{"product_id":"berserk-deluxe-volume-5-isbn-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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cb\u003eFOR MATURE READERS.\u003c\/b\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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1997, Miura supervised the production of 25 anime episodes of \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e that aired in the same year on NTV.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Dark Horse Manga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299748466917,"sku":"NP9781506715223","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781506715223.jpg?v=1767722449","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/berserk-deluxe-volume-5-isbn-9781506715223","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}