Few manga have reached the legendary status of Berserk.
For more than three decades, the dark fantasy masterpiece created by Kentaro Miura has inspired countless manga, anime and even video games.
And now, fans have one more reason to visit their local bookstore.
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To celebrate the release of Berserk Volume 43 on July 1st, Glénat is launching a special promotion for readers and collectors.
Depending on the edition purchased, fans can receive exclusive A5 illustrations featuring iconic characters such as Guts, Puck and Griffith. The offer will be available in participating bookstores and during Japan Expo, while supplies last.
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For most manga readers, this might seem like a simple marketing campaign.
But for Berserk fans…
It’s much more than that.
Because Berserk isn’t just another manga.
It’s one of the most influential stories ever created.
Its themes, visual style and dark fantasy universe have inspired franchises ranging from Dark Souls to Elden Ring, while selling more than 70 million copies worldwide.
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What’s making this release even more special is the timing.
Volume 43 continues the story following the passing of Kentaro Miura in 2021, with the manga now being supervised by his longtime friend Kōji Mori alongside Studio Gaga. For many readers, every new volume feels like another step toward the ending Miura once envisioned.
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And let’s be honest…
Berserk collectors are built differently.
Special editions.
Collector boxes.
Prestige volumes.
Artbooks.
Exclusive illustrations.
If it has Guts on it, somebody is already clearing shelf space.
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That’s why this announcement is generating so much excitement.
It’s not really about getting a free illustration.
It’s about owning a small piece of one of manga’s greatest legacies.
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Because some stories entertain us.
Some stories inspire us.
And then there are stories like Berserk…
Stories that stay with us forever.
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But here’s the real question…
If you could own just one piece of manga history, would it be from Berserk… or another legendary series?
