Kentaro Miura
WriterKentaro Miura was the Japanese manga artist who created Berserk, the dark fantasy story that the Berserk anime is based on; his manga has sold tens of millions of copies since debuting in the late 1980s.
Berserk Role
Miura created Berserk, the sprawling dark fantasy manga that the Berserk anime, films, and other adaptations across the franchise are all drawn from. He began the story in the late 1980s and continued writing and drawing it for over three decades, following the mercenary swordsman Guts through a brutal, demon-haunted world that has become one of the most influential works in the dark fantasy genre. Miura's vision for the story and its artwork forms the foundation that every Berserk adaptation, including its various anime versions, has had to translate to screen.
Career and Notable Roles
Miura's work on Berserk earned him the Award for Excellence at the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2002, and by the time of his death the manga had sold in excess of 60 million copies worldwide, ranking it among the best-selling manga of all time. He died in May 2021 at age 54, and the series has continued since under the guidance of his studio and a close collaborator working from his notes and plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is writing Berserk now?
Since Kentaro Miura's death, the Berserk series has continued under the guidance of his studio and a close collaborator working from his notes and plans. The manga's story and world remain rooted in the vision Miura built over three decades.
Did Kentaro Miura finish Berserk before he died?
No, Miura died in May 2021 at age 54, before Berserk reached a conclusion. He had written and drawn the series for over three decades, since debuting the story in the late 1980s.
How many copies has the Berserk manga sold?
By the time of Miura's death, the Berserk manga had sold in excess of 60 million copies worldwide. That figure ranks it among the best-selling manga of all time.
What connection does Kentaro Miura have to the Berserk anime?
Miura created Berserk, the dark fantasy manga that the Berserk anime, films, and other adaptations across the franchise are all drawn from. He began the story in the late 1980s, following the mercenary swordsman Guts through a brutal, demon-haunted world.
Did Kentaro Miura win any awards for Berserk?
Miura's work on Berserk earned him the Award for Excellence at the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2002. It stands as one of the major recognitions of his career as a manga artist.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Berserk anime series, manga, and official materials. Berserk was created by Kentaro Miura, published by Hakusensha, and animated by OLM. All rights to Berserk and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byKentaro Miura
- Published byHakusensha
- Animated byOLM
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