{"product_id":"berserk-deluxe-volume-5-9781506715223","title":"Berserk Deluxe Volume 5","description":"\u003cb\u003eKentaro Miura's epic adult fantasy\/horror series is an international sensation and is now featured in 7x10 deluxe hardcover editions \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGriffith, the mutilated leader of the Band of the Hawk mercenaries, offers up his command to the demon lords of the Godhand in exchange for a rebirth into beauty--and terrible power. But the Hawks' berserker champion, Guts, will take on perdition itself to save his lover, Casca, from the profane violations that only Hell can offer  Collects \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e volumes 13-15, and includes \u003ci\u003eBerserk Prototype\u003c\/i\u003e, the original \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e submission story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile attending college at Nihon University, in 1988, \u003cb\u003eKentaro Miura \u003c\/b\u003edebuted a 48-page manga known as \u003ci\u003eBerserk Prototype\u003c\/i\u003e, an introduction to the current Berserk fantasy world. It went on to win Miura a prize from the Comi Manga School. In 1989, after receiving a doctorate degree, Kentarou started a project titled \u003ci\u003eKing of Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e based on a script by Buronson, writer of \u003ci\u003eHokuto no Ken\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eFist Of The North Star\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1990, the first volume \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e was released with a relatively limited success. Miura again collaborated with Buronson on manga entitled \u003ci\u003eJapan\u003c\/i\u003e. Miura's fame grew after \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e began \"The Golden Age\" story arc and the huge success of this masterpiece made of him one of the most prominent contemporary manga artists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1997, Miura supervised the production of 25 anime episodes of \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e that aired in the same year on NTV. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe series has also spawned a whole host of merchandise, both official and fan made, ranging from statues and action figures, to key rings, video games, and a trading card game. In 2002, Kentaro Miura received the second place in the Tezuka Osamu (\u003ci\u003eAstro Boy\u003c\/i\u003e) Cultural Prize of Excellence for \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e. The author lives in Tokyo, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dark Horse Manga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50575395946770,"sku":"9781506715223","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0d12954b-3ea8-4022-adc4-fc0d69a5ddf3.jpg?v=1731981014","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/berserk-deluxe-volume-5-9781506715223","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}