10 Essential Manga You Need To Read Before You Die

The pool of adult fantasy is as deep as the Mines of Moria. The likes of A Song of Ice and Fire, The Witcher, The Wheel Of Time and more have proven that mythical creatures and magical worlds aren't all sunshine and rainbows. But, one series goes even further and can easily be labelled as one of the best in the genre, and that's Berserk.

This epic saga follows a lone swordsman called Guts, who falls in with a mercenary group known as The Band of the Hawk. There, he is sucked in by their leader, Griffith, a charismatic and other-worldly man with a dream of ruling his own kingdom. However, their time together takes a dangerous turn as the world around them changes, and Guts' journey becomes riddled with dark forces.

The series is unrelenting in its despair, and you'll struggle to find a story filled with more trauma and pessimism than this one. While that sounds off-putting, you'll find yourself unable to put this shocking tale down.

Berserk needs as much love as it can get right now, as the author - Kentaro Miura - tragically passed away earlier this year. There's no better way to honour the legendary artist than picking up a copy of his life's work.