Following the tragic passing of mangaka Kentaro Miura, many fans were resigned to the idea that Berserk was a story that would never be completed, following Guts and the remnants of the Band of the Hawk for decades. With one of Miura’s best friends set to take over the writing duties of the series and Kentaro’s assistants set to work on the art of the manga, Berserk will now continue and there are more than a few questions about the series’ story that we’d love to see answered.
The last chapter of Berserk from Kentaro Miura was chapter 354, and while it might not have answered all of the questions that still swirled around Guts and the members of the Band of the Hawk, it felt like an appropriate ending to the series. Coming to an end by seeing the Moonlight Boy reveal himself to be Griffith, the last installment saw Guts and Casca in a fairly good place all things considered. Now, however, fans will be able to see the story of the Band of the Hawk come to an end proper and perhaps reveal some big mysteries that have swirled around the series for decades.
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Skull Knight’s Past
Skull Knight is one of the biggest allies to Guts, helping both himself and Casca escape from the Eclipe while also fighting against the Apostles and leading the Black Swordsman to some of his biggest weapons. Throughout the latest chapters of Berserk, it was hinted at that the mysterious armored warrior has an origin somewhat similar to Guts, being plagued by the Godhand and seemingly losing the love of his life as well.
Who Are The Godhand?
For quite a while in Berserk, the Godhand have been the biggest force of evil threatening the world, with the four titans adding Griffith to their ranks following his sacrifice of his fellow soldiers within the Band of the Hawk. While for quite some time, it seemed as though these beings might simply be god-like ethereal figures, the brief hint at Skull Knight’s origin showed a vastly different roster, with the head of the quartet, Void, still front and center. Were all the Godhand originally human and if so, what sacrifices did they make in the past?
Can Guts and Casca Get Back Together?
Casca’s mind had been lost for many years following the Eclipse, and it wasn’t until fairly recently in Berserk that she was able to return thanks in part to the magic of the Elfhelm and its residents. However, there was still a major roadblock to Casca returning to Guts, even with her mind restored, in that she still associated the Black Swordsman with the horrifying events that took place during the Eclipse. With the two uniting thanks to the Moonlight Boy, perhaps Berserk is setting up something that many didn’t expect: a happy ending.
Will Guts and Griffith Duel to the Death?
We’re not too sure about this one, as following the betrayal of Guts, it seemed that an eventual showdown between the two would end with only one standing, but Griffith’s current plan to rule the world effectively has created a union between humans and demons which would not have taken place. Guts had teamed up with Griffith and his right-hand demon, Nosferatu Zodd, to take on a larger threat, meaning that peace can be found given the circumstances. However, there are more than a few fans that have been waiting for quite some time to see Griffith “get his”.
Can The Demons Be Defeated?
The demons of Berserk, which entails the Godhand and the Apostles, aren’t so much a threat as they are a force of nature, consuming humanity wholesale. They definitely are so powerful that it does not seem as though humanity has a chance of defeating them, even with Guts and his crew making some major strides. What Griffith’s alliance might be hinting at is that humanity needs to figure out a way to co-exist with the monsters of their world and carve out a place within the world alongside these nightmares.
What Is The Deal With The Moonlight Boy?
The Moonlight Boy has been appearing in the lives of Guts and Casca for a while, and while his reveal of being Griffith in the final panel of the last chapter of Berserk answered a few questions, there are plenty more that have yet to be revealed. How did the Moonlight Boy come to be? Is he simply a part of Griffith? We would imagine that this question is set to be answered far sooner than the rest on this list but it will clearly be an interesting answer, especially in relation to the former members of the Band of the Hawk.
Can Guts Find Happiness?
You’d be hard-pressed to think of an anime character that has had a rougher life than Guts, being molded into a soldier since the day he was born and losing everything on more than one occasion. Why the previous chapter from Kentaro Miura felt like a finale, was that it began sowing the seeds of the Black Swordsman finding a place for himself with a family of his own making while also seeing the return of Casca. Griffith might still be out there, but Berserk is a story about overcoming the odds and achieving one’s dreams, as brutal as they might be. Perhaps Guts will finally be able to find his happy ending and we’re certainly looking forward to seeing new chapters of Berserk arrive in the future.
