Summary

Fans doubt Vinland Saga will end soon despite rumors, as there are still many plot points left.
Makoto Yukimura's panel title sparked speculation that the series might conclude this month.
Although the panel title suggests the end of serialization, it is unclear if the upcoming chapter will be the final one.

Vinland Saga might 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 and Netflix.

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 in Vinland 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: The War Arc, Explained

Gritty, intense, and emotional, Vinland Saga's first season covers the hatred of Thorfinn towards Askeladd, and the atrocities of war and pillaging.

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By Shawn Wilken

Vinland Saga Could End This Month

Rykko University in Tokyo has invited Makoto Yukimura to speak at a symposium titled Narrating, 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," according to 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 that Vinland Saga has 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 of Afternoon magazine, 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, Afternoon has not announced the upcoming chapter as the final one. It is possible that Yukimura will discuss the process of wrapping up the 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.

Vinland Saga is available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll.

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