Vinland Saga Creator Reflects on the End of the Series’ Legendary 20-Year Run

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The manga series titled “Vinland Saga“, created and illustrated by Makoto Yukimura, has come to an end after a remarkable 20-year journey that started on April 13, 2005. The series concluded on July 24, 2025, spanning 220 chapters in total. Vinland Saga is renowned for its powerful narrative revolving around themes of revenge and redemption, resonating with fans globally who found not just an engaging storyline but also valuable life insights. The series’ exceptional storytelling has solidified its position as one of the best manga ever published by Kodansha. Its long-lasting impact is evident in its continuous run, even with occasional pauses, demonstrating its enduring influence on readers.

To honor the end of the manga, Makoto Yukimura, who’s been transparent about the series creation on X (previously Twitter), posted a moving message there. Grateful for the readers’ unwavering support throughout the years, Yukimura reminisced about his initial goal with the manga: to illustrate a child’s transformation into an adult via various life events. In his post, he ponders on what maturity truly means, expressing that after 20 years of creating Vinland Saga, he now sees maturing as growing kinder.

“A Kind Person”: Makoto Yukimura Reflects on Thorfinn’s Journey in Vinland Saga With a Heartfelt Message

Today marks the final episode of Vinland Saga’s 220th installment. I truly appreciate your patience and reading along with me for such a long time. With this, we bid farewell to Thorfinn’s long journey. A child embarks on various experiences that eventually lead him to maturity. I aimed to depict his growth process, but I hope I did it justice.

— 幸村誠 (@makotoyukimura) July 24, 2025

The author’s compassionate theme on X persists, conveying optimism that humanity has grown more compassionate over the past millennium. This idea is central to his manga, and it’s evident when contrasting Thorfinn’s progress. Essentially, Vinland Saga’s lesson is about continually working towards becoming a more compassionate individual than you were yesterday. After reflecting on his 20-year manga creation journey, Yukimura admits a sense of relief that the series has concluded. He mentions the many uncertainties during this period; he could have become ill, been in an accident, or lost his drawing ability. Recognizing that lengthy serializations involve numerous risks, he acknowledges them.

Yukimura discloses that his initial scheme was to finish 20 manga volumes within a decade, but humorously acknowledges that nothing ever unfolds exactly as scheduled. At the conclusion of his X thread, he unveils that he is presently working on the cover for the last volume of the manga, due out in Japan this September. Furthermore, with his extra spare time, he intends to have a leisurely summer holiday by participating in pastimes such as fishing, playing The Legend of Zelda, and studying English.

Reflecting on Yukimura’s “Vinland Saga,” it’s clear that this work has been a means of promoting kindness and fostering a desire in readers to improve the world around them. It’s impressive to witness a series like “Vinland Saga” being appreciated for its deep message, one that is certain to resonate long after it’s read. Yukimura probably hopes that readers finish the story with a heightened sense of empathy and a determination to be more compassionate than they were yesterday. Although today’s world has made significant strides from centuries past, plagued by wars and conflicts, it continues to face numerous hurdles. In this context, it’s uplifting to see works like “Vinland Saga” or the recently released “Superman” movie leveraging their influence to promote kindness among humanity.

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2025-07-25 04:10