A Look at Berserk: Deluxe Edition by Kentaro Miura

Let's look inside the Berserk Deluxe edition (volume 1). At 32 bucks, it's actually a great value from Dark Horse!
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[@WizardOfAtlantis]

"It was much too big to be called a comic. Massive, thick, heavy and far too rough." Indeed, a mighty tome worthy of the Black Swordsman.

[@Slave-of-the-most-merciful]

It was more of a slab of paper

[@Kali-8]

@@Slave-of-the-most-merciful hahah

[@greggaygayakutami1402]

*Black Librarian

[@Enoxificatti]

R.I.P Kentaro Miura!!!

[@InvertedWIng]

Ah, I see you're a man of wealth and taste.

[@forgottenfantasy6806]

Because I know the giant sword thing turns a lot of people off: 99% of the armor and weapons in Berserk is realistically, and often elegantly, proportioned. For my money, Berserk earns its one giant sword because 1) It's acknowledged in-universe as being ridiculously large, and 2) it's thematically and symbolically very closely tied to the main character's purpose in the story.

[@GoingRampant92]

I had always considered the size and growth of Gut's sword to be a physical representation of the weight of the past, and the burdens he carries.

[@bloodypommelstudios7144]

I've trained with medieval and renaissance weapons for 10 years and can confirm. They even hired one of Japan's only historical European martial arts experts as a consultant for the movie trilogy. You can see the expert's influence on Miura particularly strongly in chapter 331 where Guts ends up using a verity of historical anti-armour techniques. Even in the earliest chapters of Berserk you can tell Miura must have have worked with shelves and shelves full of reference materials. Most western media doesn't go to these lengths and in pre-internet Japan these books would have been very difficult to get hold of.

[@danalmero374]

The longswords and arming swords are thicker here than in real life, but it’s a stylistic choice, so it’s fine. Kentaro Miura was really good at drawing armour. He had all kinds that would fit in that era and tons of soldiers in his pages. It really is quite impressive.

[@user-mh6ju3pg8c]

@@bloodypommelstudios7144 miura was so dedicated ❤️

[@drkryan21]

Am I the only one who thought the big sword has nothing to do with symbolism, but with the fact that Guts started as a young kid learning to fight with an adult's sword (which was way bigger for his size) and kept it proportional as he grew up because that was the only way he knew how to fight?

[@forgottenfantasy6806]

I wanted to mention this on the Nostalgia stream, but missed it. I think Berserk is the best example of why anime/manga seems to be partially immune to the "milking" problem that US properties have. Namely, that the Japanese seem to be the only people who are willing to let a single creator tell the story he wants to tell, for however long it takes. Miura has been the sole creative voice behind Berserk for 30 years, and he's been telling one continuous story the whole time. It's hard to imagine that happening in any Western medium other than novels. Of course the flip side of that is that there's now 30 years of Berserk to read. $32 for three volumes is good value, but it'd still be like $500 to get the whole series up to date at that price.

[@goe5]

Rest in peace Kentaro Miura 😞 gone too soon...

[@ejanzbe]

Rip kentaro miura

[@michaeloconnor5480]

Here after the news...with a small tear...

[@formeraxe117]

When you said $32, I almost spit out my drink. Jesus that is cheap for that, I was expecting at least $50. Good video.

[@3rd-Wave_Rebel]

Formeraxe I didn’t preorder vol 3 when it was 47 to 48 bucks! Now it’s 61 bucks for the first day of release!

[@N4rkoza]

Retail is 50 but amazon has it much cheaper

[@PopularZoneGaming]

got this recently as a present, was impressed at how good it is! Great artwork and super interesting story, ended up ordering the 2nd volume deluxe edition soon as i finished the 1st volume

[@Kosmic_Aes]

Stoked to see you are a Berserk fan DVS. It be great to hear what you have to say about the series over a couple videos or a write stream. Also, thanks a bunch for reviewing that deluxe edition. I had no idea it was a thing.

[@Toonlink6838]

Also,its almost as thick as Father Mozghus's Bible

[@paulhenri5902]

I've just finished this book, amazing stuff, can't wait for volume 2 (bought it last week), I need to get volume 3 ASAP ;)

[@p4radigm989]

nice review. I only watched all the Anime of Berserk and really like it. would be cool to get the Manga too to see how the story continues.

[@blizzardregulus]

Oooh, when you mentioned gutter. That's a huge sell for me! I HATE, HATE it when artwork buries itself deep into the binding. It annoys the hell out of me.

[@DVSPress]

Binding opens up very nicely.

[@lowki07]

The 97 Anime is amazing, the more recent films and series...not so much. The 97 series was done so well why do they have to keep retelling the Golden age ark? I wish that a decent studio would pick up the IP and do a new series. If Toi can have 1000 something One Piece episodes, They can do Berserk justice. As far as these deluxe volumes go, I'm gonna start collecting them they will look great on a bookshelf!

[@peddazz2365]

well but one piece got 1000 episodes by dropping the animation quality so far that it is basically watching a manga with less detail, seriously there is so much filler and still images in the episodes that before I dropped it I just started skipping through the episodes

[@TheAccountification]

I wish they would bring back cel animation and analog capture methods for certain projects, especially a new Berserk adaptation. I need to see that grit and texture to be able to really get into it.

[@Mark-fv8vt]

I love the pacing of manga and the development of character thoughts and actions. I believe that there's more use of psychology and the plotting is stronger than in American comics. The arcs are stronger and better planned, maybe you could talk more about what drew you into that particular arc which you mentioned. I prefer the atmosphere and mood of Junji Ito to Miura but I have to admit that the latter is doing great high fantasy work, at least on par with Alex Raymond or Hal Foster -- just far more immediate! Hatching seems more prevalent in Western art while in the East it's all about the various gradations of tones. Professional Manga artists draw on B4 paper (roughly 10x14") and sometimes well outside the margins so it is better to invest in a larger book -- 6x8" won't cut it. Murata usually sketches with an architect's 2mm drafting pencil to help fill up the page faster.

[@DVSPress]

Miura actually does everything with only 3 tones - black, white, and grey. Pretty amazing the depth he makes. Reminds me of John Buscema conan comics with the hard contrast and fields of utter black.

[@julioromero238]

Golden age is the best. My fav moment is still guts biting the fairy king spear.

[@ponczos_2293]

Hey David! It's good to see someone talking about some manga comics but in a very simple yet pleasant manner. I hardly ever come across an anime/manga/light novel video that is not narrated by 360° obnoxious KZbinr; that happens way too often, at least to me. And you probably won me over starting Berserk with this video. Btw, have you ever heard of a comic book series "Thorgal"? If you enjoy Berserk, you most likely will enjoy Thorgal since it has some similarities and overall series is really great (more European comic book creators should be talked about).

[@TheAutistWhisperer]

I would get that but I pretty much have all the original volumes, but they look great.

[@Yoko.Kurama]

I wish manga was printed that size as the norm. Makes it so much better to me. Only reason why I'd read on a tablet

[@8Epitaph8]

This is amazing! You can knock out a demon with that tome.

[@EverydayMusician]

Had an awesome video game too. That was my introduction.

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

I’ve started reading this & I absolutely love it, I just finished the first deluxe edition a few days ago. And yes you’re completely correct, the 7th edition arrived today & there’s a big difference in the art between it and the first, it’s much nicer. I was actually pissed because I thought the 2nd edition was arriving today, but it was the 7th. I’m dying to continue reading. Are you up to date with reading it David? Do you think someone else will finish it? Maybe one of his assistants?

[@landonbrown6663]

Love the 1997 anime. Think I'll start reading the manga given the quality put into this release.

[@laflame4473]

Just got volume 4 yesterday :)

[@ZaaZoJo]

Just grabbed a copy - good stuff

[@rynsart]

I Think its way better to have to Deluxe Books than the Original Volumes. My main Favourite thing about Berserk is the Art, And I think the Deluxe Books do a better job. You can see each and every line clearly.

[@616Haggard]

I bought this two days ago on Amazon for $32 like you, and just checked today and the price dropped down to $27 shipped Prime. Man, this book is so nice and already such a good deal.. I ain't even mad.

[@DVSPress]

I just saw volume 2 up for 28, might grab it for myself, even though I have the originals

[@616Haggard]

@@DVSPress I also am looking to get volume 2 as well. I see today volume 3 has become available. Hopefully they eventually release the entire series in these quality omnibus's.

[@DVSPress]

@@616Haggard I hope so. Great way to keep it for the future

[@skolkor]

It's really funny you called it Grand Marshal's Claymore, because that's what a friend said when he showed me episode 1 for the first time.

[@p4radigm989]

maybe you could make a short video about this: I'd love to know which Mangas are covered by the Animes, and where exactly they pick up and leave, like a Timeline that shows Manga 1-40+ and beneath the Anime shows. So I can exactly see which Mangas cover the gaps in the Anime. That would surely be interesting video for many.

[@DVSPress]

Sure. The short version is that manga volume 1 is the first episode of the series; The next two and a half volumes are not in the series. Then begins to golden age arc with young Guts. The series has one or two extra episodes that aren't in the manga. Mega volume 12 continues the story after the end of the anime.

[@p4radigm989]

@@DVSPress thanks, there's also 3 movies (mostly same as TV show, but longer ending) and the 2016 and 2017 anime shows.

[@MrMaxBoivin]

I wish I could get those books, but I just can't justify the price. I already have the 40 volumes of Berserk that have been published and at 20$CAD each, that's 800$ that have been invested in that series. The deluxe edition is 60$CAD for 3 volumes... regetting everything (eventually, when they'll be published) would mean another 800$.

[@Moonsun9]

And the stickers are so easy to take off

[@grimreads]

Berserk is awesome

[@slightlytwistedagain]

I really need to get back into reading Berserk, got to the Mozgus battle with Guts before breaking away. Berserk is great but man it's one huge read that isn't even finished yet. With the story spanning decades with no end in sight it's basically the Japanese version of A Song of Ice and Fire.

[@imperialtutor8687]

It also changed quite a bit

[@melviness4769]

You only reached the conviction arc? Millenium Falcon is great!

[@JaredisAMPED]

Well it’s probably over now

[@herseyhakkindabisi]

I hope i will buy this edition one day because in my country very hard bu this :(

[@mohammedamran4318]

Berserk is number one I think only vagabond monster punpun Real and slam dunk come close to be as good

[@HerrSchock]

Love the Deluxe Editions. I own the first two volumes. Just a shame Darkhorse did not rescan the kinda washed out pages depicting Guts first meeting with Griffith, othwerwise i would have no complaints. I think its worth the upgrade. A Berserk analysis would be great.

[@emilmihaylov5746]

Informative video but why do you keep your nails long on your right hand? I just noticed and thought I might as well ask you :D

[@DVSPress]

Guitar and lute

[@gregorblack5557]

Dooope Dave.

[@azlaneatalot]

Just noticed after my second viewing, so gotta ask this - Did you do manicure on your nails?

[@DVSPress]

I'm a guitar/lute player

[@EldritchElric]

I love Berserk, mostly the grimdark parts of it, the high fantasy ones not so much, although still like them. And what I cannot get into is the anime version, any of them. I don't know how to explain myself properly but for me, in such a grimdark setting it loses a lot when you add animation and coloring into it, it's not nearly as dynamic as the manga version, with Miura changing his style from ultra detailed sometimes to super rough and very expressive depending on the circumstances (motion blur for example) and emotions of the main protagonist, even the regular run-of-the-mill level of quality is usually very adequate for when nothing special is happening, or perhaps better said, for when something mundane is happening. It's a bit like with the Savage Sword of Conan (black & white), with the good issues (the majority weren't imo, and still is the only comic I collected over many years) being very grimdark and detailed, both the plot and the drawings, with no color filling the gaps instead of ink shadows; or like the Lovecraft monsters, which almost always are depicted in B&W or at least with a very minimal color palette, almost monochromatic; or Giger, which I think inspired Miura a lot more than what he says (compared to the number of times he mentions Hellraiser). Also, in principle I don't like the typical giant sword in a (in the beginning) more or less fictional but realistic setting. Because I remember when I read Conan he'd sometimes would happen to get a huge sword (way smaller than one Guts use) at some point but to discard it asap in order to get a proper (well balanced and sized) sword. But in Berserk I do like that if you go that way, all people around Guts will notice the giant sword, it's not normal. Far from that, it shouldn't be possible. It is a common trope but it is well done. Berserk has what The Savage Sword of Conan didn't and I missed: continuity. Some issues of TSoC were very good, but same as the originals from R.E. Howard novels and most of Lovecraft's, also very short. Oh, and btw I also love the last Elric comic adaptation. I'd prefer for it to be black and white but still is excellent. For me it lacks a bit of grittiness but it compensates with fantastic art design, although I don't like how Stormbringer is depicted visually. For me it would have been way better a more realistic design for it, kinda like a montante (relatively small zweihänder but still pretty big) instead of a warcraft-warhammer style. That would have been a huge sword for personal use (not purely as a war or bodyguard weapon) but way more realistic while at the same time still impressive.

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

I can’t believe the price, I payed €40 ($39.99 on the cover) for *Doomsday* *Clock* and it’s not even a hardcover.

[@chaz9808]

wish the deluxe editions werent so expensive though

[@DVSPress]

They are cheaper than buying the originals.

[@thealphasyndrome2516]

Amazon is the way to go for these!

[@Toonlink6838]

9:33 our lord and saviour Donny Donavan!

[@papasitoman]

Guitar nails!

[@johnpena2362]

There something about have the paperback looks Koller especially with a book shelf and your books are number

[@berserkmaster2514]

Nah the deluxe editions look better on shelves

[@jaggerpereira2449]

@@berserkmaster2514 Na the singles look better I guess it’s opinion tho can go both ways tbh

[@berserkmaster2514]

@@jaggerpereira2449 the singles don’t even always match and the colors don’t pop like they do on the the deluxe plus they’re way bigger

[@denisvezijak9219]

OMG Im huge fan of Berserk for over a 15 years. Where did you buy that book. Btw Im not from USA, but Id like very, very to get that huge book manga. Ty for this👍 ♥️

[@imperialtutor8687]

One of my all time favorites... Although recent issues are not going anywhere really, storywise. Lots of teasing but now we have been waiting for 30 frigging years for guts to kick Griffiths ass. I just hope it happens soon. I'll wait another 10 years until the last arc is finally completed. I think kentaro Mioura should have finished it ages ago. The tonal shift these days is pretty apparent. In my opinion some much needed zest is missing. Don't get me wrong it's still a good read which ties into a commonly asked question that is asked why the Japanese animation Studios focus vehemently on the first few acts. Well in my opinion it's because nobody really knows where the story is going or even if it's going to end. The first real arc, Griffiths transformation into femto, cascas defilement and guts torture are a decent cliffhanger. I think it's gets really wild after since it continues on as a dark gory fantasy story but gradually transforms to a more traditional high fantasy tale. As I remember correctly the violence is significantly turned down in later chapters. There are quite a few tonal shifts througout as mentioned. That might also be by design since guts demeanor changes organically in the story. The character almost ages in real time...

[@gabnow0]

Today's Mood. . . 😔

[@westernwarlords6004]

Why does one of your hands have super manicured long nails and the other doesnt?

[@jebanykarakan8749]

Dude your nails

[@dontron810]

If you haven't checked out Steel Ball Run I highly recommend it, amazing art and characters

[@miguelangelthomas5154]

There's a whole lot of JoJos to get through before sbr. Idk if asking someone to do that is fair

[@dontron810]

@@miguelangelthomas5154 SBR is it's own universe you don't have to start at part 1

[@miguelangelthomas5154]

DonTron try to explain stands to someone who has never experienced JoJos. Also skipping JoJos parts is a BIG nono

[@miguelangelthomas5154]

Not to mention that there is no official English release of sbr. I think the official English translation only goes up halfway through part 3

[@gofidan8129]

WHATS UP WITH THE NAILS CUT THEM MAN

[@geert574]

Why are comics so expensive on Kindle? stops me from buying 🤷

[@pilotamurorei]

how to spot a weeb: Reads only comics that everyone knows about, and listens to weeb advice on what to read or watch.

[@TentaclePentacle]

I have given up on the berserk tv show. Season 3 is never going to come, and the first two seasons were meh too. But the movies were great, I don't know why they can't do something similar.

[@bandiriatraveler8343]

The 97 one is the only good adaptation.

[@jimpickens1449]

Clip ur nails

[@unicornonthecob1363]

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