Pop Fiction

Visions of Vinland

Makoto Yukimura

1:30pm

Saturday, September 23, 2023

60 mins

The internationally renowned Manga creator, Makoto Yukimura comes to Canada for the first time, offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the vivid, vicious world of Vinland Saga, the bestselling books that inspired the hugely popular Netflix adaptation.

Spanning 13 volumes, Thorfinn’s quest to avenge his father and find peace in a new land takes him on an epic journey from Iceland to England, Denmark, the Byzantine Empire and back again, facing battle, brutality & betrayal every step of the way. Now, it’s finally time for Thorfinn to discover the land he’s dreamed of since he first sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson – Vinland. Join Makoto Yukimura in conversation with Miles Baker, Managing Director of the Toronto Comic Art Festival for an unique and inspiring event.

Suitable for ages 12+.

Yukimura will sign a limited number of books at 3pm, with a limit of one book per audience member. Pre-registration for this signing event is required. You can register here.

Presented with the support of The Japan Foundation, Toronto and Kodansha USA Publishing.

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How to attend

$39.99

Single Day Pass

$69.99

Weekend Pass

$249.99

Full Festival Pass

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Suitable for ages 12+.

Yukimura will sign a limited number of books at 3pm, with a limit of one book per audience member. Pre-registration for this signing event is required. You can register here.

Presented with the support of The Japan Foundation, Toronto and Kodansha USA Publishing.

Conversation

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Makoto Yukimura

Makoto Yukimura is one of Japan's most respected manga artists. His works include the Viking epic Vinland Saga (published in English by Kodansha USA), winner of the Japan Media Arts Grand Prize and adapted into an anime streaming worldwide on Netflix, and the hard science fiction series Planetes (published in English by Dark Horse). Makoto Yukimura’s Festival appearance is generously supported by the The Japan Foundation, Toronto and Kodansha USA Publishing.