I think people are jumping the gun a bit too early as to conclusions with the manga...Aazealh simply said there is some news regarding the final confrontation between Griffith and Ganishka. Even if it were to only last one episode (doubtful), that wouldn't end the manga or mean all that's left is for a final confrontation between Guts and Griffith. Ganishka has definitely been a heavy focus for a few years now, but I doubt his defeat will trigger a conclusion any time within the next couple of years.venicia said:That will suck. I have been dreaming of reading berserk for the next 5 years. If Miura-sensei wraps it up there goes my only interest in seinen Manga.
Walter said:Holy shit, that was quick I figured that would be years ahead
Damaramu said:It looks like Griffith will soon become the King he is that first episode of the anime. Makes me wonder, did they know something then, or how much of it was yet another example of why tv people should not write manga stories, and just how much there was from miura.
The art in at least half of this episode is stunning, and its great to see so many shots of the beast.
I don't think I said anything too special. Other people saw before me that it was indeed the full cover, unless Im missing something...Uriel said:Looks like Wally hit the nail on the head regarding volume 32's cover. I guess he's the Admin for a reason =P
Lol, you can't be serious. Of course it's an imminent battle, Im just saying since so much has been building towards their ultimate confrontation, I figured it would be a much longer wait before we see it on the page. Like, say, as long as we've waited for Elfhelm.Damaramu said:It's not like it's an unexpected battle, and I don't think that anyone is stupid enough to place any bets on Gashinka. Best to get foregone conclusions out of the way quickly I guess. I wouldn't have been (or wont be) too surprised if the episode just starts with Gashinka's head on a pole.
No, that's been confirmed as an error on behalf of the anime staff.It looks like Griffith will soon become the King he is that first episode of the anime. Makes me wonder, did they know something then, or how much of it was yet another example of why tv people should not write manga stories, and just how much there was from miura.
Scorpio said:I know this was in jest, but it still wouldn't work since Griffith wasn't king at the time when Guts killed the snake baron. He didn't even exist in the physical world.
The art in at least half of this episode is stunning, and its great to see so many shots of the beast.
KazigluBey said:Yeah, kind of hard to be king when you're still in your previous incarnation as Femto, crusing around with the rest of the Godhand. ;)
Walter said:The imagery of the chains coming from the Eclipse were pretty stunning. And the beast wandering away, dragging its chains was a haunting image that'll probably stay in my head longer than a pirate battle on the ship's deck would have.
Scorpio said:oh man! I had completely forgotten about those pirates! Wonder what they're up to now they're cruising around in a bunch of tattered ships in the middle of the ocean.
Proj2501 said:I expected more political situations involving Griffith and the Final Battle. I'm sure it'll all work out in the end.
venicia said:I have been dreaming of reading berserk for the next 5 years. If Miura-sensei wraps it up there goes my only interest in seinen Manga.
Damaramu said:I don't think that anyone is stupid enough to place any bets on Ganishka. Best to get foregone conclusions out of the way quickly I guess. I wouldn't have been (or wont be) too surprised if the episode just starts with Ganishka's head on a pole.
Walter said:Looks like Magnifico got over his sickness and is revealing his ULTIMATE (ultimately will fail) PLAN! Also, poor Serpico. Farnese is destined for Roderick, I think. They're a good couple.
Damaramu said:Fair enough though, an error it is then [that whole 1st episode was an error... *grumble* *grumble*] [...] Also, as far as I'm concerned, there needs not be a one to one correspondence in time period the manga started in [with Casca in the Cave and Guts just wandering] and the anime start
Damaramu said:I'm certain Griffith never gave up his dream to become king for whatever reason (probably wants respect more than fear) - though I agree that it is a step down from being a God.
KazigluBey said:EDIT: Nevermind I saw the copyright symbol under the picture, must be another anime/cartoon character's likeness.
This alternance between Guts and Griffith makes for very convenient time lapses, sparing us the boring weeks at sea for Guts & co, and the boring travel to Wyndham from Vritannis for Griffith and his now giant army. It's cutting straight to the good parts basically. This is nothing we haven't seen before, like when Guts and Casca went back to Godot's place from Albion. I'm really not worried about it.
Takarajima, I think. The Osamu Dezaki one
It's not like Ganishka was ever supposed to be the final antagonist or anything, and I for one was already saying years ago now that I was expecting him to go down while Guts & co would be in Elfhelm, allowing Griffith to establish his reign at last.