The stunning hardcover Deluxe Editions of Berserk, one of the greatest manga ever created, are available at significant discounts during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days this week. The legendary work of the late Kentaro Miura, who masterfully crafted the intense and savage story of swords, sorcery, and the defiance of destiny, is fully collected in the 14-volume Deluxe Edition series published by Dark Horse. Most of these volumes are discounted by at least 40%, bringing the price of these 600-plus page books down to approximately $30 each. Miura's final contributions to Berserk are featured in Volume 14, released last November. This volume not only concludes Miura's Berserk arc but also includes the Berserk Official Guidebook, providing essential background information and expanded lore to enrich your reading experience. Each meticulously designed hardcover volume is crafted from durable leatherette and contains three individual volumes reprinted in an oversized format. These books average around 700 pages each, ensuring they will occupy substantial shelf space while looking impressive.
Berserk is a dark fantasy saga that chronicles the journey of Guts, a former mercenary seeking vengeance. For those willing to delve into its depths, it offers a haunting and tragic narrative suitable for mature audiences, with unflinching brutality on every page. The series has been adapted into various anime shows and films. It's important to mention that Berserk's standard paperback volumes are also on sale during Prime Big Deal Days. Each of the 41 paperback volumes typically sells for $15, but many are available for $10-$12. Some standard edition volumes are also eligible for Amazon's buy two, get one free book sale, running concurrently with Target's B2G1 Circle Week promotion. Volume 42, the first in the series not featuring Miura's work, is scheduled for release on March 18, 2025. Koji Mori, Miura's close friend, supervised the production, with Miura's assistants handling the writing and illustration.
A selection of Berserk anime Blu-rays is also on sale at Amazon, including the original 1997 series, still considered the best adaptation by many. The trilogy of Berserk films, known as The Golden Age Arc, was released on Blu-ray this year. The remastered Memorial Edition divides these films into a 13-episode series. The controversial 2016 Berserk adaptation is part of Amazon's B2G1 free sale, allowing you to mix and match Blu-rays and books.
