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Makoto Yukimura

1 series 19 books in order 2 standalone books

Makoto Yukimura is a Japanese manga artist best known for his works Planetes and Vinland Saga. He was born in 1976. His manga often explores themes of human struggle and historical settings. Yukimura is recognized for his detailed storytelling and artistic style.

Born
1976
Known for
Vinland Saga

Series by Makoto Yukimura

Vinland Saga

17 books in order · 2013–2025

  1. Cover of ヴィンランド・サガ 1‐2

    ヴィンランド・サガ 1‐2

    2013 · Makoto Yukimura

    At the turn of the 11th century, the North Sea is in the grip of the Viking terror. The clever Askeladd leads his small band of mercenaries, with the…

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  2. Cover of ヴィンランド・サガ 7‐8

    ヴィンランド・サガ 7‐8

    2014 · Makoto Yukimura

    After his father plotted to kill him, Prince Canute tries to take the throne for himself, while Thorfinn watches from afar as the vengeance he has…

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  3. Cover of ヴィンランド・サガ 9‐10

    ヴィンランド・サガ 9‐10

    2014 · Makoto Yukimura

    Having lost his sense of purpose after the assassination of King Sweyn and the execution of Askeladd, Thorfinn, apathetic, goes to work on his slave…

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  4. Cover of ヴィンランド・サガ 3‐4

    ヴィンランド・サガ 3‐4

    2014 · Makoto Yukimura

    Following the flight of King Ethelred, Askeladd's band takes part in the plunder of the English countryside, while the Danish king, Sweyn, must deal…

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  5. Cover of ヴィンランド・サガ 5‐6

    ヴィンランド・サガ 5‐6

    2014 · Makoto Yukimura

    In his bid to become the power behind the thrones, Askeladd captures Prince Canute. He and his band of men, along with the prince, plunge deep into a…

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  6. Cover of ヴィンランド・サガ 11‐12

    ヴィンランド・サガ 11‐12

    2015 · Makoto Yukimura

    As Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world, Thorfinn's only ambition is to earn enough of a harvest to buy his own freedom, but the…

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  7. Cover of ヴィンランド・サガ 13‐14

    ヴィンランド・サガ 13‐14

    2015 · Makoto Yukimura

    With his army starving for resources, King Canute schemes to confiscate Ketil's farm, forcing Ketil and his sons to flee aboard Leif Ericson's ship…

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  8. Cover of ヴィンランド・サガ 15‐16

    ヴィンランド・サガ 15‐16

    2016 · Makoto Yukimura

    Free at last, Thorfinn sets off to establish a place in Vinland free of war and slavery, visiting Iceland to seek funding from Halfdan, a wealthy man…

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  9. Cover of ヴィンランド・サガ 17‐18

    ヴィンランド・サガ 17‐18

    2017 · Makoto Yukimura

    Thorfinn and his crew travel toward Greece, the first leg of their expedition to Vinland. Landing near Bergen in Norway, Thorfinn is attacked by a…

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  10. Cover of ヴィンランド・サガ 19‐20

    ヴィンランド・サガ 19‐20

    2018 · Makoto Yukimura

    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. He may find…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Vinland Saga
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  2. Cover of Planetes
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Makoto Yukimura written?

We list 19 books by Makoto Yukimura across 1 series, published between 2005–2025 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Makoto Yukimura's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “ヴィンランド・サガ 1.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Makoto Yukimura's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.

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