Category: Analysis

Analyzing scenes, episodes or characters, trying to unravel subtext that normally goes ignored. For chapter analysis, I either go through a scene step by step, or for character analysis, build up arguments on sections of the manga.

Hades: a Mother’s Day Special

by The Schnoz Hand, posted in Analysis, Character Insight

There's an article about Berserk Episode 372 in the works, I'm currently preparing that! Mother's day is on and I happened to have finished Hades the game that fits the occasion considering it is all about those mothers. I've been considering to to branch out into other works or media that I really enjoyed anyways, … Continue reading Hades: a Mother’s Day Special

Why is Griffith crying at the end of Episode 364?

by The Schnoz Hand, posted in Analysis, Character Insight

Episode 364 not only was the last chapter Kentaro Miura (may the Gods bless him) worked on, it also left with a cliffhanger that may have felt like a punch to the face for some. Particularly the last page of Griffith crying may be very confusing.

Berserk Episode 364: The Last Ride of the Day

by The Schnoz Hand, posted in Analysis

I had to rush this article a little bit but I will make sure to post more about the recent chapter and predictions that can be made based on it. Despite of Miura's tragic passing, we are blessed with the release of what will likely be the last Berserk chapter. I have cherished it dearly, … Continue reading Berserk Episode 364: The Last Ride of the Day

Luca: Good People aren’t always Good Parents

by The Schnoz Hand, posted in Analysis, Social

You know what's really fascinating? The different roles Luca & Casca play in Nina's life. Luca is determined and always seems to know what is there to do, while Casca has no will on her own. Nina makes an important realization dealing with our regressed former commander of the Band of the Hawk.

Manifestations of Thought: Power to the Mind

by The Schnoz Hand, posted in Analysis, Theory, World Events

It may not be obvious at first, but thoughts affect the physical realm greatly. So what exactly is the manifestation of thought, what does it do and where in Berserk do we see it happen? Thoughts & Feelings on Death In Berserk, the thought people die with is important. They may die with regret, hate … Continue reading Manifestations of Thought: Power to the Mind

Analysis of Episode 363 [Spoilers]

by The Schnoz Hand, posted in Analysis

Berserk 363 is out and Miura is back with another fairly interesting chapter! It contained quite a long comedic relief stretch, which I hope will turn out to have a purpose in Isidro's development as a character. However, it does have a few things to say about the inhabitants of Elfhelm — but we'll get … Continue reading Analysis of Episode 363 [Spoilers]