There’s plenty of intrigue being built, but the slow pace of Guts’ nautical voyage ultimately did the arc no favors, even with the engaging Sea God distraction. The Fantasia arc has primarily been moving pieces around Berserk ’s playing board, setting the stage for Guts’ inevitable confrontation with the God Hand. All the while he leads the march as humanity’s last hope as Guts and his party enjoy the boat ride of towards Elfhelm, in hopes of restoring Casca’s mental state (which Griffith himself destroyed.) With no distinction between the realm of man and that of spirits, a new age is ushered in which humanity has no choice but to take shelter in Griffith’s kingdom, Falconia. Specifically, the arc begins as a result of Griffith– Guts’ archenemy and the story’s chief antagonist– triggering the Great Roar of the Astral World, an event which spliced the physical and astral realms together. 5 Fantasiaīeginning in 2010, Fantasia is Berserk ’s most recent story arc and has so far centered itself on fleshing out the series’ more mystical elements. A modern manga masterpiece, Berserk ’s five story arcs thus far are some of the best written in the medium. While Berserk might come off “edgy” at first glance, it doesn’t take long for Guts’ nuances to show as the series flashes back in time to dig through his backstory. With that in mind, it’s worth treading carefully with Berserk as its content can be overwhelming, but the story Miura tells is second to none and he does approach his heavier subject matter with tact (more so & with greater maturity as the series progresses.) The story itself centers around Guts, “The Black Swordsman,” whose Mark of Sacrifice summons demons to him.īerserk ’s first story focuses on Guts’ life & reputation as The Black Swordsman, showcasing a dystopian world where tragedy lurks around every corner.
RELATED: Dragon Ball: 10 Times The Heroes Acted More Like Villains Berserk is an incredibly heavy story, one that doesn’t shy away from depicting a wide range of graphic violence, sexual or otherwise. Kentaro Miura’s dark fantasy saga is as beautifully drawn as it is masterfully written.
An epic over three decades in the making, Berserk has seen multiple animated adaptations, but nothing compares to the manga.