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Berserk Volume 42 Kindle Edition

by Studio Gaga (Author, Illustrator), Koji Mori (Author, Other Contributor), Kentaro Miura (Other Contributor) Format: Kindle Edition
The dark fantasy horror manga Berserk returns with a new volume to continue the saga and carry forth creator Kentaro Miura’s legacy.

The first new BERSERK chapter since the passing of original creator Kentaro Miura in 2021! Volume 42 has been made by Miura’s longtime assistants Studio Gaga, under the supervision of his closest friend, Koji Mori.

The shocking appearance of Griffith on Elf Island has provoked rage and terror in Guts and Casca…and carved a rift into the enchanted isle itself, setting loose a corrosive horde of devourers from beneath the earth! If the Black Swordsman cannot rely upon even his legendary blade, escape by ship seems the only hope for survival…but not everyone is leaving Elf Island together!

FOR MATURE READERS.

  • CONTAINS A DOUBLE-SIDED, FULL-COVER ILLUSTRATED FOLDOUT!
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“Berserk is known for both its sophisticated artwork and a story that infuses sword fights and supernatural encounters with poignant emotionalism, knotty moral dilemmas and complex themes.”—NPR --This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

Kentaro Miura created his first manga, Miuranger, at age 10, drawing the series for an audience of his classmates; by high school he had moved into Japan’s dynamic self-publishing (doujinshi) scene. Futanabi, a manga Miura had submitted for admission to art school, was nominated for Best New Author Work in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine (today the home of Blue Lock and Rent-A-Girlfriend). In 1989, Miura began the dark fantasy manga series Berserk, his life’s work, with the Japanese publisher Hakusensha. Adapted into three anime TV series and a series of films, Berserk has sold approximately 60 million copies worldwide. Miura-sensei passed away suddenly in 2021 at the age of 54, leaving a legacy of epic storytelling, and a readership that only continues to grow.

Koji Mori was best friends and an artistic collaborator with Kentaro Miura since they met at age 15 as aspiring manga creators; in high school the pair even attempted to break into the industry together, with a co-authored manga submitted to Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine. Mori’s first major manga work made its debut in 2000, the 18-volume Holyland, later adapted into live-action TV shows in both Japan and Korea. In a 2016 interview published by Crunchyroll, Miura commented that the Guts/Griffith dynamic of Berserk was inspired by his relationship with Mori, “but sometimes I would be Guts, and sometimes I would be Griffith.” Following Miura’s passing in 2021, Mori remarked to The Asahi Shimbun that he would supervise the continuation of Berserk based upon his remembered conversations with Miura on his plans for the manga’s future direction: “I tried to recall every detail to tell the story. And I am only doing episodes Miura told me about. In terms of dialogue, I am only telling the story as Miura related it to me. Naturally, it will be incomplete. But I think I can tell the story almost in the way that Miura wanted.”

Studio Gaga is the team of assistants with whom Kentaro Miura worked to create Berserk; the studio currently consists of Kurosaki, Akio Miyaji, Nobuhiro Hirai, Naohide Nagashima, Hideaki Sugimoto, Shunki Fujimoto, and Takumi Yamamoto. With the passing of Miura-sensei in 2021, Studio Gaga is carrying on the story and art of the Berserk saga under the supervision of Koji Mori. In a 2023 interview with major Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun, Mori remarked that while he gives advice on drafts during the process of making Berserk, the final drawings are the work of Studio Gaga. “Kurosaki, the chief of Studio Gaga, has extraordinary drawing skill, as does the rest of their staff. I believe that after they complete Berserk, they will become famous in the manga world.” --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Kentarō Miura (三浦 建太郎 Miura Kentarō?, born 11 July 1966) is a Japanese manga artist best known for his popular dark fantasy manga, Berserk.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Customers praise the manga's art and story quality, noting that the story has been through so much. They find it to be an excellent volume in the series.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the manga, with one mentioning it is a good continuation of the series.

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Customers find the volume excellent.

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5 out of 5 stars
Great addition
It got me emotional knowing volume 41 was Miura’s last. The story has been through so much and it gives me hope to see Mori continue his legacy. There isn’t as much action in this one but there was a lot more emotion felt in each page. Seeing Guts loose almost made me cry. He’s been through so much and he’s rewarded with even more loss. I loved seeing the character development from the black swordsman arc to where we currently are. He was originally the edgy Midwest teenager coming out of a Hot Topic with a spiked choker around his neck and skinny jeans. Fast forward to a more selfless character who understands the strengths and limitations of himself. While he’s filled with rage and anger, he trust the people around him because he’s only one person. I hope to see this story come to an end sometime, but with the length it takes to produce one chapter, I’d be surprised if I’d even be alive before it ends. It’s truly a piece of work
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  • Michael Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    It got me emotional knowing volume 41 was Miura’s last. The story has been through so much and it gives me hope to see Mori continue his legacy.

    There isn’t as much action in this one but there was a lot more emotion felt in each page. Seeing Guts loose almost made me cry. He’s been through so much and he’s rewarded with even more loss. I loved seeing the character development from the black swordsman arc to where we currently are. He was originally the edgy Midwest teenager coming out of a Hot Topic with a spiked choker around his neck and skinny jeans. Fast forward to a more selfless character who understands the strengths and limitations of himself. While he’s filled with rage and anger, he trust the people around him because he’s only one person.

    I hope to see this story come to an end sometime, but with the length it takes to produce one chapter, I’d be surprised if I’d even be alive before it ends. It’s truly a piece of work
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    Michael Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great addition

    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
    It got me emotional knowing volume 41 was Miura’s last. The story has been through so much and it gives me hope to see Mori continue his legacy.

    There isn’t as much action in this one but there was a lot more emotion felt in each page. Seeing Guts loose almost made me cry. He’s been through so much and he’s rewarded with even more loss. I loved seeing the character development from the black swordsman arc to where we currently are. He was originally the edgy Midwest teenager coming out of a Hot Topic with a spiked choker around his neck and skinny jeans. Fast forward to a more selfless character who understands the strengths and limitations of himself. While he’s filled with rage and anger, he trust the people around him because he’s only one person.

    I hope to see this story come to an end sometime, but with the length it takes to produce one chapter, I’d be surprised if I’d even be alive before it ends. It’s truly a piece of work
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  • Eric B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great volume
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025
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    Just a great series
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  • Branson Casper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Manga Series
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025
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    This is such a great series, if you're aren't caught up you should catch up.
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  • Rin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story and art
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2025
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    Great story. Can’t wait for the next volume.
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  • Fabrizio Valerga
    5.0 out of 5 stars Continuing Miura's legacy
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2025
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    Miura's work is invaluable for the world of manga and it's a tragedy that he wasn't able to finish his magnum opus. It's a valiant effort that Miura's team, along with his best friend, are continuing his work. It does feel a bit weird at the start but then it picks up. It's still a must for all Berserk fans
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  • molly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great new entry
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025
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    another excellent volume, very glad kouji mori could recreate the same vibe miura gave with previous volumes.
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  • Kadeshi Slaughter
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Manga!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025
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    Mine came slightly damaged 😒
    But over all it came on time.
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    Kadeshi Slaughter
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Great Manga!

    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025
    Mine came slightly damaged 😒
    But over all it came on time.
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  • Alvaro Grijalva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hopeful for the future of the manga!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
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    Good continuation of the manga, all things considered! Hopefully, Kouji Mori and the rest of the team at studio gaga involved can maintain the quality of the adaptation after Miura's passing.
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  • Shafi Azgar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Long awaited Berserk chapters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2025
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    The first volume to be released after almost 3 year hiatus. The story of berserk goes in a new direction with the new team. The manga comes wrapped in protective plastic film. The pages are made of course white-grey paper. This volume contains 9 chapters starting from chapter 365.
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    Shafi Azgar
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Long awaited Berserk chapters

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2025
    The first volume to be released after almost 3 year hiatus. The story of berserk goes in a new direction with the new team. The manga comes wrapped in protective plastic film. The pages are made of course white-grey paper. This volume contains 9 chapters starting from chapter 365.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars More Berserk. Yes.
    Reviewed in India on June 10, 2025
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    This is one of my favorite material objects. Thank you. Highly recommend.
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  • RR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great volume
    Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2025
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    Always amazing
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  • Trust me
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2025
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    Excellent book arrived in perfect condition fast
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  • L morgan
    4.0 out of 5 stars I mean it’s Berserk
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2025
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    Happy to see the story still going can’t wait for the next one, great as always
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