Read the story that inspired Dark Souls.
Updated on September 26, 2:25 p.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy.
Kentaro Miura’s Berserk is one of the greatest mangas of all time, influencing countless video games and anime shows with its greatsword-wielding protagonist, Guts.
In a dark fantasy realm reminiscent of medieval Europe, the story revolves around Guts, a lone swordsman, and Griffith, the commander of a mercenary group known as the Band of the Hawk.
The plot traces Guts’ quest for vengeance against Griffith, who betrayed him and traded his companions to gain immense demonic power.
While the franchise has had numerous adaptations, the best way to immerse yourself in the dark fantasy is through the Berserk manga, which showcases Miura’s original artwork and storytelling.
If you’d like to know more about Guts and his journey, here’s where you may read the Berserk manga.
The Berserk manga is available on the official Dark Horse website
For those new to the Berserk manga, you can get a feel for Miura’s storytelling and artwork by checking out the previews of each volume on the website.
The English translation of the Berserk manga is currently available on theDark Horse website, where you may buy a digital volume for US$9. Readers can buy packs of four volumes for US$30.
As of the time of writing, Berserk has released a total of 376 chapters. The latest chapter, titled Water’s Wavering Surface and War’s Shadow, was released on Jul 16, 2025.
Dark Horse’s versions are only available in specific countries, including the Philippines, Singapore, Japan, the US, and the UK.
you may check out the full list of countries by clicking the Region Restrictions tab on thevolume webpage.
Miura’s last illustrations for the series are featured in chapter 373 and volume 42. Following the author’s passing in May 2021, Japanese magazine Young Animal announced that Miura’s manga studio, Studio Gaga, is working alongside longtime friend andmanga artist Kouji Morito complete the series.
How many Berserk adaptations are there?
Berserk has been adapted three times, with the first being a 25-episode anime series by animation company OLM in the late 90s. The Golden Age story arc was adapted into a film trilogy that was released in 2012-2013.
The latest adaptation of Miura’s masterpiece was a second anime series that ran for two seasons in 2016-2017. It is currently available onNetflix.
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