Now, this is a personal question but one I'm interested in seeing answers for. Please go ahead and talk about the impact this series has had on your life.
Personally, the impact that Berserk has had on me is probably negligible (especially compared to others). I first got into Berserk when I was around 12. It helped me through some tough times and even motivated me to try hard at school work. Seeing Guts struggle through nearly impossible odds acted as a deterrent to my own procrastination. It indicated to me that nearly any challenge can be overcome through sheer willpower. I am forever grateful to Miura for creating this masterpiece and especially as a loner in my younger years, this series really helped me overcome barriers and forget about any troubles.
Now, it has been a while since I first experienced Berserk and I enjoy it more with each subsequent read-through. It seems more and more relevant than it ever did. I remember always believing that the conviction arc was the weakest area of the manga, but it is now my favourite; especially when looking back at my catholic education. That one Guts quote about those praying being too weak to fend for themselves will stick with me til the end of time, especially as someone surrounded by religion at school. That Mozgus fight on-top of the wall is also my favourite battle in the whole series, besides the funnily out of place GODS BREATH that still makes me laugh.
Personally, the impact that Berserk has had on me is probably negligible (especially compared to others). I first got into Berserk when I was around 12. It helped me through some tough times and even motivated me to try hard at school work. Seeing Guts struggle through nearly impossible odds acted as a deterrent to my own procrastination. It indicated to me that nearly any challenge can be overcome through sheer willpower. I am forever grateful to Miura for creating this masterpiece and especially as a loner in my younger years, this series really helped me overcome barriers and forget about any troubles.
Now, it has been a while since I first experienced Berserk and I enjoy it more with each subsequent read-through. It seems more and more relevant than it ever did. I remember always believing that the conviction arc was the weakest area of the manga, but it is now my favourite; especially when looking back at my catholic education. That one Guts quote about those praying being too weak to fend for themselves will stick with me til the end of time, especially as someone surrounded by religion at school. That Mozgus fight on-top of the wall is also my favourite battle in the whole series, besides the funnily out of place GODS BREATH that still makes me laugh.