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
Category: Character Insight
Viewing things from a character’s perspective in an attempt to give insight to their thoughts and feelings.
Why is Griffith crying at the end of Episode 364?
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.
Are Griffith and Femto the same Person?
I see this question being asked on social media rather frequently. Let's start this post with an analogy: When a team develops software, it usually has a name. However, while the name, branding or overall function of the software stays the same, it evolves: the scope grows, features and functionality are added to it. As … Continue reading Are Griffith and Femto the same Person?
Serpico and the Essence of Personal Growth
Digging into Serpico's development and motivations as a character: How does his background reflect on his actions?
Power Dynamics & Abuse in Berserk
Emotional abuse or violence is mostly about maintaining power and control over someone, usually for completely selfish purposes. It goes far beyond of just being rude and mean to someone else. It's a sum of repeating actions for a specific purpose, like stroking your own ego. I see a lot of aspects in Berserk that … Continue reading Power Dynamics & Abuse in Berserk
How does Guts feel about Schierke?
I really dig Schierke and Guts. They are my most favorite duo in any work of fiction. They are both rather introverted and thoughtful personalities capable of change and learning. The interaction between them seems very harmonious and trusting. I absolutely love reading about them evolving to such a wonderful and caring friendship. It’s no … Continue reading How does Guts feel about Schierke?
Why Casca is an amazing and well-written Female Character
From the beginning in the Golden Age, Casca was first and foremost written as woman, her struggles mostly centering around her femininity. While one is free to criticize Miura for doing that, let's not forget the time and culture the Golden Age was written in: Japan in the 90s. His writing was ahead of its time. How and why? Find out in this article!
How Guts and Casca grew together – Part 3
Analyzing The Morning Departure
Guts is leaving the Hawks at their best. After all battles have been fought and the war has been won, no one truly needed his fighting power anymore, or maybe so he thought. To stop him, Casca calls Griffith to the scene, where they eventually would duel. How this duel plays out and what it says about the characters involved? Read more here!
How did Farnese’s life take a 180° turn?
Farnese's character was shook and burnt down a couple of times before she eventually ended up joining Guts on his travels. She mostly invoked the change on her own during rebirth scene, but through Guts' subtle guidance after she joined him she found purpose and meaning. How this happened you can read in this article!
Berserk Analysis 