Berserk breaks historic sales record in the US

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The masterpiece Berserk, created by the late author Kentaro Miura, has reached the impressive milestone of 1,000 million copies sold in its English edition alone. The publisher Hakusensha confirmed the achievement, highlighting that the dark fantasy manga now has 70 million copies in circulation globally.

Dominance in sales for Dark Horse Comics

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The American publisher Dark Horse Comics celebrated the success with a special video on social media. Currently, the deluxe edition of the manga leads the sales rankings in the United States. Furthermore, the title continues to be published by Studio Gaga under the supervision of Kouji Mori, ensuring the continuity of Miura's legacy.

Kentaro Miura's legacy in the Seinen genre

Meanwhile , Berserk 's impact remains unshaken even after the author's death in 2021. The story, which began in 1989, has inspired numerous anime adaptations and influenced generations of artists. Therefore , this record reaffirms the work's position as a fundamental pillar of the seinen genre in the Western market.

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Source: Yahoo

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