In this latest chapter, Casca recalls a dream pleasantly even though it clearly represents the horrors she was subjected to during the Eclipse, creating the impression that she will be able to look back on her life, even the worst moments, and find the beauty in them.ĭespite the obvious last-minute amendments, Berserk's closing chapter is a fitting end to a true masterpiece considering. But now the scene is portrayed as Casca's salvation with Griffith's image used as a way to reiterate her redemption. It's a touching scene where Guts displays warmth and affection to a young boy, which is remarkable, especially when considering his traumatic childhood.Īs alluded to above, it's clear that Miura intended chapter 364 to end as a cliffhanger with Guts' former-friend-turned-enemy Griffith appearing to him in tears. Yet, Guts can be seen in the closing chapter playing with the so-called Moonlight Boy, a reticent child believed to be his son who mysteriously appears during the full moon. Up until now, Berserk's beleaguered and war-torn warrior Guts spent the entirety of the series seeking retribution for the transgressions perpetrated against him, his beloved Casca, and his murdered comrades by his once greatest friend Griffith.

The new chapter's two most captivating moments occur in the second half and depict the series' most prominent and beloved characters in a hopeful light after literally hundreds of chapters sharing nothing but perpetual suffering. Related: Berserk's Guts Was Finally Moving Past His Hatred of Griffith But despite Miura's assistants at Studio Gaga reportedly taking on the ostensibly insurmountable task of completing Berserk's final installment following his death, their efforts somehow transformed what undoubtedly started as just another chapter, into a masterfully poignant conclusion that promises hope in an existential world rife with death and turmoil. Such a remarkable story always deserved nothing less than an awe-inspiring conclusion, so when Miura's publisher Young Animal announced his unexpected passing in May, the manga community despaired not only the death of an incredibly gifted artist and storyteller but the abrupt end of his beautifully rendered and painstakingly detailed masterpiece.

The posthumous release of Berserk's 364th chapter is finally here but with it comes the sobering realization that these pages almost assuredly signal the end of the late mangaka Kentaro Miura's epic manga series. Warning! Spoilers ahead for Berserk chapter 364!

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