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Vinland Sagamight come to an end sooner than anyone expected. Even though some fans prefer the first arc (War Arc) over what followed, the series has gained massive attention, especially after the first season of the anime premiered on Amazon Prime Video andNetflix.
Creator Makoto Yukimura has already confirmed that Thorfinn’s journey is nearing its conclusion. A few years ago, the author confirmed that the story is in its final arc. However, final arcs in manga can last for months—and inVinland Saga’s case, it’s already been six years under a monthly serialization. Nonetheless, new information suggests it might end this month, though many fans find that hard to believe.
Vinland Saga Could End This Month
Rykko University in Tokyo has invited Makoto Yukimura to speak at a symposium titledNarrating, Analyzing and Painting the Middle Ages: From Medieval Icelandic Literature to Contemporary Japanese Historical-Themed Works,where he will discuss the production of the manga. However,what caught the attention was the title of his panel:‘Vinland Saga Rensai wo Fuete,‘which could be translated as “On the Conclusion of the Serialization of Vinland Saga,“accordingto the official website.
It is important to note that the series is not described as concluded elsewhere in the description—on the contrary, it is stated thatVinland Sagahas been serialized since 2005. Still, fans took it as a possible hint that the upcoming chapter, set to be released later this month, could be the final one.
Why Fans Don’t Believe It Will End So Soon
The title of Yukimura’s presentation has caused confusion among both international and Japanese fans, suggesting that it is not simply a translation issue. For this reason, some now believe that the final chapter will be released in this month’s issue ofAfternoonmagazine, set to be released on June 25. However, many fans claim that it doesn’t make sense for the story to end right now, as there are still numerous plot points left to explore. Most fans seem to believe that unless the next chapter is unusually long, there’s no way it will be the ending of the story.
Additionally,Afternoonhas not announced the upcoming chapter as the final one. It is possible thatYukimura will discuss the process of wrapping upthe story and his plans for the future, not the final chapter of the series. For now, fans can only wait and see what the next issue brings.
