Read Vinland Saga, I’m begging you.
An important note as we begin discussing Vinland Saga and the brutal viking age it inhabits, at its heart this is a series about the pursuit of a non-violent existence.
Vinland Saga is getting a television anime from Studio Wit (Attack on Titan, Ancient Magus Bride), but I promise you you’re going to want to read the manga and be in on the ground floor for this one.
Vinland Saga, a period piece which understands the cultural differences and language barriers involved in European conflict.
The foundation of early Vinland Saga is Thorfinn, a young viking, serving his father’s killer to earn opportunities to honorably duel him to the death and restore his family name.
Makoto Yukimura understands how impactful good sound effects are to selling a comic book fight. Props to whoever does Kodansha’s lettering.
Thorkell, a warrior who chose to side against his own people only because he believed they’d be more fun to fight against than the English. Thorkell adds over-the-top spectacle to Vinland Saga.
The linework in Makoto Yukimura’s hands are so strong that you can even feel the intensity of a prayer.
Wrestling historians have been unable to reach a consensus on how old the Kinniku Buster is, seen performed here during a rowdy Viking bar fight.
The dialogue calls attention to the elderly kings weak eyes, but look closely at how masterfully Makoto Yukimura shows his age through his weathered hands.