Berserk Manga
Manga Info:
Alternate Name: Beruseruku, ベルセルク |
Author(s): Kentaro Miura |
Artist(s): Kentaro Miura |
Name in Different Languages: Korean: 베르세르크 (Be-reu-se-reu-keu), Japanese: ベルセルク (Beruseruku), Spanish: Berserk Chinese: 烙印勇士 (Làoyìn yǒngshì) |
Genre(s): Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror, Sword and Sorcery |
Type: Manga |
Categories: Demons, Adventure, Revenge, War |
Description: “Berserk” follows the story of Guts, a lone mercenary with a tragic past, as he navigates a brutal and unforgiving world plagued by demonic forces. Marked by a dark fate and driven by a relentless quest for vengeance, Guts battles monstrous entities and human adversaries alike. Along the way, he forms complicated relationships with comrades and confronts profound themes of free will, sacrifice, and the struggle between light and darkness. Renowned for its deep narrative, complex characters, and visceral art, “Berserk” is a cornerstone of dark fantasy manga. |
BERSERK MANGA (All Chapters)
About Berserk Manga
“Berserk,” created by Kentaro Miura, is a dark fantasy manga set in a medieval Europe-inspired world. It follows Guts, a lone mercenary cursed and pursued by demonic forces after a traumatic betrayal by his former friend, Griffith. Griffith, once the charismatic leader of the mercenary Band of the Hawk, sacrifices his comrades to become the demonic Femto, aiming to achieve his dream of ruling a kingdom.
The story unfolds in several key arcs
- Golden Age Arc: Guts’ early life, his time with the Band of the Hawk, and Griffith’s betrayal.
- Conviction Arc: Guts’ quest for revenge and his struggle to protect his mentally shattered lover, Casca.
- Millennium Falcon Arc: Guts gathers new allies and continues to pursue Griffith, who seeks to establish his own kingdom.
- Fantasia Arc: The merging of the physical and astral worlds as Guts seeks a cure for Casca.
Central themes include free will, the human condition, betrayal, and the battle between good and evil. “Berserk” is renowned for its intricate artwork, graphic violence, and mature content. Despite Miura’s passing in 2021, “Berserk” remains a seminal work in manga, acclaimed for its deep storytelling and rich world-building.