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Aug 3, 2022 9:00 AM
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I was planning to read/watch
Which will you recommend anime or manga
Aug 3, 2022 9:03 AM
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Jai_akash said:
Which will you recommend anime or manga


Berserk is this type of work where you can only experience it the best with its original source material.
So go for the Manga.
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Aug 3, 2022 9:05 AM
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Manga 100%….. anime is good but the manga is richer
Aug 3, 2022 9:22 AM
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Go with manga , The visual storytelling in the manga is some of the best you'll ever see.

Aug 3, 2022 9:28 AM
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Yes.



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Aug 3, 2022 9:48 AM
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You can use the anime as an entry point but after start the manga from the beginning.
Aug 3, 2022 9:50 AM
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watch the anime and then read the manga
Aug 3, 2022 9:55 AM
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Never thought I’d see an anime or manga post for berserk. Anyway. The first anime adaptation is decent but stay away from the 2016 one. And since the anime doesn’t cover much the obvious choice is the manga
Aug 3, 2022 10:31 AM
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alright, jokes aside, show me these two people, voted for anime
Aug 3, 2022 10:38 AM
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the anime is good in its own terms. i really enjoy the classic animation style and It's really good overall. i'm talking about the '97 one, the new anime is hideous. but nothing can top the manga. so I'd suggest that you first watch the anime and then read the manga. btw the movies are great too.
Aug 3, 2022 11:06 AM

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The 1997 anime is a good introduction to the world of Berserk, and it actually (sorta) starts at the beginning of the story, whereas the manga starts at a later point in the story and then backtracks.
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Aug 3, 2022 11:49 AM
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anime is good i dont read manga
Aug 3, 2022 12:47 PM

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Tsunega21 said:
watch the anime and then read the manga

Specifically 97; otherwise just read the manga.
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Aug 3, 2022 12:48 PM
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Not even a question, Manga 100%
Aug 3, 2022 1:41 PM

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You can watch 2007 anime or the Gold Age movies. They are both good. But they adapt barely the prologue, so you need to read manga anyway.
Aug 3, 2022 5:30 PM
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how about neither
Aug 3, 2022 7:28 PM
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Manga, the animes (the good ones) only cover one arc. The movies, and 1997 are great but I’d say just go with the manga so you can get the full experience.
Aug 3, 2022 8:57 PM
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For me,I first watched the 1997 series,then all 3 Golden Age Arc films,If you want to skip films,don't skip part III.And then I've started reading manga.
Obviously avoid the crap 2016 and 2017 version.
Aug 3, 2022 9:21 PM
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Jai_akash said:
I was planning to read/watch
Which will you recommend anime or manga

You can watch the anime, but read the manga for sure. The manga goes more in depth, and the animes only cover up until the eclipse. Watch the 97 anime, I can’t say for sure if I would recommend watching the movie since I didn’t like the animation style.
Aug 3, 2022 11:29 PM
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of course.... the manga
Aug 4, 2022 3:28 AM

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The anime is outstanding but the manga is just too good to be compared
Aug 4, 2022 4:27 AM
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The anime is really good (1997, not the 2016 one), but the manga is a Masterpiece...
Aug 4, 2022 4:50 AM
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I would recommend watching the anime first just to get acquainted with the story but you will definitely want to read the manga for the full and best experience
Aug 4, 2022 6:20 AM
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Berserk 1997 is amazing but the other series are poorly made. It's had to go from 1997 to manga. I suggest reading manga.
Aug 4, 2022 1:47 PM

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i would say go straight for the manga. the anime is optional, but imo it's only good for it's iconic OST and a few bits of animation. otherwise the manga surpasses it in every aspect, it's just a masterpiece.
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Aug 4, 2022 6:04 PM

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Manga 3000%!!!
Miura’s art is so beautiful. Every panel looks gorgeous and it really helps the reader immerse in the world!
Aug 4, 2022 6:09 PM

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The anime only covers the first arc so i would say manga for sure

Aug 4, 2022 6:12 PM

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Definitely the manga but start with the anime adaptation of Golden Age first.




Aug 5, 2022 12:08 PM
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Jai_akash said:
I was planning to read/watch
Which will you recommend anime or manga

Read the manga of course , the 1997 is great , but it's skipping too much from the original story , and there are some characters missing .
The newer movies and the sequel to the 1997 anime ( Berserk 2016 ) is following the manga story , but it's also skipping too much , and we can't deny the fact that the 3D CG here is trash so i don't recommend to waste your time on it .
So if you want my advice , watch the 1997 anime ,then go to the manga and start it from the beginning, if not , just read the manga 👍
Aug 5, 2022 5:30 PM

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The anime's nice, but the manga adds on more story
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Aug 15, 2022 1:51 AM
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Berserk Manga is the greatest thing ive read but aot still better tho

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