Vinland Saga manga author Makoto Yukimura announced on his official Twitter account that he will be taking a hiatus. This will push the release date for chapter 200 back to an unspecified date.
おはようございます。
今日は月刊アフタヌーンの発売日でございますが、申し訳ありません、ヴィンランド・サガはお休みをいただいております…。こう度々休みますと皆様に心配をおかけしますが、私はバッチリ健康です。ただ上手く描けないだけでございます。上手く描けない…きっと立て直します。
— 幸村誠 (@makotoyukimura) February 24, 2023
In regards to the hiatus, Yukimura stated that he could not draw well at the moment. However, he followed up by saying that he will soon get back on track for Vinland Saga. Yukimura was also quick to assure fans that this was not due to any health issues or concerns. The official translation of the tweet reads;
Today is the release day of Afternoon Moon, but sorry, Vinland Saga is taking a break… I know my frequent breaks cause you to worry, but I am in perfect health. I just can’t draw well. I can’t aw well… I will get back on track.
Fans took this news in a positive way, filling the author’s comments with praise and encouragement. Many encouraged him to take as much time as needed and said they would eagerly await the manga’s return.
Makoto Yukimura’s Vinland Saga: From Manga to Beyond
Makoto Yukimura wrote and illustrated the Japanese historical manga, Vinland Saga. The series was published by Kodansha and first serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine before moving to Monthly Moon. Kodansha is also in charge of distributing the Vinland Saga manga in English.
There are 24 episodes of the anime series animated by Wit Studios. It was then followed by a second season animated by MAPPA in January 2023. The story of the manga and anime is described as follows;
Raised on tales of the legendary land of Vinlandd, where warmth and plenty abound, young Thorfinn dreams of leaving behind the climate of Iceland venturing into the great unknown. But when Viking sails appear on the horizon, the young boy is conscripted into a life of violence and brutality at the hands of the merciless Viking Askalaad.
Currently, Vinland Saga is available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll. At this time, it is unknown when the Vinland Saga Manga hiatus will be over.