Overall an explosive arc that’s equally horrifying and beautiful. It has one of the most satisfying reunions and redemption plots of all time.

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This is the most complex arc of the series as it's split into multiple perspectives which hasn’t really been done up until this point. Guts has reunited with his beloved Casca and her mind is still in shambles from the trauma she experienced during the Eclipse. With a new band of loyal companions at his side, Guts begins to learn how to trust, grow and love as he once did during his time in the Band of the Hawk while struggling to reconcile with his inner darkness and his hatred towards his former friend Griffith. Berserk Volume 3 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008. Berserk Volume 34 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on March 29, 2010 . Retrieved March 22, 2010. in Japanese). Hakusensha. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021 . Retrieved December 21, 2021. Berserk Deluxe Volume 8 HC". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on March 29, 2021 . Retrieved March 16, 2021.It also shows that Guts still has a human side. Despite how broken and full of hate and bloodlust he is, he still cares for Jill and throws himself in harm's way multiple times to protect her. Considering how tragic and terrifying Guts's childhood was, it's not too surprising that he would have a soft spot for kids that also happen to be suffering from abuse.

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The first arc is only the tip of the iceberg of a very complex, dark and violent tragedy. If you find yourself to be not too impressed with the first volume, I highly recommend reading until at least volume 4 before deciding if this series is for you or not. The first three volumes serve as an interlude to help prepare you for the atrocities to come and may seem somewhat underwhelming in terms of plot, but believe me when I say the payoff is highly rewarding and memorable. Berserk Volume 16 TPB". Dark Horse. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013 . Retrieved July 9, 2008.

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Not to mention his rival Griffith who is equally complex and incredibly rich with psychological depth, but there will be more on that as you delve further in. I would strongly recommend this series for hardcore fans of fantasy and horror, so long as you're prepared to be traumatized for life by the disgustingly harsh nature of its content. in Japanese). Hakusensha. Archived from the original on December 27, 2017 . Retrieved April 6, 2013.