashida as Willibald
Yasuhisa Kato as Asgeir
Takuro Sawada as Atli
Tatsuhiro Honma as Ear
Yuki Kakikawa as Halfdan
Takashi Hagino as Askeladd
Vinland Saga stage plays, titled Butai “Vinland Saga” ~Umi no Hate no Hate-hen~ (Vinland Saga the Stage: At the End of the End of the Ocean), and Butai “Vinland Saga” ~Eiyū Fukkatsu-hen~ (Revival of the Hero), is set to premiere from April 19-20, 2024, at at the Kokumin Kyosai Coop Hall/Space Zero in Tokyo.
Checkout the character visuals below:
Shohei Hashimoto as Thorfinn
Ryo Kitamura as Canute
Seijiro Nakamura as Thors
Takeshi Hayashino as Thorkell
Ryoko Isogai as Bjorn
Yojiro Murata as Floki
Saaya Yamasaki as Ylva
Hiroto Sakuma. as Ragnar
Kohei Hayashida as Willibald
Yasuhisa Kato as Asgeir
Takuro Sawada as Atli
Tatsuhiro Honma as Ear
Yuki Kakikawa as Halfdan
Takashi Hagino as Askeladd
Vinland Saga stage plays, titled Butai “Vinland Saga” ~Umi no Hate no Hate-hen~ (Vinland Saga the Stage: At the End of the End of the Ocean), and Butai “Vinland Saga” ~Eiyū Fukkatsu-hen~ (Revival of the Hero), is set to premiere from April 19-20, 2024, at at the Kokumin Kyosai Coop Hall/Space Zero in Tokyo.
- 2/27/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The "Vinland Saga" anime wrapped its second season in 2023, and we at /Film dubbed it some of the year's best-animated TV. However, this Viking epic began not in animation cells, but on manga pages authored by Makoto Yukimura. Now, old and new fans will be able to experience this story in glorious deluxe editions.
Publisher Kodansha has announced a new serialized printing of "Vinland Saga Deluxe," printed in 7 by 10-inch margins with hardcover faux-leather binding. The first volume is scheduled for release this month, and three more have been announced (with presumably more to follow). The first four "Vinland Saga Deluxe" volumes are currently available for pre-order on digital retailers including Amazon and Crunchyroll, with a list price of $54.99 each. Release dates are as follows:
Volume 1: February 6, 2024 Volume 2: April 23, 2024 Volume 3: June 18, 2024 Volume 4: September 3, 2024 Kodansha
"Vinland Saga" is set in 11th-century Europe, opening during the Danish invasion of England.
Publisher Kodansha has announced a new serialized printing of "Vinland Saga Deluxe," printed in 7 by 10-inch margins with hardcover faux-leather binding. The first volume is scheduled for release this month, and three more have been announced (with presumably more to follow). The first four "Vinland Saga Deluxe" volumes are currently available for pre-order on digital retailers including Amazon and Crunchyroll, with a list price of $54.99 each. Release dates are as follows:
Volume 1: February 6, 2024 Volume 2: April 23, 2024 Volume 3: June 18, 2024 Volume 4: September 3, 2024 Kodansha
"Vinland Saga" is set in 11th-century Europe, opening during the Danish invasion of England.
- 2/1/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
One of the greatest strengths of anime (and manga) is its ability to make us reflect on life while entertaining us. Vinland Saga is probably one of the best examples of this, serving as a mirror we can use to examine our own lives and humanity as a whole. It's also one of the nominees for this year's Anime of the Year award in the 2024 Anime Awards. Related: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024: Your Ultimate Guide Adapted from Makoto Yukimura’s manga, the second season of Vinland Saga is an exceptional study of what it means to discover your ideals, fight for them, and, in the process of realizing them, redeem your past mistakes. But what makes Vinland Saga a strong contender for Anime of the Year? Let's sail beyond the sea, to a land without enemies, to Vinland. The Challenge of Finding and Forgiving Yourself The first season of...
- 1/23/2024
- by Amílcar Trejo Mosquera
- Crunchyroll
Makoto Yukimura took to Twitter on Dec 20, 2023, to announce an unexpected delay in the release of Vinland Saga chapter 208 in the upcoming issue of Monthly Afternoon magazine.
According to the tweet, the chapter, which was originally scheduled for release on Dec 25, 2023, will not be published as planned. It will instead be delayed by a period of two months.
This decision to go on a break was taken due to unexpected health issues faced by the author and his family.
He, however, assured the fans that medical tests ruled out the possibility of Covid-19 and influenza, with the doctor diagnosing the condition as a common cold. Despite initial concerns, Yukimura’s family, including his eldest son, has since recovered, and everyone is now in good health.
Yukimura apologized for any disappointment caused by the hiatus, assuring fans that the decision was made to ensure a full recovery before resuming the series.
According to the tweet, the chapter, which was originally scheduled for release on Dec 25, 2023, will not be published as planned. It will instead be delayed by a period of two months.
This decision to go on a break was taken due to unexpected health issues faced by the author and his family.
He, however, assured the fans that medical tests ruled out the possibility of Covid-19 and influenza, with the doctor diagnosing the condition as a common cold. Despite initial concerns, Yukimura’s family, including his eldest son, has since recovered, and everyone is now in good health.
Yukimura apologized for any disappointment caused by the hiatus, assuring fans that the decision was made to ensure a full recovery before resuming the series.
- 12/20/2023
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Spoilers for "Attack on Titan" and "Vinland Saga" follow.
It's been 10 long years, but the "Attack on Titan" anime has finally ended. Based on Hajime Isayama's manga, the series is colossally popular — so much so that as soon as the finale was made available on October 4, the Crunchyroll servers crashed.
One person who thinks you should watch it? Makoto Yukimura, author of the contemporary manga "Vinland Saga." That series also finished its second anime season this year; "Vinland Saga" season 2 was noted for its meditative tone, which downplayed the action of the first season. Earlier this year, during an interview with Anime News Network, Yukimura was asked about his story's shift. He replied that readers who craved violent storytelling may simply not be the best fit for his work: "You should consider 'Attack on Titan' [instead]."
Now, Yukimura and Isayama are fans of each other's work; they even...
It's been 10 long years, but the "Attack on Titan" anime has finally ended. Based on Hajime Isayama's manga, the series is colossally popular — so much so that as soon as the finale was made available on October 4, the Crunchyroll servers crashed.
One person who thinks you should watch it? Makoto Yukimura, author of the contemporary manga "Vinland Saga." That series also finished its second anime season this year; "Vinland Saga" season 2 was noted for its meditative tone, which downplayed the action of the first season. Earlier this year, during an interview with Anime News Network, Yukimura was asked about his story's shift. He replied that readers who craved violent storytelling may simply not be the best fit for his work: "You should consider 'Attack on Titan' [instead]."
Now, Yukimura and Isayama are fans of each other's work; they even...
- 11/6/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Anime and manga are filled with stories that are supposedly anti-violence but still end up glorifying violence with undeniably cool and exciting fight scenes. Even heavy hitters like “Gundam,” which deals with heavy themes of war crimes, genocide, and the psychological effect of war on children, have pretty badass robot action that leads to huge toy sales of said war machines. According to “Vinland Saga” author Makoto Yukimura, it is “when a manga becomes so violent the artist wants to quit writing, that is considered a success in our industry.”
Yukimura’s magnum opus “Vinland Saga” and its anime adaptation by Wit Studio and now Studio Mappa were this way first, giving audiences exhilarating Viking fight scenes and gory battles. But that changed by the time of the Slave Arc, which the anime series’ second season adapts. That arc turns the entire story on its head, showing the futility, cruelty,...
Yukimura’s magnum opus “Vinland Saga” and its anime adaptation by Wit Studio and now Studio Mappa were this way first, giving audiences exhilarating Viking fight scenes and gory battles. But that changed by the time of the Slave Arc, which the anime series’ second season adapts. That arc turns the entire story on its head, showing the futility, cruelty,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Indiewire
One of the best ongoing stories in anime and manga is Makoto Yukimura's "Vinland Saga." Set in Europe during the 11th century, it follows a young man named Thorfinn, who after having lost his renowned warrior father Thors as a child, has devoted his life to getting revenge on his Viking killer Askeladd. In his blind vengeance, Thorfinn wound up serving under his quarry. As his journey continues and he loses what drove him, Thorfinn learns there's more to being a warrior than wielding a sword.
The manga, numbering just under 200 chapters, is currently in its final stretch. The anime, meanwhile, is currently in its second season. The first season's 24 episodes adapted the manga's first eight-volume arc (out of four major ones), featuring Thorfinn fighting in Askeladd's band during the Danish invasion of England. Season 2 adapts the second arc, where Thorfinn is enslaved on a Norse plantation and must...
The manga, numbering just under 200 chapters, is currently in its final stretch. The anime, meanwhile, is currently in its second season. The first season's 24 episodes adapted the manga's first eight-volume arc (out of four major ones), featuring Thorfinn fighting in Askeladd's band during the Danish invasion of England. Season 2 adapts the second arc, where Thorfinn is enslaved on a Norse plantation and must...
- 3/13/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Show: "Vinland Saga"
Where You Can Stream It: Netflix and Amazon Prime.
The Pitch: Based on the manga by Makoto Yukimura, "Vinland Saga" is named for 12th-century Icelandic epics. These tales chronicle Viking voyages to Vinland, the continent that would become North America. While still set during the Viking Age, the "Vinland Saga" anime starts much differently.
It begins in the early 11th century when the Danish invasion of England is in full gear. From there, it mixes history and myth. The lead is Thorfinn Karlsefni, who was a real explorer during this time period. However, the life story of the anime's Thorfinn is closer to the Norse myth of Amleth (adapted this year by Robert Eggers in "The Northman").
Thorfinn's father,...
The Show: "Vinland Saga"
Where You Can Stream It: Netflix and Amazon Prime.
The Pitch: Based on the manga by Makoto Yukimura, "Vinland Saga" is named for 12th-century Icelandic epics. These tales chronicle Viking voyages to Vinland, the continent that would become North America. While still set during the Viking Age, the "Vinland Saga" anime starts much differently.
It begins in the early 11th century when the Danish invasion of England is in full gear. From there, it mixes history and myth. The lead is Thorfinn Karlsefni, who was a real explorer during this time period. However, the life story of the anime's Thorfinn is closer to the Norse myth of Amleth (adapted this year by Robert Eggers in "The Northman").
Thorfinn's father,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
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