Berserk, Vol. 1 by Kentaro Miura

Berserk, Vol. 1

ベルセルク / Berserk #1

Kentaro Miura with Jason DeAngelis (Translator)

fiction fantasy manga adventurous fast-paced

224 pages | first published 1990

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His name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. Bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures, his flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that...
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Summary of 1273 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
adventurous 72%
tense 47%
mysterious 34%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
funny 8%
reflective 7%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 21%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 37% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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