Spoiler Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Berserk Note: I'm writing this based on having seen the 1997 adaptation of Berserk, the 2016-2017 adaptation, and read the Black Swordsman and Lost Children arcs of the manga. I haven't read ahead in the manga, so I won't be referencing anything beyond that. It's no understatement to … Continue reading Berserk and the Weight of the Past
Berserk 2016
Spring 2017 First Impressions
If the winter season was the season of comedies, then this is the season of action. We have sequels to Rage of Bahamut, Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, Berserk, and even Naruto. In addition to these high profile sequels, Re: Creators has shown a lot of potential as this season's new action spectacle. I've always been … Continue reading Spring 2017 First Impressions
In Defense of Berserk 2016
Spoiler Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Berserk. Since it began, Berserk 2016 has been heavily criticized by both hardcore Berserk fans and casuals alike. Having recently finished it, I can say that the criticisms aren't inaccurate; the early episodes skip over a substantial amount of manga content, the direction can be confusing, and … Continue reading In Defense of Berserk 2016