R.I.P: Kentaro Miura

I'd just like to take a moment to bring this up. It was announced today that Kentaro Miura, the mangaka behind Berserk has passed away. Berserk has influenced many forms of anime/manga media for over nearly two decades and one of those things is definitely the JRPG industry, including Final Fantasy.

I've been a Berserk fan since the mid 2000s and I'd go back every year to re-read and catch up with any new chapters. I didn't mind the long content droughts or hiatuses because Miura was always good to his fan base and he always delivered high quality content, from the way his character arcs were built to the incredible way he brought his universe to life with the stroke of a pen.

A lot of you have probably never read or watched Berserk, and that's fine. I just want to bring more awareness to the end of a chapter in a great man's legacy.

May the adventures of Guts and his party continue forever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1o4O2SfQ5g

May he rest in peace. I'm sad he is not with us anymore, and I will remember him not only for Berserk but even for the Wolf King he did in collaboration with Buronson.

Some tribute videos from twitter/youtube from Balmung and Zodiak.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1395253791167897600

https://youtu.be/BfsReoz7aS8

Other servers are paying homage.

He definitely inspired many Final Fantasy games aswell as a lot of RPG out there.
I don't think it's an exageration to say he popularized the Dark Fantasy genre.

May he rest in piece, his work is and will remain one of the greatest art the world ever witnessed.

Respect and sadness for the untimely death of Kentaro Miura. Berserk was the first manga /anime I ever read/watched. May he rest in peace, his work will keep him alive.

Homage in Cactuar:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...145431_373.png

I know the series was about 2/3reds done. What's gonna happen to it? Did he have it planned out or have notes or anything?

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I know the series was about 2/3reds done. What's gonna happen to it? Did he have it planned out or have notes or anything?

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We don't know what's going to happen to the series yet, but he had assistants in Studio Gaga and we know he had a rough idea for several plot points, perhaps said assistants will be able to continue his work.

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day has been ruined. Q_Q

Not enough paladins in pure white.

Berserk, a gift to the exact day I was born. No other medium has a stronger connection to me than Kentaro Miura's Berserk.

You will be missed.

The grandfather of DRKs, lost forever. May the darkness protect him, wherever he is taken.

RIP, we'll really miss him.

Cerberus tribute :

https://i.imgur.com/8S2ltof.jpg

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Berserk meant a lot to me, it's a bit cliché to say but I read the Manga during a dark time in my life and even tho Berserk and Guts are like the opposite of what I generally like in fiction it really spoke to me.
Especially the Bonfire of Dreams and Cracks in the Blade.
It made me feel like there was someone who understood how I felt during my depression.
It's a bit sad to me tho that most of what people knew of Berserk was just the violence and edgy content, because it was so much more than that.

I am still kinda shocked about it and dunno what to say so I'll just leave three of my favorite quotes from the Manga that comes to mind right now.

“Even if we painstakingly piece together something lost, it doesn't mean things will ever go back to how they were.” – Guts.

“People bring the small flames of their wishes together… since they don’t want to extinguish the small flame… they’ll bring that small flame to a bigger fire. A big flame named Griffith. But my flame isn't to be seen among them. I think I just stopped by to warm myself by the bonfire.” – Guts

“ The thing about hatred ... it's the place where people who can't look sorrow in the eye without wavering run off to ” – Godo

I stand with the Balmung DRK line. It's one hell of a feeling seeing all those bonfires alight at once.

Live on everyone, keep struggling.

Been following Berserk for long time, was the first time I got to experience manga back in 2004. Unfortunately, I cannot say I am shocked to hear of his passing the man from what could gather has been ill for a long time now.

If Berserk has taught me anything life goes on, o7.

Moogle tribute
https://media.discordapp.net/attachm...043&height=587

While I wasn't that familiar with the work itself I am well aware the impact across the industry, proof of legend status. I'm sure his influence will continue, leaving a mark long after passing. Ultimately- regardless of a legend status or simple quiet life a loss is a loss and that is truly unfortunate, may those who considered him close find peace and we all continue to be inspired by what best things we can remember him by.

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RIP, we'll really miss him.

Cerberus tribute :

https://i.imgur.com/8S2ltof.jpg

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I'm behind the Aetheryte crying.

I made a quick video, just to show length : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA7HNTI5gSk

Truly incredible. Proud to be a member of our FF14 community.

Rest in peace, Miura.

...and I will likely stand for some time...

Berserk was one of the best mangas i have ever read and i was actually waiting for the new chapters ...

The first time I read Berserk was back in high school. It made such an impact on me. Even after so many years, it still holds a dear place in my heart. Rest in peace Kentaro Miura and thank you for giving us a part of your soul.

Thank you for one of the best mangas that heavily influenced shaping me into who I am now. May you rest and find the peace you couldn't find in life. The rest of us will keep on struggling.

https://www.seekpng.com/png/detail/1...guts-manga.png

Tribute from the Jenova Server, RIP Miura San. We strugglers will always remember.
https://i.imgur.com/qqLfabH.png

The outpouring of support in all cities in the game is amazing. DRKs holding vigil for THE DRK!

Behemoth had both a ring in Limsa, and the lines in Ul'Dah.

Rest in Peace, and thanks for all you've given to the world Mr. Miura.