An Introduction to Berserk: Kentaro Miura’s Masterpiece That Shaped Dark Fantasy Across Media
5. Artwork
Miura’s depiction of Berserk is exceptionally maximalist, with small details in every single part of each panel. Characters’ visual design, the world design, apostles, and other creatures are drawn with precision and remarkable effort, creating a vibrant atmosphere on still pages. With each newer volume, you see the details increase, and the greatness of the artwork keeps growing, showing Miura’s obsession with drawing living panels.
In this section, let’s see some of Berserk’s brilliant artwork.
[Note: The following section contains spoilers.]

The Band of The Hawk on the cover of Berserk Volume 5 (C) Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga), Hakusensha

Adult Guts drawn by Kentaro Miura (C) Kentaro Miura / Hakusensha

A panel from Berserk (C) Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga), Hakusensha

A panel from Berserk (C) Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga), Hakusensha

Berserk Volume 25 (C) Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga), Hakusensha

Bonus poster (C) Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga) / Hakusensha

Guts (C) Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga) / Hakusensha

Berserk Volume 32 (C) Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga), Hakusensha

Berserk Volume 28 (C) Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga), Hakusensha

Berserk Volume 12 (C) Kentaro Miura (Studio Gaga), Hakusensha