| Author | Year | Language | Pages |
| Kentaro Miura | 2003 | English | 218 |
Berserk, created by Kentaro Miura, is a dark fantasy manga that has captivated readers with its intense storytelling and complex characters. Volume 1 sets the stage for the epic saga, introducing the grim world and its tormented protagonist, Guts. This volume is a powerful introduction to the series, showcasing the brutal and unforgiving nature of the world Guts inhabits.
Key Events and Characters
Volume 1 opens with Guts, the Black Swordsman, cutting a path of vengeance through a world plagued by demonic forces. Armed with an enormous sword and a prosthetic arm that conceals a cannon, Gut is a formidable warrior driven by rage and a mysterious past. The volume introduces readers to Guts’ relentless battle against the monstrous apostles, beginning with the chilling encounter with the Snake Baron.
As the story unfolds, glimpses of Guts’ traumatic past are revealed, hinting at the origins of his unyielding hatred and the brand on his neck that marks him as prey for demons. The introduction of Puck, a small elf, adds a contrasting lightness to the dark narrative, providing both comic relief and a moral counterbalance to Guts’ brutal methods.
