Although anime manga might just be a source of entertainment for many people, there are some series that have a deep meaning and value behind them, the Vinland Saga being one. The epicenter of the plot is Thorfinn, who sets out to get revenge for his father but fate has some other plans for him.
Makoto Yukimura does a fantastic job of immersing viewers in the story, which has been ongoing since 2005, with more than 200 chapters already published. However, as all things end, the inevitable cessation is extremely close, with fans scratching their heads at how the story might end.
If you are deeply in love with Thorfinn, then it might shock you; however, if Makoto Yukimura keeps following history as closely as he has so far, then most likely Thorfinn is going to die at the age of 27, as the inspiration behind him, Thorfinn Karlsefni Thórdarson, also passed away at 27.
Thorfin might be heading to his demise at a young age, similar to the real-life Thorfinn in Vinland Saga
The Vinland Saga manga series started in 2005, and since then, it has grown tremendously over the years and has become a massive fan favorite. Makoto Yukimura’s Magnum Opus received its anime adaptation by WIT Studio, which animated season 1, while season 2 was done by Mappa.
Vinland Saga season 2 was one of the most anticipated animes of 2023. Season 1 finished airing in 2019 and the second season returned after four years; nonetheless, the wait was worth it. The anime is still behind the manga by a significant margin, which is about to end.
When you read the Vinland Saga, the chances of you not learning anything from the story and becoming better are extremely low. The story shows every human emotion, whether it be greed, lust, revenge, or loyalty, through the several characters in the show.
The journey of Thorfinn, which began in 2005, is nearing its end and it might be time that we bid farewell to this masterpiece. One of the strongest selling points of the story is its close resemblance to the actual story.
However, if Makoto Yukimura keeps mirroring history, then we might see our beloved Thorfinn die soon, as he is about to reach the age where the inspiration behind him, Thorfinn Karlsefni Thórdarson, died.
The inspiration behind the main character of the Vinland Saga was taken from Thorfinn Karlsefni Thórdarson, who was an Icelandic explorer. He, along with his wife and followers, headed to Vinland to find a settlement; however, he ended up dying at the age of 27 in Greenland and fans are unsure about what the fate of Thorfinn is going to be after learning this fact.
Vinland Saga has never won an accolade
When you combine history and profound story-telling, the final output might be similar to Vinland Saga, which managed to become one of the most influential anime series of all time alongside Berserk and Vagabond.
Despite the series’ massive popularity and huge fanbase, you might be surprised to hear that it has never won a single accolade in decades. Although it sounds extremely shocking, it is indeed true. The viewers who have watched the series might understand how deserving the series is.
The anime has received a whopping 53 nominations over the years at the Anime Awards, despite not winning even once. During Crunchyroll Anime of the Year, when fans were certain about the series finally getting the awards it deserved, they were left shocked when it was allotted to Jujutsu Kaisen.
However, even without several awards under its name, the influence of the Vinland Saga goes far beyond it and does not take anything away from the mesmerizing work done by Makoto Yukimura.
Watch Thorfinn change into a better man as he overcomes his fate on Crunchyroll.
