Voyage to the West (2), rendered Seihōkōro 2, continues the storyline of that name as the 168th installment of Vinland Saga. Published in Volume 24 during January 2020, it fields one of the run's widest lineups, from Thorfinn and Gudrid to Cordelia, Halfdan, and Einar.
Summary
Voyage to the West (2), written as Seihōkōro 2 in Japanese, is the one hundred sixty-eighth chapter of Vinland Saga and the second part of the Voyage to the West storyline. It appears within the twenty-fourth volume.
The installment carries an unusually wide roster. Thorfinn, Gudrid, Einar, Karli, Halfdan, Cordelia, Ari, Ylva, and Helga all appear, together with Leif Ericson, Bug-Eyes, Hild, Ivar, Ganglati, and Styrk.
Key Events
The second part of the sequence broadens its cast considerably, weaving together the shipbound group and figures tied to the wider saga. Thorfinn, Gudrid, Einar, and Cordelia feature among a lineup that also brings in Halfdan and several returning names.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Chapter 168 of Vinland Saga?
Chapter 168 continues the Voyage to the West storyline as its second part, carrying an unusually wide roster of characters within the twenty fourth volume.
Which characters feature in Chapter 168's wide cast?
Chapter 168 features Thorfinn, Gudrid, Einar, Karli, Halfdan, Cordelia, Ari, Ylva, and Helga, alongside Leif Ericson, Bug-Eyes, Hild, Ivar, Ganglati, and Styrk.
Where does Chapter 168 fall in the Voyage to the West storyline?
Chapter 168 is the second part of the Voyage to the West sequence, sitting between the first and third installments in Volume 24.
When was Chapter 168 released and how many pages does it run?
Chapter 168 comprises nineteen pages and was published on January 2, 2020, in issue 2020-1 of Vinland Saga.
What is the Japanese title of Chapter 168?
Chapter 168's Japanese title is romanized as Seihokoro 2, meaning Voyage to the West (2).
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