“I’ll Be Careful From Now On” – Vinland Saga Creator Apologizes for Reposting AI-Generated Thorfinn Fan Art, Says He Cannot Distinguish It From Original Artwork

Makoto Yukimura, the creator of Vinland Saga, has clarified his position on artificial intelligence after an innocent comment about an AI-generated illustration sparked criticism among fans. The mangaka explained that acknowledging AI’s ability to produce convincing artwork does not mean he supports the technology, particularly when it relies on artwork created by human artists. The controversy began on November 8, 2026, when Yukimura praised a fan illustration of Thorfinn on X (formerly Twitter). After discovering that the artwork was AI-generated,…