Griffith
With the streak of a tear, Like morning dew
So, my initial reaction is this was fine, it actually didn't have anything jarringly weird in it for a Berserk continuation that's not by Miura but purportedly following some loose plan or guidelines of his. Not a lot happened, but again, what did was ok and made sense to me that they're basically physically and mentally keeping Casca, and her child, contained and out of Griffith's hair (literally in the boy's case). This actually wasn't far off from an illustrated summary, just with like, 20 illustrations, "Casca is a well-kept prisoner in the castle so now Griffith is heading EAST!"
Also, I don't really get all the art talk surrounding this episode online, or I guess in general with the continuation. It's kind of a strawman to point to the art and say, "It's getting better!" Like, the art is actually the least problematic thing about this endeavor. I wouldn't care if the art were worse, or in Mori's style, or non-existent. It's the trying to vaguely convey Miura's story elements from beyond the grave in something kind of resembling his detailed writing and directional style, but sorely lacking its integrity, that's creating extreme dissonance for some dedicated fans, for which this sticks out like a sore thumb. Not Casca or Guts going on and off model occasionally.
Also, I don't really get all the art talk surrounding this episode online, or I guess in general with the continuation. It's kind of a strawman to point to the art and say, "It's getting better!" Like, the art is actually the least problematic thing about this endeavor. I wouldn't care if the art were worse, or in Mori's style, or non-existent. It's the trying to vaguely convey Miura's story elements from beyond the grave in something kind of resembling his detailed writing and directional style, but sorely lacking its integrity, that's creating extreme dissonance for some dedicated fans, for which this sticks out like a sore thumb. Not Casca or Guts going on and off model occasionally.
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