Berserk – Author reveals why he continued the manga without Kentaro Miura

Kouji Mori and Studio Gaga took on the difficult task of continuing the Berserk Kentaro Miura 's death . So this task came with a heavy weight, and the current author, in an interview, revealed that moving on without Miura was not easy.

Berserk – Author reveals why he continued the manga without Kentaro Miura

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Although Mori was unsure about continuing Berserk without the original author, he decided to take on this role as the story needed to continue.

 “I thought maybe I could do it. I think Miura would be mad if I didn't do anything, so I made the decision.”

Furthermore, together with the Studio Gaga , he debated in several meetings on how best to end his late friend's manga.

 "During a three- to four-hour meeting, I explained the development to the Studio Gaga team. Afterwards, I exchanged personal messages with the boss. I gave recommendations on the drafts, but the final artwork is Studio Gaga's work. The illustration skills of our team, including boss Kurosaki-kun, are extraordinary. I believe that after they finish Berserk, they will become artists who will leave their mark on the manga world."

Synopsis:

In a fictional medieval world steeped in darkness, we meet Guts, the Black Swordsman, a mercenary marked by a brutal past. Previously, he was adapting to a different life when he joined the Band of the Hawk, led by Griffith, a leader with grandiose ambitions. However, the band suffers a great tragedy when supernatural events begin to haunt them. After Griffith betrays his band to gain power, Guts is marked with the Mark of Sacrifice. Then, driven by his desire for revenge, he embarks on a journey to kill his former friend, who is now one of the five Apostles.

The acclaimed Berserk story was created by Kentaro Miura in 1989 and continues to this day. However, the author passed away in 2021, leaving the manga unfinished. Now, the manga continues under the supervision of Kouji Mori Studio Gaga team . Mori was chosen to continue the manga because he was a personal friend of Miura and also heard how the story would end.

Do you think Kouji managed to honor Miura's legacy? Finally, leave your comment below!

Source: Asahi

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