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Chapter 178: Voyage to the West (12)

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Voyage to the West (12) is the 178th chapter of the Vinland Saga manga and the twelfth part of the westward expedition. Collected in Volume 25, it stays with the traveling party as their long crossing continues.

Story Arc: Voyage to the West
Volume: 25
Release Date: December 24, 2020
Previous Chapter: 177
Next Chapter: 179
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Summary

As the twelfth chapter of the Voyage to the West sequence, this entry continues the long westward expedition that defines the closing volumes of the series. The narrative remains with the traveling party as their crossing pushes on.

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Key Events

Thorfinn appears alongside Gudrid, Einar, Karli, Bug-Eyes, and Hild, together with Mr. Ugge. The lineup keeps the focus on the core members of the voyage as the journey progresses.

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Notes

The chapter bears the Japanese title Seihōkōro as the twelfth part of the run. It was gathered in Volume 25 and published in December 2020, placed between chapters 177 and 179.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in Vinland Saga Chapter 178?

Chapter 178, Voyage to the West (12), is the 178th chapter of Vinland Saga and the twelfth part of the westward expedition. It continues the long crossing that defines the closing volumes, staying with the core members of the traveling party.

Who appears in Vinland Saga Chapter 178?

Chapter 178 features Thorfinn alongside Gudrid, Einar, Karli, Bug-Eyes, Hild, and Mr. Ugge.

Which volume collects Vinland Saga Chapter 178?

Chapter 178 is collected in Volume 25 of the manga.

When was Vinland Saga Chapter 178 published?

Chapter 178 was published on December 24, 2020.

What chapters come before and after Chapter 178?

Chapter 178 sits between Chapter 177 and Chapter 179 in the Voyage to the West storyline.

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