I’ve recently picked up Berserk again. It’s one of my all time favourites, in my Top 3 at least. I don’t think I’d have the love and appreciation I have for Mangas as a whole today if it wasn’t for the incredible work Miura delivered with this epic tale.
Also, Attack on Titan, since my wife bought the entire collection last week and why not read it if it’s so readily available?
Berserk is just peak Dark Fantasy / Horror and the best among all of them, in my personal opinion. Miura was a whole different level of genius when it came to making his audience feel… well… everything. Happy? Check. Angry? Check. Tense and anxious? Check. Depressed? Check. Relieved? Check. Hopeful? Check. Hopeless? Double check. If he wants you to feel a certain way, boy does he make you feel a certain way. Not to mention the art style is just out of this world, although admittedly not for everyone. At least for me, I have yet to find a Manga with a style I love more than Berserk’s.
Chainsaw man is next on my list right after I’m done with AoT. I loved the first season of the Anime and can’t wait to dive into the Manga headfirst. I’ve got enough time to fill between the bi-monthly releases of the new Neon Genesis Evangelion editions.