Berserk Deluxe Volume 2

Deluxe Edition Vol. 2 shifts the story in a powerful way. The brutality is still there, but now the narrative gains emotional depth. This is where the Golden Age arc truly starts to unfold, and you begin to see the foundation of something tragic and legendary. What makes this volume stand out is character development. The world expands, alliances form, and the psychological tension increases. You start to understand that Berserk isn’t just about violence — it’s about ambition, loyalty, destiny, and the cost of chasing greatness. Miura’s artwork continues to be breathtaking. The oversized deluxe format elevates every panel — the medieval armor details, battlefield compositions, and facial expressions are incredibly intricate. The hardcover design feels premium and durable, making it perfect for collectors. Volume 2 deepens the story and sets the stage for one of the most iconic arcs in manga history. It’s intense, emotional, and beautifully drawn. An essential addition to any serious manga collection.

Berserk Deluxe Volume 2 is a stunning continuation of Kentaro Miura’s iconic series, offering an immersive reading experience with its oversized, premium hardcover design. The book’s large format showcases Miura’s intricate artwork in exquisite detail, with every panel—a combination of raw, emotional, and dynamic action—coming to life like never before. The oversized pages allow for a deeper appreciation of the meticulously crafted illustrations, especially during intense battle sequences and emotionally charged moments. The translation is fluid, capturing the complexity of the characters and the philosophical depth of the narrative, particularly the internal struggle of Guts as he continues his journey of revenge and survival. This volume also includes bonus content like sketches and variant covers, enriching the overall experience and offering a glimpse into Miura’s creative process. The quality of the print, combined with its durable slipcase and impressive design, makes this deluxe edition a collector’s dream. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer, Berserk Deluxe Volume 2 elevates the already legendary series, providing both a visually stunning and emotionally gripping journey that fully showcases why Berserk remains a masterpiece in the world of manga.

I could speak about Berserk for weeks--scratch that, YEARS and always have something new to say about it, so I won't or this will be the longest review in the history of Amazon. Instead, I'll focus this review on this physical book alone. After the massive disrespect Berserk suffered from its 2016-2017 anime adaptation, this Deluxe Edition absolutely makes up for it. The quality is impeccable, the book is huge, sturdy, heavy, and the pages smooth and thick so there's no transparency to them and they're not coming off any time soon. If there ever existed a manga that deserved this fancy oversized treatment, that's Berserk, don't doubt that for a split second. The art has so much heart in it, so much movement and energy, so expressive, and getting to enjoy that in this size and quality is nothing short of mind-blowing. A "parental advisory" and barcode stickers are on the book but they came off easier than a banana peel and left no trace of glue whatsoever. Make no mistake, with the price on Amazon during the preorders sitting around $32 dollars, new readers better go with this edition over the original paperbacks. Not only this is a greater bang for your buck, but you're in fact SAVING MONEY since each of the original volumes is about $15 each. So the money that would get you two of those volumes can get you this instead, that's one more volume in spectacular quality. I bought the original volumes up to the most recent one (39) and after checking out the Deluxe Edition at my local B&N I was instantly convinced: old fans shouldn't think twice before re-buying the whole series in this new format. At the pace at which is comes out, I really don't think you can't reserve $35 each roughly 3 months (volume 1 came out on March, this one on July, and the next one will be out in November), so reserving 10 dollars a month is a joke. A child could do it with their parents' allowance! So, there's no excuse to not go for a next-level way of enjoying such an epic story presented with such amazing artwork. I can't shill this book enough! That said, I could say I got one grievance with it, and only one: pages that are supposed to be full-color are B&W (see my first image of it), so this comes close to perfection but it's not quite there. But since color pages are so few and far in between, and there's so much more good to this, I can overlook it. At least the original covers are printed in full color toward the end of the book. So only two things should ever stop you from getting this: you're too young and/or faint of heart.

Too good

This book is a classic if you have it..... Keep and treasure it.......

Well packaged

Best manga ever written

My grandson loves this volume. He has volume one already!

Calidad estupenda

Väl paketerad vara super snabb leverans.

GUTSSS

The book is in excellent condition and an excellent product overall. However, since the product description does not list the chapters in the book (a crucial detail for anyone interested in purchasing this edition) it is very easy to order the wrong volume mistakenly. My only issue with this listing is that the product descriptions should include a chapter list so customers can be better informed when making a purchase.

Loving the story!!!