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In 2022,Vinland Saga’screator Makoto Yukimura did a joint interview withAttack on Titan’smangaka Hajime Isayama, where they discussed each other’s works. While talking aboutVinland SagaandAttack on Titan, Isayama made a big revelation when he talked about his favorite character from Yukimura’s magnum opus.
During the interview, Isayama revealed that his favorite character fromVinland Sagawas Thorfinn, who is the protagonist of the series. Thorfinn, when introduced, was a small kid who always dreamed of going on an adventure, and when he was able to fulfill this dream, his life took an unexpected and dark turn. The series is based around Thorfinn’s struggle.
Thorfinn being Isayama’s favorite character comes as a shock toAttack on Titanfans because Isayama has mentioned multiple times that he doesn’t usually like the protagonists from a manga or an anime. He even once pointed out that his favorite character from his own magnum opus was Reiner Braun, who controlled the power of the armored Titan inAttack on Titan.
Hajime Isayama Reveals Why He Likes Thorfinn FromVinland Saga
The 2022 interview betweenMakoto Yukimuraand Isayama was translated and shared by@AttackonFans, a fan account on X (formerly Twitter). During the interview, Isayama stated that Thorfinn is his favorite character fromVinland Saga, and he even gave a reason for it.
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Isayama stated:
“It’s Thorfinn, after all. It’s not often that the main character is the one I like the most in a manga, but Thorfinn is exceptional. He progresses as he repeatedly destroys and builds. Thorfinn, who always carries the guilt since the slave chapter, is full of humanity, making him very appealing.”
Isayama confessed that he finds Thorfinn appealing because the character has grown continuously in the series, and despite his negative aspects, he is still full of humanity, which makes him a better main character. This was quite unconventional, as even Eren Yeager, one of the most prominent anime protagonists, couldn’t achieve this feat despite being the main character of Isayama’s own masterpiece.
Hajime Isayama’s Favorite Character fromAttack on TitanWas Not Eren Yeager
During theK Mangalaunch event,Attack on Titan’screator, Hajime Isayama, revealed that while Eren is a great character as a protagonist, hestill prefers Reiner Braun over him. This was because Isayama put a lot of effort into mapping out Reiner, and the complexities of his character were quite visible during the series.
“I’d have to say, Jean. No, it’s Reiner. He’s someone I put a lot of thought into creating. He turned out completely different from what I expected. I enjoyed drawing him.”
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Isayama’s revelation about preferring Thorfinn over Eren is a big compliment forVinland Sagaand Yukimura. There is no doubt that Eren is one of the best-written protagonists in the world, and for the creator of Eren itself, appreciating another main character is something that can’t be achieved easily. WhileAttack on Titanhas ended its journey,Vinland Sagafans are still waiting for season 3.
You can watchVinland SagaandAttack on Titanon Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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