Berserk
ベルセルク (Beruseruku)
Demographic	Seinen
Genre	Action, Horror, Low Fantasy
Manga
Author	Kentaro Miura (建太郎 三浦)
Publisher	Hakusensha
Other publishers: Samourai Editions Glénat Planet Manga Mangaline Daiwon Planet Manga Tongli Publishing Dark Horse Comics Panini Comics Vibulkij Comics
Serialized in	Young Animal (Hakusensha)
Original run	1992 (series), 1990 (volume) – (ongoing)
Volumes	31, containing 276 of 291 released episodes
TV anime: Berserk (剣風伝奇ベルセルク/Kenpū Denki Berserk)
Director	Naohito Takahashi
Studio	OLM
Network	Nippon Television, Animax
Other networks: Italia 1
Original run	October 7, 1997 – March 31, 1998
Episodes	25
Video Game (ベルセルク千年帝国の鷹篇/Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc)
喪失花の章/Flower of Oblivion chapter 聖魔戦記の章/Record of the Holy Demon War chapter Sword of the Berserk: Guts Rage
Trading Card Game
Berserk Trading Card Game (ベルセルクTCG)

For other articles related to the word "berserk", see Berserker (disambiguation).

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With over 30 million volumes sold, it is one of the most successful seinen manga ever. ^{[citation needed]} Berserk's setting is inspired by medieval Europe. It centers around the life of Guts, an orphaned mercenary warrior, and his relationship to Griffith, the leader of a mercenary band called the Band of the Hawk (鷹の団, Taka no Dan^?). Both the manga and anime are noted for their heavy violence.
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Berserk manga

For more details on the structure of the series, see List of Berserk manga episodes.

Miura first premiered Berserk in 1988 with a 48-page prototype, which won a prize at the Comi Manga School where he was enrolled at the time. On 26 November 1990, the first volume of the manga was published by Hakusensha in its Jets Comics collection. Three more volumes appeared until Berserk was serialized by Young Animal (Hakusensha) in 1992, and new episodes are still being released in the semi-monthly (every second and fourth Friday of the month) magazine. Volumes are still published biannually in Japan by Hakusensha (Jets Comics collection), and contain 8-11 episodes depending on the release. This a list of the episode of the manga Berserk, by Kentaro Miura. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Hakusensha (白泉社 Hakusensha) is a Japanese publisher that was originally founded by Shueisha, one of Japans biggest publishers. ... YOUNG ANIMAL ) is a magazine in Japan that features seinen manga and scantily clad women. ...

In America, the manga is translated and published by Dark Horse Comics, which has released 19 volumes so far, the first in October 22, 2003. As with other Dark Horse manga releases like Hellsing or Trigun Maximum, the Japanese reading format from right to left is preserved in the English release and the sound effects are left untranslated in the earlier releases, but are translated in later books starting from volume 12. The company has also started incorporating references to other fantasy films, such as Army of Darkness and Lord of the Rings, into the dialogue. However, the content in general remains untouched. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Serialized in Young King OURs Original run 1997 – ongoing No. ... Serialized in Shōnen Captain Original run February 1995 – 1997 No. ...

In Europe, the manga was introduced back in 1996, first in France (Samourai Editions), then in Italy (Panini Comics, under its Marvel Manga - later Planet Manga - imprint) few months later. The manga has also been translated and released in Germany (Panini Comics/Planet Manga) since 2001. In France, after Samourai Editions' bankruptcy, the comic series is now published by both Dynamic Visions (since 2002) and Glénat (since 2004), the latter edition being a larger format. A two-books-in-one Max edition (+400 pages) is also published in Germany and Italy since 2006 (Panini Comics). As of yet the series is not being published in Poland. Spectacular Spider Man #100 (UK edition). ... Spectacular Spider Man #100 (UK edition). ... Notice of closure stuck on the door of a computer store the day after its parent company, Granville Technology Group Ltd, declared bankruptcy (strictly, put into administration—see text) in the United Kingdom. ...

In Asia, Berserk comic books have been published in Korea since 1999 by Dai Won.

In Latin America, Panini Comics has published the manga series in a demi-sized (120 pages) edition in Brazil (2005).

Berserk anime

See also: List of Berserk anime episodes

In 1997, production began on a 26-episode anime series (though only 25 were produced due to financial constraints^{[citation needed]}) titled 剣風伝奇ベルセルク (Kenpû denki beruseruku, "The Strangeness of War," roughly, in English). The series was animated by OLM (Oriental Light and Magic). List of anime episodes The Black Swordsman (DISC 1 WAR CRY) Band of the Hawk (DISC 1 WAR CRY) Baptism of Fire (DISC 1 WAR CRY) Hand of God (DISC 1 WAR CRY) Sword of Wind (DISC 1 WAR CRY) Zodd the Immortal (DISC 2 IMMORTAL SOLDIER) The Sword Master... Oriental Light & Magics logo Oriental Light and Magic (OLM) is a Japanese animation studio. ...

It covered the first thirteen volumes of the manga including the first two arcs (Black Swordsman & Golden Age). It chronicles how Guts served Griffith in the Band of the Hawk (Golden Age Arc). The TV adaptation made many changes and although the story was taken largely intact, some characters, and the most violent or brutal scenes, were modified or removed. The anime covers volumes five through eight of the manga most accurately, other volumes were changed, and some material, such as volume 11, was removed completely due to the graphic depictions of content that would only build upon themes that were to be continued after the storyline in the anime had concluded. Another example of omitted content is the battle against the count in volumes 1-3 Where Guts and Femto are reunited for the first time since the eclipse. These changes were approved by the series creator Kentaro Miura. Due to the elimination of key characters in the manga, the anime focuses on developing and emphasizing themes of friendship and ambition more so than causality and the supernatural. This a list of the episode of the manga Berserk, by Kentaro Miura. ... This a list of the episode of the manga Berserk, by Kentaro Miura. ...

The American release of the anime version was labeled "Season One", which may have misled people into assuming that a "Season Two" was planned. Currently, virtually nothing supports this assumption.

In 2004, a CG anime version of key scenes appearing in the TV series, including Griffith's incarceration and the Eclipse episode, were created for the second video game based on the Chapter of the Record of the Holy Demon War (Millennium Falcon Arc).

Release Information

The series was broadcast on Nippon Television in a post-midnight slot from October 7, 1997 to April, 1998. The anime broadcast started in Japan between the publishing of the 14th and the 15th volume, tankobon #14 completing the Golden Age Arc and starting the Retribution Arc. Nippon Television Tower (headquarters) in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan Nippon Television Network Corporation ) (TYO: 9404 ) is a television network in Shiodome area of Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan owned by the Yomiuri Shimbun. ... is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... This a list of the episode of the manga Berserk, by Kentaro Miura. ...

In America, the anime series has been dubbed/subtitled and published by Media Blasters in 2002. Both dubbed and subtitled versions were released in VHS. The English and Japanese soundtracks were included in the DVD release that was made available as six volumes and as a "TV series season one complete collection" standard (slim) box set. By the time of the series' launch, a volume one "War Cry" was bundled with an empty "Box of War" 6-disc case as a special edition. In 2003, the "Box of War" containing all volumes was released as a collector box set. While fans have suggested that Cartoon Network air the series, one of a series of Adult Swim "bumps" claimed that censorship requirements would butcher it. Media Blasters is a corporation in New York City that translates, packages, and dubs anime and live action films for home video release. ... For Cartoon Network outside of the United States, see Cartoon Network around the world. ... Adult Swim is the name for an adult-oriented television programming network. ...

In Europe, the series has been published as seven subtitled single DVD in France (Manga Distribution) and six single disc in Germany (Panini Video) both from 2003 to 2004. With its dubbed soundtrack added to the original Japanese one in its 6-DVD Berserk "Radical Edition", Spain (Jono Media, 2003) is the only European country to not release a subtitled edition. Italy is another exception with being the only country to have broadcasted the TV series (via Italia Uno public channel) under the same conditions as it was done in Japan, with uncensored episodes aired at night (2001). The 24th episode The Sacrifice (aka The Great Eclipse) was aired only at a later hour (as usual habit in the Italia 1 management policy for late night shows), so many Berserk fans missed it and assumed it wasn't aired due to its gore content. The entire series was released in 2002 as a dubbed 13-VHS and 5-DVD editions (Yamato Video).

In Asia, Vap Video has released thirteen VHS and twelve VCD including two episodes each (a single one in the last VHS and three in the last VCD) from 1998 to 1999 in Japan. The seven discs "DVD-BOX", using Audio-CD cases, was released in Japan in 2001 (Vap Video). In the same country, the seven volumes were later re-released, this time in individual DVD regular cases, in 2003 (Vap Video). Abroad, the anime series has been subtitled and published as a 6-DVD box set standard edition and a 7-DVD collector box set in Korea (Mania Entertainment) in 2004. In Thailand, thirteen Thai dubbed VCD volumes including two episodes each, later re-released as three VCD boxsets ("Prosperity:I", "Declination:II" & "Disaster:III"), were published by Tiga in 2004. A Thai dubbed/subtitled complete series "War Box" 8-disc DVD boxes et, including a collector behelit necklace, was released by the same company in 2005. A Traditional Chinese subtitled 5-DVD box set was released in Taiwan in 2005 (Catalyst Logic). A Behelit is a fictional object in the universe of Kentaro Miuras Berserk manga and its anime adaptation. ...

In Oceania, the American dubbed/subtitled DVD version was converted to PAL standard and released in 2003 as six single volumes and, in 2004, as a 6-disc collector "Box of War" in both Australia and New Zealand (Madman Entertainment). The same year, the "Box of War" case, which is graphically different than the American version, was also sold separately in these countries. For other uses, see Oceania (disambiguation). ...

Reception

Characters

For more details on this topic, see Characters of Berserk.

All subsequent names are from the English translation and Miura's statements about the official transliterations of the characters' names starting from Volume 27. Spoiler warning: All subsequent names are from the English translation and Miuras statements about the official transliterations of the characters names starting from Volume 27. ... Transliteration is the practice of transcribing a word or text written in one writing system into another writing system. ...

• Guts (ガッツ, Gattsu^?)
  Guts is the protagonist of the story; a tall, muscular male with a huge sword called the Dragon Slayer along with a prosthetic left forearm that has a magnetic grip and also conceals a cannon. Guts is a Byronic Hero; he is born as one who may be able to struggle against Causality, but seemingly unable to affect it on a large scale. The Golden Age story arc of the series revolves around Guts's turbulent childhood and adolescence in a mercenary band after reluctantly being adopted by the band's leader Gambino at the behest of Gambino's lover, Shizu, and his subsequent joining with, and departure from, the Band of the Hawk. The dynamic relationship between Guts and Griffith, the leader of this group, forms the primary focus of the manga for the first thirteen volumes. After the events of the Eclipse, in which he loses his left forearm and right eye, Guts seeks revenge on Griffith. Upon doing so, he is subsequently reunited with Casca after two years separation. After the Incarnation Ceremony at Albion, Guts now travels with a new group of companions. He currently possesses the Berserker's Armor, an ancient, cursed suit of armor that allows the wearer to overcome his physical and mental boundaries in combat greatly increasing his fighting strength. Doing so damages his body and allows his inner beast, a feral dog-like demon, to take over and endanger everyone in the vicinity, friend or foe.

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• Griffith (グリフィス, Gurifisu^?)
  Griffith is the founder and leader of the mercenary army Band of the Hawk. Extraordinarily charismatic and handsome, his tactical skill gave him and his army the reputation of invincibility, and the favored choice of the Midland King, who was locked in a century-old war with the Empire of Tudor. Griffith was willing to sacrifice everything for the dream of his own kingdom, believing that he is destined for things greater than the average man. After he won the war for Midland, Griffith engaged and lost to Guts in a duel which stipulated that Guts remain in his service should he lose and freed if he wins. This lose subsequently resulting in Guts' desertion of 'The Hawks'. Stunned and filled with betrayal, Griffith sought comfort in a one-night stand with the king's daughter, and sole heir to the throne, Princess Charlotte. The affair was discovered, after which Griffith was imprisoned and tortured for a year. He was rescued by the primary members of The Hawks, but was already physically crippled and mentally broken. In his despair of losing his dream because of Guts' influence, he was driven to a state of madness that coincided with both the reappearance of his lost Behelit, and a solar eclipse. The God Hand appeared, and he sacrificed the Band of the Hawk to them to become the fifth and final God Hand: Femto. Only Casca, Guts and Rickert, who was outside the Occultation, survived, all having been rescued by the Skull Knight. Two years later, Griffith was reincarnated as a human again in the city of Albion; he now leads a newly formed Band of the Hawk, still in pursuit of his dream to obtain a kingdom, only now he has sanction from 'God'.

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• Casca (キャスカ, Kyasuka^?)
  Casca was the only female soldier in the original Band of the Hawk and is behind only Guts and Griffith in swordsmanship. Her ambivalent relationship to both of them makes her moody and capricious. Casca joins the Band of the Hawk after Griffith saves her from a sexual assault by a nobleman. After Griffith is imprisoned, she becomes the leader of the Band of the Hawk and, along with Guts, leads the mission to rescue Griffith. The trauma of the Eclipse, especially her rape at Femto's hands, has cost Casca her memory. In addition to being Guts' lover, she also gave birth to a child, which had become tainted by Femto's rape. During her travel with Guts, the strain of watching over her in her state and fighting against evil spirits for nights on end drove a possessed Guts to succumb to his inner beast and nearly rape her. Due to this, she now detests Guts and has found comfort in the only adult female traveling with them: Farnese. Casca travels with them completely oblivious to her surroundings, with Guts and company keeping close watch over her. Casca's well being is the driving force for Guts to keep himself from reverting back to a revenge-obsessed wanderer. It has been revealed outside the city of Vritanis that her mental state may be cured at their final destination, Elfhelm, by King Hanafubuku.

Behelit

Griffith's Behelit from the anime series.

A Behelit is a small, oval object resembling an egg, with a set of human facial features scattered randomly across its surface, giving the thing a rather disconcerting appearance. In fact, reference is often made in the story to the fact that the Behelit looks to be a living thing, and it emits a certain aura of unspecified dread. On occasion, it seems as though one of the Behelit's eyes opens and stares at the examiner, though this is usually quickly disregarded as merely an illusion. Behelit from Berserk anime series, fair use screencap. ... Behelit from Berserk anime series, fair use screencap. ...

The origin of the word comes from the Syriac word "beherit", which means Satan — the r turning into an l is an often-made mistake in localization. Syriac is an Eastern Aramaic language that was once spoken across much of the Fertile Crescent. ... In demonology Berith is a Great Duke of Hell, powerful and terrible, and has twenty_six legions of demons under his command. ... This article is about the concept of Satan. ... Look up R, r in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see L (disambiguation). ... Look up localisation, localization in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Egg of the King

In the anime series, only one Behelit is expressly shown: It is the crimson Behelit owned by Griffith, leader of the Band of the Hawk. It is also called the Egg of the Conqueror or Egg of the King, and was given to Griffith when he was a child by an old fortune teller. It is believed that any one possessing this Behelit is destined to someday become a King, and as this is very much in line with Griffith's ambition, he continues to hold on to it. It comes with the price of offering one's flesh and blood (and/or the flesh and blood of others) for their dream.

Its Purpose

The Behelit is actually a key used by mankind to summon the God Hand, a group of immensely powerful, god-like demons, themselves the servants of a dark God that governs the Berserk universe. A Behelit is not truly found or kept by someone, rather it finds its way to the one fated to possess it through the manipulation of causality, and tempts the person with the opportunity to be free of their pitiful situation and have their inner most desire realized. “Fiend” redirects here. ... Causality or causation denotes the relationship between one event (called cause) and another event (called effect) which is the consequence (result) of the first. ...

The Behelit Griffith found reached him, for it was his fate to become a new member of the God Hand. In this regard, his Behelit was also unique, for it was meant to be used by the one new mortal to transcend and become a member of the God Hand. The other Behelits seen in Berserk are minor compared to Griffith's: meant to transform the one who possessed it at the right time into Apostles. Apostles, which are humans who have offered their most precious possessions in exchange to escape their horrendous fate, can transform into hideous creatures (a bizarre manifestation of their ego) and bow down to the God Hand, though there are a few exceptions in the manga.

Griffith's Behelit awakened, summoning the God Hand.

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The Dream and The Sacrifice

In all cases, the ritual involved with the creation of a new Apostle or a new addition to the God Hand, happen under the same circumstances. The mortal possessing the Behelit must feel an intense desire to be free of their ill-stricken situation prompted by the manipulation of causality that created this scenario. This in turn "awakens" the Behelit (either by being nearby or through blood contact), the human features rearrange themselves into a face: the eyes open and bleed, and the mouth opens to scream. The God Hand hears and comes, opening a rift to their dimension and invites the mortal into their fold; tempting him or her with supernatural power and to be rid of their dire circumstance in return for a sacrifice. Causality or causation denotes the relationship between one event (called cause) and another event (called effect) which is the consequence (result) of the first. ...

In order to properly complete the ceremony, the mortal must agree to sacrifice something (or someone) infinitely precious to him or her. Only in such a case, the members of God Hand explain, will a high enough price be paid for a mortal to receive the chance to having their dream realized. Generally, the sacrifice will be family, friends, loved ones, or loyal followers. Normally, the one possessing the behelit wouldn't sacrifice his or her loved ones, but will when the behelit is in the bearer's hand at the right time. That usually happens when the person is under such emotional distress, he or she will give up anything to escape it. The sacrifice will then be devoured by the denizens of hell while the one who summoned the God Hand is reborn as an Apostle with a monstrous new form and abilities to match. Amazingly enough, some apostles are able to maintain at least one remnant of their former humanity despite their transformation such as the Count who refused to sacrifice his daughter in exchange for the God Hand restoring his former demonic power. Emotional distress may refer to: Law of torts: Intentional infliction of emotional distress Negligent infliction of emotional distress Medicine: Stress (medicine) see also List of emotions Category: ...

The Brand of Sacrifice

Those marked for sacrifice are branded with the God Hand's Brand of Sacrifice, a laceration marked into their skin, which bleeds and hurts the victim when in the presence of a demon or demigod. As part of the ceremony, the God Hand calls forth innumerable Apostles to feast upon the sacrificial offering. None are meant to survive the ritual, but any that do are forever branded, and wherever they may go, they will never know true peace, as local spirits attempt to overwhelm and reclaim the branded as of their own. The term demigod, meaning half-god, is a modern distinction, often misapplied in Greek mythology. ...

Berserk video games

PS2 game (Japan)

For more details on this topic, see Sword of the Berserk.

For more details on this topic, see Berserk (PS2 game).

The Berserk games seems to be designed as the continuation of the TV series which stopped in Japan one year before the release of the first software. It is believed that Miura simply used another alternative media as a support for his manga series introduction into new markets; And it seems to have worked just as planned, since the comic books are finally published in America and Europe (Germany, 2001). Image File history File links Berserk_PS2_JP.jpeg Summary Berserk Japanese cover. ... Image File history File links Berserk_PS2_JP.jpeg Summary Berserk Japanese cover. ... Sword of the Berserk: Guts Rage is a video game for the Sega Dreamcast, and a side-story after the Berserk anime. ... Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc ~Seimasenki no Sho~ ) is the second video game based on the manga Berserk. ...

Both games are not explicitly linked with each other, but, at least, are set after the TV series' ending episode. In Japan, these games are named as two Millennium Falcon Arc independent chapters, with the Dreamcast version being similar to an OAV, with its untold parallel story, and the PlayStation 2 version being closer to the manga's storyline. The situation is particular in America, with the Dreamcast game (2000) released two years before the TV series DVD (2002), and even before the comic book series' own introduction (2003). As a consequence, the game's original title was altered overseas. The second game, which is roughly based on volume 22 up to 27, was released two months after the publishing of the 27th tankōbon and shares the same cover art. Surprisingly, the first game was released between the publishing of volume 18 and 19 -at the half of the Retribution Arc- but was named Millennium Falcon Arc (which started later in volume 22) before the term. The Dreamcast , code-named White Belt, Black Belt, Dural, Dricas, Vortex, Katana, Shark and Guppy during development) is Segas final video game console and the successor to the Sega Saturn. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... PS2 redirects here. ... This a list of the episode of the manga Berserk, by Kentaro Miura. ...

Context has evolved in America since the Dreamcast game's period, as now, the comic series is also locally translated and published. The second game was released few weeks before the publishing of the fifth American volume (Golden Age Arc). Set a whole later within the manga's storyline (4th arc), and introducing new characters and intrigues not even mentioned in the preceding Anime series (1st & 2nd arc), the game was not released in America. Due to technical reason -translations & NTSC to PAL conversion-, the European and Oceanian editions depends on the American release. Since the 27th volume wasn't published yet by the time of the game's launch in Japan, the PlayStation 2 game was released in neither of these countries. This a list of the episode of the manga Berserk, by Kentaro Miura. ...

In Korea, where the manga is translated and published since 1999, the 27th volume was published few weeks after the game. The Berserk TV series (DVD box set) was introduced eight months earlier in the country. The Korean edition is identical to the Japanese one (NTSC/J standard) except it features Korean subtitles instead of Japanese, hence the simultaneous release.

Game soundtrack CDs composed by the TV series' very same Susumu Hirasawa were sold in the Japanese market, and a Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc Chapter of the Flower of Oblivion: Visual & Story File game artbook was published by Hakusen under the supervision of Kentaro Miura. Susumu Hirasawa , born April 2, 1954 in Tokyo) is a Japanese electropop-artist, known best in Western cultures for his work on several anime soundtracks, but who has had a long and varied career besides. ...

• 1999-12-16: Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc: Chapter of the Flower of Oblivion
  • ASCII (Dreamcast NTSC/J)  Japan
• 2000-03-15: Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage
  • ASCII/Eidos (Dreamcast NTSC U/C)  United States
• 2001-05-19: Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage
  • ASCII/Eidos (Dreamcast PAL E)  European Union
• 2004-10-07: Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc: Chapter of the Record of the Holy Demon War
  • Sammy (PlayStation2 NTSC/J)  Japan
• 2004-10-07: Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc: Chapter of the Record of the Holy Demon War BRANDED BOX L.E.
  • Sammy (Genesis SEGA/M)  Japan
• 2004-10-07: Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc: Chapter of the Record of the Holy Demon War
  • Sammy/YBM-Sisa (PlayStation2 NTSC/J)  South Korea

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Licensed merchandise

In addition to the video-games and game guidebooks, Berserk has spurred on a range of different merchandise from lighters to keyrings to kubrick sets (6cm Lego alike). Statues and action figures are produced by Art of War. The original soundtrack of the anime series and video games by Susumu Hirasawa are available on CD. A Berserk trading card game released by Konami is available in Japan. In marketing, a product is anything that can be offered to a market that might satisfy a want or need. ... Kubrick is a product line by Japanese toy company MediCom Toy inc. ... For other uses, see Lego (disambiguation). ... An action figure is a posable plastic figurine of an action hero, superhero or a character from a movie or television program. ... Susumu Hirasawa , born April 2, 1954 in Tokyo) is a Japanese electropop-artist, known best in Western cultures for his work on several anime soundtracks, but who has had a long and varied career besides. ... CD may stand for: Compact Disc Canadian Forces Decoration Cash Dispenser (at least used in Japan) CD LPMud Driver Centrum-Demokraterne (Centre Democrats of Denmark) Certificate of Deposit ÄŒeské Dráhy (Czech Railways) Chad (NATO country code) Chalmers Datorförening (computer club of the Chalmers University of Technology) a 1960s... Konami Corporation ) (TYO: 9766 NYSE: KNM SGX: K20) is a leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines and video games. ...

Trivia and historical references

The iron prosthetic hand worn by Götz von Berlichingen.

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(1480-1562) Götz von Berlichingen, a German knight, was the leader of a band of mercenary soldiers and had a reputation as a Robin Hood figure. In 1504, his right arm was struck by an enemy cannon fire, and a prosthetic iron arm was developed to replace it. Guts' iron arm in his original character concept is very similar to Götz's iron arm kept in the Nürnberg Museum. An 18th Century engraving of Götz von Berlichingen. ... The silver Anglia knight, commissioned as a trophy in 1850, intended to represent the Black Prince. ... For other uses, see Mercenary (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Robin Hood (disambiguation). ... A United States soldier demonstrates Foosball with two prosthetic limbs In medicine, a prosthesis is an artificial extension that replaces a missing part of the body. ...

Miura stated in an interview that he created Guts independently and that he did not find out about the Götz until after several volumes of the manga had been published.

Emperor Gaiseric

The Emperor Gaiseric Princess Charlotte alluded to in volume 10 was based on the actual King Gaiseric who ruled the Vandals' kingdom in Europe in the 5th century. He was famed as a brilliant general who even had the Roman Empire worried about his might. In the manga, Gaiseric is said to have created a vast empire similar to the Romans that was destroyed by God's wrath. He banded together his small tribe and brought them great fame as a kingdom that exercised its authority in the Mediterranean region. Geiseric (circa 389 – January 25, 477), also spelled as Gaiseric or Genseric, was the King of the Vandals and Alans (428–477) and was one of the key players in the troubles of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century. ...

Emperor Ganishka

The Emperor Ganishka working as Griffith's enemy in Berserk was based off King Kanishka, who ruled over the actual Kushan Empire, a vast empire in India, South Asia and Central Asia during the 2nd century. He was also a profound Buddhist and adorned his empire with its respective figures and promoted it vigorously. Like his real-life counterpart, Ganishka also decorates his palace with famous Buddhist figures, but has demonized them to suit his nature. Gold coin of Kanishka I with a representation of the Buddha (c. ... Boundary of the Kushan empire, c. ... Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... Map of Central Asia showing three sets of possible boundaries for the region Central Asia located as a region of the world Central Asia is a vast landlocked region of Asia. ... A statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Tawang Gompa, India. ...

Episode 83

Episode 83, titled God of the Abyss (2) (深淵の神 2, Shin'en no kami 2) was intentionally left out of the tankōbon series at the author's request, and the episode was removed from the National Diet Library's copy of the issue of Young Animal in which it was published. It is said that this episode was excluded because it gave away too much of the future plot line. Tankōbon ) is the Japanese term for a compilation volume of a particular series (such as a manga or a novel series, magazine articles, essays, craft patterns, etc. ... Established in 1948 for the purpose of assisting members of the Diet of Japan/National Diet of Japan (国会: Kokkai) in researching matters of public policy, the National Diet Library (国立国会図書館; Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan) is the only national library in Japan. ... YOUNG ANIMAL ) is a magazine in Japan that features seinen manga and scantily clad women. ...

This a list of the episode of the manga Berserk, by Kentaro Miura. ... List of anime episodes The Black Swordsman (DISC 1 WAR CRY) Band of the Hawk (DISC 1 WAR CRY) Baptism of Fire (DISC 1 WAR CRY) Hand of God (DISC 1 WAR CRY) Sword of Wind (DISC 1 WAR CRY) Zodd the Immortal (DISC 2 IMMORTAL SOLDIER) The Sword Master... Sword of the Berserk: Guts Rage is a video game for the Sega Dreamcast, and a side-story after the Berserk anime. ... Berserk Millennium Falcon Arc ~Seimasenki no Sho~ ) is the second video game based on the manga Berserk. ... ‹ The template below has been proposed for deletion. ... Berserk - Forces - is a 1997 single written and performed by Susumu Hirasawa. ... Sword of the Berserk: Guts Rage original soundtrack (ベルセルク 千年帝国の鷹篇 喪失花の章 Original Game Soundtrack) is a soundtrack for the first Berserk video game: Sword of the Berserk, a game based off of the popular manga series Berserk. ... Berserk Millenium Falcon Arc: Chapter of the Record of the Holy Demon War original soundtrack (ベルセルク 千年帝国の鷹篇 魔戦記の章~ Original Game Soundtrack) VPCG-84815 is based on the second video game (for PlayStation 2) of the popular heroic fantasy Berserk anime TV series first broadcasted in Japan from 1997 to 1998. ...

External links

• Official Merchandiser of Berserk related products. (Art of War)
• Berserk's Official Website (Young Animal)
• BerserkChronicles.com Very detailed site full of information and essays. Languages: English and Italian
• Berserk Realm Very complete site packed with multimedia and all kind of information about Berserk manga, anime, videogames and gadgets. Language: English and Italian.
• An interview with Kentaro Miura about Berserk.
• Berserk at the Internet Movie Database
• SkullKnight.NET Berserk Encyclopedia