FFXIV Online - Tribute to Kentaro Miura, creator of Berserk (20/05/2021)

A tribute to sensei Kentaro Miura, creator of Berserk, in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online by it's incredible and wonderful community in Ul'Dah, Chaos - Spriggan.
I've joined the memorial and stayed there for 3-4 hours with my friends too.
I love it when people in games do this kind of stuff. ♥
#berserk #kentaro #ffxiv #gutstheme

[@RSSpeacemaker]

It's honestly beautiful how all of the bards are playing the Guts theme... The raw appreciation gets me kind of emotional.

[@Artorikus]

Yeah me too actually ♥

[@FireBurner101]

You can do that in ff14?

[@Artorikus]

@@FireBurner101 yes with the Bard with the Performance mode, you can play songs :)

[@c.galindo9639]

Causality

[@celphalonred1999]

Man that's sick! Just started ff14 so I'm a lvl 21 Lancer and was walking by and was wondering what was goin on, then I saw the post, been a fan of berserk for years, it really is a shame, loved his work, hope his family can find some peace

[@lordpoundcake2317]

I Iove how all the bards are performing Guts theme

[@Artorikus]

Yeah, it was so moving.

[@c.galindo9639]

It was stupendous

[@lordpoundcake2317]

@@c.galindo9639 I am so thankful for all the performers

[@c.galindo9639]

@@lordpoundcake2317 yeah they did a great job

[@voggo]

holy shit u can do that in this game ???

[@FireBomberBassist]

I love moments like this. Well done guys. May he RIP.

[@Artorikus]

Me too, I love this part of the community!

[@c.galindo9639]

It’s sweet

[@jdmathys1]

Kentaro gave us the roadmap to struggle properly: 1- Forge meaningful friendships rooted in reciprocity. 2 - Be willing to learn from capable allies. 3 - Be willing to teach to those who would truly listen. 4 - Confront evil fearlessly, within yourself and others. 5 - Carry a big fuckin Sword.

[@PeteTheGrouch]

Amen.

[@cutfromstone754]

Your words sing so true. Thank you

[@redblade5556]

Woah...i... I never realised...that was...my moral code.

[@JIMT412]

I guess I'm falling on the 5..I only have a Bat but I can paint it black

[@vincenttorrijos9680]

That last one is the most important step, of course

[@harrydrake4173]

It's weird how you wish the departed could see this tribute, but the tribute would not be there if they hadn't left us 😔

[@Artorikus]

Yeah... 😟

[@pendarazaripoor4296]

This is probably the saddest comment I've seen

[@callibor3119]

Miura-san, may you rest in peace.

[@c.galindo9639]

He is in a better place now

[@callibor3119]

@@c.galindo9639 Yes, he is. He will be in our hearts, that outstanding man.

[@c.galindo9639]

@@callibor3119 of course

[@karakun1]

What?! So your saying Berserk creator is now dead and story is at a stand still like HIgh School of the Dead???

[@callibor3119]

@@karakun1 His story may or may not continue on without him. There is not a saying that Berserk is still continuing, yet. But, his. Kentaro Miura is dead. He shall not be forgotten.

[@1theprince1]

It's gonna pain x10 now everytime i re-read Berserk.

[@c.galindo9639]

Play Guts’ theme while you read

[@SrChr778]

Pain's still the same, mate. It's just... paying more attention to it now.

[@BellowDGaming]

Wow...Just wow so much love on this man that influenced a lot of manga and anime and even western media. Awesome tribute. Rest in Peace Kentaro Miura sensei.

[@c.galindo9639]

It shows that in death he can move many others

[@liammallen95]

Rest in Peace, Dr Kentaro Miura, its been a fun struggle. Can't believe how much of you I saw in life, without knowing that those were the works you inspired, before finally watching Berserk 1997, then reading the manga. You will truly be missed, but thanks for creating this era, and everything that makes us who we are. Xx

[@c.galindo9639]

Such a great loss. It’s hard to believe

[@vincentmalasawmkimajongte7489]

He had a doctorate?

[@clickbaitable6320]

I got my first batch of Berserk Deluxe Volumes the night the tweet came out and I still have the screenshots favorited in my camera roll. Will always mourn and respect Miura San for every moment of my life. I haven’t been the same person since I’ve read the manga, watched all videos I can on Miura, the philosophy and religious inspirations that we can find in the manga plus Gätz lol… I love playing Souls games, Blasphemous has references to it. I’m always adapting to change much better I’m 23 so I’m still young. I have a dormant rage inside from my traumatic experiences at home and in school. I connect with these characters more than any other in media it’s my favorite. Just want to make my life better by focusing on family and taking care of neurodivergent kids at my job.

[@Artorikus]

That's a very nice and thoughtful comment. Thanks for sharing your story! 😄

[@stevenlafever955]

R.I.P. Kentaro Miura, you will be missed but not forgotten...

[@c.galindo9639]

Yeah. He is still with us in a way

[@lyizmarston3588]

This was beautifull to watch, i'm sad that Miura died without finishing Berserk, but i'm more happy by the simple fact that it existed and that it made such a great impact in many people's lifes, rest in peace Miura, and thank you for creating Berserk

[@celphalonred1999]

Well spoken!

[@rodrigojara1811]

Infinite sadness

[@joshshrum2764]

*Starts playing Tonight Tonight.*

[@beastofdarknesss5822]

It's staggering how much of an impact one man can make, it's the first time i've truly felt sad from the loss of an author or celebrity rest in peace kentaro miura you legend

[@Irimu_]

I started during that and only heard the news later. Definitely the most memorable first day I've had in an MMO.

[@naaga7932]

This is something i dont think ill ever forgot, when i went there was probably 200+ dark knights even after a few days of it happening

[@francemalate8135]

A Final Fantasy game set in Berserk would be an ultimate send off to an amazing world.

[@madrymadry6897]

RIP Kintaro Miura

[@PeteTheGrouch]

Shit, I don't even _play_ this game, yet, this still manages to tug on my heartstrings... so wholesome.

[@MrEgofreak]

You should. FFXIV 2.0 is amazing!

[@gamester512]

It's not the first time FF XIV players have done something like this either. Back when a player tragically passed away from COVID, their Free Company (Guild/Clan) members arranged a memorial/funeral service for them....and *the entire server* (more or less) showed up to attend, walking across the in-game maps on foot to the designated location for the service, all in order to pay their respects and honor the memory of a fallen comrade, even if they had personally never met the player in question. FF XIV easily has one of the absolute nicest and friendliest communities I've ever been in, and out of all the MMOs I've played (with FF XIV being one of only two MMO's I've ever paid a subscription fee for) I would rank FF XIV's community as the second best I've ever been a part of. My number one pick? A free-to-play MMO whose official servers shut down back in 2014: Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Online (though there is a fan-made and run server of the game up and running called RE:IMAGINE if you want to give it a try, the game is 100% free to play as well, you literally couldn't put real money into it even if you *wanted* to). Plus, there's a very good reason why World of Warcraft is hemorrhaging players while FF XIV is steadily gaining new players (more than a few even being "refugees" from WoW). SquareEnix actually *listens* to their player base and readily accepts constructive criticisms and suggestions from their players, and tries to take that input into account whenever they release a new patch or expansion. The game really only gets better and better over time and with every new expansion. Blizzard by contrast really only sees their own players as "money fountains", and they respond in a far more toxic manner to criticism and player frustration/dissatisfaction, and they have been steadily and rapidly going downhill for quite a while now.

[@Fammy__]

涙が出てくるなぁ〜 みんなありがとう

[@avalonazure5488]

Appreciate you not showing Bard names. What they're doing here is technically in breach of ToS and I'd really hate if the devs were forced to do something I don't for one second think any of them would want to do. I was a part of the vigil on Mateus. I spent seven hours in the line and have never been more proud of our community. Time and again we come together to unite over what's important, and it's just great. I'm honoured to be a part of it. Miura was an incredible artist, and he'll be sorely missed. The Bonefire shines on.

[@Artorikus]

Yeah I know and I totally agree with you. I love this part of the community and I'm very glad to be a part of it. I didn't show any name for the sake of my account too btw.

[@c.galindo9639]

Thank you for your patronage

[@NekuGrandChase]

The stance on 3PP for FFXIV is somewhat lax as long as they don't provide any advantage to players in terms of combat, raids and PvP. As far as I understand, it's a 'see-don't-tell' and 'we won't make a fuss out of it if you don't'. The only stories I've heard where SE took action was when performance mode was used to play certain copyrighted music, recorded, and then posted on KZbin. But that was years ago, literally on the server days of yore. And it was more of a video takedown rather than an in-game ban. I have literally not heard of anyone getting banned via Performance mode. (just don't go spamming chat that you're using a 3PP and posting links and what not). It's player action that often forces GMs to move and people in FFXIV are cool enough to just enjoy the music instead.

[@Artorikus]

@@NekuGrandChase thanks for those infos 🙂

[@loganwebb5449]

@@NekuGrandChase what does 3pp mean? Why is this against TOS?

[@relaxingmusicinc6449]

That was amazing, I logged in and joined in as soon as I got home from work.

[@Artorikus]

I stayed there for approximately 3-4 hours 💙

[@skinfluithero4885]

Wow, honestly a beautiful tribute. It’s amazing what video games can do.

[@lc4633]

The two persons who influenced my life Stan Lee and Kentaro Miura are dead I couldn't be sader I love them both R.I.P 😭😭😭😭

[@reachinghigher4259]

This is what got me to sign up for FFXIV. My *mother* knew Miura was gone 2 weeks before I did because of FFXIV tributes in game. No one in WoW even mentioned it.

[@Artorikus]

Really? Wow.

[@BrandosGrassesOn]

Breaks my heart. Thanks for this, to you all.

[@c.galindo9639]

Yes. It is something great to see

[@lilya3315]

lolol my mom is playing and she started to stand in line

[@Artorikus]

Oh, really? Aww! 😄

[@lilya3315]

@@Artorikus yee we were both questioning why everyone was there

[@c.galindo9639]

Well you stood there for greatness

[@MrEgofreak]

Beautiful tribute to one of the greatest mangaka of all time!

[@G0dgrave]

Goodbye sensei we miss you

[@justinbattle5689]

When i heard the Bards playing the guts theme my eyes teared up instantly

[@makka21]

this was the moment that got me into Berserk, I started back when I saw this video and I've never been this hooked on a game. Thank you.

[@Artorikus]

I'm glad! :)

[@jamesmedina3297]

it still feels like a dream...

[@ZsH85]

a very bad one would like to wake up...

[@c.galindo9639]

Nice. Absolutely amazing

[@nonsensicalabyss]

Just like how Griffith now has a reformed Band of The Falcon, so does Guts. I'd like to think that the people who are paying their respects to Miura's departure all belong to Guts' Band of The Hawk in spirit..

[@Evangelion543]

May he Rest In Peace, Kentaro Miura, Berserk as a whole will never be complete...

[@proassassin8473]

My God that Armor and Sword is stunning

[@AL_EVOz]

RIP I still remember watching berserk as a kid and it was an amazing anime. Thank yoh

[@cherritt2123]

Ffxiv has an amazing, caring community.

[@Artorikus]

Indeed 😊

[@jamestomlin5525]

Rip good sir, the world is a better place thanks to your stories

[@goofball1366]

Though I haven't read berserk yet ( due to the fact that I'm 13 and I dont think my parents would rlly like me reading such a dark story at such a young age.) I was still kind of devastated when I heard the news. He was an incredibly talented person and a huge inspiration on aspiring mangaka ( me included although I'm not Japanese so I dont know how that will work out.) And people who were going through tough times in general. It's truly sad to see him go... you will be missed

[@lolguy00]

R.I.P. Kentaro Miura

[@jessetiihonen9162]

Rest in peace Kentaro Miura.

[@tantricoath]

so glad to see our server do this brought a tear to the eye

[@spiceyseason981]

I love all of them R.I.P Kentaro Miura 😔

[@Max-sh6zu]

I wanted so bad to be a part of this. I picked up the game specifically for it. I wound up being too late. There was only two or three people still in their spots when I got to Ul'Dah, so I joined.

[@AndragonLea]

He lives on in the hearts of everyone who enjoyed his work or got inspired by his art.

[@KanekiKirigaya2537]

This fandom never ceases to make me cry my eyes out with this stuff. So beautiful and touching.

[@miggyboy3786]

I like how some of the players dressed their avatars with armors similar to the berserk armor with matching great sword.

[@kilaz1789]

Its so cool that you can play music in this game

[@Artorikus]

Yes it is indeed!

[@jmeisterlive1333]

This video is what originally got me into the idea of playing ff14. God, I love this game and its community so much.

[@JIMT412]

Now that the manga is back, is good to know the community is supporting towards the new team.

[@piedpierrot3891]

Thanks Miura!

[@dhairyadoesbiz]

Thanks for this bet Miura is smiling from the heaven

[@Mangoroxas]

That is kinda cute. Rip

[@c.galindo9639]

It’s downright gorgeous

[@dude2392]

this is just to wholsome

[@differentman1878]

Not gonna lie. This made me tear up. Thank you for this

[@Artorikus]

All thanks to the FFXIV's community!

[@pichonalpalo]

beatiful tribute. i wish WoW could have cool dark armors like that

[@arslanmalik151]

He did what he wanted to do . He made his story he wanted and he was happy

[@clickfeedvideo2743]

Mad respect

[@radiofreethought1402]

They do a lot of tribute marches on this game, love these strangers, if He could see how many people he never meat loved his work and by extension a part of him I think he would weep

[@user-er3cx2gd8g]

너무나 일찍 가버리신.... 안타깝습니다.. 부디 편히 쉬시길..

[@b0bzeroe914]

i've just gotta say... that transmog is sick!

[@Pork_Chop007]

RIP KENTARO MIURA guy worked himself to death, heres snippets from articles in the magazine berserk was published in where he talks about his health: I came down with a high fever of 40 degrees Celsius. Thinking about it, I've only had two days off this year. (1993, No. 12) I've lost five kilos without doing anything. I wonder why? (1993, No.21) In the past two months, my average sleep time has been less than four hours. Now I'll be Mr. Satonaka soon. (No.23, 1993) Since I moved, my average sleep time has been less than four hours. I'm going to go gammu. (1994, No.16) I had a day off for the first time in a month and a half, and when I went out, I got heatstroke! (1995, No. 17) I went to Okinawa for my first big holiday as a manga artist, and spent two and a half days out of four suffering from heatstroke. (1998, No.19) My first big holiday as a manga artist was to Okinawa. (No.21, 2002) My days off are half days every two months. I haven't had two days off in a row for four years. I'm getting tired of it. (No.23, 2004) I collapsed again from overwork. I missed Gwynn's Hundred Great Books. Ugh! (2005, No.9) It's the first time in my life that I've come down with a cold twice in one month. (2007, No.5) I'll be 27 years old in July. Looking back, 27 years full of cartoons, is this what you want? (1993, No. 14) It's the same every year, but I'm working on Christmas and New Year's Day. I want to eat Osechi once in a while. (1994, No.3) I had a day off for the first time in a month and a half, and when I went out, I got heatstroke! (1995, No.17) After a movie, I always go to the Loiho next to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for a review meeting with friends and stay there until the first train leaves. (1996, No.1) I bought some clothes and shoes for the New Year's party. I only have two pairs of sneakers. (1996, No.2) I'll be 30 in July, and looking back, I've been drawing comics like Kintaro candy. (1996, No.12) In a month and a half, I was only able to go out for two hours to have dinner at Jonathan's. A petite recluse? (2001, No.24) If I don't see people for a long time, my mouth won't work properly. (2002, No. 7) My thirties are almost over. My life is a mess, with nothing but manga. But I can't take it back now, so I'm going to keep going! I'm going to stay indoors again this year. (2006, No.3) After all, I'm not going to stay indoors because I'm lonely. (2006, No.4) I've been too busy to go out for a week, and chocolate has become a precious food for me. Thank you very much. (2006, No.6) I drew soldiers all the time during my absence. (2007, No. 3) Two-thirds of my body is made up of calorie mates. So does that mean that 2/3 of Berserk is provided by Otsuka Pharmaceutical? (2009, No.19) I couldn't see cherry blossoms with the naked eye even once this year. (2011, No.10)

[@rallerrow9074]

Damn man it looks like he spent most of his time drawing berserk, even when he didn't wanted to and I think he somewhat regretted being a manga artist but he kept going on despite regret, sickness and little sleep. I admire him he's like guts giving his all for what he has and loves, and man damn I want to be like him. I too want to be someone with that immense passion and discipline. Miura sensei was one of a kind and I love him with all my heart. Thankyou sensei for your teachings.

[@apurpledragon]

I'm a week late, but it's really heart warming that a community of an entirely different franchise just stops what they're doing, and pay their respects to a beloved author of a beloved series.

[@Artorikus]

Yes indeed, isn't it cool? 😊

[@Red_PlaysYT]

This got me emotional

[@beejay79]

This was honestly the reason I started playing FFXIV. My only regret is not being able to pay tribute with everyone else.

[@Artorikus]

There is so many other wonderful things to enjoy with the community of this game 😊

[@beejay79]

@@Artorikus I quickly found out how amazing everything is. I ever convinced a lot of my friends to join me. It's been a fantastic journey so far

[@darthherohito]

So you started playing this game only for a chance to pay tribute some time? Weird.

[@beejay79]

@@darthherohito I started playing because I wanted to be a dark knight and make Guts.

[@LomiKo]

Knowing this is in spriggan makes me glad I picked that server to start last week

[@Artorikus]

Yes indeed, but they do it in almost every world too by the way 😊👍

[@walidsmaili1239]

this warmed my heart.. especially the gut's theme performed by the bards. also, I love your outfit, can you pass the sauce pls?

[@kenmastreams]

so beautiful

[@yeshebmark8968]

Wow just wow..

[@Iron_Blooded]

Amazing

[@LeveledRogue]

I'm glad to say that I was part of this

[@jondoandel3173]

this is such a touching moment but I just need to know what you are playing this on that makes it look so nice!

[@Artorikus]

You mean the shader?

[@jondoandel3173]

@@Artorikus is it just a downloaded shader? it looks so good next to the base game XD

[@Artorikus]

@@jondoandel3173 yeah I known right? But the shader I used isn't for gameplay but only for pics and videos. First of all, you have to download the GShade (it's easy to find), then you have to download the "Fashionista" presets for GShade. Set up everything and your're done. The preset I used in this video is the "Fashionista Koji" preset, but for gameplay I suggest WitchMoonforGemaplay preset. 😊 Be aware that using shaders is against of the ToS of FFXIV.

[@godxxofxxwar22]

I was honored to be able to play during that time 😢

[@Trujones]

Chills !!! .........

[@gtafan110010]

It's a shame things like this usually happen after the death of the person. They never get to see the appreciation

[@Artorikus]

Yeah I agree, but I think that Miura-san was already pretty appreciated before his dreath too

[@romain77200]

oh i remember of this, now i understand

[@silentking9560]

This is why I love the FFXIV community.

[@Artorikus]

Yeah 😊

[@Chef-Juice]

0:21 Thanks for adding my dood in even though it was a quick turn

[@Artorikus]

Where is it? :)

[@Chef-Juice]

@@Artorikus He was the one with the sword of the round and the foestriker glamor set

[@Artorikus]

@@Chef-Juice oh okay 😄

[@Professor-TripleExtraLarge]

Me: 'tears in his eyes at such a beautiful tribute to a beloved icon who inspired many.' My brain: *DUDE WHAT ARE THOSE ARMOR PIECES THAT GLAM LOOKS SO FUCKING BEAST*

[@Artorikus]

Hehe secret 😁

[@Ghormac]

Chestpiece is: Chromite Armor of Fending Helmet: Lakeland Hood of Fending Gloves: Antiquated Abyss Gauntlets Boots (probably: Antiquated Chaos Sollerets So yeah, not much of a secret ^^

[@alextargaryen7886]

God bless you all

[@essree2996]

I sorta want to see how this was organized. super amazing for what they did here

[@Artorikus]

It was quite spontaneous

[@gennariosoriento9270]

Awesome

[@Chunkyloops]

Of course, nothing is more representative and symbolic of berserk and it's many themes and lessons than the bonfire of dreams. And everyone having their own little bonfire of dreams makes it all the more perfect. Tho it would have been cool if they could have somehow made it one big giant bonfire that everyone circles around and pays tribute to. Or hell, if it was allowed, we'd all hold hands around the giant bonfire of dreams and sing kumbaya.

[@Artorikus]

It would be nice yes

[@DavidGr33nx]

Kentaro: Now I see how much respect I got when I am dead.

[@TheOneWhoisSilly123]

man I wish I had the game installed at the time I would've loved to join

[@leprokun2590]

oyasuminasai, kentaro

[@sailorsaix1668]

I sat in Malboro for 4 hours and people were giving out campfire minions and going down the line saluting people.

[@kelvinsantiago7061]

Que en paz descanse,😭.

[@recardo4884]

the urge to cry

[@jeniffer7799]

I never read or watched Berserk. And I just started playing FFXIV one year ago. And let me tell you, despite how cheesy it might sound: I teard up.

[@Artorikus]

It's totally fine, I totally understand 😄

[@ridgio_]

awwww i was wondering what this was. Wow.... RIP

[@psychogamer7213]

If he is watching this from the other side, he'd be very happy.

[@oreoicecream1829]

🙏

[@asneakylawngnome5792]

To this day, when making class choices, I always go for the two wielding badass.

[@ivandark95]

Goodbye sensei miura .

[@frikivicietas6249]

I saw this again and i have no words to explain who they end hit me so hard

[@matheo.lastra]

wow increíble.

[@Kyleiswild]

Love this so much! Your glamour looks so dope as well. I’d love to know which pieces you’re using.

[@Artorikus]

Thanks! I don't remember the names sorry 🙁

[@psionic6126]

That moment when you feel like "AintzOoalGown" 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@Artorikus]

Hahaha yeah 😁👍