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Studio Taka's Berserk motion comic captures Miura's legacy faithfully, with stunning animation quality. Each new episode shows vast improvement in animation, capturing the essence of Guts and the story. The motion comic is worth the wait, with plans to speed up production based on viewer support.

Kentaro Miura's Berserk carries its creator's legacy thanks to loving care by Kouji Mori and Studio Gaga. Still, one fan project has been adapting the manga as a motion comic for years. Studio Taka, a team that recently amassed 100,000 subscribers on YouTube, has been slowly adapting the earliest chapters of the original Black Swordsman Arc into a motion comic since December 25, 2018.

The fan adaptation is arguably the best representation of Miura's legacy from the original pages, simply by bringing those pages to life in the Berserk motion comic. Berserk has been circulating in Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine since 1989, with its earliest chapters...

Launched in 2012, Kontravoid is the solo project of Cameron Findlay. Born in Canada and based now in LA, Findlay has perfected his own brand of dark pop that cruises freely through electronic music genres. With the release of the video for his latest single “Reckoning,” Findlay also showcased his love for anime. Tapping into his love of the works of Yoshiaki Kawajiri, the video provides a window into this overall influence anime has on his artistic endeavors. When an artist is so clear about their love of anime, naturally we have to talk to them! Keep reading to learn more about Findlay’s influences and see his top 10 favorite anime. Can you tell me a little about your anime journey? How it started and where you are now? Are there genres you gravitate toward? Findlay : I grew up in Toronto, and in the late ’90s/early 2000s there used...

Fantasy anime showcases the diverse and multi-faceted nature of the genre, ranging from stylized versions of the real world to unique fictional worlds. Some of the best Fantasy anime, like Berserk and Record of Lodoss War, have become classics due to their compelling storytelling and immersive worlds. The best Fantasy anime challenge traditional archetypes and offer unique spins on the genre, whether it's through dark themes, diverse magic systems, or satirical humor.

The best fantasy anime truly make the most of the limitless creative possibilities found in the genre to tell some of the most iconic stories in some of the most memorable fictional worlds ever. From traditional sword and sorcery, to isekai, to series that defy classification, anime and fantasy go hand in hand.

Fantasy anime clearly demonstrates the conceptual diversity that exists withinin the genre. Some fantasy anime are set in stylized, magical versions of the real world.

Every adaptation of the Berserk manga has featured music by Susumu Hirasawa, giving them a common thread of epic soundtracks. Hirasawa's unique musical style has been present since the 1997 anime, and his contributions to the soundtracks have been praised for their epic tone. "Forces" is Hirasawa's most famous song for the Berserk soundtrack, and it perfectly captures the grim determination of the protagonist's story arc.

The long-running Berserk manga has received numerous adaptations since its debut in 1989. The best-known and most acclaimed of these adaptations is the 1997 anime. In addition, there is a 2016 anime series, an anime film trilogy released between 2012 and 2013 that was eventually recut into a third anime series in 2022, and three video games. All of these adaptations are united by one key element that really helps elevate them: epic music composed by Susumu Hirasawa.

After the death of series creator Kentaro Miura in 2021, Miura's assistants have...

Paprika contains scenes with sexual content.

Originally based on a book written in 1993, the 2006 anime film Paprika could be written off as an anime version of Inception. It's worth noting, however, that Satoshi Kon's film predates Inception by four years, and the original book predates it by over a decade. There are superficial similarities between the two plots, due to involving machines meant to influence people's subconscious through their dreams. Paprika is a one-of-a-kind experience, with a beautiful yet surreal style that make it so much more than just an anime version of a Hollywood movie.

Paprika's director Satoshi Kon was never quite as popular or well-known as Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki, especially outside Japan. However, the films that Kon directed including Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, and Tokyo Godfathers have all been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. Kon also directed the anime series Paranoia Agent,...

For “Berserk” fans, the dark world, epic fights, and deep themes are familiar and addictive. But its timeline? It’s a challenge even for die-hard followers. No worries! Our post, “How to Watch Berserk in Order,” offers an easy guide.

Related: 10 Best Animated Shows of All Time, Ranked by Viewers

Whether revisiting or starting “Berserk,” we’ve got you covered. Follow our guide to enjoy the series in the right order and fully appreciate its captivating tale.

1 ‘Berserk’ (1997 – 1998)

IMDb: 8.7/10 47K | Popularity: 690 | Top 250: Top rated TV #106

Duration: 25 Episodes | Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure

Creator: Kentaro Miura

Cast: Marc Diraison, Nobutoshi Canna, Carrie Keranen

Starting your Berserk journey? Don’t skip the 1997 TV series, a cherished part of the story. Known as “Kenpū Denki Berserk” in Japan, this adaptation, created by Nippon Television and Vap, was beautifully animated by Oriental Light and Magic. Directed by Naohito Takahashi, it aired from October...

Nothing beats a good villain theme. Yet despite being the world's dominant media franchise, the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn't produced many memorable character themes (I'll defer an explanation to Every Frame a Painting), and there are even fewer villains with a signature leitmotif. 

That doesn't mean they don't have unofficial villain songs, though. In a recent interview for the upcoming issue of Total Film, which hits shelves next Thursday, Jonathan Majors revealed he brought his own theme for Kang the Conqueror to the set of "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania." While director Peyton Reed and star Paul Rudd were listening to '80s New Romantic bands, Majors was getting into the mindset of a conqueror with the rap song "9mm." A track on David Banner's 2008 album "The Greatest Story Ever Told," the song features Akon, Lil Wayne, and Snoop Dogg. 

The lyrics are just one part of the sound in "9mm,...

(Welcome to Ani-time Ani-where, a regular column dedicated to helping the uninitiated understand and appreciate the world of anime.)

Anime has its fair share of dark fantasy stories -- think "Fullmetal Alchemist," "Attack on Titan," "Demon Slayer," and so on. More recently, we've seen more and more dark fantasy-action anime with horror influences making it big within the mainstream shonen anime landscape.

But before all of these, before Eren looked up at a terrifying titan, before the Elric brothers tampered with the law of equivalent exchange, and even before "Vinland Saga" and "Castlevania," there was "Berserk." One of the most influential and legendary dark fantasy manga and anime, this is a story with a legacy that has influenced multiple titles, from other anime and manga to video games like "Dark Souls," "Devil May Cry" and "Final Fantasy VII."

It's also a manga that has suffered from never having the complete adaptation it deserves.

The worst thing actor and comedian Patti Harrison has ever done dates back to when she was 5 years old and attempted to get a kid into trouble at school so that she could go home early to read a book that had just arrived. “If it would have worked, I would truly have become a sociopath,” she jokes. “Thankfully, I wasn’t able to do the sell.” The question “What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” is posed in Harrison’s new movie, “Together Together,” written and directed by Nikole Beckwith. In the film, which bows in theaters April 23, Harrison plays Anna, who applies to be the surrogate to carry Ed Helms’ Matt’s baby. The role is a rare opportunity for trans actor Harrison to play a cisgender character. She also voiced “Tail Chief” in “Raya and the Last Dragon,” the first time a trans performer was...

Tiger Lab Vinyl, the premier boutique vinyl label dedicated to anime soundtracks, has opened up subscriptions for their 2019 releases! For $199 (plus shipping), you’ll get guaranteed copies of five titles coming out this year, including composer Susumu Hirasawa‘s Ost for the 90’s anime Berserk! There will be four additional titles and subscribers will also […] The post Tiger Lab Vinyl Opens 2019 Subscription Package With Berserk Ost Confirmed! appeared first on Dread Central.

Every week, IndieWire asks a select handful of film and TV critics two questions and publishes the results on Monday. (The answer to the second, “What is the best film in theaters right now?”, can be found at the end of this post.)

This week’s question:

Last Friday saw the release of Garth Davis’ “Lion,” the musical score for which is the gorgeous result of a collaboration between two giants of the neo-classical movement, Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka. It’s just the latest indication that we’re living in a fascinating, vibrant time for movie music, and December boasts a number of films that will only add more fuel to that fire. With that in mind, we asked our panel of critics to name their favorite film score of the 21st Century.

Tasha Robinson (@TashaRobinson), The Verge

There are some really striking contenders out there, topped by Susumu Hirasawa’s manic,...

A few years ago, a friend introduced me to the anime version of Berserk. Based off the ongoing manga series of the same name by Kentaro Miura, the 25 episode anime covers the Black Swordsman arc as well as The Golden Age. The anime is quite honestly one of, if not my all time favorite. And, though I’m disappointed the series did not continue past the initial 25 episodes, I find myself re-watching the show often. From the animation to the amazing music by Susumu Hirasawa, Berserk has captivated and entertained me repeatedly. There is an ongoing production of movies currently being produced, but I find they don’t have the depth and attention to detail the series possessed, though they are entertaining and fun to watch.

Not since Rick Hunter/Hikaru Ichijyo have I liked an anime character as much as Berserk’s Guts. The Black Swordsman. The wandering ronin...

Berserk Golden Age Arc I: Egg of the Supreme Ruler First Ten Minutes. The first 10 minutes movie clip of Kubooka Toshiyuki‘s Berserk Golden Age Arc I: Egg of the Supreme Ruler (2012) stars Hiroaki Iwanaga, Takahiro Sakurai, and Toa Yukinari. Berserk Golden Age Arc I: Egg of the Supreme Ruler‘s plot synopsis: “Guts, an immensely strong sword-for-hire, has little direction in his life, simply fighting one battle after the next. However, this all changes suddenly when he meets and is bested by Griffith, a beautiful and charismatic young man who leads the Band of the Hawk mercenary army.

After Guts joins the Band and the relationship between the two men begins to blossom, Casca, the tough, lone swordswoman in the Band of the Hawk, struggles to accept Guts and the influence he has on the world around her. While the two men begin to fight together, Griffith continues to rise to power,...

From the anime series to the video games, Japanese electropop artist Susumu Hirasawa has been the definitive music composer for Berserk and he continues to lend his musical artistry in the animated film trilogy.  On his official site, a short version of the opening theme "Aria" from Berserk Golden Age Arc I: Egg of the Supreme Ruler soundtrack is available for a listen in a video player.  His other animated film/series soundtracks include Paprika, Millennium Actress and Paranoia Agent.You can listen to the track below....

Most of us can agree that music plays a large part in cinema; it creates an atmosphere, emphasizes emotions to the audience, and, most importantly, invests the audience into the story.

The same holds true for anime; in fact, music probably plays a larger role in this medium, since only so much can be portrayed by animated visuals as far as atmosphere and emotions go. With such an increased expectation for music in anime, the competition must be fierce, and it must surely be a lot harder for the average composer to get noticed.

Likewise, considering Japan’s reputation of traditional gender roles and scanty attempts at gender equality— Japan ranked 54th of 93 countries in 2008 according to the Gender Empowerment Measure, and 106th of 189 countries for the proportion of women in the House of Representatives, according to a 2009 survey— it would be especially hard for women to become successful in a competitive work force.

Welcome all to your Monday morning film fix, the latest episode of the Mouth Off podcast is here.

Joining me in the podcast arena this week are Craig Skinner and Brendon Connelly and this week sees us tackle StreetDance 3D, the Werner Herzog directed Bad Lieutenant: Part of Call New Orleans, and Philip Ridley’s Heartless, and we throw a discussion of 3D, the merits of Nicolas Cage and a new mode of film distribution.

Our Ripped from the Crypt selections this week are the usual eclectic mix, and as always I’ve put the trailers below for you to enjoy.

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According to Moviehole, Wolfgang Petersen (yes, “our man in Hollywood”) is developing a live-action film based on Yasutaka Tsutsui’s novel Paprika that director Satoshi Kon already adapted into an anime in 2006. Not a bad idea in my eyes, since the basic theme of the novel (dreams meet reality thanks to technology) could work really well in live-action even though I could imagine that combining reality with the dream world would be much harder (and probably less “real”) using CGI.

But why Wolfgang Petersen? I know that he already did Sci-Fi but the man didn’t produce anything spectacular for at least 20 years…

Here’s the title song The Girl in Byakkoya by Susumu Hirasawa (available for download here) from the 2006 anime:...