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ベルセルク [Berserk] #25
ベルセルク 25
魔物との戦いに突入したガッツ達。無数のトロールを相手にしたガッツは大剣を思う存分振るい、霊樹の森で出会った魔女・シールケは“魔術”で仲間を救う。魔術を目にしたガッツはその効果に驚嘆するが、それでも魔物達の攻勢は凄まじくて…。
236 pages, Paperback
First published July 5, 2003
About the author
Kentaro Miura
373 books2,264 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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July 4, 2023
My prediction was way off.
Everyone fought to the best of their abilities.
Serpico proved formidable, and a very fast learner with his wind sylphs.
The little witch proved fierce, but she needs a lot of preparation time.
Isidro was helpless, i think he will push himself the next few volumes, and he will be effective for the team.
I love how Kentaro Miura is trying to rationalize his twisted as fuck world.
The whole spirit world, and the spirits, and angels is very interesting.
But i am starting to have serious doubts, if this series will ever end, they are too far from Griffith he is just so out of reach, the world is twisting around him, and they are just fighting these mutations that are happening because of his mere existence...
Everyone fought to the best of their abilities.
Serpico proved formidable, and a very fast learner with his wind sylphs.
The little witch proved fierce, but she needs a lot of preparation time.
Isidro was helpless, i think he will push himself the next few volumes, and he will be effective for the team.
I love how Kentaro Miura is trying to rationalize his twisted as fuck world.
The whole spirit world, and the spirits, and angels is very interesting.
But i am starting to have serious doubts, if this series will ever end, they are too far from Griffith he is just so out of reach, the world is twisting around him, and they are just fighting these mutations that are happening because of his mere existence...
June 20, 2021
Fuck Griffith. All my homies hate Griffith. Serpico solidarity all the way.
August 17, 2019
This is good, but when will we stop having casca and farnese kidnapped and in need of saving?
Apart from that aspect, I liked the volume. It was fun and dynamic. The art is gorgeous and the story is solid.
The monster designs are chiefs kiss, they are so disturbing and horrendous.
Have I mentioned, that my favorite thing is Guts having friends and being able to rely on them and they care for him and they respect and trust him. Guts is no longer alone and I'm having feelings.
Apart from that aspect, I liked the volume. It was fun and dynamic. The art is gorgeous and the story is solid.
The monster designs are chiefs kiss, they are so disturbing and horrendous.
Have I mentioned, that my favorite thing is Guts having friends and being able to rely on them and they care for him and they respect and trust him. Guts is no longer alone and I'm having feelings.
May 22, 2024
بابا یه چارتا آدم به سیخ بکشید جیگرمون حال بیاد
March 2, 2019
.....Wtf was that last panel? Haha
It was all lighthearted until it went to mind fuckery again.
It was all lighthearted until it went to mind fuckery again.
March 13, 2022
هر کاراکتری اضافه میکنه هم خوبه.
الان این شیرکه، جادوگر کوچولوعه هم خوبه دوستش دارم.
الان این شیرکه، جادوگر کوچولوعه هم خوبه دوستش دارم.
March 4, 2018
خارق العادس!
شخصیت پردازی
طراحی های محیط و موجودات اهریمنی و الهی
داستان
روایت
همه چی توی پرفکت ترین حالت ممکن هست
چه کرده جناب میورا *___*
شخصیت پردازی
طراحی های محیط و موجودات اهریمنی و الهی
داستان
روایت
همه چی توی پرفکت ترین حالت ممکن هست
چه کرده جناب میورا *___*
June 9, 2018
MAGIC ✨ It’s Serpico and Schierke’s time to shine!
P.S. the final scene of this volume is the most disturbing thing I’ve seen in a while. I can’t.
P.S. the final scene of this volume is the most disturbing thing I’ve seen in a while. I can’t.
March 6, 2021
There's a good fight or few here, as well as some nice insight into magic and religion and deep faiths. It's also where things get, perhaps for the first time in Berserk, pretty unnecessarily gross.
March 7, 2022
It's so great to see how far Farnese has come and developed as a character. Also Schierke gets her time to shine. The ending with the trolls though? Disturbing as hell.
May 22, 2024
اون جاهایی که شیرک با استفاده از قدرتش و روح رودخانه، عنصر آب رو کنترل میکنه منو یاد آواتار میندازه. خود آرک هم اوکی داره میگذره. نه به اندازه لاست چیلدرن متوسط نه به اندازه گلدن ایج بینظیر. دقیقا وسط اینهاست و منتظرم ببینم کی دوباره قراره شگفتزدهم کنه.
August 28, 2023
“Whatever different words you use to express [your scriptures].../
The mantras chanted may differ, but are not souls in want of salvation all the same?/
To divide and oppress people because of those differences is folly.”
August 21, 2024
Saignée onirique
Ici, le groupe mené par l'apprentie sorcière Schierke se mobilise pour protéger la petite bourgade voisine des bois de la maison de l'arbre aux Esprits, Enoch, d'une invasion de trolls à qui s'ajoute un ogre et un kelpie. La frontière entre les mondes semble s'effacer, les apparitions d'ordre mythique se multiplient à la vue de tous et on en vient à se persuader qu'il y a décidément quelque chose de profondément détraqué dans le monde de Midland depuis l'Occultation, et plus encore depuis la réapparition de Griffith et de son code vestimentaire de Faucon Blanc tape-à-l'œil.
Quelques points qui m'ont plu tout particulièrement dans ce tome 25 : Serpico qui se joint à Guts pour affronter les deux créatures les plus coriaces, les liens qui se renforcent entre Farnèse et le groupe, tout particulièrement Casca et les illustrations magnifiques quand il est question de l'usage de la magie par Schierke.
Ici, le groupe mené par l'apprentie sorcière Schierke se mobilise pour protéger la petite bourgade voisine des bois de la maison de l'arbre aux Esprits, Enoch, d'une invasion de trolls à qui s'ajoute un ogre et un kelpie. La frontière entre les mondes semble s'effacer, les apparitions d'ordre mythique se multiplient à la vue de tous et on en vient à se persuader qu'il y a décidément quelque chose de profondément détraqué dans le monde de Midland depuis l'Occultation, et plus encore depuis la réapparition de Griffith et de son code vestimentaire de Faucon Blanc tape-à-l'œil.
Quelques points qui m'ont plu tout particulièrement dans ce tome 25 : Serpico qui se joint à Guts pour affronter les deux créatures les plus coriaces, les liens qui se renforcent entre Farnèse et le groupe, tout particulièrement Casca et les illustrations magnifiques quand il est question de l'usage de la magie par Schierke.
October 8, 2023
**English down below**
El volumen 25 de Berserk es un escalofriante y sublime viaje a las profundidades más oscuras de la obra maestra de Kentaro Miura. Sin duda, el punto culminante que más me impactó fue el último capítulo. En esta entrega, Miura logra crear una experiencia que es cruda, horrorífica y, al mismo tiempo, sublime.
El último capítulo es un recordatorio vívido de que Berserk no es para los débiles de corazón. Las escenas del mundo de Qlipthoth son impactantes, sumergiéndonos en un reino de pesadillas que se siente asombrosamente real. Miura no escatima en detalles grotescos, lo que añade un nivel de intensidad que es difícil de encontrar en cualquier otro lugar.
Sin embargo, lo que hace que este volumen sea verdaderamente especial es la forma en que Miura equilibra la brutalidad con la belleza. A pesar de las horripilantes escenas del mundo de Qlipthoth, su habilidad para crear paisajes y criaturas de fantasía que son verdaderamente sublimes es sorprendente. El contraste entre lo oscuro y lo majestuoso crea una atmósfera única que te sumerge por completo en su mundo.
En resumen, el volumen 25 de Berserk es una obra maestra en sí misma. Su capacidad para impactar y conmover a través de su arte y narrativa es sobresaliente. Este capítulo final es un recordatorio de por qué Berserk es considerado uno de los mejores mangas jamás creados y por qué Kentaro Miura es un artista excepcional. Es una experiencia que te deja conmocionado y ansioso por más.
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Volume 25 of Berserk is a chilling and sublime journey into the darkest depths of Kentaro Miura's masterpiece. Without a doubt, the standout that left the greatest impact on me was the final chapter. In this installment, Miura manages to create an experience that is raw, horrifying, and simultaneously sublime.
The final chapter serves as a vivid reminder that Berserk is not for the faint of heart. The scenes from the world of Qliphoth are staggering, plunging us into a realm of nightmares that feels astonishingly real. Miura spares no detail in depicting grotesque imagery, adding a level of intensity that is hard to find anywhere else.
However, what truly makes this volume exceptional is Miura's ability to balance brutality with beauty. Despite the horrifying scenes from the world of Qlipthoth, his skill in crafting landscapes and fantasy creatures that are truly sublime is astounding. The contrast between the darkness and the majesty creates a unique atmosphere that fully immerses you in his world.
In summary, Berserk Volume 25 is a masterpiece in its own right. Its capacity to impact and move through its art and storytelling is outstanding. This final chapter is a reminder of why Berserk is considered one of the greatest manga ever created and why Kentaro Miura is an exceptional artist. It's an experience that leaves you shaken and eagerly anticipating more.
El volumen 25 de Berserk es un escalofriante y sublime viaje a las profundidades más oscuras de la obra maestra de Kentaro Miura. Sin duda, el punto culminante que más me impactó fue el último capítulo. En esta entrega, Miura logra crear una experiencia que es cruda, horrorífica y, al mismo tiempo, sublime.
El último capítulo es un recordatorio vívido de que Berserk no es para los débiles de corazón. Las escenas del mundo de Qlipthoth son impactantes, sumergiéndonos en un reino de pesadillas que se siente asombrosamente real. Miura no escatima en detalles grotescos, lo que añade un nivel de intensidad que es difícil de encontrar en cualquier otro lugar.
Sin embargo, lo que hace que este volumen sea verdaderamente especial es la forma en que Miura equilibra la brutalidad con la belleza. A pesar de las horripilantes escenas del mundo de Qlipthoth, su habilidad para crear paisajes y criaturas de fantasía que son verdaderamente sublimes es sorprendente. El contraste entre lo oscuro y lo majestuoso crea una atmósfera única que te sumerge por completo en su mundo.
En resumen, el volumen 25 de Berserk es una obra maestra en sí misma. Su capacidad para impactar y conmover a través de su arte y narrativa es sobresaliente. Este capítulo final es un recordatorio de por qué Berserk es considerado uno de los mejores mangas jamás creados y por qué Kentaro Miura es un artista excepcional. Es una experiencia que te deja conmocionado y ansioso por más.
◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇◇
Volume 25 of Berserk is a chilling and sublime journey into the darkest depths of Kentaro Miura's masterpiece. Without a doubt, the standout that left the greatest impact on me was the final chapter. In this installment, Miura manages to create an experience that is raw, horrifying, and simultaneously sublime.
The final chapter serves as a vivid reminder that Berserk is not for the faint of heart. The scenes from the world of Qliphoth are staggering, plunging us into a realm of nightmares that feels astonishingly real. Miura spares no detail in depicting grotesque imagery, adding a level of intensity that is hard to find anywhere else.
However, what truly makes this volume exceptional is Miura's ability to balance brutality with beauty. Despite the horrifying scenes from the world of Qlipthoth, his skill in crafting landscapes and fantasy creatures that are truly sublime is astounding. The contrast between the darkness and the majesty creates a unique atmosphere that fully immerses you in his world.
In summary, Berserk Volume 25 is a masterpiece in its own right. Its capacity to impact and move through its art and storytelling is outstanding. This final chapter is a reminder of why Berserk is considered one of the greatest manga ever created and why Kentaro Miura is an exceptional artist. It's an experience that leaves you shaken and eagerly anticipating more.
November 30, 2017
Their freaking magic system. Molding western concept of fantasy magic into medieval christianic concepts. Its the turning point in berserk were the genre turns into full fledged medieval fantasy.
Also move out the way Rape Horse Rape Troll is coming.
Also move out the way Rape Horse Rape Troll is coming.
May 16, 2022
Schierke and Farnese get their time to shine !!! Love to see it
May 29, 2023
Continuing the Falcon of the Millennium Empire Arc - The Holy Evil War Chapter
The gang go to the near by village to try and stop the Troll invasion. Serpico's wind sword is really cool. He's almost at Guts's level of skill. Or perhaps higher skill level but not as strong.
The village priest is really having a tough go of things. He doesn't want help from magic, but also doesn't want all his people to be killed by trolls. They all hide in the church and Schierke (her elf's name is Ivalera) puts a spell around the church preventing spirits from the astral world from going in (IE the trolls).
An orgre shows up and starts throwing huge wood pillars at the church so Guts goes to fight it. Once a Kelpie shows up, a thing that can summon water, Serpico gets involved in the fight. Using his wind elementals, he can nearly fly now! Schierke summons a spell that nearly drowns the whole town. She saves the day, but Farnese and Casca are taken away by Trolls.
The trolls den is in the astral plane. It seems the whole world will be consumed by the astral plane soon.
The gang go to the near by village to try and stop the Troll invasion. Serpico's wind sword is really cool. He's almost at Guts's level of skill. Or perhaps higher skill level but not as strong.
The village priest is really having a tough go of things. He doesn't want help from magic, but also doesn't want all his people to be killed by trolls. They all hide in the church and Schierke (her elf's name is Ivalera) puts a spell around the church preventing spirits from the astral world from going in (IE the trolls).
An orgre shows up and starts throwing huge wood pillars at the church so Guts goes to fight it. Once a Kelpie shows up, a thing that can summon water, Serpico gets involved in the fight. Using his wind elementals, he can nearly fly now! Schierke summons a spell that nearly drowns the whole town. She saves the day, but Farnese and Casca are taken away by Trolls.
The trolls den is in the astral plane. It seems the whole world will be consumed by the astral plane soon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 10, 2017
This is the 25th volume in the Berserk series. In this volume Guts and crew defend a town from trolls, an ogre, and a kelpie. We also get to watch Schierke wield some pretty awesome magic. At the end of it the trolls are swept away but so are Casca and Lady Farnese; they have both been taken captive by the trolls.
Schierke teaches us a lot more about how magic works and explains about the different astral planes. The addition of magic to the series has been fascinating and I really enjoy it. I love Schierke as a character and think she’s added a lot of interest.
The artwork continues to be well done and I enjoy where the story has been heading. This series continues to stay new and fresh and I am loving it.
Overall a great addition to this series; this is such a high quality manga series and has remained consistently so. I would recommend to mature readers who enjoy fantasy horror manga series.
Schierke teaches us a lot more about how magic works and explains about the different astral planes. The addition of magic to the series has been fascinating and I really enjoy it. I love Schierke as a character and think she’s added a lot of interest.
The artwork continues to be well done and I enjoy where the story has been heading. This series continues to stay new and fresh and I am loving it.
Overall a great addition to this series; this is such a high quality manga series and has remained consistently so. I would recommend to mature readers who enjoy fantasy horror manga series.
July 9, 2019
what the hell is this? can I skip all the crap about magic and witches and get back to a story, Guts never set out to "understand whats going on in the world and put a stop to evil", I don't need every little detail explained to me, I never needed it in the past, if the writers are going to go out of their way to give me all this crap then they can go back and explain the missed details from the previous books.
If guts had destroyed a village in saving it from monsters at any other time he would have been driven out as a heretic or demon, not praised and thanked by the priests. I also love how they have to put that bit of gore in at the end for no reason other than to make up for the cartoon aesthetic, like they forgot that this series is actually dark and just remembered the tone of it when they were wrapping up.
If guts had destroyed a village in saving it from monsters at any other time he would have been driven out as a heretic or demon, not praised and thanked by the priests. I also love how they have to put that bit of gore in at the end for no reason other than to make up for the cartoon aesthetic, like they forgot that this series is actually dark and just remembered the tone of it when they were wrapping up.
December 11, 2015
Badass fights this volume and a disturbing ending!
February 23, 2022
Four words: Serpico and the slyphs 🥵
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September 12, 2022Vols 21-25
Despite the clumsy lead up, the Incarnation Ceremony turned out appropriately massive and cathartic. And now Griffith is back, on his journey of conquest, either crushing or tempting all in his path. I don’t think he’s ever been rendered as gloriously by Miura before, like a radiating force of nature atop his hawk-winged caparisoned horse.
We see Guts’ travelling party shaping up, with Farnese, Serpico and Isidro all getting to have their arcs taken in interesting, compelling directions. The shadowy enchanted forest where they face off against the troll menace is a great new setting for Miura to stretch his artistic muscles, infusing his story with the alternatingly folksy and ominous vibes of a darkly warped fairy tale.
In particular, I love the extremely snug, brambly, Elven-looking witch hut of newcomer Schierke, whose design also revolves around fairy tale motifs, with long robes and face sheepishly concealed beneath an oversized pointed hat. Some great character moments between her and Guts reinforce that the character growth in this arc so far is considerably more satisfying than in the Conviction arc before it.
Despite the clumsy lead up, the Incarnation Ceremony turned out appropriately massive and cathartic. And now Griffith is back, on his journey of conquest, either crushing or tempting all in his path. I don’t think he’s ever been rendered as gloriously by Miura before, like a radiating force of nature atop his hawk-winged caparisoned horse.
We see Guts’ travelling party shaping up, with Farnese, Serpico and Isidro all getting to have their arcs taken in interesting, compelling directions. The shadowy enchanted forest where they face off against the troll menace is a great new setting for Miura to stretch his artistic muscles, infusing his story with the alternatingly folksy and ominous vibes of a darkly warped fairy tale.
In particular, I love the extremely snug, brambly, Elven-looking witch hut of newcomer Schierke, whose design also revolves around fairy tale motifs, with long robes and face sheepishly concealed beneath an oversized pointed hat. Some great character moments between her and Guts reinforce that the character growth in this arc so far is considerably more satisfying than in the Conviction arc before it.
July 22, 2023
"How can one human do this much..." (So real) "are not souls in want of salvation all the same?" (I love her perception of the world)
Also character development is INSANE
-"This is the will of god!! This village should entrust all to the fate god has assigned it!!
-This man is the same.The same as the...old me...sending people to their deaths...in the name of god."
Also character development is INSANE
-"This is the will of god!! This village should entrust all to the fate god has assigned it!!
-This man is the same.The same as the...old me...sending people to their deaths...in the name of god."
June 13, 2020
Berserk
Volume #25
We see a fight to save a village
And with the addition of magic, we see in its full glory in this volume
Fighting Trolls, an Ogre and Scary lizard spirit of the lake
And we head to save Casca and Farnese in the next volume!
The final Panel is DARK!
Great Artworks!!!!
Volume #25
We see a fight to save a village
And with the addition of magic, we see in its full glory in this volume
Fighting Trolls, an Ogre and Scary lizard spirit of the lake
And we head to save Casca and Farnese in the next volume!
The final Panel is DARK!
Great Artworks!!!!
March 27, 2022
Stan Serpico for clear skin
November 5, 2023
4.5 stars. Some art works so atmospheric. Amazing!.
January 26, 2022
(Zero spoiler review for Deluxe edition 9, which this volume is part of)
Sadly, this started off and reinforced every tiresome, frustrating aspect of this series for me, and once again, had me contemplating selling my entire deluxe collection. Yet something kept me pushing through this, as it has done many times in the past when similar feelings of annoyance have overcome this highly praised (and it must be said, overrated) reading experience. Volume 25 was one of the weakest offerings yet, with the near 200 page book focusing on one rather uninteresting and pointless battle. The dialogue was sparse and was Muira at his worst. The characters which I despise and pray to the literary gods will die very time I turn the page, were in peak cringe mode. Yet, thankfully, when volume 26 arrived, things quickly improved, straying back onto a darker, more interesting path. And perhaps even better, continued to improve right up through volume 27 and the end of the deluxe edition (which currently is not available to review here for some reason).
Dialogue became richer, more poetic... more frequent. We stopped fighting boring fodder and started running into some old and rather formidable favourites. I started to fall in love with the series again. I was reminded why so many people worship Berserk. And whilst there is too much filler and not enough killer across this long running series to have me on my knees praising this book to hell and back. When its this bloody good, thoughts of not continuing with these deluxe editions became a very distant memory indeed. 3/5 for volume 25.
OmniBen.
Sadly, this started off and reinforced every tiresome, frustrating aspect of this series for me, and once again, had me contemplating selling my entire deluxe collection. Yet something kept me pushing through this, as it has done many times in the past when similar feelings of annoyance have overcome this highly praised (and it must be said, overrated) reading experience. Volume 25 was one of the weakest offerings yet, with the near 200 page book focusing on one rather uninteresting and pointless battle. The dialogue was sparse and was Muira at his worst. The characters which I despise and pray to the literary gods will die very time I turn the page, were in peak cringe mode. Yet, thankfully, when volume 26 arrived, things quickly improved, straying back onto a darker, more interesting path. And perhaps even better, continued to improve right up through volume 27 and the end of the deluxe edition (which currently is not available to review here for some reason).
Dialogue became richer, more poetic... more frequent. We stopped fighting boring fodder and started running into some old and rather formidable favourites. I started to fall in love with the series again. I was reminded why so many people worship Berserk. And whilst there is too much filler and not enough killer across this long running series to have me on my knees praising this book to hell and back. When its this bloody good, thoughts of not continuing with these deluxe editions became a very distant memory indeed. 3/5 for volume 25.
OmniBen.
April 11, 2021
Sadly, Berserk has really taken a dive in the wrong direction at this point.
The series did a total flip to hardcore fantasy out of nowhere. Trolls, ogres, frog horses that use water magic, little girls who wear pointy hats like white/black/red mages from the Final Fantasy universe that have all powerful magic, and the introduction of magic items that allow people to fly or cut down enemies without touching them from long distance by just slashing the air.
It just takes all of skin out of the game. When the heroes are surrounded by the troll horde... don't worry, the witch/mage/magic user will just say some words and then the power of magic will just wipe them all.
All Berserk needs to do now is just add time travel and the series will be absolutely ruined.
I was hopeful when I came to the very last chapter that things might be getting back on track... but then there was a troll rape scene that was just quite terrible, disturbing, ... just absolutely f'n horrible. I am not even going to spoiler shield that. Reader beware.........
I hate to quit this at 25 volumes in....... but I am right on the edge.
UPDATE:
Upon further reflection... ya. It's time to end this. That last scene did it for me and the fact that this has turned into a magic fest without any meaningful consequences.
I should have stopped once Griffith turned into Femto.
I am finally done with Berserk.
The series did a total flip to hardcore fantasy out of nowhere. Trolls, ogres, frog horses that use water magic, little girls who wear pointy hats like white/black/red mages from the Final Fantasy universe that have all powerful magic, and the introduction of magic items that allow people to fly or cut down enemies without touching them from long distance by just slashing the air.
It just takes all of skin out of the game. When the heroes are surrounded by the troll horde... don't worry, the witch/mage/magic user will just say some words and then the power of magic will just wipe them all.
All Berserk needs to do now is just add time travel and the series will be absolutely ruined.
I was hopeful when I came to the very last chapter that things might be getting back on track... but then there was a troll rape scene that was just quite terrible, disturbing, ... just absolutely f'n horrible. I am not even going to spoiler shield that. Reader beware.........
I hate to quit this at 25 volumes in....... but I am right on the edge.
UPDATE:
Upon further reflection... ya. It's time to end this. That last scene did it for me and the fact that this has turned into a magic fest without any meaningful consequences.
I should have stopped once Griffith turned into Femto.
I am finally done with Berserk.
September 25, 2020
Waiting for this arc to pick up... Troll raid at Enoch Village did not captivate me.
I wish Muira would give more significance to Farnese and Casca. Neither of them really do anything anymore; things just happen TO them; they’re no longer pushing the plot or their own stories forward.
I also think Muira missed an opportunity to develop Casca with Schierke’s telepathy. Imagine if Casca was able to coherently communicate with the group (and Guts!!) using the ability Schierke gave to the whole gang. That would’ve been HUGE.
I’m wanting to see the female characters have more plot significance, mainly Farnese and Casca.
Also, the Lost Children Chapter of the previous arc was about as boring as this one is. It seems to me that this chapter is going on for FAR longer than its welcome to stay. Feels like filler.
I wish Muira would give more significance to Farnese and Casca. Neither of them really do anything anymore; things just happen TO them; they’re no longer pushing the plot or their own stories forward.
I also think Muira missed an opportunity to develop Casca with Schierke’s telepathy. Imagine if Casca was able to coherently communicate with the group (and Guts!!) using the ability Schierke gave to the whole gang. That would’ve been HUGE.
I’m wanting to see the female characters have more plot significance, mainly Farnese and Casca.
Also, the Lost Children Chapter of the previous arc was about as boring as this one is. It seems to me that this chapter is going on for FAR longer than its welcome to stay. Feels like filler.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 14, 2016
La magia di Silke è una piacevole deviazione dal solito scontro tutto forza bruta di Gatsu, e con questo powerup anche Serpico è in grado di contribuire attivamente agli scontri.
Anche se lascia un po' dubbiosi lo stupore del gruppo alla dimostrazione di forza e ferocia di Gatsu... come non l'avessero mai visto combattere demoni!
Anche se lascia un po' dubbiosi lo stupore del gruppo alla dimostrazione di forza e ferocia di Gatsu... come non l'avessero mai visto combattere demoni!
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