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Vinland Saga: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Vinland Saga (2005): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Vinland Saga (2005) is a action, adventure, award winning, drama manga by Yukimura, Makoto. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 9.09/10 from 160,274 ratings.

What is Vinland Saga about?

Thorfinn, son of one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, is among the finest fighters in the merry band of mercenaries run by the cunning Askeladd, an impressive feat for a person his age. However, Thorfinn is not part of the group for the plunder it entails—instead, for having caused his family great tragedy, the boy has vowed to kill Askeladd in a fair duel. Not yet skilled enough to defeat him, but unable to abandon his vengeance, Thorfinn spends his boyhood with the mercenary crew, honing his skills on the battlefield among the war-loving Danes, where killing is just another pleasure of lif

Key details

Vinland Saga spans 224 chapters across 29 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Apr 13, 2005 to Jul 25, 2025.

Where to read Vinland Saga

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Vinland Saga about?

Thorfinn, son of one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, is among the finest fighters in the merry band of mercenaries run by the cunning Askeladd, an impressive feat for a person his age. However, Thorfinn is not part of the group for the plunder it

Is Vinland Saga finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Vinland Saga?

Vinland Saga is rated 9.09/10 on MyAnimeList.

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