 If you liked
Vinland Saga
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 ...then you might like
Kingdom
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The concept of warfare with involvement of a main protagonist in conflicts strikes a cord throughout both series. There is the theme of revenge explored and intent to gain vengeance. At the same time, characters are well fleshed out with clever writing and details. They also earn both friends and allies throughout their experiences. Although Vinland Saga takes on a more adventurous journey, both series' setting has historical landscapes with rich details. Recommended for fans of historical action and drama.
Both of them are epic masterpieces of the action historical seinen genres.
Both have incredible art styles that ooze with personality.
Both have initially hot blooded main characters that grow up and undergo through some serious
character development after the experience they gained from endless amounts of battles.
Both have very strongly written characters, with villainous figures that often outshine the main character in every aspect.
Both of them are excellent at creating large scale battles, but no only, the action these series provide are some of the most blood pumping and exciting stuff you can find in manga.
There is a tonal shift between the two after
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Recommended by alpha_shadow
-inspiration from real history
-protagonist is not Significant Figures in history
-protagonist has a bad past life
-Art of this both manga is very amazing
-interspersed with the philosophy of life
Both have historical background. The main characters live in a scenario of war and turmoil, and both want achieve the peace.
Both are full of fight scenes and action. They're also full of philosophies, though Vinland Saga is more deep than Kingdom in that regard. Both have strong protagonists that you root for and want to watch grow into wonderful men.
Kingdom is probably more exciting, as the enthusiasm never dies down. In Vinland Saga, there are moments when fighting is not the main focus, but in Kingdom, fighting is quite present while not being overwhelming. Kingdom is much longer, as well, so binging it is fun.
Kingdom is very good at being engaging, even where there are politically-heavy plot moments. The tension
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Recommended by cowuniversity
Both historical mangas featuing wars and fights between incredibly strong warriors. Kigdom has a particular drawing style and it takes a while to get used to it, but the storyline is just amazing, same goes for vinland saga's story, even though the level of the art is just superior in this one.
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Recommended by jerryscotty
both historical fiction manga about different ancient periods, both have amazing themes and are really engaging reads. they both have really interesting messages about war and human conflict, and if you like vinland saga, i think you'll find it hard to not like kingdom even more.
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Recommended by itsnotjack