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15 Manga To Read If You Loved Berserk
Manga similar to Berserk? Berserk is one of the most popular manga to ever come out of Japan that has been repeatedly adapted into an anime to different degrees of success. Written by the late Kentaro Miura, it tells a brutal dark fantasy story about a swordsman on a journey of revenge against dark forces and a close friend that betrayed him.

While I don’t think there is any manga that can ever give a similar feel or vibe to the late Kentaro Miura’s Berserk, we do need to still feel the void left now, with the uncertain continuation of the popular manga series. Berserk is a manga series I think any fan of manga has been recommended by a friend to read at least once, and I loved reading each chapter, even the slow-paced ones that made the characters feel more real to me.

For anyone that still needs that gory dark plot, amazing fight scenes, David vs. Goliath moments, love, friendship, corruption, and betrayal then here in no particular order are 15 manga to read if you loved Berserk with honorable mentions!

Similar Manga like Berserk

15.
Wolfsmund
- Mangaka: Mitsuhisa Kuji
- Genres: Action, Drama, Historical
- Volumes: 8
- Published: Feb 14, 2009 to Oct 15, 2016
Wolfsmund is a dark historical manga set in Switzerland in the early 14th century. Showing how brutal and inhuman the Middle Ages can be, focused on a fortress in St. Gotthard Pass, ruled by the sadistic Wolfram and the interrogated characters that wish to cross the pass.

Similarity

Wolfsmund, like Berserk, is unique and original. It is a series that also portrays the psyche of characters well in a believable way. It is also just as dark and brutal as Berserk with a similar medieval setting.

Wolfsmund villain, similar to Berserk, is also very intelligent and angelic-looking but very sinister. Though Wolfsmund’s plot goes without all the fantasy elements added into Berserk.

14.
Ubel Blatt

Übel Blatt
- Mangaka: Etorouji Shiono
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Ecchi
- Volumes: 23
- Published: Dec 3, 2004 to Mar 25, 2019
When rumors spread throughout the land of Wischtech about Koinzell, a boy with a black sword and a scar over his left eye defeating an entire army and all who stand in his way, he becomes an object of fear and hopes even though his past, motivations, and purpose are a mystery to everyone and those he meets in his travels.

Similarity

Ubel Blatt shares many similar themes with Berserk, such as its dark fantasy setting, over-the-top sword fights, hopelessness, adult themes, and the narrative of a lone hero betrayed by his close friend(s), out for revenge. Though with some silliness like special attacks being named, Ubel Blatt still makes for an enjoyable read for Berserk fans.

13.
Fire Punch
- Mangaka: Tatsuki Fujimoto
- Genres: Action, Mystery, Supernatural
- Volumes: 8
- Published: Apr 18, 2016 to Jan 1, 2018
Fire Punch is set in a world covered in ice and snow. Survival in such an environment can be harsh. Any civilization left has people among them with superpowers known as Blessed Ones. Agni and his sister are one of those with blessings. They have the Regeneration Blessing. He uses this ability to keep his sister and the rest of the new villagers they meet well fed. But when their village is attacked by the city of Behemdolg, killing his sister and the other villagers Agni swears vengeance.

Similarity

Like Berserk, Fire Punch has an edgy messed-up world, with both main characters on a quest for revenge. Both series have a plot that covers a lot of things, they both never feel stagnant, with both keeping a good pace. No moment is wasted as everything has a point either narratively, to be funny, or a combination of both.

12.
Goblin Slayer
- Mangaka: Kousuke Kurose, Kumo Kagyuu
- Genres: Action, Fantasy
- Volumes: 15+
- Published: May 25, 2016 to present
When newbie priestess Onna Shinkan gets invited to her first adventuring party, they immediately find themselves in distress on their quest to kill goblins. But luckily for only her Goblin Slayer who comes to her rescue—a man whose sole mission in life is to wreak havoc on goblins, murdering as many of them as he possibly can, by any means necessary. And when rumors of his feats begin to circulate, there’s no telling how he, Onna, and the other party members will overcome all the goblins and other massive adventures they are dragged into.

Similarity

Another manga similar to Berserk is Goblin Slayer, with both series telling the tragic and violent story of a man on a quest for revenge in a dark fantasy world that can be very unforgiving. The art style is also detailed and the fight scenes are awesome. It is a very serious manga with a realistic physiological take on characters dealing with trauma.

11.
Innocent Rouge
- Mangaka: Shinichi Sakamoto
- Genres: Drama, Historical
- Volumes: 12
- Published: May 20, 2015 to Jan 8, 2020
The story centers on the eve of the French revolution, and the siblings of the Sanson family. A family of executioners, Chevalier Charles-Henri and sister Marie-Joseph who live a carefree life in Versailles. Experience events that cause them numerous conflicts, both in their family, moral and personal conflicts that will make both change their worldview: from the rebellious and idealistic to the convinced executor of the will of the King and the people and more.

Similarity

Like Berserk, the manga Innocent Rouge uses a lot of symbolism, both depicting their respective worlds as dark, gloomy, and ruthless for the unprepared. They both also have an interesting take on immorality and evil. With an emphasis on character development shown in both series.

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10.
Blaster Knuckle
- Mangaka: Shizuya Wazarai
- Genres: Action, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Supernatural
- Volumes: 3
- Published: 1992
The KKK, a terrible group headed by half-vampire half-werewolf demons that eat humans, killed former heavyweight boxer Victor Freeman’s father when he was little. Now older Victor walks a lone road, armed with shotgun gloves loaded with silver shells he makes it his mission to destroy these monsters one at a time on his endless quest for vengeance.

Similarity

Similar to Berserk, Blaster Knuckle follows the lone hero, who’s out for revenge against demons. Both series are great, gory, and entertaining. If you loved Berserk, you’ll definitely like Blaster Knuckle. It’s an adrenaline-filled time killer.

9.
Blade of the Phantom Master

Shin Angyo Onshi
- Mangaka: In-Wan Yoon, Kyung-il Yan
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Supernatural
- Volumes: 17
- Published: Mar 19, 2001 to Aug 18, 2007
In Jushin, Munsu, a secret government agent, was a special envoy of the king of Jushin. Is tasked with traveling the countryside in disguise to find and punish corrupt government officials, and bringing justice to the country’s citizens. However, Jushin is all but destroyed, leaving Munsu on his journey to continue his duty of ridding corruption and bringing about his own form of justice.

Similarity

Blade of the Phantom Master is another series that bears a strong resemblance to Berserk, feeling like a relative of Berserk, with both main characters being branded with a ‘curse’, similar motivations for vengeance, a similar friend turned villain themes, and both having beautifully drawn scenes. Both series take the characters and the readers on a superb journey.

8.
Battle Angel Alita

Gunnm
- Mangaka: Yukito Kishiro
- Genres: Action, Sci-Fi
- Volumes: 9
- Published: Nov 1990 to Mar 1995
Battle Angel Alita is perhaps one of the best sci-fi manga I’ve read, the story begins in a scrapyard where a scientist named Ido discovers the remains of a cyborg girl, who has lost her memory and has no identity. He names her Alita gives her a cyborg body and a reason to live. We follow the adventures of Alita in the post-apocalyptic world, from a bounty hunter to an athlete, to a hardened wasteland warrior.

Similarity

Another manga similar to Berserk is Battle Angel Alita. Both series examine questions of identity, human nature, hardship, and war just with cyborgs thrown in instead of monsters. Both series can be gory, emotional and follow similarly unfortunate protagonists whose troubles seem to go from bad to worse, with great character development throughout.

7.
Blade of the Immortal
- Mangaka: Hiroaki Samura
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical, Martial Arts, Samurai, Supernatural
- Volumes: 30
- Published: Jun 25, 1993 to Dec 25, 2012
Blade of the Immortal centers around the young Rin Asano’s journey to avenge the death of her parents at the hands of a sword school whose influence has grown within Japan: the Itto-Ryu. Unable to deny her powerlessness in the face of her powerful foe, she seeks out the skills of a swordsman who has been cursed with immortality, Manji. With his partnership set in stone, the two embark on a perilous journey of bloodshed, vengeance, and redemption, each to fulfill their own life’s cause.

Similarity

Blade of the Immortal taps into the same level of brutality and similar atmosphere that’s present in Berserk. Both series have an anti-hero, beautiful characters, and a great story. Throughout both series, we see the relationship between the characters change and develop in an interesting way that keeps you glued for more.

Side note this is really cute, right?

6.
Helck
- Mangaka: Nanaki Nanao
- Genres: Action, Fantasy
- Volumes: 12
- Published: May 5, 2014 to Dec 18, 2017
With the Demon King defeated, the Demon World is running a contest to choose his successor. A muscular and high-level human named Helck has joined and says that he wants to destroy all HUMANS. Is he serious?

Similarity

Like Berserk, Helck has the same medieval fantasy setting, with a stronger than usual men hero with a sad backstory. Both protagonists travel with a bunch of relatable and lovable characters trying to make amends with their pasts also. Though Helck is more light-hearted and comedic plot-wise, unlike Berserk that is more on the somber and depressing side.

5.
Devilman
- Mangaka: Go Nagai
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Demons, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Super Power, Supernatural
- Volumes: 5
- Published: Jun 11, 1972 to Jun 24, 1973
Devilman starts with our protagonist, Akira Fudou who lends a helping hand to his best friend Ryou Asuka. But events occur and Akira is aware of the existence of demons. With demons out to conquer the world, and a demon inside him that transforms him into Devilman. Will Akira be able to keep the world and his family safe?

Similarity

Another similar manga to Berserk is Devilman with both series having supernatural themes. Both series look at friendship, corruption, betrayal, what humanity is, and the brutality of war. The relationship of the protagonists and villains of both series are quite similar best friends to mortal enemies.

Also, check out Devilman Lady if you like the Devilman series.

4.
Kingdom
- Mangaka: Yasuhisa Hara
- Genres: Action, Drama, Historical, Military
- Volumes: 62+
- Published: Jan 26, 2006 to present
During the Warring States period in China, Xin Li dreams of becoming the “Greatest General in the World”, while helping Ei Sei, the current King of Qin, achieve his dream of a total Unification of China, ending the incessant warfare once and for all. Xin will rise from a war-orphan slave to a feared general.

Similarity

Number 4 on our list of similar manga like Berserk is Kingdom. Both series’ worlds are constantly at war, and our protagonists must fight to obtain their goals. The kingdom is also a serious manga with a lot of moral choices for our protagonist to make just like Berserk. The kingdom is a phenomenal manga that is memorable and well-written.

3.
Vinland Saga
- Mangaka: Makoto Yukimura
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical
- Volumes: 25+
- Published: Apr 13, 2005 to present
Set in 11th century Europe, Vinland Saga tells a bloody epic in an era where violence, madness, and injustice are inescapable, providing a paradise for the battle-crazed and utter hell for the rest who live in it. The story follows Thorfinn’s quest to avenge his father’s death by defeating Askeladd (his father’s murderer) in a fair duel, he plans to accomplish this by working for him and doing whatever Askelad asks, and in return, he is granted a chance to kill him. The story however is not just focused on Thorfinn more focus is given to the other members of the cast like Askeladd and other historical figures such as Thorkell and Canute and their participation during the conflict of the era.

Similarity

Similar to the manga Berserk, Vinland Saga has intense action scenes, a large cast of complex characters, and interesting flashbacks. There are a lot of similarities with our protagonists in their early years, both being part of a mercenary group and getting full respect from the leader who gives them the most important missions. It also talks about childhood innocence, murder, sorrow, revenge, emptiness, redemption, and aspiration.

2.
Vagabond
- Mangaka: Takehiko Inoue, Eiji Yoshikawa
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical, Samurai
- Volumes: 37+
- Published: Sep 3, 1998 to present
Vagabond follows the exploits of Shinmen Takezo, who would eventually become the legendary sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi, and his childhood friend, Matahachi Honiden. The two begin the story as very different people, to begin with, both swear to become Invincible Under The Heavens, and their inherently different natures set them off on completely different life paths. Though based on a famous novel by Eiji Yoshikawa, it diverges from it in numerous ways to the point that it can stand on its own quite comfortably.

Similarity

Similar to Berserk, Vagabond has beautifully drawn scenes, awesome fight scenes, complex and mature themes, and amazingly done character growth. Both series have a memorable blend of flashbacks, flashforwards, and glimpses into the lives of others besides the main character. Both series have a way of leaving the reader pondering about what they’ve read for a long time after the manga has been put down.

1.
Claymore
- Mangaka: Norihiro Yagi
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
- Volumes: 27
- Published: May 6, 2001 to Oct 4, 2014
The main focus of the story centers around an organization known as Claymore, that fights monsters known as Yoma. Being the only line of defense for mankind, the organizations dispatch female warriors that are half-human, and half-Yoma to fight these monsters. Clare, a member of the organization, is on a journey of vengeance, encountering different things on her journey and learning the sinister truth behind the Claymore Organization.

Similarity

Taking our last spot of manga series similar to Berserk is Claymore. Both series have an eerie atmosphere to them, with dark, mysterious, and tragic themes. Like Berserk, Claymore is a well-thought-out and compelling fantasy with well-drawn scenes, lovable and relatable characters, and amazing fight scenes. It’s a manga series I recommend every Berserk fan and new manga enthusiast should give a try.

Honorable Mentions

Monster
- Mangaka: Naoki Urasawa
- Genres: Mystery, Drama, Psychological, Seinen
- Volumes: 18
- Published: Dec 5, 1994 to Dec 20, 2001
Gantz
- Mangaka: Hiroya Oku
- Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Ecchi
- Volumes: 37
- Published: Jul 13, 2000 to Jun 20, 2013
The Horizon
- Mangaka: Ji-Hoon Jeong
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Psychological
- Volumes: 3
- Published: Mar 30, 2016 to Jul 21, 2016
Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)
- Mangaka: Hajime Isayama
- Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Military, Mystery, Super Power
- Volumes: 34
- Published: Sep 9, 2009 to Apr 9, 2021
Chainsaw Man
- Mangaka: Tatsuki Fujimoto
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Demons
- Volumes: 11
- Published: Dec 3, 2018 to Dec 14, 2020
Dorohedoro
- Mangaka: Q Hayashida
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
- Volumes: 23
- Published: Nov 30, 2000 to Sep 12, 2018
Bestiarius
- Mangaka: Masasumi Kakizaki
- Genres: Action, Fantasy, Historical
- Volumes: 7
- Published: Feb 9, 2011 to Dec 25, 2018
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So that’s my 15 Manga To Read If You Loved Berserk with honorable mentions! What did you think? What do you think of Berserk? Did you like any of them? Do you think there is one I should have added? What would your list be? Thank you for sticking with me to the end of this list if you’re reading this.

Time to relax…

Till next time…Have an amazing weekend and I hope all your plans for it comes true!

Thanks for reading!
November 6, 2021
6 Anime Like Dororo

So 6 anime that are similar to Dororo?, hello everyone. So you want to watch another anime with a moody dark tone about love, greed, revenge and betrayal.

Dororo was produced by Tezuka Productions and MAPPA, and is the brainchild of Osamu Tezuka- who is considered “the father of manga”. For creation of classics like Astro Boy.

And for those not familiar with Dororo yet;

Dororo is an anime that follows the story of Hyakkimaru, whose greedy and selfish father Kagemitsu Daigo, sacrifices his body to demons to gain power (yes he won’t be winning any father of the year awards). We Follow Hyakkimaru has he defeats demons to regain his body with a mischievous child Dororo. Now back to the main topic:

So with Dororo over, what can you use to fill that space, you asked and I answered;

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

Episodes 26| Aired April 2007 | Produced by Production I.G

Moribito is an anime series that like Dororo follows two strangers who meet by chance, Prince Chagum– the emperor’s son and whose also thought to be the reincarnation of a water demon that is causing drought to their empire, so therefore most be sacrificed. And Balsa– the kick butt heroine who saves the prince’s life during an assassination attempt and later begged by his mother to keep him safe.

The same themes are present as in Dororo from the emphasis on the beauty of life, nature, family and the bonds that can be fromed by two strangers who embark on this journey together.

Katanagatari

Episodes 12| Aired January 2010 | Produced by White Fox

Katanagatari is set in the edo period Japan, where the Shogunate and samurai are still very active and ruling. And there are many different sword-fighting techniques.

We follow Shichika Yasuri–a wielder of a sword technique that uses his own body as a blade. He is also the seventh head of the Kyotouryuu school, living quietly with his sister Nanami.

Until he meets ths strategist Togame, who he falls for. She has been sent by the Shogunate to retrieve 12 unique swords called “Deviant Blades”, he accept to help her on her mission because he likes her. So their dangerous adventure beings.

Katanagatari similarities to Dororo is in it historic setting and our two characters, Shichika and Togame whose continued association on their journey to retrieve the 12 swords, causes major developmental growth in both characters. Making them both better and more relatable.

Afro Samurai

Episodes 5| Aired May 2007 | Produced by Gonzo

Afro after witnessing the death of his father in a dual with a man named Justice for the Number One headband. Afro vows revenge against Justice who killed his father for the Number One headband.

But there is a catchy on his path to vengeance he has to possess the Number Two headband, if he wishes to fight the new Number One. And even after possessing the Number Two headband, he will have to fight pretty much everyone in the world people to get to the Number One. Because unlike the Number One, the Number Two can be challenged by anyone.

Afro Samurai to me is similar to Dororo in it’s setting of samurai and the moral lessons, it constantly resounds in us that “how far is too far?” on our path to revenge. Is revenge really done for what is lost to us? or really more for us to find a way to cope with our loss. Are we really hurting anyone but ourselves has we chase revenge? and What remains after, of us when we have carried out our revenge?

Samurai Champloo

Episodes 26| Aired May 2004 | Produced by Manglobe

Samurai Champloo follows three unlikely pair Fuu, Jin and Mugen. Brought together by chance but stuck together by choice or blackmail?, out of a debt to pay to Fuu after saving them from being executed.

They follow her on a wild adventure to different places in their search for the samurai that smells of sunflowers.

Samurai Champloo and Dororo are similar in the delight you will get in watching them on their journey, it really makes you feel like you are setting out on an adventure. Characters having both minor and major goals they wish to accomplish, which make them more relatable. Both animes have an historical setting and many interesting characters they meet along the way, also with their minor or major goals that make them very human like instead of just 2 dimensional characters.

Stranger: Mukou Hadan (Sword of the Stranger)

Episodes 1| Aired September 2007 | Produced by Bones

We follow the story of an orphan boy named Kotarou, his dog Tobimaru and Nanashi a ronin. Having a random encounter in a small temple, where they are attacked by assassins sent by the China’s Ming Dynasty to kill Kotarou but the two are saved by Nanashi.

After Kotarou offers Nanashi a gem in exchange for his continued protection and escort to their destination, he agrees and dangerous journey with many twists and turns begins.

Sword of the Stranger shares similarities to Dororo with it’s historical setting, main characters being similar in both series are young, orphaned and streetwise youth, with a strong and older brotherly figure. Growth for both character, happen also from having the other at their side. The duo feed of each others being, making them become more relatable characters.

Berserk

Episodes 49+Movies| Aired October 1997 | Produced by OLM / Millepensee, GEMBA

Berserk is an amazing story that is hard to know where to begin from explaining it, like Dororo it’s a story filled with love, loss, greed, betrayal, revenge and so much more, just with the story more gritty, darker and mature.

We meet Guts a mercenary with an horrible childhood, who finds some one he respects and trusts, only to be betrayed and have everything taken from him right in front of his eyes by the person he thought was a friend, in the most gruesome way possible.

So that’s my top 6 animes similar to Dororo, is there one you think should be on the list, leave it in the comment section below we are always glad to hear from our readers. Till next time continue to watch anime……

August 22, 2019
Berserk – Casca restored, regains memory
Hello everyone, something monumental, big, no massive just happened in the Berserk manga series written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura. This is an event roughly 21 years in the making! And in chapter 354 that just came out, It happened

Berserk Casca regains memory.

Please note there may be some spoilers.

As someone lucky to stumble upon berserk at a time, the manga had so many chapters already, I was so intrigued with it I couldn’t stop reading till I became like every berserk fan, waiting for the next chapter and praying Kentaro Miura wouldn’t go another hiatus.

As a Berserk fan, this was an incredibly emotional event that I was actually moved to tears a bit, I mean just look at this;

After all the hype and extremely long build to this. After roughly 21 years! After 27 volumes! After 267 chapters! From 1997 to 2018! I’m seriously emotionally about these two lovers reuniting. Many people, myself included had my doubts the day that Casca would speak again would ever come. If you have any interest in the Berserk manga, which is a masterpiece, now is a good time to jump in. For people not familiar with Berserk, you really should pick it up and let me explain why.

On March 31st, 1997 when the 13th volume first came out, Casca saw all her close friends (band of the hawks) being butchered to death and was then brutally raped by the person she looked up to and loved (Griffith/Femto) while her lover (Guts) pinned to the ground by apostles (demons) and forced to helplessly watch, while he hacked off his arm with a broken sword and got his eye gouged out as he tried to help Casca. This event was known as The Eclipse. And yes it’s a lot to take in but that Berserk with themes of isolation, camaraderie, and questioning whether humanity is fundamentally good or evil is always asked in the story, as it explores both the best and worst of human nature, humanizing our villains so sometimes you really can’t say whose always right or wrong, hero or villain.

The band of the hawks was a group created by Griffith to make his ambition of having his own kingdom come to pass. But during their rise in power Guts leaves, determined to find his own dreams after overhearing Griffith saying that he doesn’t consider someone a real friend who doesn’t follow their dream but his.

Devastated by Guts’ departure and in a moment of madness, Griffith goes to the bedroom of the Princess, who has now fallen in love with him and seduces her into sleeping with him. Griffith was captured by the King’s guards and imprisoned for this. After a long time Guts learns of Griffith’s imprisonment and that the Hawks are now led by Casca. He also finds out that the Hawks are outlaws now and are on the run. Guts come to their aid as they are attacked and save Casca’s life. Casca and Guts plan to leave the Hawks together after they have rescued Griffith.

Casca and Guts break into the castle’s dungeon and rescue Griffith. However, Griffith has been badly tortured and his body broken so he cannot even speak anymore. Back at the camp, the Hawks begin to fall apart as they realize that Griffith can never lead them again. At this moment Guts realizes that being with the Hawks was what he had wanted all along after all.

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A despairing Griffith hallucinated and tries to kill himself but his blood falls on his magical behelit and triggers a supernatural eclipse. Next thing, the Hawks are all in hell. Surrounded by monsters and four beings known as members of the God Hand. Griffith is the fifth and last member of the God Hand. To be reborn as one of the God Hand, Griffith must sacrifice all the Hawks’ lives. A giant hand rises out of the ground taking Griffith with it.

Griffith sees visions of himself as a child wanting to go visit the castle. As he gets closer to the castle he sees dead bodies pavé the path. An old woman tells him that the only way to the castle is to walk on the path made of the bodies. To complete the path, he must sacrifice more lives. At this moment he sees Guts. We hear Griffith’s thoughts that out of all the tens of thousands of comrades and enemies, Guts was the only one who ever obscured his vision of his dream. Nevertheless, Griffith declares he will sacrifice the Hawks. The hand then closes up with Griffith inside. Then volume 13 happens and since then Guts has hated Griffith.

The Eclipse decades ago was so horrific for Casca that it made her regress to a child-like state mentally, shattering her mind. For 21 years she has not been able to speak and acted like a 4-year-old. Damaged and a constant reminder of The Eclipse. It was torture for Guts. Then, the release of volume 22 on December 24th, 2001, suggested that Casca could be healed if they traveled to an island called Elfhelm. And so the long, long, long, long journey to Elfhelm began!

In 2015 with the release of chapter 342 they finally made it to Elfhelm. The Queen of Elfhelm recently put Casca and two of her companions (Farnese and Schierke, both women on the right next to Casca) to sleep for Farnese and Schierke to essentially enter Casca’s mind and heal her, bringing her back to how she was before The Eclipse. After many chapters of Farnese and Schierke collecting fragments of Casca’s broken mind within her treacherous dream, as of, February 23rd, 2018, with the official release of chapter 354, they have now obtained the last fragment! The last page of the chapter is Casca seemingly healed and opening her eyes!

Chapter 354 was a whirlwind of powerful emotions, and honestly one of the best chapters in all Berserk so far! I don’t know if some of you quite understand just how big of a deal this moment is, and how insanely anticipated it has been for Berserk fans. It’s quite possibly the biggest moment in the manga when it comes to how the story will now be affected, and that’s saying a lot when it comes to Berserk.

what could happen now in berserk

So now the real question is what happens now does Guts;
- forget what Griffith has done and stay in Fantasia with Casca
- goes back to face Griffith in his Utopia, The Death of Griffith arc, begins!
- will see the Band of the Hawk resurrected as demons/apostles who have their memories. Will Guts still have as much of a reason to hate Griffith?
- Casca might fall back into old, Golden Age habits and rejoin the cult of Griffith. It’s going strong and world-wide now.
- might need to turn her back into being broken cause the strain of everything that happened to her might just be too much
- has another long hiatus (LOL)
Thanks for reading, hope you stick around and check out our other content.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to cry some more tears of joy…
October 10, 2018
Getting glued on anime this season recommend by Yo! D101
Hey everyone, it’s the holidays so what better time to curl up alone or with that special person or persons the couch and binge-watch a really good anime. And us at Yo! D101 have you covered this holiday, follow this recommendation and you will be laughing, crying or whatever emotion you want this holiday.

With this, you don’t have to go online looking at recommendations, plots and all that. Right here is a list of anime that you will love no matter what you are into. Plus they aren’t like really long animes, like the 100 and something anime, so you can be done with them before the holiday is over.

Here is the list, but not in any order of most interesting or anything like that. I am just listing them. They are ;
- 3 gatsu no lion
- Berserk
- Boku no Hero Academia
- Hai to Gensou no Grimgar
- Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo
- ReZero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
- Terra Formars
- Tokyo Ghoul
- Kizumonogatari
- Sword of the Stranger
- Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou
- Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo
- Akame ga Kill
- Natsu no Taizai
3 gatsu no lion

The series shows the everyday life of Rei, a 17-year-old professional shogi player, it takes place in Tokyo and if you have watched Honey and Clover, you will definitely like it.

He lives a loner life, living by himself, estranged from his family and has basically a handful of friends. Among them is a family that keeps several cats, and which comprises of a young woman Akari Kawamoto, and younger sisters Hinata and Momo.

The story shows how Rei develops as a person and shogi player and deepening his relationship with the Kawamoto sisters and others.

Am going to binge-watch it myself this holiday, but I got this recommendation from my younger brother, he’s pretty knowledgeable about anime and I have been hearing a lot about this one. I have watched only one episode so far a visual quality really blew me away, it’s really good and shows promise. So taking a blind fate on this and recommending it even though I have not finished watching it myself.

Berserk

The story centres on Guts, a lone mercenary and Griffiths, a leader of the mercenary band -Band of the Hawk. You think Sasuke and Naruto rivalry was something, Griffiths and Guts take it to a whole new level. Really realistic and shows the good and evil humans are capable of, how society as become and so much more.

Guts is a wandering mercenary who from his birth as been soaked in blood and war, born from a hanged corpse, adopted mother dies from the plague and adoptive father try to kill him, which forces Guts to kill him and this scars Guts even more.

He meets Griffiths as he wonders and forced to join is a band of mercenaries, and he finds a home there and becomes friends with Griffiths. But he later decides to leave after hearing Griffiths saying he doesn’t consider anyone a real friend that follows someones dream and doesn’t have their own, and Griffiths has big plans.

He joins the team again when Griffiths been captured and after a tough fight they rescue him, but Griffiths is a shadow of his former self, his body is completely broken. This is where the supernatural world is really explored now and by sacrificing the band of the hawk, he is revived better than ever.

Casca and Guts the only survivors at the ceremony called the Eclipse, Guts swears revenge for the men and Casca whose a shadow of her former self. And the story begins of blood and rampage, but there are still moments in between that makes you laugh and smile.

It really makes you understand everyone perspective, so you understand where the villains are coming from if you can really call them that sometimes. Because even sometimes in Guts fights, he can be questioned if he’s the good guy. Plus that big sword that Guts swings around is awesome and his prosthetic arm that as a cannon in it is awesome. And along the line, he gets an armour that shuts of the limiters in his body but slowly takes over if used for long and turns him into a raging Berserker, thing Bleach Ichigo’s Hollow mode.

Its really good but the manga is better and that’s only cause I feel the anime cuts so much out. But it should be noted it can be very graphic in its violence and sexual content.

Boku no Hero Academia

At first, when I saw the hero think, I was a bit sceptical about it but I came back to watch it when I kept hearing good reviews about it and it really good. Some people have even speculated it the new “big anime” like the likes of Naruto, One-piece, Dragon Ball, Bleach and other really popular anime. Masashi Kishimoto the creator of Naruto has even said how he thinks it’s really good. And before Boruto came out to replace Naruto, some people thought it would fill the gap Naruto would leave.

The story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born “Quirkless” meaning he as no powers, on this earth people with quirks, is the norm. So Izuku is bullied for standing out (being quirkless), even though all this, he still wants to be a superhero. And along he meets the world greatest hero All Might and he shares his quirk “One For All” with Izuku. Enrolling him into U.A. High School, a school that cultivates the next generation of superheroes and hero support teams. And like the intro says his story begins to tell us how he became the world’s greatest hero.

Hai to Gensou no Grimgar

The story is about a group of people who suddenly find themselves in a fantasy world with no memory from before waking up in this new world, it shows their struggles to survive and make a life for themselves in this new world.

Grimgar what can’t I say about it, am still waiting for a second season, it was really great and it wasn’t just focused on the gaming world element like most anime of this genre are. It talks about comradery, developing into a team and developing together but it doesn’t do it in a cheesy way.

You are really interested in learning more about the characters, following their story and by the time you are watching the last episode, you really don’t want it to end. I personally felt like a part of the team at the end of it, like this were people I wouldn’t mind being stuck in a fantasy world with and slay hoards of monsters with.

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo

After an untimely death, Kazuma Sato, a shut-in NEET, meets a goddess Aqua, who offers to reincarnate him in a new world, where he can live the MMORPG life of going on adventures, battling monsters and defeat the Devil King. He drags Aqua along with him against her wish, thinking she would be useful, but that idea is short-lived. They form a dysfunctional team of an explosion obsessed wizard and masochistic crusader

It’s a very good anime, part comedy and party fantasy, that will leave you laughing though out, around the end it gets a bit serious, and like in gaming fashion, a boss battle happens and you really enjoy the action and seriousness of the fight.

You really enjoy all the character quirky and wild character like;

Darkness is a crusader, whose a serious masochist, who if she has her way wants to be the tank of the party all the time, just so she can get her kicks😂😂😂, but that’s what she’s also really good for because she has zero accuracy so none of her good offensive attacks never connect.

Megumi is a wizard, who only uses one powerful spell that is very powerful but incapacitates her after one use. And she refuses to learn any other spell, so she can be useless too and loves food.

Aqua is a goddess and archpriest in the new world and first companion of our hero. Her magical offensive abilities are basically useless, only shining when fighting against demons, the undead and even resurrect fallen companions. She spends most of her skill points on party tricks. She finds it difficult saving money and is usually broke.

Kazuma Sato our main character who dies in a funny way and takes Aqua to this new world with him to punish her. And he’s not your usual shy MC, you would get in this situation, he can be very bold but sometimes become the shy MC, we are used to. And like he said he is an equalist, which means he is the type of guy who would hit a girl back if she hit him for no reason and he’s never holding back when punishing the girls when they do anything wrong. He chooses adventurer allowing him to learn various skills which he sometimes uses in pervy ways. He’s the one who can bring all of is crazy team members together and use them in a way, that the actual seem like good adventurers.

ReZero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Another main character appearing in another world, Subaru Natsuki coming out of a convenience store, suddenly finds himself in another world. Not knowing how he got here, he soon makes friend with a silver hair half-elf girl and her companion spirit Puck. Helping her look for her insignia that was stolen, when they are killed though, in their search for it, Subaru finds himself back at the beginning of his first day in the new world and realises he as an ability that reverses time when he dies. He uses this to protect himself, Emilia and all these new companions in this new world.

So expect to go on a roller coaster of adventures and when I first saw this anime, I was sceptical about it but it’s really worth the watch. Shows the measures the length a guy will go for a girl he loves and the people he takes dear and close to his heart. More of a serious tone, than comedy but it something you will love and won’t be able to wait till a third season comes out.

Terra Formars

In an attempt to colonize Mars, scientists are tasked with terraforming the planet. They decide to seed the planet with a modified algae that absorb sunlight and purifies the atmosphere and cockroaches, whose corpses spread algae across the planet as they feed.

After 500 years, the first manned ship to Mars lands and what the crew meet are giant mutated humanoid cockroaches with incredible physical strength and intelligence, they are killed by them, but not before they send a distress message warning earth. And this is where our story begins, turning humans to weapons by undergoing genetic modification with any organism to inherit their characteristics.

I have written about Terra Formars before here is the link for that below;

https://yod101.blogspot.com.ng/2017/12/terra-formars-most-watch-for-any.html

If you are a Starship Trooper fan, love space travel, transformations or battles with alien bugs, this is definitely for you and if you don’t it still as a lot to offer, like how a man handles issues with his cheating wife.

Tokyo Ghoul

It is a world, where ghouls (people who can only survive by eating human flesh) live among normal humans, hiding their true nature to evade from the authorities tasked with hunting them down. Ghouls have enhanced speed, senses, regenerative ability, strength, are resistance to ordinary weapons and special organs called kagune that can be brought out in combat, so expect so insane fight scenes.

The story follows Ken Kaneki, a college student who survives a Ghoul by the name Rize Kamishiro, who he asked out on a date. At the hospital he is taken to, he undergoes an organ transplant with Rize, turning to a half Ghoul. How does Kaneki handle this new life of being neither completely human or ghoul and the battle he faces against ghouls and the government authorities tasked with hunting ghouls. And how it changes him from a timid quiet boy to a complete badass.

Kizumonogatari

A high school student Koyomi Araragi, he befriends another student Tsubasa Hanekawa and she is an honour student. Tsubasa tells him about a rumour about a blonde vampire that has been sighted around their town recently. He encounters the rumoured vampire – kiss shot Acerola Orion Heart under the blade, in a pool of her own blood and all her four limbs cut off by three vampire hunters. He reluctantly at first ends up giving her his blood to save her, now he’s her vampire subordinate and he has to help her get all her limps back from the hunter, to restore her to full power and allow her to change him back to being human.

It’s actually a 3 parts movie, but it really good and worth the watch.

Sword of the Stranger

Another movie but a really good one and a really good sword fighting. Nanashi a nameless ronin, gets caught up in a struggle with swordsmen from the Ming Dynasty China when he agrees to take a boy Kotaro and his dog to a Buddhist temple. The reason behind the Ming swordsmen relentless pursuit unknown. A man haunted by memories of his past, which as made him avoid drawing his sword, will this be too much for him to handle.

When it was over I was kind of wishing there was a part two of this, just to see how the surviving characters were doing.

Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou

Thanks to his parents being transferred, Kazunari Usa a high school freshman, as to live on his own. His mother makes arrangements for him to stay at Kawai Complex, a boarding house that provides meals for its residents. Ritsu, a senior at his school that he likes also stays there with other weird and funny characters, like ;

Shirosaki – a novelist and masochistic and sometimes wiser than he looks, roommate.

Mayumi – a beautiful office lady who has terrible luck with men, drunk and a bit of a slob in the complex.

Sayaka – a sly and man monger college student, who likes to be the centre of attention and former country town trouble maker in her village.

Its never a dull moment in the Kawai Complex, as the series progresses we see Usa and Ritsu gradually become closer friends, it’s a really good slice of life, with lots of laughs, misunderstandings, tear, it ad that first love awkwardness you just love a, laugh and I really want a season two of this one so bad too.

Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo

I watched this before Bokurawa Minna Kawaisou and it made me really love slice of life and so far I haven’t watched any anime to help me fill, this void this two anime as left.

Sakura Dormitory is a dorm of the high school affiliated with Suimei University of the Arts, it’s home to the strangest, most troublesome students. After being kick out of the normal dorm for keeping stray cats, Sorata Kanda moves into the Sakura Dormitory. As he gets used to living in the dorm, he meets a world-famous artist Mashiro Shiina, who cannot even take care of her daily life, moves in. Sorata is kept in charge of taking care of her. Its tells us about their daily lives as they grow mentally and learn that no one is truly a genius without putting in the work.

They are a lot of funny moments that will leave you, laughing like crazy, but there are still moments that really are emotional. It makes you go through a lot of the days of youth emotions. Then ends and you have grown attached to the characters, wondering how the future plays out for all of them and just wanting more.

Akame ga Kill

The story follows Tatsumi who is a young villager that travels with his friends to the capital, to raise money for his home only to discover a strong corruption there. He is recruited into Night Raid and they fight against the Empire to end the corruption.

It was really good but the manga had a better ending, but it’s definitely worth the watch.

Natsu no Taizai

The Seven Deadly Sins were an active group of knights in the region of Britannia, who disbanded after a plot to overthrow the Liones Kingdom. Their supposed defeat came at the hands of the Holy Knights. Ten years later, the Holy Knights stage a coup d’etat and capture the king. The third princess, Elizabeth, starts out on a journey to find the Seven Deadly Sins and enlist their help to save the kingdom.

The fights were great, some say it like Fairy Tale but I don’t agree with that, its in a category of its own. Everyone in the group is badass, but they are not overpowered to not find certain fights difficult and some times they are the one standing as obstacles to each other. So I recommend you watch it, you won’t be disappointed.

So that’s the last one hope you enjoy and lover them to😊😊. Please share and like it, if you think it’s good.

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December 22, 2017