Fate of Berserk is Undecided as Mangaka, Kentaro Miura, Passes Away at 54

Many of you know Berserk as a dark psychological manga series. However, the manga stands above the rest of its genre due to the author portraying characters who have the guts to love despite their dark reality.

Fans have been struggling to uphold Kentaro Miura’s optimistic message ever since the author passed away. Every social media site is currently filled with posts of manga fans who have supported the author.

Kentaro Miura, the creator of the famous psychological manga, Berserk, passed away on 6th May due to acute aortic dissection. He was 54 years old, and his family has held a private service.

[Mr. Kentaro Miura’s death report]
Dr. Kentaro Miura, the author of “Berserk”, passed away on May 6, 2021 due to acute aortic dissection. We would like to express our utmost respect and gratitude to Dr. Miura’s painting work and pray for his soul.
May 20, 2021 Hakusensha Co., Ltd. Young Animal Editorial Department

English Translation, Twitter Translation

A message of condolence was posted on the official Twitter account of Berserk. The editorial staff of the manga has expressed their gratitude to fans who have supported Miura’s work. They have also informed that a public service will be organized in addition to the one held by Miura’s family.

Young Animal magazine’s editor-in-chief has reminisced about the likes and dislikes of Miura. He used to talk about new ideas like a young boy and was always on the lookout for inspiration.

Fans are devastated due to the misfortune that has befallen the community.

The manga was released on an irregular basis in the last decade since Miura was careful not to overwork himself. Fans understood the need for these sporadic releases due to Berserk’s detailed artworks.

In a 2019 interview, the mangaka had mentioned that he is taking care of his health since he is afraid of dying before Berserk is completed. Thus, his untimely death seems like a cruel joke by fate.

Berserk was apparently heading towards its finale, and chapter 364 was recently released. The fate of the manga is still undecided, and we do not know if we will receive any ending to the series at all.

The manga and anime industry has lost a true gem. We offer our deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased as well as those who have supported Miura sensei’s work.

About Berserk

Berserk is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura. As of May 2021, the Berserk manga had over 50 million copies in circulation, including digital versions, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time.

Guts, the protagonist of the manga is a former mercenary who is also known as the Black Swordsman. He has a traumatic childhood and is also betrayed by the person who he learns to trust the most.

He is marked for death and his curse attracts demons to him. His quest is riddled with misfortune and darkness while he tries to seek revenge against his betrayer.

Source: Berserk Official Twitter

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