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Berserk Deluxe Edition #1-10
Berserk Deluxe Books 1-11
Berserk Deluxe Hardcover Editions. Eleven-book set includes the following Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11
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5576 pages, Hardcover
Published May 1, 2022
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About the author
Kentaro Miura
372 books2,755 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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August 16, 2023
It's about a gruff guy with a big sword killing monsters. It is also one of the best works on trauma I've seen, as harrowing as it is therapeutic. Masterpiece.
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December 9, 2024didn't log this when i finished it but it's like, over 370 chapters so i decided i would. it rocks. i don't really have too many thoughts on it other than Miura was an amazing artist and that everyone actually downplays how overt Nietzsche's influence is. it's explicit! Miura paraphrases him and basically has the same criticisms of religion as he does. the life affirming struggler vs the life negating holy see. only manga i've stuck with all the way through (even though it's technically not finished... i'll stay up to date with the last few volumes)
December 28, 2022
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“That thing was too big to be called a sword. Too big, too thick, too heavy, and too rough, it was more like a large hunk of iron.”
And so, our journey with the Black Swordsman starts.
Berserk is a haunting and powerful manga series that has left a lasting impact on the medium. Written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura, the series follows the character of Guts, a mercenary warrior who embarks on a brutal and violent journey of vengeance.
At its core Berserk is the struggle of the human condition and the enduring power of the will to survive. The series explores the darkness within the human soul and the lengths that people will go to in order to survive and protect what is dear to them. In his journey Guts faces numerous challenges and must confront his own inner demons as he struggles to survive in a cruel and unforgiving world. The series also centers upon themes of love (in all its form) and the consequences of one's actions.
The artwork is also a masterpiece of its own, with expressive character designs and dynamic action sequences brought to life through Miura's masterful use of paneling and shading. The series has a dark and gritty aesthetic that perfectly captures the tone of its disturbing and violent content.
It is with a heavy heart that we pay tribute to the creator of Berserk, Kentaro Miura, who passed away in May 2021. His legacy will live on through his timeless and iconic series, which will continue to be beloved by readers for years to come. Rest in peace, Kentaro Miura. Your work will not be forgotten.
“That thing was too big to be called a sword. Too big, too thick, too heavy, and too rough, it was more like a large hunk of iron.”
And so, our journey with the Black Swordsman starts.
Berserk is a haunting and powerful manga series that has left a lasting impact on the medium. Written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura, the series follows the character of Guts, a mercenary warrior who embarks on a brutal and violent journey of vengeance.
At its core Berserk is the struggle of the human condition and the enduring power of the will to survive. The series explores the darkness within the human soul and the lengths that people will go to in order to survive and protect what is dear to them. In his journey Guts faces numerous challenges and must confront his own inner demons as he struggles to survive in a cruel and unforgiving world. The series also centers upon themes of love (in all its form) and the consequences of one's actions.
The artwork is also a masterpiece of its own, with expressive character designs and dynamic action sequences brought to life through Miura's masterful use of paneling and shading. The series has a dark and gritty aesthetic that perfectly captures the tone of its disturbing and violent content.
It is with a heavy heart that we pay tribute to the creator of Berserk, Kentaro Miura, who passed away in May 2021. His legacy will live on through his timeless and iconic series, which will continue to be beloved by readers for years to come. Rest in peace, Kentaro Miura. Your work will not be forgotten.
May 17, 2023
Cinco estrellas y porque no le puedo poner más. Un manga inolvidable del que a saber si llegaremos a ver un final como el que Kentaro Miura tenía imaginado. Una tremenda pena su muerte ya que Berserk es de los mejores manga de la historia. La mezcla perfecta entre Conan, Hellraiser y El señor de los anillos. Ahí es nada. Un dibujo alucinante, escenarios y batallas de pesadilla y la fuerza del amor y la amistad contra el mal. Guts y su espadón, Kaska y Griffith. El eclipse y ese alucinante infierno donde la banda del halcón es destruida. Un sinfin de momentos que son un tesoro para los amantes de la fantasía.
June 17, 2023
Al haber concluido ya la obra completa de berserk, me he quedado con una sensación de haber leído algo totalmente diferente no solo a lo que me esperaba, sino también a cualquier otra cosa. Es una obra que todo el mundo, independientemente de sus gustos, debería darle una oportunidad, ya que mueve un montón de reflexiones sobre preguntas muy profundas, sin una solución en concreto, y la forma en que representa esta obra el dolor, el abuso, el poder, el amor, el sacrificio, es una completa belleza.
April 20, 2023
Lebensverändernde Geschichte die einen das Jetzige Leben wertschätzen lässt.
January 9, 2024
A masterpiece
June 16, 2024
One of the best story I read so far in manga. It is a bit sad that the author couldn't finish his art before his death. I hope the last volume will honor his work.
July 29, 2024
The most badass protagonist of any book. One of my all time favorites. Will make you want to work out.
July 23, 2025
such a good manga some scenes weren't necessary if you read it you'll know what I mean but other than that this was a beautiful manga one of if not my favorite manga I've ever read
January 27, 2026
Everything up to the Eclipse is required reading for any dark fantasy writer.
March 12, 2024
لن تسعفني كلماتي في التعبير عن روعة هذا العمل
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