Kentaro Miura, the Creator of Berserk, Dies at 54

Reports from Japan have confirmed the worst for Berserk fans as the manga's creator Kentaro Miura has passed away. The artist is said to have passed away on May 6 after suffering from a cardiac event. The news was made public after the family said their goodbyes to Miura, and Berserk's official Twitter page shared the loss with fans. As you can imagine, Berserk fans are mourning the tragic death as Miura was a masterful artist with untold potential at his fingertips. It is difficult to overstate how influential Miura was in all areas of pop culture, and his death weighs heavily with netizens the world around.

【三浦建太郎先生　ご逝去の報】
『ベルセルク』の作者である三浦建太郎先生が、2021年5月6日、急性大動脈解離のため、ご逝去されました。三浦先生の画業に最大の敬意と感謝を表しますとともに、心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします。
2021年5月20日　株式会社白泉社　ヤングアニマル編集部 pic.twitter.com/baBBo4J2kL

— ベルセルク公式ツイッター (@berserk_project) May 20, 2021

"[Report of the death of Professor Kentaro Miura] Dr. Kentaro Miura, the author of "Berserk", passed away on May 6, 2021 due to acute aortic dissection. We would like to express our utmost respect and gratitude to Dr. Miura's painting work and pray for his soul. May 20, 2021 Hakusensha Co., Ltd. Young Animal Editorial Department," the account wrote.

Our thoughts are with Miura's loved ones during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.