The art is highly detailed, allowing the reader to understand each little detail both in combat and out without worry of ever being lost. Miura's attention throughout is well deserved and perhaps at his peak with this volume, though he still relies on "evil people are ugly" within the world with one or two exceptions. From stills to combat, it's always clear what's happening and I'm very happy with the direction this series is going. The hundred-year war between the kingdoms of Midland and Tudor nears an end as the legendary Band of the Hawk mercenaries, led by the charismatic Griffith and his fearless berserker champion Guts, turn the tide in Midland’s favor. But impending victory ignites a secret war within Midland, as those seeking courtly favor see the ambitious Griffith as an obstacle to power. And nothing is more powerful than an enemy unseen! Collects Berserk volumes 7-9.

Kentarou Miura ( 三浦建太郎) was born in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, in 1966. He is left-handed. In 1976, at the early age of 10, Miura made his first Manga, entitled "Miuranger", that was published for his classmates in a school publication; the manga ended up spanning 40 volumes. In 1977, Miura created his second manga called Ken e no michi (剣への道 The Way to the Sword), using Indian ink for the first time. When he was in middle school in 1979, Miura's drawing techniques improved greatly as he started using professional drawing techniques. His first dōjinshi was published, with the help of friends, in a magazine in 1982.

This series just keeps surprising me volume after volume. I am just blown away by the consistent and excellent artwork, and also how well and carefully he draws out and executes the story. My second read of this volume (original review below), and my thoughts remain the same. So just a little note: I'm impressed by how vast the Band of Hawk's obsession with Griffith is. You can see how strong personalities can build a suicide cult around them. Yeah, and Griffith can really rot, as far as I'm concerned. He is portrayed as ambitious, but you can see glimpses of his true psychopathic nature. From all these stories, everything that Griffith does seems like a theatre - an act which serial killers do to look like normal human beings. But there is not much empathy or morale in him. This bubbles up when Guts leaves - he just cannot bear to lose his toys and throws a tantrum. In this case, the tantrum is a brutal seduction of the princess. Berserk Volume 22 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008.

Now Guts and Casca. This volume is everything I wanted to see in their relationship. Casca wasn't to be with Griffith who is the leader of the Band of Hawks. We got to see a little bit of her origin last volume which explains why. Deep in her heart it isn't Griffith that she wants it's Guts. There wasn't as much action in this volume which I enjoyed. Don't get me wrong I love the action but these past two volumes were pretty repetitive when it came to that. Guts' is now very vulnerable but he hasn't let loose. He's accepted his comrades which I thought was nice for his future self to hopefully regain that vulnerability. It's not until leaving the band of Hawks and returning where his vulnerability let's loose. I'm pretty sure it's all going to be destroyed next volume but I'm excited. The chapters (called "episodes") are since November 26, 1990, also collected by Hakusensha in tankōbon volumes; 42 have been released as of 2023. The volumes are released in English by Dark Horse Comics since October 22, 2003; they are since February 27, 2019, also releasing hardcover editions which each collect multiple volumes. [3] The Japanese volumes were re-released with new cover art starting in 2016, following the rebranding of Hakusensha's Jets Comics imprint as Young Animal Comics. [4] Volumes [ edit ] No. Not to mention his rival Griffith who is equally complex and incredibly rich with psychological depth, but there will be more on that as you delve further in. I would strongly recommend this series for hardcore fans of fantasy and horror, so long as you're prepared to be traumatized for life by the disgustingly harsh nature of its content. Berserk Deluxe Volume 13 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023 . Retrieved November 10, 2022. I don't have many cons besides the royalty characters being so boring. It wasn't a struggle to get through that part but still. I really loved Guts and Casca and their probably my favorite part of the series. The horror elements really showed here. There was a specific scene with the King and his daughter which really grossed me out and I didn't like. I wonder if their gonna touch upon that in volume 4. I know it's a horror comic but I really disliked the sexual things within this book. It felt more as a nude magazine at times. Maybe it's just me and my taste but sex isn't my favorite thing to read. I know every sec scene was crucial to the story so that's why I'm not going to lower my ranking. Especially in the end but man I don't wanna see all that shit.After a life of grief and trauma, Guts reluctantly joins Griffith on his quest to attain his own kingdom while simultaneously struggling to come to terms with his own identity. We get to see a side of Guts we’ve never experienced up until this point. We see his vulnerability, his wounded soul, his ability to show affection to others, his role as a battle commander, and his blossoming relationships with Casca and Griffith; the two people who end up having the biggest impact on his entire life for very different reasons. In 1990, a sequel is made to Ourou entitled Ourou Den (王狼伝 ōrō den, The Legend of the Wolf King) that was published as a prequel to the original in Young Animal Magazine. In the same year, the 10th issue of Animal House witnesses the first volume of the solo project Berserk was released with a relatively limited success. Miura again collaborated with Buronson on manga titled Japan, that was published in Young Animal House from the 1st issue to the 8th of 1992, and was later released as a stand-alone tankōbon. Miura's fame grew after Berserk was serialized in Young Animal in 1992 with the release of "The Golden Age" story arc and the huge success of his masterpiece made of him one of the most prominent contemporary mangakas. At this time Miura dedicates himself solely to be working on Berserk. He has indicated, however, that he intends to publish more manga in the future. Zatu has an excellent range of games and for most of them the best prices too. Delivery is always fast and I have never received a game in bad condition. 10/10 would recommend. Berserk Volume 35 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on September 25, 2011 . Retrieved May 5, 2011.

Guts in this edition shows a lot more depth and for the first time he is vulnerable, as we see his developing relationship with the icon that is Casca. To say I love these 2 would be putting it politely. Those Who Dance at the Summit, Those Who Creep in the Depths" ( 頂に舞うもの底に這うもの, Itadaki ni Maumono Soko ni Haumono) Berserk Deluxe Volume 2 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020 . Retrieved October 21, 2020. Berserk Volume 9 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008.

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I can't really sum up the way this author changed my life. When I was getting into anime at a young age I never quite came across something as monumental as Berserk in terms of adult-like anime. I mean sure, I got into Guyver and such but Berserk was on a different level in terms of storytelling. When I was 11 or 12 (Around 1999-2000 I watched this anime and was blown away. A man who was told he was nothing, used, and abused found a family in a band of misfits and whom he thought was a brother, and when he finally was proud of himself he got it all torn away from him. Berserk Deluxe Volume 11 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022 . Retrieved August 20, 2022.