The Gospel of ‘Vinland Saga’ and Its Life-Changing Meditations on Pacifism

The gospel of ‘Vinland Saga’ and its life-changing meditations on pacifism

As Makoto Yukimura’s moving historical treatise on non-violence, Vinland Saga, drops its final chapter, a generation finds a hopeful blueprint for a gentler way of living

Vinland Saga comes to an end after two decades of publication

End of an era, because after 20 years, Makoto Yukimura’s manga Vinland Saga ended with the release of the final chapter (220) on July 24, 2025, published in Kodansha’s K Manga app. Started in April 2005 at the Weekly Shonen Magazine, the manga moved to Monthly Afternoon in October of the same year, where she remained until her closure. Vinland Saga is the second completed work of Makoto Yukimura, after the science fiction manga under the name of…

"Thank you Yukimura-Sensei": 'Vinland Saga' Ends After 20 Years

One of the greatest Seinen manga series, Vinland Saga, has finally come to an end after 20 years of serialization. The story released its final chapter 220 on July 25, thus bringing an end to Thorfinn’s journey, which has entertained fans with its unique character development themes and masterful portrayal of the Viking culture. The conclusion of Vinland Saga was confirmed by the creator Makoto Yukimura himself, as he expressed his gratitude tow…

Manga Fans Wave Goodbye to Vinland Saga After 20 Years of Serialization - Anime Corner

Makoto Yukimura's iconic seinen manga, Vinland Saga, has come to an end in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine after over 20 years of serialization.

After 20 Years and Critical Acclaim, Vinland Saga Is Finally Over

Image Courtesy of Kodansha ‘All good things must come to an end,’ goes the age-old saying. But, it’s even more heartbreaking when the “thing” in question is a masterpiece and one of the most acclaimed seinen manga of all time. Berserk and Vagabond fans may never get to say goodbye to their respective manga, but the final piece of the seinen Big Three, Vinland Saga, just gave fans closure by releasing its final chapter. Makoto Yukimura’s critical…