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ヴィンランド・サガ [Vinland Saga] #19-20
Vinland Saga Omnibus, Vol. 10
After months of hard labor as a farm slave, Thorfinn begins to realize what his father meant by the words, “A true warrior needs no sword.” Perhaps he can find a new purchase on life in the mysterious land he heard tell of in his childhood: the continent to the west known as Vinland.
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First published June 5, 2018
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April 29, 2025
A couple of volumes set in a reality where skulduggery and ever shifting alliances threaten the Viking kingdom itself. And amidst this King Canute's and Thorfinn's completely paths to peace continue to develop. Hild's is most certainly an absorbing and thrilling addition to the cast, as is the, at last, proper character development of Round Eyes. And the debut of Garm also turns it up! This strong character led series continue to entertain and hold my attention. A first Four Star rating for ages is earned by this one!
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December 31, 2021
For a Japanese mangaka writing a violent historical fiction manga, Yukimura has done a really good job researching The Viking age. He is not only intrested in how the brigands,the traders live but the lives of the regular people in the different Scandinavian countries.
He is more interested in teaching his readers the world view of the period,the old Norse words,the culture,the laws,the religion etc
Having a pacifist protoganist in what i expected to be a simple historical action,adventure story is bold a move, fascinating.
He is more interested in teaching his readers the world view of the period,the old Norse words,the culture,the laws,the religion etc
Having a pacifist protoganist in what i expected to be a simple historical action,adventure story is bold a move, fascinating.
May 16, 2020
This manga about a viking who practices pacifism reminds me of the movie Hacksaw Ridge, in that it too was about a pacifist and also featured some of the goriest fight scenes I've ever seen. Thorfinn and his traveling companions find themselves caught up in a war of succession for control of the Jomsvikings. Assassination attempts, duels, and shifting alliances culminate in a bloody attack on a fortress.
I'm anxious to read the next volume but also hate the fact that then I'll be caught up and have to wait months for the next installment.
I'm anxious to read the next volume but also hate the fact that then I'll be caught up and have to wait months for the next installment.
March 5, 2022
When it comes to escaping the horror and pointlessness of war that has defined his childhood, Thorfinn can’t catch a break as after a family reunion with his battle-hungry Thorkell, who is hoping that his nephew would lead the Jomsvikings. During his time in Jelling, Thorfinn discovers that it was Floki who orchestrated the assassination of his father, Thors. Upon this realisation, Thorfinn, for a brief second, became the young vengeful warrior that was a huge part of the early chapters. Despite Thorfinn’s pacificism, he is reminded of who he was before and questions himself if he can escape his own past, even if forces like the Vikings or allies like the vengeful Hild confront him about his past actions.
As Floki hopes to assassinate Thorfinn with the hope that his innocent grandson can lead the Jomsvikings, he finds hope in the shape of Garm, a soldier who is an expert killer with a spear and is sent to kill Thorfinn. Considering how Vinland Saga is inspired by historical events, Makoto Yukimura can still treat the story as if it’s a Shōnen battle manga, with Thorfinn fighting antagonists that are often bigger than he is, as well as having their own skill set.
With Garm, he’s around the same height as Thorfinn and whilst his use of the spear allows Yukimura to come up with well-drawn fight sequences, what makes him a great foil is his wicked sense of humour. As dangerous as he is and craves for battle, Garm seems to never take the situation seriously, even if he’s lopping off heads, which does disastrous results in the current backdrop, whilst he has a duel with Thorkell, which does get bloody, but is surprisingly funny.
Given the hellscape of war throughout the volume, presented in the detailed splash pages by Yukimura, there is a lot of humour, such as the comical antagonist Sugrid being starstrucked by the presence of Thorkell, who offers him a position in his army. Whilst some of Thorfinn’s crew gets captured by Garm, it is up to the other Thorfinn (Bug-Eyes) to take care of baby Karli as he waits to deliver a message to Thorfinn. However, the funniest part of the whole volume is the side story “Dogland Saga”, which is only eight pages of the dog telling her side of the story as she narrates with funny anecdotes, whilst showing the sense of family among the crew.
As we are in the midst of this big story arc “War in the Baltic”, there is a lot of moving parts, some of which are characters we’ve known from the beginning and since our central crew are split during the heat of battle, it’s hard to know how this is all going to conclude, which is really exciting.
As Floki hopes to assassinate Thorfinn with the hope that his innocent grandson can lead the Jomsvikings, he finds hope in the shape of Garm, a soldier who is an expert killer with a spear and is sent to kill Thorfinn. Considering how Vinland Saga is inspired by historical events, Makoto Yukimura can still treat the story as if it’s a Shōnen battle manga, with Thorfinn fighting antagonists that are often bigger than he is, as well as having their own skill set.
With Garm, he’s around the same height as Thorfinn and whilst his use of the spear allows Yukimura to come up with well-drawn fight sequences, what makes him a great foil is his wicked sense of humour. As dangerous as he is and craves for battle, Garm seems to never take the situation seriously, even if he’s lopping off heads, which does disastrous results in the current backdrop, whilst he has a duel with Thorkell, which does get bloody, but is surprisingly funny.
Given the hellscape of war throughout the volume, presented in the detailed splash pages by Yukimura, there is a lot of humour, such as the comical antagonist Sugrid being starstrucked by the presence of Thorkell, who offers him a position in his army. Whilst some of Thorfinn’s crew gets captured by Garm, it is up to the other Thorfinn (Bug-Eyes) to take care of baby Karli as he waits to deliver a message to Thorfinn. However, the funniest part of the whole volume is the side story “Dogland Saga”, which is only eight pages of the dog telling her side of the story as she narrates with funny anecdotes, whilst showing the sense of family among the crew.
As we are in the midst of this big story arc “War in the Baltic”, there is a lot of moving parts, some of which are characters we’ve known from the beginning and since our central crew are split during the heat of battle, it’s hard to know how this is all going to conclude, which is really exciting.
February 6, 2025
بسه دیگهههه! از کار و زندگی افتادم ولی نمیتونم بذارمش کنار!
April 1, 2020
4,5/5. Still great, but with minor complaints. First one being the facts that they bring a lot of new characters recently, just drop them, not much background or depth, just pilling them up and also they look more and more like Asian classic manga characters and less like Vikings so...They also are more «funny» or using humor, which is okay, but got to be careful not put too much in my opinion. Those characters are still good and fun, but just keep the main focus a bit off in my opinion. Second, and last, there was just two, and I think this one will be okay by the next volume, I miss Thorfinn in action, I want to get back at fighting, and know and respect the struggle to peacefulness and I hope he will reach it eventually, but maybe not that soon in the series... I look like complaining but honestly this is still one of my top manga series. Very entertaining, lot of action, strong story line, good historical background too, just minor minor elements I want to address here. Still highly recommend!
June 30, 2023
I’m going out on a limb here in saying this is my favourite manga series. The art, stories and characters are so well crafted and I am loving Thorfinn so much. He’s like the manga/Viking version of Jean ValJean in Les Miserables. A guy trying to atone and live a life reflecting the new values, experience has taught him. He struggles as those who knew the old Thorfinn seek to pull him into the current political maneuvering and coming war, to stay on his new path that his conscience dictates. I love that kind of character. The plot and Thorfinn’s resolve to find other ways to deal with conflict are utterly engaging for me and I’ve already bought book 11, stretching my book budget for the month, which is more like a size large trying to squeeze into a small size of skinny jeans, kind of stretching, but I cannot help myself. These books are just so good.
March 30, 2024
*rat besni, zapaljive strele padaju na sve strane, glave lete po bojnom polju, krvave bitke dokle pogled seže*
Thorfinn: Ja bih voleo jedan čaj od kamilice, pa ako bismo mogli da sednemo da se dogovorimo oko svih ovih nepotrebnih ratova i da vi svi prestanete da se svađate jer to stvarno nije lepo.
Thorfinn: Ja bih voleo jedan čaj od kamilice, pa ako bismo mogli da sednemo da se dogovorimo oko svih ovih nepotrebnih ratova i da vi svi prestanete da se svađate jer to stvarno nije lepo.
March 7, 2024
1.5 rounded up.
All but a full volume of filler content. How disappointing. This divergent story that brings in Floki and Thorkill is so boring and it boils down to trying to make the MC fight, yet he never actually is even tested, since it takes all its time with yet another diversion. Some new and young Norse wants to fight the MC now too, just because. No interesting plot development and the previous one isn’t concluded either.
An extremely weak instalment, especially because it’s also a long omnibus. This series moves far too slowly. And the continued tonal shifts make every tense moment deflated. No idea why that’s such a trend. What is the point of undermining your own story?
All but a full volume of filler content. How disappointing. This divergent story that brings in Floki and Thorkill is so boring and it boils down to trying to make the MC fight, yet he never actually is even tested, since it takes all its time with yet another diversion. Some new and young Norse wants to fight the MC now too, just because. No interesting plot development and the previous one isn’t concluded either.
An extremely weak instalment, especially because it’s also a long omnibus. This series moves far too slowly. And the continued tonal shifts make every tense moment deflated. No idea why that’s such a trend. What is the point of undermining your own story?
October 6, 2024
Waited way too long to get into this story, just can’t put these down once i start
June 15, 2018
This is the 10th omnibus volume in the Vinland Saga and was absolutely amazing. I continue to be incredibly impressed by the quality of this manga. The story, the characters, the illustration and general attention to detail is just amazing.
In this volume Thorfinn is trying to leave Vagn’s kingdom when Thorkill attacks under Floki’s command. Then when Garm steals the kill (kills Vagn) Thorkill gets pissed and decides to take it out on Floki. Meanwhile, Garm confronts Thorfinn and tries to get him to fight but Thorfinn flees. Garm then decides to track down Thorfinn’s companions and take them hostage in order to force Thorfinn into a fight. With Hilda tracking Thorfinn’s every move he knows that if he kills another man he forfeits his own life.
The illustration is amazingly detailed and easy to follow. I love how much care and research goes into this plot and story. The characters are engaging and the story is easy to get back into. I would like to have a “story thus far” or an index of characters; but after a few chapters I am usually able to figure out where the story left off.
Overall this is an amazing historical fiction manga that I would recommend to everyone (adult aged). This is the most consistently well done manga I have ever read. Everything about this manga is spectacular; the characters, the plot, the story, the illustration...just all of it.
In this volume Thorfinn is trying to leave Vagn’s kingdom when Thorkill attacks under Floki’s command. Then when Garm steals the kill (kills Vagn) Thorkill gets pissed and decides to take it out on Floki. Meanwhile, Garm confronts Thorfinn and tries to get him to fight but Thorfinn flees. Garm then decides to track down Thorfinn’s companions and take them hostage in order to force Thorfinn into a fight. With Hilda tracking Thorfinn’s every move he knows that if he kills another man he forfeits his own life.
The illustration is amazingly detailed and easy to follow. I love how much care and research goes into this plot and story. The characters are engaging and the story is easy to get back into. I would like to have a “story thus far” or an index of characters; but after a few chapters I am usually able to figure out where the story left off.
Overall this is an amazing historical fiction manga that I would recommend to everyone (adult aged). This is the most consistently well done manga I have ever read. Everything about this manga is spectacular; the characters, the plot, the story, the illustration...just all of it.
June 13, 2022
THE WAR ON THE BALTIC HAVE BEGUN!!! 🔥🔥🔥, it Just Get Better and Better.
Splitting the characters around was a great idea to provide multiple storyline all with the same importance (as much as possible)!
Splitting the characters around was a great idea to provide multiple storyline all with the same importance (as much as possible)!
January 6, 2020
Vinland Saga is probably the best manga being produced right now.
As always, these Hardcover volumes are actually two volumes in one for American release. So right now we're covering volume 19 and 20 from japan and it's a big turning points. With a new character introduced he decides to do the unthinkable and kill a semi-major character. In doing so we start a new war and Thorkill not has a new mission.
Thorfinn and his company are also, once again, trapped in the middle of people at war. All they want is peace but it's never as simple as that. With the group split up, will they be able to make it through or is this the end?
Lots of great moments covered here. Some laugh out loud moments, especially at the start, and even a cute little chapter based on the doggie protecting the child. But the violence doesn't take a backseat as some battles here are brutal as could be and deaths that'll make you go "oh shit." Not to mention the 2nd half is one big war and it isn't even complete. Talk about epic.
Vinland never lets up on it's relentless look into war and violence while having our hero try a new path. I love the pushback on what you'd expect but instead get something different. This remains as strong as ever with a 5 out of 5.
As always, these Hardcover volumes are actually two volumes in one for American release. So right now we're covering volume 19 and 20 from japan and it's a big turning points. With a new character introduced he decides to do the unthinkable and kill a semi-major character. In doing so we start a new war and Thorkill not has a new mission.
Thorfinn and his company are also, once again, trapped in the middle of people at war. All they want is peace but it's never as simple as that. With the group split up, will they be able to make it through or is this the end?
Lots of great moments covered here. Some laugh out loud moments, especially at the start, and even a cute little chapter based on the doggie protecting the child. But the violence doesn't take a backseat as some battles here are brutal as could be and deaths that'll make you go "oh shit." Not to mention the 2nd half is one big war and it isn't even complete. Talk about epic.
Vinland never lets up on it's relentless look into war and violence while having our hero try a new path. I love the pushback on what you'd expect but instead get something different. This remains as strong as ever with a 5 out of 5.
December 7, 2018
THAT WAS EPIC!!!!!
August 30, 2022
Ughhhh I love everyone
July 15, 2018
Volume Ten of the superb Vinland Saga is great! The conflict between Thorkell and Floki will lead to war in Jomsburg as both struggle to become the leader of the Jomsvikings.
In Jomsburg we see Floki and his grandson, who is only 12, preparing for Thorkell and Thorfinn's assault. Sigurd is freed from bondage to be allowed to serve in Thorkell's warband and we are introduced to a new, superb killer- Garm. Garm is a cool character and I have respect for anyone who can fight Thorkell the Tall to a draw. Vagn a rival of Thorkell and a potential leader of the Jomsvikings informs Thorfinn that he might support Thorfinn's claim. Vagn also tells Thorfinn the true story behind Floki and Askelaad's betrayal of Thors, Thorfinn's father. We also get more insight int why Thors left the Jomsvikings.
Thorkell leads an attack on Vagn's warband only to find that Garm has killed Vagn in one on one combat. Thorkell is infuriated. Garm, however, is looking for Thorfinn and Hild who are trying to help free some female slaves of the Vikings. The fight between Thorfinn and Garm was excellent. Rare to see someone who can match Thorfinn's speed. The final battle for Jomsburg was excellent. A shame the volume ended before the various plots were resolved. Oh well, eagerly look forward to the next volume of this superb manga based on the exploits of the Norse in England and in their own lands.
In Jomsburg we see Floki and his grandson, who is only 12, preparing for Thorkell and Thorfinn's assault. Sigurd is freed from bondage to be allowed to serve in Thorkell's warband and we are introduced to a new, superb killer- Garm. Garm is a cool character and I have respect for anyone who can fight Thorkell the Tall to a draw. Vagn a rival of Thorkell and a potential leader of the Jomsvikings informs Thorfinn that he might support Thorfinn's claim. Vagn also tells Thorfinn the true story behind Floki and Askelaad's betrayal of Thors, Thorfinn's father. We also get more insight int why Thors left the Jomsvikings.
Thorkell leads an attack on Vagn's warband only to find that Garm has killed Vagn in one on one combat. Thorkell is infuriated. Garm, however, is looking for Thorfinn and Hild who are trying to help free some female slaves of the Vikings. The fight between Thorfinn and Garm was excellent. Rare to see someone who can match Thorfinn's speed. The final battle for Jomsburg was excellent. A shame the volume ended before the various plots were resolved. Oh well, eagerly look forward to the next volume of this superb manga based on the exploits of the Norse in England and in their own lands.
April 11, 2024
This arc continues to feel less urgent and less deep than the previous two. The new character, Garm, feels like yet another psychotic barbarian that adds little to the story. Thorkell already serves that purpose. In general, Yukimura seems to have run out of things to say about that kind of character. Later Vinland Saga feels weighed down by its own preachiness. Instead of delving in to questions about what makes men crave violence, we just get the same beat over and over about how they are violent because they are ignorant and don't know any better. I would love for there to be a greater exploration of psychology like in the earlier two arcs.
Like I said in the last review, the characters are interesting enough that I am still along for the ride. Thorfinn keeps having his character tested and I hope the next volume forces new depth to the character through him having to confront his violent nature in order to save his friends.
Like I said in the last review, the characters are interesting enough that I am still along for the ride. Thorfinn keeps having his character tested and I hope the next volume forces new depth to the character through him having to confront his violent nature in order to save his friends.
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October 23, 2023
3/5
It took me a long time to read this one. I just feel like the series is losing steam. I’m enjoying it generally, but it’s not nearly as gripping as it was. I used to read whole omnibus volumes in a sitting. Not anymore.
The plot of this arc is just boring to me. All the nuance in politicking with excellent character development is gone. Instead we have juvenile anime villains and several very out of place attempts at humor. This conflict just doesn’t feel like it matters. It feels like a roadblock and nothing more.
It took me a long time to read this one. I just feel like the series is losing steam. I’m enjoying it generally, but it’s not nearly as gripping as it was. I used to read whole omnibus volumes in a sitting. Not anymore.
The plot of this arc is just boring to me. All the nuance in politicking with excellent character development is gone. Instead we have juvenile anime villains and several very out of place attempts at humor. This conflict just doesn’t feel like it matters. It feels like a roadblock and nothing more.
May 5, 2024
i did not give vinland saga anywhere near enough of my attention when i first started reading it. i didn’t think of this us much more than a simple action manga, until at a certain point the rug was dramatically pulled from beneath my feet and i was left wondering how i stumbled into one of the most thoughtful and intricate narratives in any genre. this volume takes what i thought couldn’t be taken any further and just keeps stretching it, to truly remarkable results. i am very invested.
June 24, 2018
I can juggle with words like amazing, awesome, impressive, ... but I'm afraid no superlatives can do this book justice.
The only negative I can think of is that I have to wait another year for the next volume.
Thank you, Tom, for putting this series on my radar.
The only negative I can think of is that I have to wait another year for the next volume.
Thank you, Tom, for putting this series on my radar.
May 24, 2024
I love that Thorfinn and crew get caught up in this epic battle they want absolutely no part in. It’s great seeing how much so many characters have changed from who they used to be, and some (Thorkell) still exactly the same.
November 6, 2018
A lot of dashing about and rehashing. In the same great art style and with our beloved characters, but this wasn't my favorite volume.
June 9, 2022
Uwielbiam przede wszystkim za postacie!
June 14, 2022
I want more! And characters are great
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May 2, 2023I am so loving this!
September 10, 2024
This was probably the funniest volume so far in the series. It's a bit of a shift, but I'm not upset about it. I definitely trust the writing at this point.
May 3, 2025
Thorfinn has grown so much
November 26, 2025
"I wonder when... I will finally be reborn... into someone else... I want to be a kinder, gentler person. I want to be... a stronger person."
Would everyone please JUST PLEEEASE let Thorfinn live????? Oh my God!!!
Another quote I liked:
"But you should find an upstanding job that can feed your family instead. When you plant the seeds of violence, that is all you can feed your children."
Overall, another great volume.
Would everyone please JUST PLEEEASE let Thorfinn live????? Oh my God!!!
Another quote I liked:
"But you should find an upstanding job that can feed your family instead. When you plant the seeds of violence, that is all you can feed your children."
Overall, another great volume.
October 5, 2025
Poor Thorfinn, he’s got his hands full 😂😂
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