Berserk, the dark fantasy manga series by the late Kentaro Miura, will soon resume its serialization in Young Animal Magazine.
According to Manga Mogura, the Berserk manga series will resume publication in issues 9-10 of Young Animal Magazine on April 28. The last issue by Miura before his untimely death was Chapter 364, "Tear of Morning Dew," published on Sept. 10, 2021.
Following news of Miura's death, Kouji Mori -- a close friend of Miura -- announced he would continue Berserk based on information relayed to him by the series' late creator. Studio Gaga, Miura's production studio, took over illustration duties. After a nine-month hiatus following Miura's death, Mori and Studio Gaga released Chapter 365, “Lull of the Waning Moon,” in June 2022. Six more chapters were released before entering a three-month hiatus that began in January.
Miura passed away on May 6, 2021, from acute aortic dissection. He was 54 years old. News of Miura's passing put the spotlight back on the topic of health issues regarding manga creators, particularly those physically suffering from burnout. Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, believes the series could continue without him if he were to suddenly pass away. Oda's concerning statement from a 2017 interview resurfaced after the author announced his struggle with sleep deprivation in March.
Kentaro Miura's Legacy
Berserk is an epic and adult-oriented action series that began publication in 1989. The series stars "The Black Swordsman" Guts, as he wanders the cruel, fantasy world with the "Band of the Hawk," a mercenary group led by its enigmatic leader Griffith. The celebrated manga is known for its brutal presentation and tragic storytelling, dealing with heavy subject matter. Berserk was inspired by series like Fist of the North Star and in turn, went on to inspire series like Attack on Titan and the Dark Souls video games.
Various animated shows and movies based on Berserk were released throughout the years, starting with the 1997 TV series that ran for 25 episodes. A tribute to Miura played on the final episode of Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition.
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