Berserk

ベルセルク

Manga 1989 Japan Releasing

★ 9.2 / 10 239,222 tracking

ActionAdventureDramaFantasyHorrorPsychological

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Synopsis

His name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. Bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures, his flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that draws the forces of darkness to him and dooms him as their sacrifice. But Guts won't take his fate lying down; he'll cut a crimson swath of carnage through the ranks of the damned—and anyone else foolish enough to oppose him! Accompanied by Puck the Elf, more an annoyance than a companion, Guts relentlessly follows a dark, bloodstained path that leads only to death...or vengeance. (Source: Dark Horse) Notes: - Volumes 1-5 contain the 16 prequel chapters 0A - 0P. - Chapter 83 was omitted from Volume 13 due to the author’s request. - Volume 14 includes “Berserk: The Prototype”. - Due to the author's passing, starting from Chapter 365, the manga is illustrated by Studio Gaga (Miura's assistants) and supervised by Kouji Mori (a close friend of Miura's).

About

Berserk is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 1989, The series is currently being serialized.

Why readers enjoy Berserk

Berserk appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Psychological elements. This combination of Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Psychological sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Berserk is written by Kentarou Miura, Studio Gaga, with art by Kentarou Miura, Studio Gaga, Dan Nakrosis.

Reception

Berserk holds an average score of 9.2 out of 10 on AniList, placing it among the highest-rated titles on AniList, with 40,780 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Berserk include: Tragedy, Seinen, Revenge, Male Protagonist, Demons, Gore, Philosophy, Found Family. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.