Berserk: Kentaro Miura's Passing Prompts Tons of Emotional Tributes

Kentaro Miura, the creator of the manga Berserk, passed away at the age of 54 earlier this month. [...]

By Evan Valentine - May 20, 2021 09:49 am EDT

Kentaro Miura, the creator of the manga Berserk, passed away at the age of 54 earlier this month. To say that the mangaka was a legend in the field of manga is an understatement as his work helped influence countless other pieces of media, including the likes of Monster Hunter, Dark Souls, Final Fantasy, and too many others to count. Following the news of his passing, creators from across the world have joined on social media to share their memories, respect, and heartfelt messages honoring one of the greatest manga artists to ever live.

The news of Dr. Miura's passing was released by the Official Twitter Account for Berserk, which has fans and creators alike reeling following the giant loss:

【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

Dave Rapoza

rest in peace, Kentaro Miura

I really dug into Berserk after my first kid, I'd spend his naps, while my wife was at work, reading through the manga - I love the world Kentaro created, such an incredible legacy to leave behind, but man, so young - but such an impact on culture
— Dave Rapoza (@DaveRapoza) May 20, 2021

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Adam Deats

Kentaro Miura has passed away.

I cannot express how important Berserk has been to us as a source of inspiration for Castlevania. A quarter of our team drew from it for inspiration. It defined what dark fantasy was for us.

I’m crushed. RIP, Miura. https://t.co/3VyofOEX8O
— Adam Deats (@AdamDeats) May 20, 2021

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Jack Septic Eye

Kentaro Miura has passed away.

I cannot express how important Berserk has been to us as a source of inspiration for Castlevania. A quarter of our team drew from it for inspiration. It defined what dark fantasy was for us.

I’m crushed. RIP, Miura. https://t.co/3VyofOEX8O
— Adam Deats (@AdamDeats) May 20, 2021

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Hisashi Koinuma

We received news of the passing of Kentaro Miura, the author of Berserk.

Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers for this tragic loss.

(Hisashi Koinuma, Producer of "Berserk and the Band of the Hawk")
— KOEI TECMO EUROPE (@koeitecmoeurope) May 20, 2021

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Jyoji Morikawa

写真は三浦建太郎君が寄稿してくれた鷹村です。
今かなり感傷的になっています。
思い出話をさせて下さい。
僕が初めての週刊連載でスタッフが一人もいなくて困っていたら手伝いにきてくれました。
彼が18で僕が19です。
某大学の芸術学部の学生で講義明けにスケッチブックを片手に来てくれました。 pic.twitter.com/hT1JCWBTKu
— 森川ジョージ (@WANPOWANWAN) May 20, 2021

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Koei Tecmo

We are greatly saddened after receiving the news of Kentaro Miura's passing (creator of iconic dark fantasy Berserk). Our deepest condolences & heartfelt prayers for this tragic loss. The world has lost an irreplaceable innovator & key figure in the manga world.#RIPKentaroMiura pic.twitter.com/VHQivpFeHs
— KOEI TECMO AMERICA (@KoeiTecmoUS) May 20, 2021

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Columbo

Devastated by the news. Rest in peace Kentaro Miura. Thank you for inspiring me and millions of others from all around the world. This is truly heartbreaking.
— Columbo (@ThisUserIsAngry) May 20, 2021

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Christopher Barrett

RIP Kentaro Miura - creator of a truly incredible work of art #Berserk pic.twitter.com/DqDBTvevT7
— Christopher Barrett (@cgbarrett) May 20, 2021

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Kouji Mori

１５才の春から４０年。
本当に奇跡のような日々だった。
ありがとう三浦！
これからもずっと一緒だぜ。#三浦建太郎 pic.twitter.com/NgigQZsG2Q
— 森恒二『創世のタイガ』最新8巻は4月23日発売！ (@taigaofgenesis) May 20, 2021

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Samuel Deats

Devastating.

Rest in peace, Kentaro Miura. Your work has inspired countless creators, such as myself.

Thank you. https://t.co/qijixD4vS3
— Samuel Deats (@SamuelDeats) May 20, 2021

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