Guts - is the protagonist of the deep dark fantasy manga "Berserk", written by Kentaro Miura (1966-2021). The Demon's Slayer
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Griffith/Femto - is Guts' nemesis, the leader Hawk's new gang, and one of the Hand of God. Has a strong Charisma and perfect Sword's style
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Casca is Guts' sweetheart, one of Hawk's gang commanders, and just a good swordsman. For several years, lived with the loss of memory of herself
Discover moreBerserk (Japanese: ベルセルク, Hepburn: Beruseruku) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura. Set in a medieval Europe-inspired dark fantasy world, the story centers on the characters of Guts, a lone mercenary, and Griffith, the leader of a mercenary band called the "Band of the Hawk". Miura premiered a prototype of Berserk in 1988. The series began the following year in the Hakusensha's now-defunct magazine Monthly Animal House, which was replaced in 1992 by the semimonthly magazine Young Animal, where Berserk has continued its publication intermittently. Following Miura's death in May 2021, a chapter was published posthumously.
Kentaro Miura (三浦 建太郎, Miura Kentarō, July 11, 1966 – May 6, 2021) was a Japanese manga artist. He was best known for his acclaimed dark fantasy series Berserk, which began serialization in 1989 and continued until his death. As of 2021, Berserk had more than 50 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time. In 2002, Miura received the Award for Excellence at the 6th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes.
"Berserk" reveals many themes, from life's destiny to human sacrifice for one's dreams. Guts, who should have died right after his birth, struggles with fate all his life. Among the features of the manga that set it apart from the rest of the dark fantasy world are the brutality, the abundance of bloody scenes, sex scenes and torture. This is what makes the story believable and honest with the reader.
"Berserk" is better known for its world and artwork than its characters. This is why no anime adaptation has been able to convey what was put into the manga. Miura has a special attention to detail. Manga chapters, whatever their size, are overflowing with a huge amount of detail, which together make what happens on the pages as realistic as possible: the characters, their clothes, the harsh landscape, the economic hardships of the people, and even the food they eat. With a setting so carefully crafted and masterfully brought to life on paper, it's no wonder that Berserk is known for its intermittent releases.
