The first arc is only the tip of the iceberg of a very complex, dark and violent tragedy. If you find yourself to be not too impressed with the first volume, I highly recommend reading until at least volume 4 before deciding if this series is for you or not. The first three volumes serve as an interlude to help prepare you for the atrocities to come and may seem somewhat underwhelming in terms of plot, but believe me when I say the payoff is highly rewarding and memorable. in Japanese). Hakusensha. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018 . Retrieved September 29, 2018. Hellraiser + Conan the Barbarian + Game of Thrones + Ash vs Evil Dead + Elric of Melnibone + Macbeth = Berserk. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 8, 2016. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021 . Retrieved May 22, 2020. Berserk Volume 3 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008.

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Berserk Deluxe Volume 6 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on October 24, 2020 . Retrieved October 21, 2020. Berserk Deluxe Volume 12 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022 . Retrieved July 9, 2022. Berserk Deluxe Volume 11 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022 . Retrieved August 20, 2022. in Japanese). Hakusensha. Archived from the original on December 27, 2017 . Retrieved October 12, 2011. In 1997, Miura supervised the production of 25 anime episodes of Berserk that aired in the same year on NTV.Berserk Volume 15 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008.

Berserk Volume 18 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. Berserk Volume 14 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. From the very first scene, we are told many things. First, there are demons in this medieval world. Second, Guts is definitely not scared of getting close and *clears throat* personal with them if it means he can kill them. Berserk Volume 19 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008.It also shows that Guts still has a human side. Despite how broken and full of hate and bloodlust he is, he still cares for Jill and throws himself in harm's way multiple times to protect her. Considering how tragic and terrifying Guts's childhood was, it's not too surprising that he would have a soft spot for kids that also happen to be suffering from abuse. I know this review might feel like it ends without a conclusion, and that's because this Arc ends the same way. We still have 12 more volumes to go, and I have A LOT to say about this manga so if you like to read my rants, don't worry, there will be more. If you don't, I'm so sorry, I don't know what to tell you 🤣 Berserk Deluxe Volume 3 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on October 24, 2020 . Retrieved October 21, 2020. Berserk Volume 38 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on March 7, 2017 . Retrieved January 27, 2017.