Berserk, Volume 7

This is more of a 4.5 than a 5, mostly because of the parts concerning Griffith's backstory. Casca also has a really good backstory, and the exploration of her relationship with Griffith is really good. It's just intercut with some boring bits with Guts being sexist (intentionally at a few points to "help" Casca), a very detailed and well-drawn fight scene that's still kind of boring, and some more politicking. It's good that Griffith has at least one ally though, and many admirers among the jealous.

Another great volume. Not a ton to say here that hasn't already been said

I really like the Guts/Casca bonding moments and how it humanizes Guts. Casca is a great character and I like the dynamic of having a woman be in a leadership role in this kind of environment, with enemies often commenting on her being a woman while the Band doesn't care. Is it unrealistic? Sure, but it's fun and it never feels pandering.

More awesome fight scenes. Those never get old.

Left stranded behind enemy lines Casca and Guts are forced to fight off the forces of the Chuder (again so weirdly named outfit it si bloody impossible for me to to remember the name :) they sound like independent Formula 1 team :))

Again our hero builds a fearless reputation by fending off hundreds of attackers and finally getting done with the leader.

Art is beautiful and I like how story progresses. You might take some of the story line as a page filler (and it most definitely is) but it si a filler with the point - relationships are discussed bot between the Band of the Hawk and their employer, Midland Kingdom.

Excellent progress of the story. If you are coming here from anime world this is the story line given in the anime (I think show more it is called "Golden Age") and it slowly gains momentum for the capital event.

Recommended to fans of grim, bloody fantasy worlds. show less

This is the seventh volume in the Berserk manga series and it was another wonderful addition to this series. This story continues right after Guts and Casca fall off the cliff into a river together.

We learn a lot more about both Casca’s and Griffith’s past in this volume. It was interesting to see Casca’s background and where she came from. We also learn some about what Griffith has done to get to where he is today.

Casca and Guts seem to be forming a partnership of sorts. However, they are ambushed by Chuder forces and forced to fight for their lives. Guts kills 100 men and makes a decision about his life path. Meanwhile Griffith signs up the Band of the Hawk to take on their toughest battle yet.

The illustration continues to be show more top notch and I really enjoy how much story we get in each volume. I can’t wait to read the next volume in the series!!

Overall a wonderful continuation of this action packed and brutal series. There is a lot of story in here, the characters are engaging and interesting, and the action is non-stop! Definitely recommended to mature readers who love seinen and enjoy fantasy horror with a lot of action! show less