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Dur-an-ki
The gap between heaven and Earth. Neither god nor human. Usmugar, a child granted the name of a dragon. The ancient world. Using wisdom, a new myth is being built!
三浦建太郎が原作とプロデュースを務める新連載「ドゥルアンキ」が、9月9日発売の新増刊ヤングアニマルZERO（白泉社）にてスタートした 。神話と歴史を描くファンタジー「ドゥルアンキ」は三浦が長年温めてきたアイデアの集大成であり、しかも現在ヤングアニマル（白泉社）で連載中の「ベルセルク」の連載スピードのアップにもつながる作品だという。
三浦建太郎が原作とプロデュースを務める新連載「ドゥルアンキ」が、9月9日発売の新増刊ヤングアニマルZERO（白泉社）にてスタートした 。神話と歴史を描くファンタジー「ドゥルアンキ」は三浦が長年温めてきたアイデアの集大成であり、しかも現在ヤングアニマル（白泉社）で連載中の「ベルセルク」の連載スピードのアップにもつながる作品だという。
260 pages, Pocket Book
First published October 1, 2019
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About the author
Kentaro Miura
372 books2,739 followersKentarou 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.
That same year, in 1982, Miura enrolled in an artistic curriculum in high school, where he and his classmates started publishing their works in school booklets, as well as having his first dōjinshi published in a fan-produced magazine. In 1985, Miura applied for the entrance examination of an art college in Nihon University. He submitted Futanabi for examination and was granted admission. This project was later nominated Best New Author work in Weekly Shōnen Magazine. Another Miura manga Noa was published in Weekly Shōnen Magazine the very same year. Due to a disagreement with one of the editors, the manga was stalled and eventually dropped altogether. This is approximately where Miura's career hit a slump.
In 1988, Miura bounced back with a 48-page manga known as Berserk Prototype, as an introduction to the current Berserk fantasy world. It went on to win Miura a prize from the Comi Manga School. In 1989, after receiving a doctorate degree, Kentarou started a project titled King of Wolves (王狼, ōrō?) based on a script by Buronson, writer of Hokuto no Ken. It was published in the monthly Japanese Animal House magazine in issues 5 and 7 of that year.
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.
In 1997, Miura supervised the production of 25 anime episodes of Berserk that aired in the same year on NTV. Various art books and supplemental materials by Miura based on Berserk are also released. In 1999, Miura made minor contributions to the Dreamcast video game Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage. 2004 saw the release of yet another video game adaptation entitled Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc: Chapter of the Record of the Holy Demon War.
Since that time, the Berserk manga has spanned 34 tankōbon with no end in sight. The series has also spawned a whole host of merchandise, both official and fan-made, ranging from statues, action figures to key rings, video games, and a trading card game. In 2002, Kentarou Miura received the second place in the Osamu Tezuka Culture Award of Excellence for Berserk.[1]
Miura provided the design for the Vocaloid Kamui Gakupo, whose voice is taken from the Japanese singer and actor, Gackt.
Miura passed away on May 6, 2021 at 2:48 p.m. due to acute aortic dissection.
That same year, in 1982, Miura enrolled in an artistic curriculum in high school, where he and his classmates started publishing their works in school booklets, as well as having his first dōjinshi published in a fan-produced magazine. In 1985, Miura applied for the entrance examination of an art college in Nihon University. He submitted Futanabi for examination and was granted admission. This project was later nominated Best New Author work in Weekly Shōnen Magazine. Another Miura manga Noa was published in Weekly Shōnen Magazine the very same year. Due to a disagreement with one of the editors, the manga was stalled and eventually dropped altogether. This is approximately where Miura's career hit a slump.
In 1988, Miura bounced back with a 48-page manga known as Berserk Prototype, as an introduction to the current Berserk fantasy world. It went on to win Miura a prize from the Comi Manga School. In 1989, after receiving a doctorate degree, Kentarou started a project titled King of Wolves (王狼, ōrō?) based on a script by Buronson, writer of Hokuto no Ken. It was published in the monthly Japanese Animal House magazine in issues 5 and 7 of that year.
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.
In 1997, Miura supervised the production of 25 anime episodes of Berserk that aired in the same year on NTV. Various art books and supplemental materials by Miura based on Berserk are also released. In 1999, Miura made minor contributions to the Dreamcast video game Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage. 2004 saw the release of yet another video game adaptation entitled Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc: Chapter of the Record of the Holy Demon War.
Since that time, the Berserk manga has spanned 34 tankōbon with no end in sight. The series has also spawned a whole host of merchandise, both official and fan-made, ranging from statues, action figures to key rings, video games, and a trading card game. In 2002, Kentarou Miura received the second place in the Osamu Tezuka Culture Award of Excellence for Berserk.[1]
Miura provided the design for the Vocaloid Kamui Gakupo, whose voice is taken from the Japanese singer and actor, Gackt.
Miura passed away on May 6, 2021 at 2:48 p.m. due to acute aortic dissection.
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May 27, 2021
Im grateful for Kentaro Miura
April 19, 2022
A fantastical depiction of an often underrepresented period of time. Duranki sets itself deep in the ancient mountains of the Mesopotamian bronze age. This forgotten volume introduces a detailed mythical tale that was unfortunately cut short following the untimely death of its author Kentaro Miura.
The 6 chapter volume revolves around Usumgallu, an androgynous child blessed by the gods, and a band of children they quickly become acquainted with. Over these few chapters, we are quickly introduced to this group of rascals and the world they inhabit. We see them overcome a few challenges and grow closer together, as you can expect from a story just getting started.
Similar to Miura’s other works, such as Berserk, there is a great juxtaposition between the innocence of many of our characters and the harsh realities that loom overhead. Were this story to continue, this theme most definitely feels as though it would have been built upon; I say this without spoiling anything, of course. And just as with Studio Gaga’s previous works, their dedication to detail and world-building truly shows. Needless to say, this is a genuinely beautiful manga and a relatively short read. Highly recommended if you are a fan of Berserk or similar works!
TLDR: Duranki really do be bussin it down berserk style. Usumgallu kinda goated ngl.
The 6 chapter volume revolves around Usumgallu, an androgynous child blessed by the gods, and a band of children they quickly become acquainted with. Over these few chapters, we are quickly introduced to this group of rascals and the world they inhabit. We see them overcome a few challenges and grow closer together, as you can expect from a story just getting started.
Similar to Miura’s other works, such as Berserk, there is a great juxtaposition between the innocence of many of our characters and the harsh realities that loom overhead. Were this story to continue, this theme most definitely feels as though it would have been built upon; I say this without spoiling anything, of course. And just as with Studio Gaga’s previous works, their dedication to detail and world-building truly shows. Needless to say, this is a genuinely beautiful manga and a relatively short read. Highly recommended if you are a fan of Berserk or similar works!
TLDR: Duranki really do be bussin it down berserk style. Usumgallu kinda goated ngl.
April 19, 2023
Molto bello, nulla da dire, purtroppo la fine prematura ne spezza totalmente la narrazione e ti lascia con un senso di dolce amaro in bocca che non può che essere disappointing
November 15, 2024
Young Guts and NOT evil Griffith are in love n Pan's there along with every other god of human history
June 8, 2023
Incluso sin haber leído otras obras de Kentaro Miura (he visto las pelis de Berserk, pero no he leído el manga), temas y estilo se reconocen a la legua. Es una pena que Duranki quedara sin terminar, porque hasta el final del manga me ha parecido muy interesante. Siendo el principio de la historia, se ve que se fija la temática y la personalidad de los personajes, y más o menos hacia dónde va el conflicto del manga, y se introducen ciertos elementos de misterio. La historia mezcla mitología, lo cual me parece también muy interesante porque se sitúa en un período histórico que no he leído mucho en obras de ficción.
La edición española de Panini incorpora también la planificación que se hizo para Amazonas, otra idea del autor que tampoco llegó a desarrollarse en manga. Tenía guion y bocetos muy chulos e interesantes (siento que estoy repitiendo mucho esa palabra, pero es así). Si te gustan las historias de acción cercanas a la fantasía y mitología, recomiendo leer Duranki 100%, conozcas o no sus otras obras.
La edición española de Panini incorpora también la planificación que se hizo para Amazonas, otra idea del autor que tampoco llegó a desarrollarse en manga. Tenía guion y bocetos muy chulos e interesantes (siento que estoy repitiendo mucho esa palabra, pero es así). Si te gustan las historias de acción cercanas a la fantasía y mitología, recomiendo leer Duranki 100%, conozcas o no sus otras obras.
December 1, 2025
Just to prepare you before you decide to buy it -
It is an incomplete, unfinished story . The author has passed away in 2021. SHAME! As the story had a potential for an impressive manga series!
My rating is divided -
The story - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The art - ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
The whole UK version - ⭐⭐⭐ (half of book is made of the unfinished story and the other half - some script which it might make true followers of KENTARO MIURA happy but the others readers - very disappointed)
Overall I decided to rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐
It is an incomplete, unfinished story . The author has passed away in 2021. SHAME! As the story had a potential for an impressive manga series!
My rating is divided -
The story - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The art - ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
The whole UK version - ⭐⭐⭐ (half of book is made of the unfinished story and the other half - some script which it might make true followers of KENTARO MIURA happy but the others readers - very disappointed)
Overall I decided to rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐
October 23, 2024
Que tristeza es ver tantos conceptos tan buenos que no verán un final. Esperó que ésto inspiré a muchísimas personas, y espero que Miura haya terminado sus últimos días en una tranquilidad que se nota, buscaba desde hace tiempo.
December 21, 2025
im extremely happy and devastated at the same time now that I've read it. its so bittersweet that we manage to get new miura content even after his death. he'll forever be one of me favourite creators
November 22, 2024
Hmm, kluven på denna. Jag gillar tvåflodslandets historia och den porträtteras riktigt fint här. Men upplägget i storyn är nog lite oklart.
Man får väl bara konstatera att vi aldrig fick se vad den här storyn skulle utvecklas till.
Man får väl bara konstatera att vi aldrig fick se vad den här storyn skulle utvecklas till.
May 17, 2024
Uma obra com um potencial GIGANTESCO de fazer sucesso, uma pena que com a morte do autor (Kentaro Miura, o mesmo de Berserk) a obra foi cancelada
October 7, 2025
This was strange but compelling. I would have read a sequel but it isn't to be.
May 27, 2023
Se nota que esta obra fue ilustrada buscando la práctica y el acercamiento a Berserk en sus páginas, ya que ciertos personajes albergan cierto grado de parecido físico.
Leí esta obra bajo el pensamiento de que había sido un ejercicio impuesto por el maestro Miura a Studio Gaga para que practicasen y así futuramente poder delegar más páginas en ellos en la obra magna. Y lo cierto es que se nota.
Hay paneles muy buenos y en cuanto a la obra (como obra), en general, diría que es bastante más que disfrutable. Le he cogido cariño facilmente.
Leí esta obra bajo el pensamiento de que había sido un ejercicio impuesto por el maestro Miura a Studio Gaga para que practicasen y así futuramente poder delegar más páginas en ellos en la obra magna. Y lo cierto es que se nota.
Hay paneles muy buenos y en cuanto a la obra (como obra), en general, diría que es bastante más que disfrutable. Le he cogido cariño facilmente.
January 1, 2026
La obra presente son 6 capitulos de lo que habría sido una serie de 100+ capitulos al menos. Lo que tenemos es el prólogo "como nace el protagonista y sus habilidades de dios" y la presentación del elenco "los niños de la aldea y la inevitable guerra". En estos 6 capitulos no hay oportunidad de explorar más pero aún así, aunque está sea solo una reliquia para fans del autor, hay aquí un dibujo tremendo y un carisma desbordante.
Aprecio más este manga en una segunda lectura que la primera vez que lo abrí hace unos años, la primera vez lo observé con rabia de que jamás sería completado Pero ahora puedo admirar lo que "hubiera Sido".
Me alegra que el autor haya hecho el volumen auto conclusivo "Gigantomaquia" pero aunque la obra presente no nos de todo lo que iba a ser aún así disfruto de la actitud y forma de ser de los personajes.
Du-Ran-Ki fue creado como una obra que Miura mismo hubiera trabajado si no hubiera Sido tan devoto al estándar de calidad de Berserk que cada vez era tan detallado que tardaban más por capitulo. Pero acaba reviviendo este proyecto porque quería que sus asistentes *estudio Gaga* tuvieran un proyecto donde desenvolvieran su técnica de dibujo y también pudieran tener un proyecto de ellos mismos.
Estoy agradecido con lo que leí y también me emociona leer la versión premilinar titulada "Amazones" dónde se trataba de un 'chico que viaja en el tiempo al pasado de Troya y tiene que infiltrarse en la guerra entre las Amazonas'.
Pero lo que acabamos leyendo que es 'un semi dios que tiene las habilidades de crear e idear en un mundo donde no pueden descubrir su identidad y conoce al futuro rey que busca la guerra' me gusta también. Leyendo la historia desde la perspectiva de ver a los protagonistas tan jóvenes te hace pensar que habría una elipsis de diez años y verlos de grandes en la guerra y posiblemente un bando de paz contra el otro de violencia.
Aprecio más este manga en una segunda lectura que la primera vez que lo abrí hace unos años, la primera vez lo observé con rabia de que jamás sería completado Pero ahora puedo admirar lo que "hubiera Sido".
Me alegra que el autor haya hecho el volumen auto conclusivo "Gigantomaquia" pero aunque la obra presente no nos de todo lo que iba a ser aún así disfruto de la actitud y forma de ser de los personajes.
Du-Ran-Ki fue creado como una obra que Miura mismo hubiera trabajado si no hubiera Sido tan devoto al estándar de calidad de Berserk que cada vez era tan detallado que tardaban más por capitulo. Pero acaba reviviendo este proyecto porque quería que sus asistentes *estudio Gaga* tuvieran un proyecto donde desenvolvieran su técnica de dibujo y también pudieran tener un proyecto de ellos mismos.
Estoy agradecido con lo que leí y también me emociona leer la versión premilinar titulada "Amazones" dónde se trataba de un 'chico que viaja en el tiempo al pasado de Troya y tiene que infiltrarse en la guerra entre las Amazonas'.
Pero lo que acabamos leyendo que es 'un semi dios que tiene las habilidades de crear e idear en un mundo donde no pueden descubrir su identidad y conoce al futuro rey que busca la guerra' me gusta también. Leyendo la historia desde la perspectiva de ver a los protagonistas tan jóvenes te hace pensar que habría una elipsis de diez años y verlos de grandes en la guerra y posiblemente un bando de paz contra el otro de violencia.
May 26, 2024
Opera inconclusa per la precoce morte del maestro Miura, presenta dei punti molto interessanti. Ushumgal è un essere ermafrodito che viene creato da dei mesopotamici e poi affidato, per la crescita, a Utnapistim e sua moglie sul monte Nisir. Ve lo porterà lo stesso Hermes. Il diluvio è passato da un pezzo, ma loro due sulla montagna, per quanto anziani, continuano a vivere nell'immortalità del mito. Usum crescerà e diventerà adolescente, ma con una mente dotata di intuizioni tecnologiche. Insieme a Pan, qui descritto come un dio bambino degli armenti, conoscerà i ragazzini Hurriti di Tepe, un villaggio più a valle.
Ushumgal vede le ninfe, gli dei, gli spiriti, è intimamente legata al mondo soprannaturale. La storia si interrompe per la dipartita del maestro, dicevamo. Purtroppo a differenza di Berserker questa verrà lasciata incompiuta.
Quanto letto mi faceva presagire un gran bello sviluppo.
In coda c'è il soggetto e gli schizzi preparatori di Amazonas, ossia la guerra di Troia vista con gli occhi di uno studente nipponico del XXI secolo finito nel passato insieme alle amazzoni di Pentesilea a fianco dei Troiani contro gli Achei.
3 stelle
Ushumgal vede le ninfe, gli dei, gli spiriti, è intimamente legata al mondo soprannaturale. La storia si interrompe per la dipartita del maestro, dicevamo. Purtroppo a differenza di Berserker questa verrà lasciata incompiuta.
Quanto letto mi faceva presagire un gran bello sviluppo.
In coda c'è il soggetto e gli schizzi preparatori di Amazonas, ossia la guerra di Troia vista con gli occhi di uno studente nipponico del XXI secolo finito nel passato insieme alle amazzoni di Pentesilea a fianco dei Troiani contro gli Achei.
3 stelle
October 30, 2025
3.5/3.75 stars
I can't justify giving it only 3 but not quite 4 stars, mainly because the main story was only half the volume with the second being basically the shell in a way for the starting point of the story.
This could have been such a good series!!!
-beautiful art
It brought something unique to the genre with incorporating aspects ancient Greek and Mesopotamian myths.
I can't justify giving it only 3 but not quite 4 stars, mainly because the main story was only half the volume with the second being basically the shell in a way for the starting point of the story.
This could have been such a good series!!!
-beautiful art
It brought something unique to the genre with incorporating aspects ancient Greek and Mesopotamian myths.
February 12, 2024
Imagine The Tale of Princess Kaguya in ancient Mesopotamia with an androgynous lead. Really beautiful and intriguing. Frankly this should be continued, not Berserk. Miura only did the main storyline for it in a "general planning" sense, so it's not like it's fully his baby like Berserk is.
September 14, 2024
Un breve viaggio nella mitologia greca all’insegna dell’accettazione, amicizia e amore, il tutto inizia un po’ lentamente per poi ingranare e, purtroppo, finire all’improvviso… proprio sul più bello.
Peccato, perché poteva essere un inizio per una bella storia.
2.5
Peccato, perché poteva essere un inizio per una bella storia.
2.5
October 2, 2025
El mundo donde se estaba introduciendo es muy interesante, pero se siente un poco como fetichista por razones que en el propio concept art se ve más claro.
Como tal rue bueno y me decepciona el no ver una conclusión a la obra.
Como tal rue bueno y me decepciona el no ver una conclusión a la obra.
December 31, 2025
The artwork was beautiful the story not so much. It’s a real shame it is unfinished. I feel like there could have been a lot more. This is the first thing I have read from the legendary author and artist.
August 30, 2022
An interesting concept that definitely deserved to mature more, but that will never be with Miura's passing...
May 6, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 24, 2024
Peccato non sia stato finito. Mi sarebbe piaciuta veder adattata a manga anche l'idea originale per il manga però (Amazones).
September 18, 2024
cousu de fil blanc un peu mais était prometteur
un peu pedo cela dit hein
rip miura
un peu pedo cela dit hein
rip miura
November 15, 2024
i don't think we're seeing this one in english anytime soon
September 11, 2025
Es bonito ver una obra de Miura, me hace sentir medio melancolíco pensar en el legado que dejó 😿
September 23, 2025
This could have become a pretty good youth manga, RIP Miura.
October 4, 2025
the art is fantastic, the story is not really a new one and is incomplete
October 6, 2025
With only a couple chapters and forever unfinished, this book struck me with awe with its gorgeous detailed art. Kentaro Miura was a master.
October 13, 2025
Don't get me wrong I am a huge Kentaro Miura fan. The artwork that his team was able to produce is undoubtedly amazing. But this is both an unfinished and uninteresting story.
October 18, 2025
Amazing art and interesting story / setting. A shame we won't get more of it.
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