Contemporary Culture Going Global
“Berserk”: Manga Artist Miura Kentarō‘s Endearing Dark Fantasy Tale
24 November 2021
Fans of the best-selling manga Berserk were devastated by the sudden death of author Miura Kentarō in April 2021. The dark fantasy series, which remains unfinished, has sold over 50 million copies globally since it debuted in 1989 and has deeply influenced pop culture around the world. A writer and former editor at several prominent manga magazines looks at Miura’s groundbreaking work.
