Oh, I didn't mean to say those are the *only* parts I want to see animated. Now, that would just be silly. Obviously the material you mentioned would have to be done. I'm simply stating what I want to see animated as part of a new project. It's one of my favorite parts.NightCrawler said:We can't forget that Griffith and Guts are the most important characters in this story. I don't know about you, but i believe all the events up to the reincarnation of Griffith are more substantial for those who only saw the tv show (winning both fans and casual viewers), and wouldn't it be more appropriate to introduce the new group rather than meeting them already on their journey? Besides, there's no major drama during the "troll saga", no payoff or way to end the show than the group going on their way again. Putting aside the armor, it's just "middle of the road" Berserk. All the events before and after are way more juicy. The situations you mention wouldn't work for an anime show as a whole. It sounds more like fan service to me with a bunch of new characters thrown around, rather than a cohesive narrative, which i think is the most important factor - not just animate some episodes we like.
I'd prefer if they fill in the major holes between the first anime and the manga in a couple of episodes and carry on with the story where the anime left. Ending with the ceremony. I can see it now, Skullknight's finger pointing, Guts face in awe and cut to Griffith. The end. Full circle. Another great cliffhanger paving the way for a season 3 eh.
Truder said:I liked the ending on the old anime. made me feel crappy all day the next day in school but it was cool because it wasnt the same old, good guy wins routine.
Doc said:I assumed they left it that way so people would rush out to buy the manga and find out what happened next.
NightCrawler said:more substantial for those who only saw the tv show (winning both fans and casual viewers)
NightCrawler said:Besides, there's no major drama during the "troll saga", no payoff or way to end the show than the group going on their way again. Putting aside the armor, it's just "middle of the road" Berserk. All the events before and after are way more juicy.
Ask and you shall receive ---->jackson_hurley said:Schnoz needs to be animated!
Aazealh said:I don't think you're reasoning properly here. This new animation isn't going to be "season 2". What we've seen so far seems to indicate that they're taking a fresh start, which is the best thing they could do. As for the casual viewers that you speak of, if they're truly casual, they haven't seen the show in 13 years. Lastly, like I mentioned recently, we've seen scenes from 3 different arcs, including the Millennium Falcon arc. It's kind of odd that you would say that Guts & Griffith are the most important characters to justify a focus on the Conviction arc, considering Griffith is almost completely absent from it until the incarnation.
I'd like to remind you that the Millennium Falcon arc ends with the advent of Falconia, which is about the "juiciest" thing in the series. As for the events that took place from volume 23 to 27, I can't agree that they contain less drama or "juice" than say Jill's story or the life of destitute people in Albion. They feature some of the most important moments of the story, including the introduction of Guts' new companions. If I had to call something "middle of the road", then it'd be the Lost Children chapter.
Which isn't to say that the Conviction arc should be "skipped" or anything, but I don't think one part of the story is more deserving of being animated than another.
Rhombaad said:I don't consider any part of Berserk to be "middle of the road". If they're going to do a new series, I hope they start at the beginning and everything that follows up until an appropriate stopping point, whether that's Griffith's incarnation or the appearance of Falconia. It's all gold to me.
Kavaron said:First of all Miura said recently that the Manga is around 70% done right now (some pro here posted this) [...] So since the first volume was published in 1990 then it took 20 years for 70-75%. for the remaining 30% the anime would have 5 years cushion not to catch up with the manga.
Aazealh said:Miura said it was around 60-70% done, and then warned that it was subject to change. Be careful not to stretch the facts to make them fit what you wish for. Besides you should note that the current release schedule is slower than what it used to be. So basically a perfect, simultaneous run is just not going to happen.
Kavaron said:I still believe one day we will see the whole series animated though.
iamdani said:Folks hoping for a new series may be disappointed. =\
Rhombaad said:Why do you say that?
*Citation needed.Eluvei said:Recent rumors* say that it's a full-length movie.
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Gobolatula said:I'd be down with a movie. Hell, I'd be down with many movies.