Publisher Hakusensha , responsible for the Berserk Berserk: The Black Swordsman anime project does not have authorization from rights holders. This statement, published on Twitter, surprised many followers by publicly denouncing the project for copyright infringement.
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In the statement, available in five languages, the publisher clarifies: “To our readers, the production of an animation of Berserk on the indicated Twitter account and website, however, such production was not authorized by Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga), the copyright holder. Additionally, the videos accompanying these ads are being shown without permission.” This warning made it clear that while there are many fan-made projects, this one in particular is violating the rights of the work.
Studio Eclypse 's project , which gained popularity on social media for promising a faithful adaptation of the original manga. However, controversy was heightened by the fact that the studio had been receiving donations via Patreon, which many consider an ethical violation in unofficial projects.
The situation raised an important discussion: how far can fans go without infringing on creators' rights? The future of Berserk: The Black Swordsman is uncertain, but Hakusensha's warning serves as a reminder of the legal risks of these projects.
Source: X (@berserk_project)
