Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga is a Japanese historical manga series about Vikings, following the journey of Thorfinn, a young warrior seeking revenge against Askeladd, the man who killed his father. The story explores themes of war, revenge, and the search for peace.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2005
Origin
Japan
Tags
historicalVikingswarrevengedramaseinenmedievaladventure
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Vinland Saga
Aliases
Vinland Saga
Type
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2005
Status
Ongoing
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
anime
Genre
historical, Vikings, war, revenge, drama, seinen, medieval, adventure
Content Information
Synopsis
Vinland Saga is a Japanese historical manga series about Vikings, following the journey of Thorfinn, a young warrior seeking revenge against Askeladd, the man who killed his father. The story explores themes of war, revenge, and the search for peace.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
historical, Vikings, war, revenge, drama, seinen, medieval, adventure
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Original Medium
Manga
Adaptations
Anime series, Light novels, Video games, Merchandise
Merchandise
Figures, Art books, Clothing, Collectibles, Posters
Cross Media
Anime adaptations, Gaming collaborations, Art exhibitions
Commercial Information
Comic Sales
Over 7 million copies sold worldwide
Anime Viewership
High international streaming numbers on Amazon Prime Video and Crunchyroll
Critical Reception
Critically acclaimed for historical accuracy and storytelling
Audience Reception
Highly praised by fans and critics for mature themes and character development
Awards
Kodansha Manga Award (2009), Anime Awards nominations
Merchandise Revenue
Strong sales in Japan and internationally
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Large international fanbase, particularly strong in Japan and Western countries
Demographics
Adult manga/anime fans, history enthusiasts, seinen demographic
Community Platforms
Reddit, MyAnimeList, Twitter, Discord servers, Manga forums
Fan Creations
Fan art, Historical discussions, Character analysis, Cosplay, Fan theories
Conventions
Anime conventions, Manga exhibitions, Historical reenactments
Fandom Characteristics
Historical accuracy appreciation, Character development focus, Philosophical discussions, Anti-war themes
Historical Development
Creation Background
Inspired by Makoto Yukimura's interest in Viking history and the Vinland Sagas
Major Milestones
2005: Manga serialization begins, 2009: Wins Kodansha Manga Award, 2019: First anime season by WIT Studio, 2023: Second anime season by MAPPA, 2024: Continues with high critical acclaim
Cultural Impact
Renewed interest in Viking history and Norse culture, praised for anti-war messaging
Legacy
Considered one of the finest historical manga, influencing other historical fiction works
Related Links
vinlandsaga.jp
www.enjoyip.com