Why Guts Theme hits in the feels!? | Composer Reacts: Berserk

[@AtlasBenighted]

Greetings Wanderer! Check my latest BERSERK INSPIRED SONG 🌘 Conceived In Blood 🩸 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIHNkqOPm6ZnY5Y

[@maksimtymhenko]

Music about agony and peace of guts soul

[@soulmask2781]

Daft Punk are also masters of repetition. Most sounds repeated quickly get annoying if not obnoxious. I know if a sound is good by how many times I'm able to listen to it back to back. Once I tought a britney spears song was pretty catchy. After 5 times my ears were bleeding.

[@TheMaskedMan]

This is the ultimate. Depressed but I’ll be ok song

[@emanuel81111]

EXACTLY thats the vibe, summarized perfectcly , its both sad and positive.

[@kingdomheartsfanelijaxwill5004]

I legit thought of you Masked when I saw the guts theme😂 Edit: Thanks Guys, I’ve never had this many likes before🙏🏽

[@bugandoamente251]

Oh you changed your name again... What happened to the Asura arc? Was it not a good idea?

[@patrickimperial579]

@@bugandoamente251 Probably on hiatus 😂

[@Cloud-hc8uu]

i thought you changed your name?

[@blyat8832]

He's gonna go through all the stages of grief by the time he is done with the song

[@hoesmad8035]

@Comoon Remix pog!

[@swordierre9341]

Why u gotta go and spoil it

[@butternutyeeetsbanana.-.5389]

His eyes where empty at the end of the clip.

[@silent868]

Bruh... Your using my pfp for my xbox and discord lmao

[@silent868]

Well not "my" but I also use it

[@law_9840]

This song is depressing but gives you vibes like: "it's hard, but keep moving forward. It will be better someday."

[@AtlasBenighted]

Absolutely

[@محمدالعبيد-ض3ظ]

Perfectly suits Guts's character, no surprise it's named after him.

[@arthurw1604]

@@محمدالعبيد-ض3ظ ofc his theme is named after him like bruh?!

[@محمدالعبيد-ض3ظ]

@@arthurw1604 like I've said before "no surprise", i'm just appreciating how well they captured his character with this theme along with my agreement that he also embodies @Law_ statement. I might have needed to articulate that better, my apologies.

[@arthurw1604]

@@محمدالعبيد-ض3ظ ye ok xd

[@dale2314]

R.I.P Miura. You changed the game and were an inspiration to countless artists and fans. Thank you for your mark you left.

[@kharnthechad8007]

Struggle

[@Mitsuzen.]

he died doing what he wanted no matter what, I bet he was happy. rest in piece kentaro Miura....

[@laurentiusmcmxcv]

The most influential seinen mangaká

[@hellbound9418]

this comment threw me in an existencial crisis! i didnt know! wtf...

[@vergilsgamingchair8772]

*crying loud af*

[@undercovr5494]

Dude went from having a normal day to reliving his entire life as soon as those vocals hit.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Facts

[@scottyxscxrs5483]

Welcome to Berserk.

[@Jbeaming1]

That shit gives chills

[@K4inan]

I'm a grown ass man and I cry my eyes out every time I hear it.

[@Blank5056j]

It gives me a calm but sad feeling

[@bassman101o5]

When he said “it gave me goosebumps“ i was fulfilled

[@parthkatala8169]

So true brother the moment I liked the video

[@fadthetic]

YESSSS

[@huntkali1007]

Same lol

[@danielislam]

When he said it gave him goosebumps, it gave me goosebumps

[@tootz5800]

Yessssssss😂

[@tomsawyerpiper9412]

“Born of death, raised by pain, matured in violence, and defiant in the face of death, clinging desperately to life. You call him a monster. I say he’s the most human of all of us.”

[@douchbagat7671]

Where is this quote from?

[@carlchameleon9847]

@@douchbagat7671 among us

[@rudolfdirks9253]

@@douchbagat7671 that is from berserk. I don't remember where exactly it is from tho.

[@luisalbertoramirez7685]

@@carlchameleon9847 mvp

[@savageshyguy4486]

The Struggler

[@tavastian3288]

Theme music for the most violent and badass character in all of fiction is the most tender, depressive and sad theme song of all fiction

[@ascended313]

Wouldn’t say in all of fiction but close

[@acephoenix7849]

That's the beauty of Guts, he doesn't care about the carnage. He loses himself in battle until he couldn't afford to anymore. He's just a human being looking for his place in the world. More than anything, he's human.

[@tavastian3288]

@@acephoenix7849 Maybe the most human of us all. To me Guts has always been a source of inspiration. He's just such a perfect character

[@telvanni3651]

I swear the song can make you feel so much.

[@bleeem]

@@tavastian3288 i think we all felt like guts at some point

[@ProjectKagura]

The song hits different now.

[@amanniyas3110]

Honestly man

[@sitinthebit2089]

Sht fcked me up, woke up to screenshot from a friend with the news of Miuras Death, I immediately listened to this song, looked at the clouds, and the fcking sky was just as beautifull as when Guts fought Griffith for the first time in 1997 on the hill. Then I bowed and thanked Miura for this creation. NO IM NOT CRYING!

[@matheumelo]

an king crimson man

[@jamesmedina3297]

it was a cold rainy morning, when i woke up, there was still fog on the window, and i see... "Kentaro Miura has passed away" i can still feel the heart sink from that moment even now

[@TheGhoulian]

@@sitinthebit2089 I also looked at the sky while listening to this. It was the most beautiful sky I've ever seen between the lighting of the sunset and the cloud formation. He inspired me to find my dream, and I hope the same for all of us.

[@imafraidjumitebeinagang]

Its very epic that saitama is reacting to the guts theme

[@dzeliongurung3218]

Family. 👊☺️

[@bernandopardede5803]

Wkwkwk

[@nurikkulanbaev3628]

yoo...Filthy Acts at a Reasonable Price

[@milkboi1411]

@@dzeliongurung3218 family

[@kanedawake8]

Dojya~~~~~n

[@wormy8559]

"born from death, raised in abuse, grow in battlefield, consumed by vengeance and rage, yet he never to death be slain" Guts in the nutshell

[@rekanpayne6606]

Blood and guts and godhand

[@danielmiller5778]

Well those aren’t the correct lyrics, but you’ve got the spirit of it!

[@I._.Iy0]

Yet still called femto Griffith Poor guts

[@blastermaster7261]

Well said, I really like your description.

[@쿠로-f7o]

I think It's because Guts himself is hope.

[@Battury]

This song alone was the reason I decided to finally check out Berserk.

[@JoseSanchez-yb5wx]

Same

[@reconpancake5611]

It’s a masterpiece

[@FelicityGemini]

If you like that check out the beginning and ending song, (1997) it will blow your mind

[@siemspark]

same

[@eduardomoreno5020]

Same. Not only Berserk, to begin to manga/anime in general

[@slamindorf5478]

Miura said himself he likes to listen to the 90's ost when drawing berserk, i myself listened to it a few times while reading the manga, magical experience

[@Flufferz626]

May he rest in peace, magnificent artist and I am sad to see him go.

[@murtadhaahmed3358]

@@Flufferz626 what is he died?

[@Flufferz626]

@@murtadhaahmed3358 yes unfortunately.

[@amanniyas3110]

Ikr

[@lonelyshpee7873]

Miura was a Hirasawa fan and listened to his music while drawing. He specifically requested Hirasawa to make the soundtrack for the 97 anime for this reason.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

It's almost like he read the manga, by just listening to the music.

[@hmongpepper3340]

He did, wassup btw.

[@BushidoBrownSama]

inescapable

[@davebriggs2919]

I see you everywhere

[@crownedclown49]

Found you

[@goldsaiyan6470]

You're an imposter.

[@rikuheart91]

you know a song is damn good when someone who simply knows nothing about the series/movie or whatever it is from gets so many things right only by explaining their feelings and emotions it conveys

[@AtlasBenighted]

Exactly my thoughts

[@telearms]

@@AtlasBenighted the song is a masterpiece

[@Tofunekouhai]

Im that person. I have never watch or read about Berserk. But only because in one comment another videk people say guts quote a bout stumble a stone in the path and encourage to stand up again while suggesting this song get me. I open the guts theme and listen.. till now i didnt watch berserk but i love this song. It mkes me cry everytime because im going through a hard time.

[@Pogokoala]

​@Atlas Benighted I hope by this point that you already saw the series.

[@phanboy8059]

The fact that you managed to pick up on so many of the things that represent Guts' character while having little to no knowledge about the world and story of Berserk is a testament of both this song's quality as well as your skill as a composer. Bravo. Can't wait to see you react to more Berserk soundtracks.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thank you so much mate 😄

[@Carsu12]

And also Susumu Hirasawa's genius for being able to tell the story with a track

[@jasonbrusch5491]

@@AtlasBenighted you are very impressive looking forward to your other reaction videos

[@AtlasBenighted]

@@Carsu12 Absolutely!

[@AtlasBenighted]

@@jasonbrusch5491 Thanks a lot mate, but like Rodmar said, the music did most of the work

[@joanmuse]

What makes this themw so fucking amazing is that it actually understand what is really Guts, someone could just have gone for some epic heavy metal badass shit, but Guts is more than just an edgy swordsman

[@sparxskywriter2589]

The world around him has abused and viciously attacked him, making it absolute necessary for him to harden just to struggle to stay alive. But when Guts is alone, he's often deep in thought, staring into the distance and often cradling his sword for comfort. He's wounded and emotionally fragile but when shown compassion and care, he softens and shows care in turn.

[@thomasmelcher753]

He’s an edgy *depressed* swordsman

[@Alaskanman]

Yeah the composer’s just that skilled. Guts is a vagrant looking for a way out the darkness but is very human and flawed; he has felt pain, heart break, betrayal, cried but never gave up and continued dusting off his psyche to keep walking. His theme song is just perfect for it

[@cestunhareng]

It is something that's installed right at the beginning of the manga : Guts is violent, but more than anything he is sad and tired. He doesn't want massacre, he wants peace and the recovery of the only person he truly loved : Casca. Honestly, if Griffith had just asked for his pardon (with honesty) I don't think Guts would have done it but he would at least be a bit appeased because he would know that the humanity of Griffith is still there, and because he knows his dream and he's his best friend. That's why I love the last chapters, Guts is becoming wise, he has a student, close friends he trusted to the point of placing Casca in their hands and also a "master" or at least someone that knows his pain: the Skeleton Knight. He evolved from a solo stone-hearted bastard (Berserker ?) to a wise, collected but no less determined warrior that's on his way to control his demons.

[@frankdexter1110]

guts is an allegory for pushing through and back against a cruel and harsh reality he is in real ways relatable and inspiring and in other ways his problems are much bigger.

[@JIX9ISLER1986]

"You're going to be alright. You just stumbled over a stone in the road. It means nothing. Your goal lies far beyond this, doesn't it? I'm sure you'll overcome this. You'll walk again...soon."'' -Guts 1997

[@izrael820]

Your not just any stone guts🤧😢 you've changed all of us and cant just act like your nobody

[@Tacticaviator7]

Well, turns out that the stone was a mountain eh ?

[@izrael820]

@@Tacticaviator7 that stone was one of a kind that Griffith couldnt let go

[@Crok425]

Little did he know that it meant a shit ton.

[@TheBardicWolf]

hold up this aint right

[@pedroleite1986]

When Miura was alive this gave me goosebumps but now, it straigth up makes me cry

[@reduXstereo]

Yeah man I feel like the magic died with him especially not knowing how the story will truly end.

[@ComicAcolyte]

Same bro same when I heard the news I played this on a loop for hours and just cried.

[@elbabatunde8580]

Man. It’s so sad that berserk will never have a true ending…

[@Nevadaskiies]

Rest in peace kentaro miura. We are all grateful for all the work you put out for us. :((

[@kvb_4117]

Rip😭

[@fishfacemuguck3379]

If you're going to watch the anime, I definitely recommend the 1997 version or the movies. The song in the video is only used in the 1997 one. Whatever you do though, don't watch the 2016/17 version, it's skips over things and does berserk an injustice. The best experience though, would be to read the manga, which is just a masterpiece! Love the video btw!!

[@alucard197]

2017 isn't so bad honestly, the cgi are a little better and at least we have some scenes never animated before. I also recommand the movies.

[@fishfacemuguck3379]

@@alucard197 though the 2017 version does have shotty cgi, the main reason not to watch it is that it misrepresents the story and gets the tone and atmosphere wrong. It also changes the story and skips arks. Plus one would need to watch the movies/1997 version to understand it.

[@ascended313]

@@fishfacemuguck3379 yeah it literally skips the lost children chapter, which is considered by many to be among the best parts of berserk.

[@yuomovaeh3028]

The 3 movies about Golden Age arc are decent. Eclipse part had more atmosphere in the old anime still.

[@hadinaji14]

I read the manga on chapter 300 and using the 16-17 anime as just a mini recap even theo they skip alot stuff its not bad

[@izrael820]

*Guts breaths* Destiny: I'm gonna put dirt in your eye

[@tritan1310]

As a Destiny loser I understand Idfk

[@delta2372]

Wait wouldn't that be the other way around since guts is constantly defying destiny?

[@Fire_Bear42]

@@delta2372 Nope, Destiny is the aggressor Guts just blinks...constantly. Imagine having to blink constantly to avoid dirt.

[@EvilDogProductions]

The character development behind this track is insane.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Word.

[@EvieEnchanted]

Water is a symbolic representation of transformation, growth, rebirth in some elements of artistic expression. Angels Egg is the perfect example of water being just that, the music in that anime movie does as well reflect an elemental aspect of storytelling. It would be very fitting for Gut's theme to feature an aquatic ambience, as his growth is fluid, authentic and fills in each part of him like water in the gaps.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Great input London 👍🏻

[@diomedes39]

That was beautifully said!

[@Foogi9000]

Guts = Water Griffith = Fire

[@fabiantalton6888]

Yang and ying 🧿☯️

[@frozi7711]

@@Foogi9000 makes since Griffith is fire because his destruction breeds creation

[@minerkey682]

always find it interesting how the big guy with the huge fuck-off sword who once murdered a hundred men on his own has such a calming yet undeniably-sad theme like this - really ties in with his character, how underneath the brutality and violence is someone with trauma and sadness

[@mrburger3540]

Now he will feel depression just like us

[@rekanpayne6606]

I had my grasses on

[@yourdad5799]

@@rekanpayne6606 Can someone please explain what " I had my grasses on" means I hear it so many times.

[@ascended313]

@@yourdad5799 go hear the 1997 berserk anime opening

[@brunomarques4744]

@kruzSTUDIO I see what you did here

[@sugmanutz]

@@yourdad5799 lmao did u get it ?

[@gatsurequiem8974]

It's amazing that just with a song you can imagine the character and what it is

[@gatsurequiem8974]

@Arpes zero not a problem he can read the manga

[@Warriormoon]

@@gatsurequiem8974 the eclipse 😬😬😬

[@gatsurequiem8974]

@@Warriormoon dont remind me pls im at the 27th tome

[@kindredrampage5389]

@@Warriormoon u bitch i just remembered it coz of u

[@rodrigo3732]

@Arpes zero the fact the story is not finished.

[@georgeasiago7143]

So the TL;DR of Berserk (which, I HIGHLY recommend the manga. It's fantastic, and has numerous influences on pop culture, even here in the west) is it's the story of Guts, a man who's life started when he was born from his mother's hung corpse and has only really gone downhill from there, yet he always manages to pick himself up and keep moving forward despite the weight of the world crushing down on him. The anime covers the Golden Age Arc, the part generally considered to be the best moments of Guts' life, and his theme generally plays during deep moments of Guts' introspection, usually over how, after a life full of either complete solitude or heavy abuse from those closest to him, he's finally found people he can call friends, comrades, brothers in arms, or even family near the end of it all, and how he now has a life ahead of him that isn't just swinging a sword and fighting for his life.

[@holmgeirgautreksson2451]

And then that dream was crushed...

[@Benxall]

"Born from his mother's hung corpse and it only goes downhill" its probably my favorite sumary of Guts i've read

[@b3rgyp00]

@@holmgeirgautreksson2451 Guts finds a new dream and learns how to trust again after a long while. Which us why ppl should continue reading it.

[@greenwoods276]

5:34 Gut's life is underwater metaphorically. He can't escape from harsh reality and destiny while he watches others living to their fullest. He's never happy because the only friend he had betrayed him and killed everyone who helped him get to shallow grounds. After the Eclipse happened, he sank to the bottom of the sea. He's so filled with hatred and sadness that it's the only thing that keeps him going. People compare Guts with anime characters who have gone through misfortunes and torture but Guts is the character that is only human. He never gets away from his past because he can't.

[@heracross366]

this song hits different tonight RIP Kentaro Miura

[@mangagnome9764]

I honestly can't believe it. It doesn't seem real. Ya know?

[@heracross366]

@@mangagnome9764 I feel you

[@Eterrath]

@@mangagnome9764 I feel you. It's been 13 hours since I heard the news, I've tried to fall asleep twice, tried to wake up from this longest, most vivid, and most painful dream I am having. But it hasn't come true yet.

[@mangagnome9764]

@@Eterrath Kentaro Miura and Berserk are why I wanted to become a manga artist. It still feels like a horrible lucid dream.

[@ramsesjfg7668]

24:09 You have no idea how accurate that is. My favorite panel from the manga has Guts saying "Have I ever wielded a sword this heavy" where he's not talking about the weight of his sword, but rather the weight of his struggle to keep himself alive in order to protect someone.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Awesome! 😁

[@Smolmothball]

Atlas on the Thumbnail: Finally, inner Peace. *Music starts playing Atlas mind realising that this was the anime that inspired the Dark Souls Series

[@AtlasBenighted]

😆 😆

[@brooklyn695]

I said “so good” just seconds before he did, that says something about the quality of that beautiful piece of music, when it connects people throughout the world, it transcends just being a song. This emotion is only highlighted in the 1997 anime Berserk and was the reason I watched the show I also read the manga. It was beautiful both the manga and the anime, I highly recommend watching/reading this piece because it will bring you only more emotion to that piece of music. The characters will also make you feel like you were apart of their story and life. I wish you luck whoever reads this, any struggles you are going through keep on fighting. Sincerely a fellow struggler.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thank you for the message 🖤

[@Pogokoala]

😢I cannot barely read this. So much water in my eyes.

[@guilhermekfwst]

bro this anime is the first that made me read manga

[@KeijiMaeda86]

Hirasawa put out a statement on his website about Miura's death and in matter of minutes it crashed from too much traffic.

[@ohdahngboi_2237]

I miss him bros...

[@sleepyfilipino]

What was the statement though?

[@KeijiMaeda86]

@@sleepyfilipino it was something along the lines "death is not the end. More to come." I'm paraphrasing. In likelihood it means anime, games, projects, etc. Were already finalized and in the works. Since it's Hirasawa saying this I aasume it means he would be doing music for whatever the project is. Possibly a new game or anime season/movie.

[@maximusdecimusmeridius728]

@@sleepyfilipino His statement goes, "Mr. Miura is no longer a being that exists in this physical place. While we won't be able to talk going forward, your spirit will be with me through time and space in my memories and my heart. Mr Miura. As always, I'm in your debt." ~ Susumu Hirasawa

[@sleepyfilipino]

@@maximusdecimusmeridius728 That's pretty sweet.

[@thon3675]

Even though I never met him, I really feel a bit of emptiness now that Miura is gone... RIP, master.

[@nanzatbatorov8651]

The moment when you're waiting for him to hear the singing part

[@hernandoblancas5838]

Why can't they make an anime that perfectly captures berserk as a whole and guts as a character. This guy just by hearing a song and one still image captured all of who guts is ; why is it so hard for any studios ?

[@AtlasBenighted]

Yikes!

[@Eterrath]

Rest in peace, Kentaro Miura. I'll forever carry your legacy close to my heart.

[@Katakuri213]

Rip to the author, Kentaro Miura. A true legend that will definitely not be forgotten. Rest easy 🙏🏽

[@dicorockhimself]

May the poet of meat rest in peace.

[@Joe27248]

Who's here after the author passed away? Rest in piece to one of the greatest story writers ever lived. Truly lived and died by his craft.

[@Rubyoreo]

This is so cool to hear from a professional! I love that it's easy to just think of Gut's as big anime sword man but he has so much internal conflict and sadness. I think this theme captures him well.

[@AtlasBenighted]

To be fair, I'm trying to get back in the game. Thanks a lot 🙂

[@Rubyoreo]

@@AtlasBenighted yeah good job very cool how much you could get from the song and just looking at him.

[@shimshawcreamtime2845]

I just started reading berserk yesterday edit: just finished vol 13 and wtf did I just read

[@akiashohid]

omg please prepare your heart

[@oneandonlyoni-2816]

When you getnup to date prepare for hiatus after hiatus

[@Pinky_Piie]

Prepare your self

[@shimshawcreamtime2845]

@@oneandonlyoni-2816 that’s why I didn’t want to read it for a long time

[@oneandonlyoni-2816]

@@shimshawcreamtime2845 true, but its still worth it, how far you got to right now, are you reading the berserk prototype or just going straight into the main story?

[@blakechildress944]

7:17 That's why the Gut's theme helps men face those painful emotions deep inside of them.

[@EternalVirgin]

Ngl this song somehow managed to bring out the emotions I thought I had locked away deep inside me and forgot about it.

[@Darksky1001able]

Guts is the perfect example of mens struggles. Both internal and external.

[@Shredow2]

Everyone talks about Berserk inspiring Dark Souls, but people always miss Berserk's numerous inspirations on Zelda: Ocarina of Time. I'm glad to see that you immediately picked up on the inspiration the opening theme of that game took from this piece. It also goes way beyond music though. The more you look at OOT the more it becomes apparent that the people working on it were big Berserk fans.

[@NiohArcadia]

You serious Zelda also took inspirations? Crazy

[@Kalavellum]

Y Berserk se inspiró en la historia medieval de Europa, Italia, España, Francia e Inglaterra, pero más en Italia y España.

[@MrAbood900]

The composer of the song is Susumu Hirasawa and I'm super fan of his. He is actually kind of a new age artist. Hirasawa is very fond of repetition especially since most of his songs are extremely elaborate and complex. Gats is an oddity in his discography because it carries itself like his usual music with the intense complexity but it's so simple. Glad you enjoyed the track! It's one of my favorites Edit: the song also speaks very closely to Guts(the character in the thumbnail). It speaks of his emotions fully be it love, happiness, friendships, struggles, and sadness.

[@normanclatcher]

This is the third time my interests have intersected with his work. Passed by a "Big Brother" cover on my way to discovering a UTAU artist with no name, found "Logic Air Force" through MADs, and now this. May just call for a deeper dive.

[@JackZierhut]

GRIFFITH!!! Edit: I would have never guessed only a few months after making this silly comment that Master Miura would tragically pass away. Rest in piece to the greatest Mangaka of our time. Although his story may be unfinished, his legacy and the spirit of Guts will remain in all of us to carry on. Live every day to it's fullest, be the master of your own fate. Die doing what you love instead of something you hate. If times are tough and the cards seem stacked against you, persevere like Guts. Persevere and fight back like Miura would have wanted. Thank you Kentaro Miura.

[@struggler2847]

GRIFITH AAAAAAARRRGGGGHH

[@presidentnaruto3152]

Sasukeee oops wring anime

[@txrro]

Grifitsu

[@vitocarlucci157]

did nothing wrong

[@struggler2847]

@@vitocarlucci157 true true

[@gutts4208]

A true man of culture listens to a sad man's theme

[@realkingofantarctica]

I think the thing that hit me most with Guts' Theme is that it sounds like a song you've heard before, a long time ago, which makes it hit even harder.

[@GhettoBagel]

I'll forever be amazed how this song just has a way of getting through to people and touching them, no matter who they are or how much context they have.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Word.

[@toya2277]

I can feel what Guts is feeling through this song. The loneliness, pain, hardship, and his will to keep going, never give up.

[@dimiandr575]

"It gave me goosebumps" thats the only answer i need from this reaction!!Its amazingly calm if u consider his life and it leaves u with ur imagination for the char even if u dont rly know him or read the story!

[@PACR66]

Berserk is my favourite anime and manga. I am glad you made this. Thankyou.

[@collt091]

Same man

[@nathanielbenedict2197]

Anime? Lmao, go watch gintama bro

[@nathanielbenedict2197]

@@collt091 not anime, gintama is better

[@aloevera7927]

4:44 every person in existence when the vocals hit and u think about ur life

[@yomiknishes6976]

Rest in Peace Miura-san. Thank you for everything.

[@horuslupercalaurelian1569]

He's the Behelit with a body, and a skin tone

[@AtlasBenighted]

😆

[@turquoisenomad8418]

I’m a huge Berserk fan, and it was a very pleasant surprise to see that you reacted to this track.

[@lucatiel2859]

Now become one of us Atlas, become a struggler, watch Berserk 1997 and finish it up by catching up with the manga, we shall welcome you with open arms brother. That aside, gotta give credit where its due, your analysis is perfect as always, and you summed up Guts' character perfectly without even knowing him. Also the song is very aquatic IMO because it's supposed to make you feel drowned. Also you love Piano so you gotta do Giorno's Theme

[@AtlasBenighted]

Plot twist *I was one without knowing* 😆

[@FulanoConPsicosis]

"He has this huge weight in his shoulders" uff

[@ChunkyShartSpray]

Absolutely amazing that you were able to make such an informed observation about the character despite only listening to a song. Wow. Incredible.

[@AtlasBenighted]

The music did most of the work mate 🙂

[@gohhosdf]

On a superficial view one could be puzzled as to why a violent and strong charachter is matched to such a melanchiolic and spiritual theme like this one. But Hirasawa got deeper and understood perfectly the complexity , struggle and pain of the charachter, and wrote a theme that encaplsuates the essence of this mighty and yet fragile hero, struggling to find his place in a world that seems to have never wanted him from the birth. This for me is the greatness of this song, this is a picture of guts spirit made with musical notes. The rest of the ost is just as incredible and effective in reflecting the tone of the world, i mean just listen to tracks like "beherit" "earth" "murder", and the adrenaline pumping "forces", they are not just a generally good fit for the material they are written for, they ARE the spirit and essence of that world. Please give the ost a full listen you won't regret it and don't forget the imho magnificent track "sign" specifically made by Hirasawa for the ps2 game.

[@GeminEyeArt]

Berserk OST Murder...that's a REALLY good one, probably my favorite honestly. So fitting when it plays in the show.

[@ramsesjfg7668]

Masterpiece

[@a.syafiab]

The slow build up and the chanting is just perfect

[@kagetsuki23]

Fear.

[@GeminEyeArt]

@Dingus Balingus Really bro? I'd be shedding tears during my sets and people would be like "who's this punk bitch already crying during his warmups" LOL

[@GeminEyeArt]

@Dingus Balingus you hit the nail on the head, that's my favorite part of that track. Maybe instead of counting my reps out loud I'll scream CASCA and GRIFFITH every rep

[@solomongrundy1616]

You need to react to “Earth” it’s another track in the 1997 anime ost and it’s just as beautiful

[@stefanabreu]

YESSSS HE NEEDS TOO

[@depopa1033]

its the best one

[@mfdoom1767]

From what anime?

[@stefanabreu]

@@mfdoom1767 berserk

[@mfdoom1767]

@@stefanabreu oh duh, sorry for the stupid question lol

[@adamthebest4382]

I loved your style of analysing and how you express the emotions that you felt when you heard Guts' theme, and i have to say that this track is so powerful and it made you feel and understand what place Guts can potentionaly come from. It is as you said, music can tell stories, and Guts' theme told you his story so accurately without you even watching the anime. I loved your video! Keep up the amazing work!

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thank you so much Adam 😄

[@Xeroxthebeautiful]

This song hasn't stopped playing in my head recently. Rest in peace Miura you'll be missed but not forgotten.

[@monessiva]

the amount of emotion that the song brings is absolutely incredible. its so depressing but it also feels like you have to keep moving forward.

[@shugafakker]

everyone closes his eyes at the"ouhooohoooo" part

[@the_wooden_bear]

Hes one of us now!

[@RaidenRis1ng]

One of us

[@Benxall]

One of us!

[@beyond_the_tequila_rift3194]

I played this for my Wife and oldest Daughter and they said this song sounds very heavenly, harmonic, and angelic. Describing it as if the music or sound that you would hear, when you die and are resting in a tranquil Place, Heaven, Paradise, or whatever that final peaceful resting ground might be if any.

[@nathandickson5973]

Saw this in my recommended today Rest In Peace to the genius of man who wrote this manga

[@wilhelmkreis6578]

It's very simple but so raw and emotional. Absolutely beautiful. The vocals are rich and have a kind of primal, almost spiritual quality about them. To me it sounds like the sound of emotional pain and turmoil. I can't listen to it without getting goosebumps; I just _feel_ this song on a primal level

[@EDungarian]

Forever drowning in a sea of pain, yet fighting to surface.

[@crocopsleg3523]

Grown man who rarely tears up. I legitimately can’t listen to this song for more than a minute tops without wanting to cry. It is the perfect personification of the character of guts on so many levels, the themes of struggling through adversity and existential questioning hits so hard. War guts, the greatest of all time.

[@S0nder]

“Repetitive without being exhausting,” Guts: The Struggler

[@totarantonio]

listening to this soundtrack together with the events of the first anime makes it much more intense, it's impossible to forget those scenes.

[@AtlasBenighted]

True and real

[@JoshDRivia]

This man has legit just spent the last 5 mins experiencing every pivotal life change at once, reliving ecstasy, grief, elation, anger and bitterness.

[@worldwarcraft3153]

You can use Guts theme as undeniable proof that the human voice is by far the greatest of all instruments.

[@cosmorunner23]

Just heard the news, rest in peace Kentaro Miura writer of Berserk, Im so gutted

[@bastienmongolien3518]

And uve only listen ONE tracks from these unforgetable sound .every music in berserk are iconic and magistral

[@LukeVilent]

Dude, you've captured the whole emotion of Berserk by just a picture and soundtrack.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thanks mate!

[@Mr440c]

5:35 The aquatic touch is from the water coming from your eyes whenever you listen to this song.

[@adolfovenegas9455]

Rest in peace Kentaro Miura

[@zenmastermtl]

RIP Miura. We've lost a true legend.

[@v1deo.hunter.d317]

Absoluetely, RIP king!

[@nunovicentemello2393]

I think your assessment of Guts based on the info you had of him was pretty good. On the most recent adaptation, his theme is very heavy, metal, fast paced stuff, which shows his brutality but that is a very shallow view of him, because his brutality, the violence in which he engages, is usually out of necessity and whenever he starts feeling some delight in those acts, it is because it serves as a distraction to what's really going on within him. This theme you heard here is the best representation of what Guts is really like, a very gentle soul who simply has been wounded and has yet to heal, a very introspective character searching for something more.

[@XxheesyweesyxX]

this song is absolutely beautiful and i always get reminded of gut’s background and all his trauma, it hurts me all over again. it BREAKS ME EVERGTIME. this theme brings me to tears.

[@ramenseie2481]

Miura Died May 2021. Like this Song becomes more Emotional.

[@Direwolf13PS3]

This song makes me think of rainy days. No matter how dark the skies may be, the Sun always breaks through.

[@Dipankar89]

"How many times have you heard this?" Yes

[@CamInTheHat]

Something about this song feels like a build up of emotion, then release with the main vocal. Chokes me up every time, it's like someone giving you hug not knowing you really needed it.

[@Dwish305]

Amazing breakdown and react. This is one of my favorites, heard it many times.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thanks mate!

[@hgoggs]

Your analysis of Guts as a wanderer just based off the song and the thumbnail, a big part of his character (especially early on) is that he has no dream that he works toward, he just keeps pushing forward and taking up his sword for survival

[@pokestar9994]

This track is what got me to finally check out Berserk. Man, what a phenomenal track from a phenomenal series. I've got to read more when I get the chance.

[@aninjaguardian]

Berserk is and always will be a masterpiece Rest in peace Miura. Your work will endure and inspire for years to come

[@johnpaulcazares7129]

Its very soothing, sad, depressing, beautiful, reminiscent, and self-reflecting all in one.

[@Shiningforceking]

RIP. Kentaro Miura

[@TDWTB]

Hits different now. Rest easy Miura.

[@Wacck]

Now to watch as he slowly becomes a Hirasawa enjoyer

[@AtlasBenighted]

Plot twist. I'll slowly become Guts 😆

[@juliopadilla2840]

@@AtlasBenighted You really do not want that. Believe me

[@Myztek26]

@@juliopadilla2840 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@struggler5702]

@@juliopadilla2840 yeah that would actually suck

[@viveksingh-zj3bg]

Hirasawa is a genius.

[@Roronoa--D--Zoro]

This got me recommended today. The mangaka died not long ago. Rest In Peace, Legend.

[@murtaghk8408]

This song screams so much, I feel it truly defines guts, its sad, hopeful for the future, and makes you reflect on your life, which is perfect for the scene it is in. Guts not having known any other way of living than his sword, and in this scene he is talking about how Griffith's dream is such a raging fire, and the other soldiers fuel it, while where guts sits, there is no flame, he is in the darkness of no hopes and dreams.

[@sverker7826]

I hope that you will react to more music from Berserk 97, as is is very unique. If not, for sure check them in your own time. Also, I really recommend other works of the composer, Susumu Hirasawa. His style is really something.

[@fishfacemuguck3379]

Definitely agree, he has such an interesting way of creating music. He just grabs ur soul with his music and make you feel emotional 😂

[@kindredrampage5389]

HAIYIIIIIIIIIIIIII HAYI FOOOOORCES !

[@darkhatman1395]

Ash crow is so good!!

[@Zelkiiro]

And then be blown away by the fact that the series' soundtrack is only 8 tracks. And it never once gets repetitive.

[@fishfacemuguck3379]

Though I despise the 2016/17 version, the new Indra is just sooo amazing. Literally takes you on a trip

[@BigBongaWonga]

Tbh this song brought emotions I haven't felt in a while when I first heard it in 2013 such a good song R.I.P to the creator thanks for bringing out the raw emotion in both the anime and the song

[@BigBongaWonga]

Love your input on the song the "It gave me goosebumps" part had the exact same feeling I got when I first watched it