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Kentaro Miura’sBerserkis truly a gem on its own, a magnum opus that has earned the pinnacle title of one of the top-rated mangas of all time. This dark fantasy epic combines haunting beauty with unflinching brutality and presents us with a world that’s both mesmerizing and terrifying.
From Guts’ unyielding determination to Griffith’s harrowing descent and the nightmarish Apostles, all these scenes are a testament to Miura’s storytelling genius, wreaking havoc and fear within readers’ psyches.
Here are five of the most jaw-dropping, nightmarish moments from theBerserkmanga that have always left readers gasping in shock.
1The time when Guts cut off his own arm!
There is this one scene inBerserk, where Guts’ desperation almost reaches its limits. To escape from one of Griffith’s apostles, he takes the gruesome decision of cutting off his own arm, releasing waves of pain and anguish. His self-mutilation, here, showcases a new source of energy for his fury as he seizes the opportunity to attack his archenemy, Griffith.
This classic moment represents Guts’ unwavering resolve to never give up, as he has this burning fire to avenge himself against Griffith, the one who betrayed him and his comrades.
The striking picture of Guts wielding his sword with one arm has become an iconic symbol of his relentless quest for vengeance and forever etched itself in the memories of the reader and the viewer. It solidifies the fact that Guts is now a greater force of unrelenting fury.
2Mozgus’s nightmarish torture scene
Bishop Mozgus is a true ruler in Albion’s great castle dungeons, who is infamously known for taking pleasure in wielding unholy fear among the poor. Preaching in God’s name, he tortures the poor souls in his inquisition chamber where one can hear screams and groaning coming out. He believes that such agonies shall one day make darkness light upon man’s way into salvation!
What is more chilling about Mozgus is the fact that he is pretty well grounded in historical reality, mirroring the darkest excesses of the Spanish Inquisition.
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Kentaro Miura’s unflinching illustrationsare also gruesome in their detail of Mozgus’ tortures. Mozgus is the living embodiment of humanity’s terrifying ability to be cruel, veiled in self-righteous fervor, that leaves the reader questioning faith and morality itself.
3The horrifying Ganishka’s giant Apostle form
The Falcon ofthe Millennium Empire arcmarked a critical turn inBerserk’slandscape, with Emperor Ganishka’s transformation shattering expectations. Ascending to apostlehood, he transcended human bounds, as his massive form now looms over battlefields like some mythic behemoth.
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It was a rebirth that brought the ultimate Lovecraftian horror into the manga medium. For Ganishka, the bloodstained landscape seemed beautiful, much like flowers blossoming. Such an abnormal perspective sets him asBerserk’smost disturbing antagonist up until then, which was quite impossible to even comprehend.
4The Eclipse arc as a whole
The Eclipse stands as a masterclass in storytelling, transcending mere horror to evoke some of the most gut-wrenching emotional blows. As one already knows how Kentaro Miura’s portrayal of the Band of the Hawk made place into readers’ hearts, so their brutal demise in this arc felt intensely personal.
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By investing readers in the Hawks’ camaraderie and struggles, their slaughter becomes a gut-wrenching tragedy, rather than a distant catastrophe. So this connection further amplifies the shock, underscoring Miura’s mastery of emotional manipulation and his ability to crafta narrative that hauntingly lingers within the readers’ psychelong after the page is turned.
5Guts almost killed his own child!
The Eclipse arc gave wayto what was one of the most cruel twists ever inBerserk, it’s Casca’s pregnancy. However, for being around evil forces such as Apostles or Femto, the child was cursed during her pregnancy. Also, Casca gave birth too early, which further hinted that the child might be half-demon.
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Upon seeing that, Guts’ paternal instincts turned into madness as he nearly killed the infant in a fit of rage. The child, however, disappears at dawn as his short existence protects Casca from vengeful spirits before dying, eventually becoming the vessel for Griffith’s rebirth. This heartbreaking sequence of actions is one of Kentaro Miura’s darkest narrative scenes, weaving sorrow, horror, and redemption intoBerserk’sstoryline.
Berserkmanga is available to read onViz Media.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
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