A beherit that can open its eyes?!
This beherit is produced by a hobbyist store called A-TOM hi-grade. They've got a few notable items, like a Rochine and a Wya...
2021-07-15 14:06:39 +0000 UTC View Post
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Podcast #06 - Berserk Continuation
We discuss the limbo the series is currently in, with the frustration it brings among many fans. We share our thoughts on why continuing Berserk without Miura is all but impossible, go into detail ...
2021-07-13 11:47:24 +0000 UTC View PostLearning Japanese with Berserk: Evil power
The kanji é”, pronounced MA, is the term used for the "evil power" the apostles receive.
But its use in Japanese is more general than that. By itself it can mean "demon," "evil spirit" or "e...
2021-06-27 21:38:01 +0000 UTC View PostLearning Japanese with Berserk: The Beast of Darkness
In volume 16, episode 118, Guts is confronted by evil spirits who bring him face to face with his own dark desires.
Those feelings become embodied in a psychological construct called "é—‡ã®ç...
2021-06-22 09:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostKisama no seida
One of Casca's most famous lines in the entire series is "貴様ã®ã›ã„ã !!!", which translates as "it's your fault" or, more literally, "it's because of you". It's notable because it uses the m...
2021-06-18 12:27:48 +0000 UTC View PostPodcast #05 - The Trading Card Game
We take a look at the Berserk Trading Card Game released by Konami between 2003 and 2005. Still popular among collectors nowadays, it featured over 50 new paintings by Miura himself and remains one...
2021-06-12 07:51:38 +0000 UTC View PostLearning Japanese with Berserk: Eclipse
The word è• (SHOKU) means an eclipse, or more specifically the occultation of something. It is key in Berserk, as it is the source of Guts' trauma and of Casca's mental illness.
In volume 12...
2021-06-11 10:19:43 +0000 UTC View PostLearning Japanese with Berserk: Elf
The word 妖精, pronounced YOUSEI (よã†ã›ã„) is very important in Berserk. In Japanese, it designates "fairies, elves and sprites". In Berserk specifically, it is associated with the term "elf...
2021-06-05 11:48:55 +0000 UTC View PostRemembering Kentarou Miura
Dear patrons, thank you as always for your support.
As you must have heard, it was announced on Thursday, May 20, that Kentarou Miura, the genius author of Berserk, had passed away at the age...
2021-05-24 09:48:35 +0000 UTC View PostTrailer for the 1997 anime
Back when Berserk adaptations were tasteful and handled by professionals, despite the constraints they had to deal with.
2021-05-19 18:00:49 +0000 UTC View PostThe No.1 Fantasy... RPG?
What would Berserk look like if it was a Famicom/NES RPG? Well, like this. This homage – it's not a real game, just pixel art – is specifically based on Final Fantasy II, which came out in 1988...
2021-05-14 22:24:16 +0000 UTC View PostLearning Japanese with Berserk: Skull Knight
Now here's a big one: é«‘é«ã®é¨Žå£«. In English, that's the Skull Knight.
é«‘é« (DOKURO) is a very difficult kanji and one that is not commonly used. It means a skull of which the flesh h...
Podcast #04 - Griffith's Tactics
Was Griffith a tactical genius before he became a member of the God Hand? We take a look at the battles we see during the Golden Age arc and talk about what set the White Falcon and his band apart....
2021-05-08 10:12:38 +0000 UTC View PostA painting of the Band of the Falcon
Not quite sure where this official painting, done by Miura, comes from. Nor when it was made. It's one of those many things that I [Aazealh] have on my computer but forgot the origins of. I've seld...
2021-05-06 20:04:04 +0000 UTC View PostLearning Japanese with Berserk: Black Swordsman
Another entry in our series of Japanese terms that are relevant to Berserk. This time, it's all about the Black Swordsman, because Berserk wouldn't be Berserk without him. Black Swordsman is two wo...
2021-05-03 07:57:28 +0000 UTC View PostGuin Saga cover art
The last book of a spin off series of Guin Saga written by Kiyoshi Imaoka, Kaoru Kurimoto's husband, after her death (at her request). The cover illustration was contributed by Kentarou Miura.
2021-04-26 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostLearning Japanese with Berserk: Falcon
Puella has thought of starting a series of posts about learning a little bit of Japanese from Berserk. Obviously this won't help you speak the language, but it will highlight some important words a...
2021-04-23 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post2021 interview of Kentarou Miura & Shizuya Wazarai (Cestvs)
Gold members received early access to this translation last week. It is now available to all tiers. Thank you for your support!
This interview took place to promote the a...
2021-04-20 22:35:07 +0000 UTC View PostDragon Slayer... or Dragon Punch?
This little parody is the product of an unknown Japanese fan and dates back to the early 2000s. It depicts Guts, Zodd and Griffith as Ryū, Akuma (Gouki) and Ken from the Street Fighter video game ...
2021-04-19 05:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostMiura comments on where he's at in the story
Gold tier supporters were given early access to this post. It is now open to all patrons. Thank you very much for your support!
To advertise the coming release of the Cestvs ...
2021-04-14 20:33:06 +0000 UTC View PostHerbal medicine
At the beginning of volume 7, Casca and Guts are recuperating in the cave after falling down a cliff into a river. Realizing Casca was sick, Guts has gathered medicinal herbs and hands them to her,...
2021-04-12 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostA signed illustration from Miura
This shikishi ("colored paper") is a reproduction of a painting by Miura that he then signed. It was awared to the highest tiers of 2021-04-08 12:05:54 +0000 UTC View Post
The origins of a name
How do you call the leader of Tudor's Purple Rhino Knights? Boscone? Boscorn? Boscogne? Well, the likeliest spelling for it is actually Boskone.
That name comes from the Len...
Podcast #03 - A day in the life of a SKnet admin
Walter and Aazealh explain a day in the life of a SKnet admin. We talk about what it takes to run a forum, how we make moderation decisions, and keep discussion alive during times of breaks.
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2021-04-04 07:23:46 +0000 UTC View PostFan art: Human Zodd, by early SKnet member JIN
JIN was one of the earliest members of the skullknight.net forum. He was an avid Berserk collector as well as a gifted artist. This drawing of a young, human Zodd was done in early 2003.
2021-04-02 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostA rare poster for the Dreamcast game's OST
This poster was displayed in shops to advertise the release of the original soundtrack for the Berserk Dreamcast game. The OST came out on December 15th, 1999, and featured several tracks by Susumu...
2021-03-31 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostShark attack
In this panel from volume 7, Adon makes a surprise appearance to confront Casca at Doldrey castle. Dark Horse translated his line as "Shockk!!! Adonnn!!!". The implication is that he's referring to...
2021-03-29 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostTranslation: Miura's message to backers of the Big Berserk Expo
Puella translated Miura's thank you message to those who supported the crowdfunding campaign associated with the Big Berserk Exhibition. 2021-03-28 20:55:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Podcast #02 - Drunk discussion
Walter and Aazealh knock back a couple drinks and answer silly Berserk questions.
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Podcast #01 - Perceptions
We take a look back at how fans first reacted to big events in Berserk when they unfolded episodically.
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