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Message from the author before his death at the exhibition: "To ward off the Corona crisis". The latest episode of "Berserk" will be published tomorrow, but the rest is undecided.

The Great Berserk Exhibition: 32 Years of Kentaro Miura's Artwork1

From "The Great Berserk Exhibition: 32 Years of Kentaro Miura's Artwork" (C) ORICON NewS inc.


 Miura's message is dated October 9, 2020, and reads, "Other than anime and Hakusensha-related events, I've come this far without even a single autograph session, let alone the 10th or 20th anniversary. I don't even have a Twitter or a blog, so I can't help myself if people ask me 'what's going on as a manga artist in this day and age, seriously."

 Miura continued, "But this 30th anniversary is different. In addition to the exhibition of the original drawings that have accumulated, the staff, who have developed a crazy love for Berserk, are going to create a fun "Eclipse Land. We invite everyone to come to "his time, his land," to rid yourselves of the Corona crisis.

 Hakusensha explained that the latest episode of "Berserk" will be published in Young Animal, which goes on sale tomorrow (December 10), and that the company has not yet decided what to do after that. The 41st volume of the comic will be released on December 24.

 This will be the author Kentaro Miura's first solo exhibition of original artwork, and along with a massive display of over 300 pieces of original artwork, a large diorama will recreate the "Eclipse" scene, the symbol of Berserk, allowing visitors to experience the world as seen by Guts.

In addition, a "giant statue of Zodd," created with crowdfunding support, will descend as a photo spot. A video interview with Kentaro Miura, the author of "Berserk" who passed away in May 2021, is also on display to show his greatest respect and gratitude.


Zodd from "The Great Berserk Exhibition: 32 Years of Kentaro Miura's Artwork"

From "The Great Berserk Exhibition: 32 Years of Kentaro Miura's Artwork" (C) ORICON NewS inc.


 "Berserk" is a dark fantasy series that has sold 50 million copies worldwide and depicts the hero, Guts, in a world where swords, magic, and demons exist. The series was first serialized in "Monthly Animal House" (Hakusensha) in 1989, and later moved to "Young Animal". The profound story, fascinating characters, and overwhelmingly detailed drawings and creativity have touched readers' hearts and lives and attracted readers worldwide, It was adapted into an animated theater series in three parts from 2012 to 2013, and again into an animated television series from 2016 to 2017.


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