List of Berserk chapters

1

No.

1

Original release date

November 26, 1990

Original ISBN

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English release date

October 22, 2003

English ISBN

978-1-59307-020-5

"The Black Swordsman" (黒い剣士, Kuroi Kenshi; beginning of "The Black Swordsman Arc") "The Brand" (烙印, Rakuin) "The Guardians of Desire (1)" (欲望の守護天使(1), Yokubō no Shugotenshi (1))

No.

"The Black Swordsman" (黒い剣士, Kuroi Kenshi; beginning of "The Black Swordsman Arc") "The Brand" (烙印, Rakuin) "The Guardians of Desire (1)" (欲望の守護天使(1), Yokubō no Shugotenshi (1))

A lone swordsman named Guts walks into an inn where a group of bandits are tormenting an elf named Puck and a red-haired youth. Guts kills all but one of the bandits, telling him to inform his master that the Black Swordsman is coming. Guts later finds and kills the Baron before taking his leave, inspiring Puck to travel with the swordsman. Accepting a ride from an old priest named Adolf, Guts experiences a nightmare and wakes up to an attack by spiritually-possessed skeletons, which kill Adolf and his daughter Colette. Guts and Puck arrive to a town run by a pagan-hunting Count that Guts targets. After provoking the Count's guards, killing many and severely injuring their captain, Zondark, Guts finds himself cornered. He is then rescued by a cloaked, bandaged man named Vargas, who leads him to his hidden laboratory. Vargas reveals he was once a physician and begs Guts to kill the Count, then shows him a secret room containing only an egg-shaped object that bears human facial features scattered around its surface. Guts recognizes the object as Behelit.

No.

A lone swordsman named Guts walks into an inn where a group of bandits are tormenting an elf named Puck and a red-haired youth. Guts kills all but one of the bandits, telling him to inform his master that the Black Swordsman is coming. Guts later finds and kills the Baron before taking his leave, inspiring Puck to travel with the swordsman. Accepting a ride from an old priest named Adolf, Guts experiences a nightmare and wakes up to an attack by spiritually-possessed skeletons, which kill Adolf and his daughter Colette. Guts and Puck arrive to a town run by a pagan-hunting Count that Guts targets. After provoking the Count's guards, killing many and severely injuring their captain, Zondark, Guts finds himself cornered. He is then rescued by a cloaked, bandaged man named Vargas, who leads him to his hidden laboratory. Vargas reveals he was once a physician and begs Guts to kill the Count, then shows him a secret room containing only an egg-shaped object that bears human facial features scattered around its surface. Guts recognizes the object as Behelit.

2

No.

2

Original release date

February 26, 1991

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13575-3

English release date

January 14, 2004

English ISBN

978-1-59307-021-2

"The Guardians of Desire (2–3)" (欲望の守護天使(2〜3), Yokubō no Shugotenshi (2–3))

No.

"The Guardians of Desire (2–3)" (欲望の守護天使(2〜3), Yokubō no Shugotenshi (2–3))

Vargas explains he once served the Count but fled after witnessing horrific acts, including the murder of his family. Vargas stole the Behelit, a mystical object later revealed by Guts to open a portal to the demonic God Hand. Meanwhile, the Count empowers the injured Zondark by implanting a slug-like creature in him, transforming him into a monstrous servant who battles Guts but is eventually crushed. Guts takes the Behelit from Vargas and leaves him, only for Vargas to be captured and executed publicly. Haunted by Vargas' death and the parallel between their struggles, Guts is reminded of his own losses and rededicates himself to killing the Count. The Count imprisons his daughter Theresia in a tower, claiming the world outside is too dangerous. Guts storms the castle, defeating Zondark again and fighting his way through guards to reach the throne room. Theresia and Puck bond, and she allows him to leave and reunite with Guts. Guts confronts the Count, who transforms into a powerful, regenerative slug-like monster. Despite being severely beaten, Guts remains determined to defeat the Count, even as the battle shakes the castle and Theresia finally leaves her room, drawn by the chaos.

No.

Vargas explains he once served the Count but fled after witnessing horrific acts, including the murder of his family. Vargas stole the Behelit, a mystical object later revealed by Guts to open a portal to the demonic God Hand. Meanwhile, the Count empowers the injured Zondark by implanting a slug-like creature in him, transforming him into a monstrous servant who battles Guts but is eventually crushed. Guts takes the Behelit from Vargas and leaves him, only for Vargas to be captured and executed publicly. Haunted by Vargas' death and the parallel between their struggles, Guts is reminded of his own losses and rededicates himself to killing the Count. The Count imprisons his daughter Theresia in a tower, claiming the world outside is too dangerous. Guts storms the castle, defeating Zondark again and fighting his way through guards to reach the throne room. Theresia and Puck bond, and she allows him to leave and reunite with Guts. Guts confronts the Count, who transforms into a powerful, regenerative slug-like monster. Despite being severely beaten, Guts remains determined to defeat the Count, even as the battle shakes the castle and Theresia finally leaves her room, drawn by the chaos.

3

No.

3

Original release date

October 25, 1991

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13576-0

English release date

April 14, 2004

English ISBN

978-1-59307-022-9

"The Guardians of Desire (4–6)" (欲望の守護天使(4〜6), Yokubō no Shugotenshi (4–6)) "The Golden Age (1)" (黄金時代(1), Ōgon Jidai (1); beginning of the "Golden Age Arc")

No.

"The Guardians of Desire (4–6)" (欲望の守護天使(4〜6), Yokubō no Shugotenshi (4–6)) "The Golden Age (1)" (黄金時代(1), Ōgon Jidai (1); beginning of the "Golden Age Arc")

As Theresia enters the throne room, Guts uses her as a shield to exploit the Count’s hesitation, delivering a brutal counterattack that severs the Count’s head. The Behelit activates due to Count's fear of death, transporting everyone to a surreal dimension where the God Hand appear, including the enigmatic Femto, whom Guts recognizes as his former comrade, Griffith. Guts attacks Femto but is repelled, and the God Hand offer the Count a chance to live in exchange for sacrificing Theresia, revealing he previously sacrificed her mother to gain his apostle powers. The Count ultimately fails to make the choice in time and is consumed by a swirling mass of souls. Back in the real world, Theresia, devastated by the events, shortly contemplates suicide. Guts eventually leaves her behind, emotionally shaken and Puck notices his hidden grief. In a flashback, a mercenary band led by Gambino finds a newborn baby beneath a hanged corpse. Shisu, Gambino’s lover, takes in the child, who is later revealed to be Guts, despite the group seeing him as a bad omen. After Shisu dies of the plague, Guts is forced into battle and harshly trained by Gambino, using adult-sized weapons and enduring physical abuse. At nine, Guts gets his first kill but is later betrayed when Gambino allows another mercenary to sexually assault him.

No.

As Theresia enters the throne room, Guts uses her as a shield to exploit the Count’s hesitation, delivering a brutal counterattack that severs the Count’s head. The Behelit activates due to Count's fear of death, transporting everyone to a surreal dimension where the God Hand appear, including the enigmatic Femto, whom Guts recognizes as his former comrade, Griffith. Guts attacks Femto but is repelled, and the God Hand offer the Count a chance to live in exchange for sacrificing Theresia, revealing he previously sacrificed her mother to gain his apostle powers. The Count ultimately fails to make the choice in time and is consumed by a swirling mass of souls. Back in the real world, Theresia, devastated by the events, shortly contemplates suicide. Guts eventually leaves her behind, emotionally shaken and Puck notices his hidden grief. In a flashback, a mercenary band led by Gambino finds a newborn baby beneath a hanged corpse. Shisu, Gambino’s lover, takes in the child, who is later revealed to be Guts, despite the group seeing him as a bad omen. After Shisu dies of the plague, Guts is forced into battle and harshly trained by Gambino, using adult-sized weapons and enduring physical abuse. At nine, Guts gets his first kill but is later betrayed when Gambino allows another mercenary to sexually assault him.

4

No.

4

Original release date

February 26, 1992

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13577-7

English release date

July 14, 2004

English ISBN

978-1-59307-203-2

"The Golden Age (2–6)" (黄金時代(2〜6), Ōgon Jidai (2–6))

No.

"The Golden Age (2–6)" (黄金時代(2〜6), Ōgon Jidai (2–6))

Raised by his adoptive father and mentor Gambino, the young Guts was forced to kill Gambino when the man attempted to murder him in misplaced blame for his wife's death and the loss of his leg. A few years later, an older Guts attracts the attention of a mercenary group, The Band of the Hawk, when he kills the knight Bazuso during a siege. Corkus attempts to rob Guts before he is saved by the Hawks' female captain Casca, who is in turn saved by their leader Griffith as he grievously wounds Guts. When Guts recovers days later, he is forced into joining the Band of the Hawk when Griffith defeats him in a duel.

No.

Raised by his adoptive father and mentor Gambino, the young Guts was forced to kill Gambino when the man attempted to murder him in misplaced blame for his wife's death and the loss of his leg. A few years later, an older Guts attracts the attention of a mercenary group, The Band of the Hawk, when he kills the knight Bazuso during a siege. Corkus attempts to rob Guts before he is saved by the Hawks' female captain Casca, who is in turn saved by their leader Griffith as he grievously wounds Guts. When Guts recovers days later, he is forced into joining the Band of the Hawk when Griffith defeats him in a duel.

5

No.

5

Original release date

March 29, 1993

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13578-4

English release date

October 13, 2004

English ISBN

978-1-59307-251-3

"The Golden Age (7–8)" (黄金時代(7〜8), Ōgon Jidai (7–8)) 001. "A Wind of Swords" (剣風, Kenpū) 002–005. "Nosferatu Zodd (1–4)" (.mw- .mw- .mw- 不死の（ノスフェラトゥ）ゾッド(1〜4), Nosuferatu Zoddo (1–4)) 006. "Master of the Sword (1)" (剣の主(1), Tsurugi no Aruji (1))

No.

"The Golden Age (7–8)" (黄金時代(7〜8), Ōgon Jidai (7–8)) 001. "A Wind of Swords" (剣風, Kenpū) 002–005. "Nosferatu Zodd (1–4)" (.mw- .mw- .mw- 不死の（ノスフェラトゥ）ゾッド(1〜4), Nosuferatu Zoddo (1–4)) 006. "Master of the Sword (1)" (剣の主(1), Tsurugi no Aruji (1))

Guts learns that Griffith possesses a Behelit pendant. Three years pass and the Band of the Hawk grow in power and numbers as they are employed by the Kingdom of Midland for its Hundred Year War against the Tudor Empire. At the same time Griffith rises in the kingdom's hierarchy, while Guts is promoted to raid leader. During a siege, Guts and Griffith encounter the Apostle Nosferatu Zodd, a fearsome immortal warrior who nearly kills them before noticing Griffith's Behelit. Zodd takes his leave while warning Guts that Griffith will be his doom once the latter's dream crumbles while still considering him a friend.

No.

Guts learns that Griffith possesses a Behelit pendant. Three years pass and the Band of the Hawk grow in power and numbers as they are employed by the Kingdom of Midland for its Hundred Year War against the Tudor Empire. At the same time Griffith rises in the kingdom's hierarchy, while Guts is promoted to raid leader. During a siege, Guts and Griffith encounter the Apostle Nosferatu Zodd, a fearsome immortal warrior who nearly kills them before noticing Griffith's Behelit. Zodd takes his leave while warning Guts that Griffith will be his doom once the latter's dream crumbles while still considering him a friend.

6

No.

6

Original release date

September 29, 1993

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13579-1

English release date

January 19, 2005

English ISBN

978-1-59307-252-0

007. "Master of the Sword (2)" (剣の主(2), Tsurugi no Aruji (2)) 008–011. "Assassin (1–4)" (暗殺者(1〜4), Ansatsusha (1–4)) 012. "Precious Thing" (貴きもの, Tōtokimono) 013. "Departure for the Front" (出陣, Shutsujin) 014. "Engagement" (合戦, Kassen) 015–016. "Casca (1–2)" (キャスカ(1〜2), Kyasuka (1–2))

No.

007. "Master of the Sword (2)" (剣の主(2), Tsurugi no Aruji (2)) 008–011. "Assassin (1–4)" (暗殺者(1〜4), Ansatsusha (1–4)) 012. "Precious Thing" (貴きもの, Tōtokimono) 013. "Departure for the Front" (出陣, Shutsujin) 014. "Engagement" (合戦, Kassen) 015–016. "Casca (1–2)" (キャスカ(1〜2), Kyasuka (1–2))

Griffith's rise in status and growing closeness to Princess Charlotte is ill-received by Midland's noblemen, with the king's brother Julius orchestrating an assassination attempt during a fall hunt. But Griffith's Behelit prevents the poisoned arrow from touching his skin. Griffith tasks Guts with murdering Julius. Guts succeeds but is emotionally scarred when he kills the noble's son, Adonis, to conceal the deed. Guts hears Griffith tell Charlotte his ideals about what he considers a friend, and Guts realizes that Griffith does not consider him or the others as friends. When news of Julius's death is ruled to be the work of Tudor assassins, the Hawks return to battle following Griffith's encounter with Julius's co-conspirator Minister Foss. During the Hawks' battle against the Blue Whale Knights, Casca develops a fever caused by menstruation. When attacked by the Blue Whale's misogynist commander, Adon Coborlwitz, Casca and Guts fall off a cliff into a river. While they hide in a cave, Casca shares her story of how Griffith saved her from being raped by a noble.

No.

Griffith's rise in status and growing closeness to Princess Charlotte is ill-received by Midland's noblemen, with the king's brother Julius orchestrating an assassination attempt during a fall hunt. But Griffith's Behelit prevents the poisoned arrow from touching his skin. Griffith tasks Guts with murdering Julius. Guts succeeds but is emotionally scarred when he kills the noble's son, Adonis, to conceal the deed. Guts hears Griffith tell Charlotte his ideals about what he considers a friend, and Guts realizes that Griffith does not consider him or the others as friends. When news of Julius's death is ruled to be the work of Tudor assassins, the Hawks return to battle following Griffith's encounter with Julius's co-conspirator Minister Foss. During the Hawks' battle against the Blue Whale Knights, Casca develops a fever caused by menstruation. When attacked by the Blue Whale's misogynist commander, Adon Coborlwitz, Casca and Guts fall off a cliff into a river. While they hide in a cave, Casca shares her story of how Griffith saved her from being raped by a noble.

7

No.

7

Original release date

March 29, 1994

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13580-7

English release date

May 11, 2005

English ISBN

978-1-59307-328-2

017. "Casca (3)" (キャスカ(3), Kyasuka (3)) 018–020. "Prepared for Death (1–3)" (決死行(1〜3), Kesshikō (1–3)) 021. "Survival" (生還, Seikan) 022. "Campfire of Dreams" (夢のかがり火, Yume no Kagaribi) 023–026. "The Battle for Doldrey (1–4)" (ドルドレイ攻略戦(1〜4), Dorudorei Kōryakusen (1–4))

No.

017. "Casca (3)" (キャスカ(3), Kyasuka (3)) 018–020. "Prepared for Death (1–3)" (決死行(1〜3), Kesshikō (1–3)) 021. "Survival" (生還, Seikan) 022. "Campfire of Dreams" (夢のかがり火, Yume no Kagaribi) 023–026. "The Battle for Doldrey (1–4)" (ドルドレイ攻略戦(1〜4), Dorudorei Kōryakusen (1–4))

Casca continues her story and reveals that Griffith engaged in sexual transactions with the pederast lord Gennon to fund the Band of Hawk. When the two are found by Adon and his men, Guts defeats most of them while covering Casca's escape, eventually coming to a conclusion to leave the Hawks to find his own dream to become Griffith's true friend. Later, Griffith volunteers the Hawks to reclaim the impregnable Fortress of Doldrey from Tudor governor Gennon. The Hawks begin their assault in a scheme to take the fortress by luring out the bulk of the Tudor army so Casca can lead a group to infiltrate it.

No.

Casca continues her story and reveals that Griffith engaged in sexual transactions with the pederast lord Gennon to fund the Band of Hawk. When the two are found by Adon and his men, Guts defeats most of them while covering Casca's escape, eventually coming to a conclusion to leave the Hawks to find his own dream to become Griffith's true friend. Later, Griffith volunteers the Hawks to reclaim the impregnable Fortress of Doldrey from Tudor governor Gennon. The Hawks begin their assault in a scheme to take the fortress by luring out the bulk of the Tudor army so Casca can lead a group to infiltrate it.

8

No.

8

Original release date

September 29, 1994

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13690-3

English release date

July 13, 2005

English ISBN

978-1-59307-329-9

027–028. "The Battle for Doldrey (5–6)" (ドルドレイ攻略戦(5〜6), Dorudorei Kōryakusen (5–6)) 029. "Triumphant Return" (凱旋, Gaisen) 030. "Moment of Glory" (栄光の瞬間, Eikō no toki) 031–032. "Tombstone of Flame (1–2)" (炎の墓標(1〜2), Honō no Bohyō (1–2)) 033. "One Snowy Night" (ある雪の夜に…, Aru Yuki no Yoru ni...) 034–036. "The Morning Departure (1–3)" (旅立ちの朝(1〜3), Tabidachi no Asa (1–3))

No.

027–028. "The Battle for Doldrey (5–6)" (ドルドレイ攻略戦(5〜6), Dorudorei Kōryakusen (5–6)) 029. "Triumphant Return" (凱旋, Gaisen) 030. "Moment of Glory" (栄光の瞬間, Eikō no toki) 031–032. "Tombstone of Flame (1–2)" (炎の墓標(1〜2), Honō no Bohyō (1–2)) 033. "One Snowy Night" (ある雪の夜に…, Aru Yuki no Yoru ni...) 034–036. "The Morning Departure (1–3)" (旅立ちの朝(1〜3), Tabidachi no Asa (1–3))

Casca manages to kill Adon while Guts decapitates the Purple Rhino Knights' commander Boscogn, turning the tide of the battle. The Hawks' reclaiming of Doldrey marks the end of the Hundred-Year War as they return to Wyndam with a ball held in their honor. The Queen, Charlotte's stepmother and Julius's secret lover, hatches a scheme with Foss to poison Griffith during the banquet, seemingly succeeding when he collapses after drinking poisoned wine. Believing that their plan was successful, the Queen and her conspirators celebrate in a tower, only to find themselves trapped as the building is set ablaze. Griffith reveals to have coerced Foss into faking his death to kill his remaining opposition with Guts executing the thugs he hired to hold Foss's daughter hostage for the minister's compliance. A month after the queen's funeral, Guts parts ways with Griffith after defeating him in a duel.

No.

Casca manages to kill Adon while Guts decapitates the Purple Rhino Knights' commander Boscogn, turning the tide of the battle. The Hawks' reclaiming of Doldrey marks the end of the Hundred-Year War as they return to Wyndam with a ball held in their honor. The Queen, Charlotte's stepmother and Julius's secret lover, hatches a scheme with Foss to poison Griffith during the banquet, seemingly succeeding when he collapses after drinking poisoned wine. Believing that their plan was successful, the Queen and her conspirators celebrate in a tower, only to find themselves trapped as the building is set ablaze. Griffith reveals to have coerced Foss into faking his death to kill his remaining opposition with Guts executing the thugs he hired to hold Foss's daughter hostage for the minister's compliance. A month after the queen's funeral, Guts parts ways with Griffith after defeating him in a duel.

9

No.

9

Original release date

March 29, 1995

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13691-0

English release date

October 12, 2005

English ISBN

978-1-59307-330-5

037. "Knight of Skeleton" (髑髏の騎士, Dokuro no kishi) 038. "Start of the Everlasting Night" (果てしなき夜の始まり, Hateshinaki Yoru no hajimari) 039. "The Fallen Hawk" (墜ちた鷹, Ochita taka) 040. "Demise of a Dream" (夢の終焉, Yume no Shūen) 041. "Arms Tournament" (闘技会, Tōgikai) 042. "The Fugitives" (逃亡者たち, Tōbōsha-tachi) 043. "The Fighter" (闘者, Tōsha) 044. "Comrades in Arms" (戦友, Sen'yū) 045. "Confession" (告白, Kokuhaku) 046–047. "Wounds (1–2)" (傷(1〜2), Kizu (1–2))

No.

037. "Knight of Skeleton" (髑髏の騎士, Dokuro no kishi) 038. "Start of the Everlasting Night" (果てしなき夜の始まり, Hateshinaki Yoru no hajimari) 039. "The Fallen Hawk" (墜ちた鷹, Ochita taka) 040. "Demise of a Dream" (夢の終焉, Yume no Shūen) 041. "Arms Tournament" (闘技会, Tōgikai) 042. "The Fugitives" (逃亡者たち, Tōbōsha-tachi) 043. "The Fighter" (闘者, Tōsha) 044. "Comrades in Arms" (戦友, Sen'yū) 045. "Confession" (告白, Kokuhaku) 046–047. "Wounds (1–2)" (傷(1〜2), Kizu (1–2))

Guts encounters a mysterious skull-faced knight who warns him about an event called the Ecplise, set to occur in a year's time. The knight further explains that Guts and his friends are doomed. Meanwhile, Griffith, devastated by Guts' departure, makes a reckless decision in a moment of weakness and is caught sleeping with Charlotte. As a result, he is arrested for treason and imprisoned in the Tower of Rebirth, while the Band of the Hawk is declared an outlaw group. A year later, Guts learns of the Hawks' fugitive status and that Casca is their new captain, prompting him to reunite with them. Guts learns of Casca's plan to rescue Griffith from the Tower of Rebirth, he ends up being forced to fight her as she blames Guts for Griffith's problems before realizing it was not his fault. After the two resolve their issues and consummating their love, Guts asks Casca to leave with him after they save Griffith.

No.

Guts encounters a mysterious skull-faced knight who warns him about an event called the Ecplise, set to occur in a year's time. The knight further explains that Guts and his friends are doomed. Meanwhile, Griffith, devastated by Guts' departure, makes a reckless decision in a moment of weakness and is caught sleeping with Charlotte. As a result, he is arrested for treason and imprisoned in the Tower of Rebirth, while the Band of the Hawk is declared an outlaw group. A year later, Guts learns of the Hawks' fugitive status and that Casca is their new captain, prompting him to reunite with them. Guts learns of Casca's plan to rescue Griffith from the Tower of Rebirth, he ends up being forced to fight her as she blames Guts for Griffith's problems before realizing it was not his fault. After the two resolve their issues and consummating their love, Guts asks Casca to leave with him after they save Griffith.

10

No.

10

Original release date

September 29, 1995

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13692-7

English release date

January 25, 2006

English ISBN

978-1-59307-331-2

048. "Sparks from a Sword Tip" (切っ先の火花, Kissaki no Hibana) 049–050. "Infiltrating Windham (1–2)" (ウィンダム潜入(1〜2), Windamu Sennyū (1–2)) 051–052. "Festival's Eve (1–2)" (前夜祭(1〜2), Zen'yasai (1–2)) 053. "Thousand-Year Fiefdom" (千年封土, Sennen Hōdo) 054. "Reunion in the Abyss" (深淵の再会, Shin'en no Saikai) 055. "A Way Through" (血路, Ketsuro) 056–057. "Bakiraka (1–2)" (バーキラカ(1〜2), Bākiraka (1–2)) 058. "Flower of the Stone Castle" (石の王城の花, Ishi no Shiro no Hana)

No.

048. "Sparks from a Sword Tip" (切っ先の火花, Kissaki no Hibana) 049–050. "Infiltrating Windham (1–2)" (ウィンダム潜入(1〜2), Windamu Sennyū (1–2)) 051–052. "Festival's Eve (1–2)" (前夜祭(1〜2), Zen'yasai (1–2)) 053. "Thousand-Year Fiefdom" (千年封土, Sennen Hōdo) 054. "Reunion in the Abyss" (深淵の再会, Shin'en no Saikai) 055. "A Way Through" (血路, Ketsuro) 056–057. "Bakiraka (1–2)" (バーキラカ(1〜2), Bākiraka (1–2)) 058. "Flower of the Stone Castle" (石の王城の花, Ishi no Shiro no Hana)

Casca and Guts go into the dungeon under the Tower of Rebirth with Charlotte's help to rescue Griffith, finding him mute, crippled and horribly disfigured from a year of seemingly endless torture. They manage to get Griffith out of Wyndam while fighting through the Kushan assassins known as the Bakiraka, the king refuses to let Griffith escape and assigns his retrieval to his most depraved fighting force: The Black Dog Knights.

No.

Casca and Guts go into the dungeon under the Tower of Rebirth with Charlotte's help to rescue Griffith, finding him mute, crippled and horribly disfigured from a year of seemingly endless torture. They manage to get Griffith out of Wyndam while fighting through the Kushan assassins known as the Bakiraka, the king refuses to let Griffith escape and assigns his retrieval to his most depraved fighting force: The Black Dog Knights.

11

No.

11

Original release date

March 29, 1996

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13693-4

English release date

April 12, 2006

English ISBN

978-1-59307-470-8

059–062. "Devil Dogs (1–4)" (魔犬(1〜4), Maken (1–4)) 063. "Roar of the Wild Beast" (狂獣咆哮, Kyōjū Hōkō) 064. "Forest of Tragedy" (惨劇の森, Sangeki no Mori) 065–066. "Mortal Combat (1–2)" (死闘(1〜2), Shitō (1–2)) 067. "Armour to the Heart" (甲冑は胸に, Yoroi wa Mune ni) 068. "The Flying One" (飛来者…, Hiraisha...) 069. "The Immortal Once Again" (不死者再び, Fushisha Futatabi)

No.

059–062. "Devil Dogs (1–4)" (魔犬(1〜4), Maken (1–4)) 063. "Roar of the Wild Beast" (狂獣咆哮, Kyōjū Hōkō) 064. "Forest of Tragedy" (惨劇の森, Sangeki no Mori) 065–066. "Mortal Combat (1–2)" (死闘(1〜2), Shitō (1–2)) 067. "Armour to the Heart" (甲冑は胸に, Yoroi wa Mune ni) 068. "The Flying One" (飛来者…, Hiraisha...) 069. "The Immortal Once Again" (不死者再び, Fushisha Futatabi)

Following their escape from Wyndham, the Band of the Hawk successfully fends off the Black Dog Knights. However, they are soon confronted by the knights' commander, Wyald, a sadistic and brutal warrior who reveals himself to be an Apostle. Despite suffering severe injuries in combat with Guts, Wyald attempts to undermine the Hawks' morale by exposing Griffith’s physical ruin and asserting that he is no longer capable of leading them. As Wyald moves to kill Griffith, Zodd intervenes and executes Wyald, before taking his leave.

No.

Following their escape from Wyndham, the Band of the Hawk successfully fends off the Black Dog Knights. However, they are soon confronted by the knights' commander, Wyald, a sadistic and brutal warrior who reveals himself to be an Apostle. Despite suffering severe injuries in combat with Guts, Wyald attempts to undermine the Hawks' morale by exposing Griffith’s physical ruin and asserting that he is no longer capable of leading them. As Wyald moves to kill Griffith, Zodd intervenes and executes Wyald, before taking his leave.

12

No.

12

Original release date

September 27, 1996

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13694-1

English release date

July 12, 2006

English ISBN

978-1-59307-484-5

070. "Requiem of the Wind" (風の鎮魂歌（レクイエム）, Kaze no Rekuiemu) 071. "The Warriors of Twilight" (黄昏の戦士達, Tasogare no Senshi-tachi) 072. "Back Alley Boy" (路地裏の少年, Rojiura no Shōnen) 073. "Eclipse" (蝕, Shoku) 074. "The Promised Time" (約束の刻, Yakusoku no Toki) 075. "Advent" (降臨, Kōrin) 076. "The Inhuman Host" (人外百鬼, Ningai Hyakki) 077. "The Castle" (城, Shiro) 078. "Parting" (決別, Ketsubetsu) 079. "The Feast" (宴, Utage)

No.

070. "Requiem of the Wind" (風の鎮魂歌（レクイエム）, Kaze no Rekuiemu) 071. "The Warriors of Twilight" (黄昏の戦士達, Tasogare no Senshi-tachi) 072. "Back Alley Boy" (路地裏の少年, Rojiura no Shōnen) 073. "Eclipse" (蝕, Shoku) 074. "The Promised Time" (約束の刻, Yakusoku no Toki) 075. "Advent" (降臨, Kōrin) 076. "The Inhuman Host" (人外百鬼, Ningai Hyakki) 077. "The Castle" (城, Shiro) 078. "Parting" (決別, Ketsubetsu) 079. "The Feast" (宴, Utage)

The forlorn Hawks proceeding to rendezvous with the rest of the group at Midland border while unaware that all but Rickert were slaughtered by Apostles. Casca feels she must take care of Griffith, and tells Guts to leave. Delirious and horrified at what he has been reduced to, Griffith takes off in a wagon and crashes into a shallow lake in a suicide attempt. He finds his Behelit and unintentionally activates it when the Hawks find him as a solar eclipse occurs, taking everyone present to a convergence of the physical and Astral planes. The four Guardian Angels of the God Hand appear and inform Griffith that his tribulations have led to him being chosen as their final member. To everyone's shock and despair, this requires him to offer up the Band of the Hawk as a blood sacrifice. One of the God Hand members shows Griffith visions of his consciousness to convince him that a few more sacrificed lives are trivial in regard to the fulfillment of his dream. Before Guts can reach him, Griffith accepts the offer. Consequently, the Hawks are branded by another God Hand member, while the Apostles commence a ritual killing to begin Griffith's transition into a demon.

No.

The forlorn Hawks proceeding to rendezvous with the rest of the group at Midland border while unaware that all but Rickert were slaughtered by Apostles. Casca feels she must take care of Griffith, and tells Guts to leave. Delirious and horrified at what he has been reduced to, Griffith takes off in a wagon and crashes into a shallow lake in a suicide attempt. He finds his Behelit and unintentionally activates it when the Hawks find him as a solar eclipse occurs, taking everyone present to a convergence of the physical and Astral planes. The four Guardian Angels of the God Hand appear and inform Griffith that his tribulations have led to him being chosen as their final member. To everyone's shock and despair, this requires him to offer up the Band of the Hawk as a blood sacrifice. One of the God Hand members shows Griffith visions of his consciousness to convince him that a few more sacrificed lives are trivial in regard to the fulfillment of his dream. Before Guts can reach him, Griffith accepts the offer. Consequently, the Hawks are branded by another God Hand member, while the Apostles commence a ritual killing to begin Griffith's transition into a demon.

13

No.

13

Original release date

March 27, 1997

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13695-8

English release date

September 27, 2006

English ISBN

978-1-59307-500-2

080–081. "Storm of Death (1–2)" (死の嵐(1〜2), Shi no Arashi (1–2)) 082. "God of the Abyss" (深淵の神, Shin'en no Kami) 084. "Lifeblood" (鮮血, Senketsu) 085. "Quickening" (胎動, Taidō) 086. "Birth" (誕生, Tanjō) 087. "Afterglow of the Right Eye" (右目の残照, Migime no Zanshō) 088. "Escape" (脱出, Dasshutsu) 089. "Awakening to a Nightmare" (悪夢にめざめて, Akumu ni Mezamete) 090. "The Sprint" (疾走, Shissō) 091. "Vow of Retaliation" (反撃の誓い, Hangeki no Chikai)

No.

080–081. "Storm of Death (1–2)" (死の嵐(1〜2), Shi no Arashi (1–2)) 082. "God of the Abyss" (深淵の神, Shin'en no Kami) 084. "Lifeblood" (鮮血, Senketsu) 085. "Quickening" (胎動, Taidō) 086. "Birth" (誕生, Tanjō) 087. "Afterglow of the Right Eye" (右目の残照, Migime no Zanshō) 088. "Escape" (脱出, Dasshutsu) 089. "Awakening to a Nightmare" (悪夢にめざめて, Akumu ni Mezamete) 090. "The Sprint" (疾走, Shissō) 091. "Vow of Retaliation" (反撃の誓い, Hangeki no Chikai)

As Rickert bears witness to the Skull Knight and Zodd battling outside the storm entrance to the Interstice, the Band of the Hawk are decimated by the Apostles with only Guts and Casca left alive. Griffith, feeling his comrades' deaths while gaining an understanding of the world and his rule as mankind's judge, is reborn in Void form, christened Femto. Griffith rapes Casca in front of Guts as the latter loses his left arm and right eye in an attempt to save her, the two sprited back to their plane by the Skull Knight. A few days later, Guts learns that Casca lost her sanity from the nightmarish ordeal and that their Brands of Sacrifice will subject them to nightly attacks by various evil creatures. Guts fends off the specters attacking him while motivated by his rage to declare his intent to hunt down Griffith and kill him.

No.

As Rickert bears witness to the Skull Knight and Zodd battling outside the storm entrance to the Interstice, the Band of the Hawk are decimated by the Apostles with only Guts and Casca left alive. Griffith, feeling his comrades' deaths while gaining an understanding of the world and his rule as mankind's judge, is reborn in Void form, christened Femto. Griffith rapes Casca in front of Guts as the latter loses his left arm and right eye in an attempt to save her, the two sprited back to their plane by the Skull Knight. A few days later, Guts learns that Casca lost her sanity from the nightmarish ordeal and that their Brands of Sacrifice will subject them to nightly attacks by various evil creatures. Guts fends off the specters attacking him while motivated by his rage to declare his intent to hunt down Griffith and kill him.

14

No.

14

Original release date

September 29, 1997

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13696-5

English release date

December 6, 2006

English ISBN

978-1-59307-501-9

092. "Demon Infant" (幼魔, Yōma) 093. "Armament" (武装, Busō) 094. "He Who Hunts Dragons" (ドラゴンを狩る者, Doragon o Karumono) 095. "The Black Swordsman, Once More" (黒い剣士、再び, Kuroi Kenshi, Futatabi; beginning of the "Conviction Arc") 096. "The Elves of Misty Valley" (霧の谷の妖精, Kiri no Tani no Yōsei) 097. "Jill" (ジル, Jiru) 098. "By Air" (飛来, Hirai) 099. "Elf Bugs" (妖虫, Yōchū) Bonus: Berserk: The Prototype

No.

092. "Demon Infant" (幼魔, Yōma) 093. "Armament" (武装, Busō) 094. "He Who Hunts Dragons" (ドラゴンを狩る者, Doragon o Karumono) 095. "The Black Swordsman, Once More" (黒い剣士、再び, Kuroi Kenshi, Futatabi; beginning of the "Conviction Arc") 096. "The Elves of Misty Valley" (霧の谷の妖精, Kiri no Tani no Yōsei) 097. "Jill" (ジル, Jiru) 098. "By Air" (飛来, Hirai) 099. "Elf Bugs" (妖虫, Yōchū) Bonus: Berserk: The Prototype

Their unborn child mutated by Griffith's rape into the Demon Child that would follow him, Guts leaves Casca under the care of Godo and Rickert as he embarks on a journey to hunt down Apostles and the God Hand after acquiring the Dragonslayer Sword and his prosthetic arm. Two years, following the battle with the Count, Guts and Puck find themselves facing Apostle spawn in the form of elves.

No.

Their unborn child mutated by Griffith's rape into the Demon Child that would follow him, Guts leaves Casca under the care of Godo and Rickert as he embarks on a journey to hunt down Apostles and the God Hand after acquiring the Dragonslayer Sword and his prosthetic arm. Two years, following the battle with the Count, Guts and Puck find themselves facing Apostle spawn in the form of elves.

15

No.

15

Original release date

January 29, 1998

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13697-2

English release date

January 31, 2007

English ISBN

978-1-59307-577-4

100. "Queen" (クイーン（女王）, Kuīn) 101. "Elf Fire" (鬼火, Onibi) 102. "Red-Eyed Peekaf" (赤い目のピーカフ, Akai me no Pīkafu) 103. "The Recollected Girl" (追憶の少女, Tsuioku no Shōjo) 104. "The World of Winged Things" (羽あるものの世界, Hanearumono no Sekai) 105–106. "Guardians (1–2)" (守護者（ガーディアン）(1〜2), Gādian (1–2)) 107. "Pursuers" (追跡者, Tsuisekisha) 108–109. "The Misty Valley (1–2)" (霧の谷(1〜2), Kiri no Tani (1–2)) 110. "Cocoons" (繭, Mayu)

No.

100. "Queen" (クイーン（女王）, Kuīn) 101. "Elf Fire" (鬼火, Onibi) 102. "Red-Eyed Peekaf" (赤い目のピーカフ, Akai me no Pīkafu) 103. "The Recollected Girl" (追憶の少女, Tsuioku no Shōjo) 104. "The World of Winged Things" (羽あるものの世界, Hanearumono no Sekai) 105–106. "Guardians (1–2)" (守護者（ガーディアン）(1〜2), Gādian (1–2)) 107. "Pursuers" (追跡者, Tsuisekisha) 108–109. "The Misty Valley (1–2)" (霧の谷(1〜2), Kiri no Tani (1–2)) 110. "Cocoons" (繭, Mayu)

16

No.

16

Original release date

August 26, 1998

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13698-9

English release date

March 28, 2007

English ISBN

978-1-59307-706-8

111. "Monster" (怪物, Kaibutsu) 112. "Sky Demon" (空魔, Kūma) 113. "A Bloody Night Sky" (鮮血の夜空, Senketsu no Yozora) 114. "The Space Between Demon and Man" (魔と人の狭間, Ma to Hito no Hazama) 115. "Firefly" (蛍, Hotaru) 116. "The Way Home" (家路, Ieji) 117. "Blue Sky Elf" (青空の妖精, Sora no Yōsei) 118. "The Beast of Darkness" (闇の獣, "Yami no Kedamono") 119–120. "The Holy Iron Chain Knights (1–2)" (聖鉄鎖騎士団(1〜2), Seitessa Kishi-dan (1–2)) 121. "The Hollow Idol" (空洞の偶像, Kūdō no Gūzō)

No.

111. "Monster" (怪物, Kaibutsu) 112. "Sky Demon" (空魔, Kūma) 113. "A Bloody Night Sky" (鮮血の夜空, Senketsu no Yozora) 114. "The Space Between Demon and Man" (魔と人の狭間, Ma to Hito no Hazama) 115. "Firefly" (蛍, Hotaru) 116. "The Way Home" (家路, Ieji) 117. "Blue Sky Elf" (青空の妖精, Sora no Yōsei) 118. "The Beast of Darkness" (闇の獣, "Yami no Kedamono") 119–120. "The Holy Iron Chain Knights (1–2)" (聖鉄鎖騎士団(1〜2), Seitessa Kishi-dan (1–2)) 121. "The Hollow Idol" (空洞の偶像, Kūdō no Gūzō)

Fatigued from his battle with Rosine and tormented by an embodiment of his inner darkness, Guts is surrounded by the Holy Iron Chain Knights, knights of the Holy See faith who have been tracking him since the day they investigated the aftermath of the Eclipse. After being captured, Guts is interrogated by the Holy Iron Chain Knights' commander Farnese over the demise of the Band of the Hawk. But Guts mocks Farnese about her authority and her faith, provoking her to whip him in rage before Azan stops her and locks Guts in a cage. Guts is freed by Puck at nightfall and takes Farnese as a hostage to escape. Only the knights' herald Serpico gives chase, before finding himself surrounded by pursuing spirits.

No.

Fatigued from his battle with Rosine and tormented by an embodiment of his inner darkness, Guts is surrounded by the Holy Iron Chain Knights, knights of the Holy See faith who have been tracking him since the day they investigated the aftermath of the Eclipse. After being captured, Guts is interrogated by the Holy Iron Chain Knights' commander Farnese over the demise of the Band of the Hawk. But Guts mocks Farnese about her authority and her faith, provoking her to whip him in rage before Azan stops her and locks Guts in a cage. Guts is freed by Puck at nightfall and takes Farnese as a hostage to escape. Only the knights' herald Serpico gives chase, before finding himself surrounded by pursuing spirits.

17

No.

17

Original release date

March 29, 1999

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13699-6

English release date

May 30, 2007

English ISBN

978-1-59307-742-6

122. "The Unseen" (見ざる者, Mizarumono) 123. "Night of Miracles" (奇跡の夜, Kiseki no Yoru) 124. "Past and Future" (去来, Kyorai) 125. "Morning of Truth" (真実の朝, Shinjitsu no Asa) 126–128. "Revelations (1–3)" (啓示(1〜3), Keiji (1–3)) 129. "Cracks in the Blade" (刃の亀裂, Yaiba no Kiretsu) 130. "A Feeble Flame" (かよわき炎, Kayowaki Honō) 131–132. "To Holy Ground (1–2)" (聖地へ(1〜2), Seichi e (1–2))

No.

122. "The Unseen" (見ざる者, Mizarumono) 123. "Night of Miracles" (奇跡の夜, Kiseki no Yoru) 124. "Past and Future" (去来, Kyorai) 125. "Morning of Truth" (真実の朝, Shinjitsu no Asa) 126–128. "Revelations (1–3)" (啓示(1〜3), Keiji (1–3)) 129. "Cracks in the Blade" (刃の亀裂, Yaiba no Kiretsu) 130. "A Feeble Flame" (かよわき炎, Kayowaki Honō) 131–132. "To Holy Ground (1–2)" (聖地へ(1〜2), Seichi e (1–2))

The spirits pass Serpico and possess hounds that Guts fights off before killing a possessed horse, with it about to rape a horrified Farnese. A spirit then possesses Farnese and forces her to act out her lust by straddling Guts until sunrise. Serpico retrieves a traumatized Farnese and escorts her back to their camp, allowing Guts a reprieve despite Farnese's demand to have him killed. At Windham, the King of Midland dies having seen a vision about Griffith's return while the Kushan army appears on the horizon. Guts awakens from a nightmare of Casca being burned at the stake as a witch, seeing the Demon Child as it warns him that its mother is in danger. Guts returns to Godo's home, with Erika and Rickert confessing that Casca has escaped from the cave where she was confined. The bedridden Godo tells Guts that he made a grave mistake by abandoning Casca while he tried to drown his sorrow with revenge. After Godo uses the last of his strength to repair his sword, Guts departs to St. Albion to find Casca. Meanwhile, Farnese and her knights see the flood of refugees from Midland's disasters to St. Albion while escorting the inquisitor Bishop Mozgus to the city. While Mozgus punishes accused heretics who attempted to kill him, the prostitute Luca finds Casca wandering alone.

No.

The spirits pass Serpico and possess hounds that Guts fights off before killing a possessed horse, with it about to rape a horrified Farnese. A spirit then possesses Farnese and forces her to act out her lust by straddling Guts until sunrise. Serpico retrieves a traumatized Farnese and escorts her back to their camp, allowing Guts a reprieve despite Farnese's demand to have him killed. At Windham, the King of Midland dies having seen a vision about Griffith's return while the Kushan army appears on the horizon. Guts awakens from a nightmare of Casca being burned at the stake as a witch, seeing the Demon Child as it warns him that its mother is in danger. Guts returns to Godo's home, with Erika and Rickert confessing that Casca has escaped from the cave where she was confined. The bedridden Godo tells Guts that he made a grave mistake by abandoning Casca while he tried to drown his sorrow with revenge. After Godo uses the last of his strength to repair his sword, Guts departs to St. Albion to find Casca. Meanwhile, Farnese and her knights see the flood of refugees from Midland's disasters to St. Albion while escorting the inquisitor Bishop Mozgus to the city. While Mozgus punishes accused heretics who attempted to kill him, the prostitute Luca finds Casca wandering alone.

18

No.

18

Original release date

October 1, 1999

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13716-0

English release date

July 25, 2007

English ISBN

978-1-59307-743-3

133–134. "Kushan Scouts (1–2)" (クシャーン斥候(1〜2), Kushān Sekkō (1–2)) 135–136. "Tower of Shadow (1–2)" (影の塔(1〜2), Kage no Tō (1–2)) 137. "Children of Shadow" (影の子ら, Kage no Kora) 138. "Fierce Believer" (猛信者, Mōshinja) 139. "Bowels of the Holy Ground" (聖地のはらわた, Seichi no Harawata) 140. "The Witch" (魔女, Majo) 141–142. "Spirit Road (1–2)" (怪道(1〜2), Kaidō (1–2)) 143. "Pillar of Flame" (炎の柱, Honō no Hashira)

No.

133–134. "Kushan Scouts (1–2)" (クシャーン斥候(1〜2), Kushān Sekkō (1–2)) 135–136. "Tower of Shadow (1–2)" (影の塔(1〜2), Kage no Tō (1–2)) 137. "Children of Shadow" (影の子ら, Kage no Kora) 138. "Fierce Believer" (猛信者, Mōshinja) 139. "Bowels of the Holy Ground" (聖地のはらわた, Seichi no Harawata) 140. "The Witch" (魔女, Majo) 141–142. "Spirit Road (1–2)" (怪道(1〜2), Kaidō (1–2)) 143. "Pillar of Flame" (炎の柱, Honō no Hashira)

Guts kills some Kushan scouts while passing through to St. Albion, followed by a red-haired youth named Isidro who admires him. In Albion, with the surrounding refugee camp in utter disarray from the starved and over-populated masses, Mozgus begins his task in the Tower of Conviction where "sinful" beggars are tortured. Meanwhile, Luca divides earnings from her client Jerome among her fellows. Calling Casca "Elaine" while presenting her as her bandaged and diseased sister for her well being, Luca entrusts the girl to her fellow Nina, who is treating her own disease, while she fetches water. At nightfall, as the Demon Child saves Casca from spiritually-animated corpses near the bank that Nina is fetching water from, Guts encounters the Skull Knight who reveals the God Hand are using St. Albion as the site of a ritual to restore Griffith's corporeal form. The next day, as Farnese finds herself struggling with her faith, Nina meets her reoccurring customer Joachim and tests his love for her by bringing him to a midnight orgy held by the pagan cult's goat-headed leader. Joachim gradually engages until learning that the pagans are cannibals and tries to flee, falling off a cliff. Nina breaks down before seeing Luca, who disciplines her before forgiving her, and then learns that Casca followed her. Casca nearly gets raped by the pagans but is saved by spirits attracted by her brand before the Demon Child disperses them, the surviving pagans assuming Casca to be a witch.

No.

Guts kills some Kushan scouts while passing through to St. Albion, followed by a red-haired youth named Isidro who admires him. In Albion, with the surrounding refugee camp in utter disarray from the starved and over-populated masses, Mozgus begins his task in the Tower of Conviction where "sinful" beggars are tortured. Meanwhile, Luca divides earnings from her client Jerome among her fellows. Calling Casca "Elaine" while presenting her as her bandaged and diseased sister for her well being, Luca entrusts the girl to her fellow Nina, who is treating her own disease, while she fetches water. At nightfall, as the Demon Child saves Casca from spiritually-animated corpses near the bank that Nina is fetching water from, Guts encounters the Skull Knight who reveals the God Hand are using St. Albion as the site of a ritual to restore Griffith's corporeal form. The next day, as Farnese finds herself struggling with her faith, Nina meets her reoccurring customer Joachim and tests his love for her by bringing him to a midnight orgy held by the pagan cult's goat-headed leader. Joachim gradually engages until learning that the pagans are cannibals and tries to flee, falling off a cliff. Nina breaks down before seeing Luca, who disciplines her before forgiving her, and then learns that Casca followed her. Casca nearly gets raped by the pagans but is saved by spirits attracted by her brand before the Demon Child disperses them, the surviving pagans assuming Casca to be a witch.

19

No.

19

Original release date

March 29, 2000

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13717-7

English release date

September 26, 2007

English ISBN

978-1-59307-744-0

144. "The Black Swordsman on Holy Ground" (聖地の黒い剣士, Seichi no Kuroi Kenshi) 145. "Straying" (迷走, Meisō) 146. "Ambition Boy" (野望少年, Yabō Shōnen) 147. "Den of Evil" (魔窟, Makutsu) 148. "The Reunion" (再会, Saikai) 149. "Ambush" (伏兵, Fukuhei) 150. "The Cliff" (断崖, Dangai) 151. "Captives" (虜囚, Ryoshū) 152. "The Iron Maiden" (鉄の処女, Tetsu no Shojo) 153–154. "Blood Flow of the Dead (1–2)" (亡者の血流(1〜2), Mōja no Ketsuryū (1–2))

No.

144. "The Black Swordsman on Holy Ground" (聖地の黒い剣士, Seichi no Kuroi Kenshi) 145. "Straying" (迷走, Meisō) 146. "Ambition Boy" (野望少年, Yabō Shōnen) 147. "Den of Evil" (魔窟, Makutsu) 148. "The Reunion" (再会, Saikai) 149. "Ambush" (伏兵, Fukuhei) 150. "The Cliff" (断崖, Dangai) 151. "Captives" (虜囚, Ryoshū) 152. "The Iron Maiden" (鉄の処女, Tetsu no Shojo) 153–154. "Blood Flow of the Dead (1–2)" (亡者の血流(1〜2), Mōja no Ketsuryū (1–2))

Guts arrives to St. Albion and dispatches Holy Knights harassing Luca and her apprentice Pepe. Luca takes Guts to her tent upon recognizing his brand, only to find that a fearful Nina abducted Casca. The group divides to search; Isidro and Puck find Nina and Casca when they are captured by the pagan cult. In their cave, the pagans intend to marry Casca to the Great Goat with Nina as a sacrificial offering, but Isidro distracts the pagans while Puck goes after Guts. When Farnese and her knights, led by Joachim, arrive, Casca's brand awakens the dead which possess some pagans to indiscriminately attack people. Isidro attempts to save Casca, while the Great Goat is transformed into a monster by a mysterious observer. When the Great Goat attempts to consummate his marriage, Guts arrives to cover Casca's escape with Isidro and Nina before following them after killing the Great Goat. But Guts is confronted by Serpico, who uses the terrain and Guts's current state to his advantage. Guts finally manages to drive Serpico off upon disarming him, only to learn Casca and Nina are captured and taken Tower of Conviction. The mysterious observer witnesses Guts, Isidro and Luca make their way into the tower while the spirits within are stirred by two Brands of Sacrifice in close proximity, manifesting as a flesh-eating blob of blood.

No.

Guts arrives to St. Albion and dispatches Holy Knights harassing Luca and her apprentice Pepe. Luca takes Guts to her tent upon recognizing his brand, only to find that a fearful Nina abducted Casca. The group divides to search; Isidro and Puck find Nina and Casca when they are captured by the pagan cult. In their cave, the pagans intend to marry Casca to the Great Goat with Nina as a sacrificial offering, but Isidro distracts the pagans while Puck goes after Guts. When Farnese and her knights, led by Joachim, arrive, Casca's brand awakens the dead which possess some pagans to indiscriminately attack people. Isidro attempts to save Casca, while the Great Goat is transformed into a monster by a mysterious observer. When the Great Goat attempts to consummate his marriage, Guts arrives to cover Casca's escape with Isidro and Nina before following them after killing the Great Goat. But Guts is confronted by Serpico, who uses the terrain and Guts's current state to his advantage. Guts finally manages to drive Serpico off upon disarming him, only to learn Casca and Nina are captured and taken Tower of Conviction. The mysterious observer witnesses Guts, Isidro and Luca make their way into the tower while the spirits within are stirred by two Brands of Sacrifice in close proximity, manifesting as a flesh-eating blob of blood.

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No.

20

Original release date

October 27, 2000

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13718-4

English release date

November 28, 2007

English ISBN

978-1-59307-745-7

155. "The Spider's Thread" (蜘蛛の糸, Kumo no Ito) 156. "Those Who Dance at the Summit, Those Who Creep in the Depths" (頂に舞うもの底に這うもの, Itadaki ni Maumono Soko ni Haumono) 157. "Hell's Angels" (ヘルス・エンジェルス, Herusu Enjerusu) 158. "One Unknown in the Depths of Depths" (底の底の知られぬ者, Soko no Soko no Shirarenu mono) 159. "The Threatened" (脅えし者, Obieshimono) 160. "Omens" (兆し, Kizashi) 161. "Martyrdom" (殉教, Junkyō) 162. "Collapse" (崩壊, Hōkai) 163–165. "Shadows of Idea (1–3)" (イデアの影(1〜3), Idea no Kage (1–3))

No.

155. "The Spider's Thread" (蜘蛛の糸, Kumo no Ito) 156. "Those Who Dance at the Summit, Those Who Creep in the Depths" (頂に舞うもの底に這うもの, Itadaki ni Maumono Soko ni Haumono) 157. "Hell's Angels" (ヘルス・エンジェルス, Herusu Enjerusu) 158. "One Unknown in the Depths of Depths" (底の底の知られぬ者, Soko no Soko no Shirarenu mono) 159. "The Threatened" (脅えし者, Obieshimono) 160. "Omens" (兆し, Kizashi) 161. "Martyrdom" (殉教, Junkyō) 162. "Collapse" (崩壊, Hōkai) 163–165. "Shadows of Idea (1–3)" (イデアの影(1〜3), Idea no Kage (1–3))

While Luca and Isidro use Jerome to free Nina, Guts forces Farnese to take him to the torture chamber where Puck tells that Casca is trapped within the blood as it is pursuing Mozgus and his men before they are transformed by the observer. Mozgus burns away some of the blood with his flames, freeing Casca and saving Luca's group, but he intends to have the former burned at the stake while his men attack the latter. Luca sacrificed herself so Jerome can save Nina, only to be saved by the Skull Knight then spirited off by the observer: a Behelit-like Apostle self-dubbed the Egg of the Perfect World. The Egg tells Luca his story of long observation of everyone in St. Albion, detailing his ideals and the event to soon occur. After the Egg flees the Skull Knight with only a mortal wound inflicted on him, the Skull Knight takes Luca to safety as the living mounds of starved corpses rise up. Back in the Tower of Conviction, Guts arrives faces Mozgus' winged subordinate as he and the Twins fly off with Casca. Though Guts manages to kill Mozgus's disciples, the possessed blood causes the tower to partially collapse. The chaos unfolds in the slums, but Mozgus uses his powers to keep the corpses at bay while the refugees proceed to build a pyre to burn Casca on. Guts sees this while noticing the four God Hand members manifesting through the blood. As Luca walks back to St. Albion after the Skull Knight took her to the outskirts, the Egg of the Perfect World swallows the dying Demon Child out of sympathy during his climb up the Tower of Conviction.

No.

While Luca and Isidro use Jerome to free Nina, Guts forces Farnese to take him to the torture chamber where Puck tells that Casca is trapped within the blood as it is pursuing Mozgus and his men before they are transformed by the observer. Mozgus burns away some of the blood with his flames, freeing Casca and saving Luca's group, but he intends to have the former burned at the stake while his men attack the latter. Luca sacrificed herself so Jerome can save Nina, only to be saved by the Skull Knight then spirited off by the observer: a Behelit-like Apostle self-dubbed the Egg of the Perfect World. The Egg tells Luca his story of long observation of everyone in St. Albion, detailing his ideals and the event to soon occur. After the Egg flees the Skull Knight with only a mortal wound inflicted on him, the Skull Knight takes Luca to safety as the living mounds of starved corpses rise up. Back in the Tower of Conviction, Guts arrives faces Mozgus' winged subordinate as he and the Twins fly off with Casca. Though Guts manages to kill Mozgus's disciples, the possessed blood causes the tower to partially collapse. The chaos unfolds in the slums, but Mozgus uses his powers to keep the corpses at bay while the refugees proceed to build a pyre to burn Casca on. Guts sees this while noticing the four God Hand members manifesting through the blood. As Luca walks back to St. Albion after the Skull Knight took her to the outskirts, the Egg of the Perfect World swallows the dying Demon Child out of sympathy during his climb up the Tower of Conviction.

21

No.

21

Original release date

May 29, 2001

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13719-1

English release date

January 23, 2008

English ISBN

978-1-59307-746-4

166. "Leaping Fish" (跳魚, Hane Uo) 167–168. "Bestial Priest (1–2)" (怪僧(1〜2), Kaisō (1–2)) 169. "Those Who Cling, Those Who Struggle" (縋る者もがく者, Sugarumono Mogakumono) 170–171. "Tidal Wave of Darkness (1–2)" (闇の津波(1〜2), Yami no Tsunami (1–2)) 172. "Resonance" (共鳴, Kyōmei) 173. "The Sky Fall" (天墜つ, Ten Otsu) 174. "Daybreak" (暁, Akatsuki) 175. "The Arrival" (出現, Shutsugen) 176. "Determination and Departure" (決意と旅立ち, Ketsui to Tabidachi)

No.

166. "Leaping Fish" (跳魚, Hane Uo) 167–168. "Bestial Priest (1–2)" (怪僧(1〜2), Kaisō (1–2)) 169. "Those Who Cling, Those Who Struggle" (縋る者もがく者, Sugarumono Mogakumono) 170–171. "Tidal Wave of Darkness (1–2)" (闇の津波(1〜2), Yami no Tsunami (1–2)) 172. "Resonance" (共鳴, Kyōmei) 173. "The Sky Fall" (天墜つ, Ten Otsu) 174. "Daybreak" (暁, Akatsuki) 175. "The Arrival" (出現, Shutsugen) 176. "Determination and Departure" (決意と旅立ち, Ketsui to Tabidachi)

Enlisting Jerome and Nina's help, Isidro uses a makeshift pulley system to free Casca as she was about to be burned alive. Mozgus nearly catches them when Guts leaps off the tower and impales the inquisitor. But Mozgus's bible shielded him from the attack while he fully transforms. After Isidro's group eliminate the last of Mozgus's disciples, the inquisitor overpowering him while the flames keeping the corpses at bay die out, Guts uses his miniature bombs to blow apart the unprotected chink in the inquistitor's armored body to kill him. After a brief reunion with Casca, the corpses manage to flood into St. Albion as Guts gives his group torches so they can outlast the few remaining hours of night. While Luca saves Nina down below the tower, the Egg of the Perfect World calls the dead to the Tower of Conviction and sacrifices himself to complete the ritual with the Demon Child becoming Griffith's corporeal vessel. The Tower collapses once the ritual ran its course, killing everyone inside it before daybreak as Guts and the others find themselves surrounded by Silat and his Kushans before Zodd drives the Kushans. Guts then sees a newly reconstituted Griffith, yet could not attack him due to Casca while the others use the Apostle's appearance to flee as a Kushan legion arrives. Zodd spirits Griffith away on his back while Guts steals a horse to take Casca back to Godo's home. Isidro departs on his own while Luca pays her respects the Egg and those who died that night. While Nina reunites with Joachim, Farnese renounces her faith and decides to follow Guts with Serpico remaining by her side. Back at Albion's ruins, the Skull Knight muses that the events which occurred will soon change the world.

No.

Enlisting Jerome and Nina's help, Isidro uses a makeshift pulley system to free Casca as she was about to be burned alive. Mozgus nearly catches them when Guts leaps off the tower and impales the inquisitor. But Mozgus's bible shielded him from the attack while he fully transforms. After Isidro's group eliminate the last of Mozgus's disciples, the inquisitor overpowering him while the flames keeping the corpses at bay die out, Guts uses his miniature bombs to blow apart the unprotected chink in the inquistitor's armored body to kill him. After a brief reunion with Casca, the corpses manage to flood into St. Albion as Guts gives his group torches so they can outlast the few remaining hours of night. While Luca saves Nina down below the tower, the Egg of the Perfect World calls the dead to the Tower of Conviction and sacrifices himself to complete the ritual with the Demon Child becoming Griffith's corporeal vessel. The Tower collapses once the ritual ran its course, killing everyone inside it before daybreak as Guts and the others find themselves surrounded by Silat and his Kushans before Zodd drives the Kushans. Guts then sees a newly reconstituted Griffith, yet could not attack him due to Casca while the others use the Apostle's appearance to flee as a Kushan legion arrives. Zodd spirits Griffith away on his back while Guts steals a horse to take Casca back to Godo's home. Isidro departs on his own while Luca pays her respects the Egg and those who died that night. While Nina reunites with Joachim, Farnese renounces her faith and decides to follow Guts with Serpico remaining by her side. Back at Albion's ruins, the Skull Knight muses that the events which occurred will soon change the world.

22

No.

22

Original release date

December 19, 2001

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13720-7

English release date

March 26, 2008

English ISBN

978-1-59307-863-8

177. "The Rent World" (ほころぶ世界, Hokorobu Sekai; beginning of the "Falcon of the Millennium Empire Arc") 178. "Reunion on the Hill of Swords" (剣の丘の再会, Ken no Oka no Saikai) 179. "The Beast Swordsman VS The Black Swordsman" (獣剣士対黒い剣士, Kedamono Kenshi Tai Kuroi Kenshi) 180. "Unchanged" (不変, Fuhen) 181. "Prologue to the War" (戦記の序章, Senki no Joshō) 182. "Fierce Kushan Attack" (クシャーン猛襲, Kushān Mōshū) 183–184. "War Cry of the Wind (1–2)" (鬨の風(1〜2), Toki no Kaze (1–2)) 185. "Of Snow and Flames/First Act" (雪と炎と/前篇, Yuki to Honō to/Zenpen) 186. "Of Snow and Flames/Final Act" (雪と炎と/後篇, Yuki to Honō to/Kōhen)

No.

177. "The Rent World" (ほころぶ世界, Hokorobu Sekai; beginning of the "Falcon of the Millennium Empire Arc") 178. "Reunion on the Hill of Swords" (剣の丘の再会, Ken no Oka no Saikai) 179. "The Beast Swordsman VS The Black Swordsman" (獣剣士対黒い剣士, Kedamono Kenshi Tai Kuroi Kenshi) 180. "Unchanged" (不変, Fuhen) 181. "Prologue to the War" (戦記の序章, Senki no Joshō) 182. "Fierce Kushan Attack" (クシャーン猛襲, Kushān Mōshū) 183–184. "War Cry of the Wind (1–2)" (鬨の風(1〜2), Toki no Kaze (1–2)) 185. "Of Snow and Flames/First Act" (雪と炎と/前篇, Yuki to Honō to/Zenpen) 186. "Of Snow and Flames/Final Act" (雪と炎と/後篇, Yuki to Honō to/Kōhen)

23

No.

23

Original release date

June 28, 2002

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13721-4

English release date

May 28, 2008

English ISBN

978-1-59307-864-5

187–188. "Winter Journey (1–2)" (冬の旅路(1〜2), Fuyu no Tabiji (1–2)) 189. "Scattered Time" (こぼれた時間, Koboreta Jikan) 190. "Fangs of Ego" (我牙, Gaki) 191. "Wilderness Reunion" (荒れ野の再会, Areno no Saikai) 192. "The War Demons" (戦魔, Senma) 193. "Banner of the Flying Sword" (飛剣の御旗, Hiken no Ohata) 194. "Wings of Light and Darkness" (光と闇の翼, Hikari to Yami no Tsubasa) 195. "The Night of Falling Stars" (星降る夜, Hoshi Furu Yoru) 196. "Like a Baby" (嬰児の如く, Midorigo no Gotoku)

No.

187–188. "Winter Journey (1–2)" (冬の旅路(1〜2), Fuyu no Tabiji (1–2)) 189. "Scattered Time" (こぼれた時間, Koboreta Jikan) 190. "Fangs of Ego" (我牙, Gaki) 191. "Wilderness Reunion" (荒れ野の再会, Areno no Saikai) 192. "The War Demons" (戦魔, Senma) 193. "Banner of the Flying Sword" (飛剣の御旗, Hiken no Ohata) 194. "Wings of Light and Darkness" (光と闇の翼, Hikari to Yami no Tsubasa) 195. "The Night of Falling Stars" (星降る夜, Hoshi Furu Yoru) 196. "Like a Baby" (嬰児の如く, Midorigo no Gotoku)

24

No.

24

Original release date

December 19, 2002

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13722-1

English release date

July 23, 2008

English ISBN

978-1-59307-865-2

197. "Trolls" (獣鬼（トロール）, Torōru) 198. "The Witch" (魔女, Majo) 199–200. "Mansion of the Spirit Tree (1–2)" (霊樹の館(1〜2), Reiju no Kan (1–2)) 201. "The Astral World" (幽界, Kakuriyo) 202. "Magic Stone" (魔石, Maseki) 203. "Elementals" (元素霊, Erementaru) 204. "Enoch Village" (イーノック村, Īnokku Mura) 205. "Ambition and Reflection" (野望と追憶, Yabō to Tsuioku) 206. "Troll Raid" (獣鬼（トロール）襲来, Torōru Shūrai)

No.

197. "Trolls" (獣鬼（トロール）, Torōru) 198. "The Witch" (魔女, Majo) 199–200. "Mansion of the Spirit Tree (1–2)" (霊樹の館(1〜2), Reiju no Kan (1–2)) 201. "The Astral World" (幽界, Kakuriyo) 202. "Magic Stone" (魔石, Maseki) 203. "Elementals" (元素霊, Erementaru) 204. "Enoch Village" (イーノック村, Īnokku Mura) 205. "Ambition and Reflection" (野望と追憶, Yabō to Tsuioku) 206. "Troll Raid" (獣鬼（トロール）襲来, Torōru Shūrai)

25

No.

25

Original release date

June 27, 2003

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13723-8

English release date

September 24, 2008

English ISBN

978-1-59307-921-5

207. "Magic Sword" (魔法の剣, Mahō no Ken) 208. "Mirror of Sin" (罪の鏡, Tsumi no Kagami) 209. "Magic" (魔術（マジック）, Majikku) 210. "The Arcana of Invocation" (祈りの奥義, Inori no Ōgi) 211–212. "Evil Horde (1–2)" (魔群(1〜2), Magun (1–2)) 213. "Raging Torrent" (激流, Gekiryū) 214. "Shaman" (シャーマン, Shāman) 215. "Qliphoth" (闇, Kurifoto) 216. "Taint" (汚濁, Odaku)

No.

207. "Magic Sword" (魔法の剣, Mahō no Ken) 208. "Mirror of Sin" (罪の鏡, Tsumi no Kagami) 209. "Magic" (魔術（マジック）, Majikku) 210. "The Arcana of Invocation" (祈りの奥義, Inori no Ōgi) 211–212. "Evil Horde (1–2)" (魔群(1〜2), Magun (1–2)) 213. "Raging Torrent" (激流, Gekiryū) 214. "Shaman" (シャーマン, Shāman) 215. "Qliphoth" (闇, Kurifoto) 216. "Taint" (汚濁, Odaku)

26

No.

26

Original release date

December 19, 2003

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13724-5

English release date

November 26, 2008

English ISBN

978-1-59307-922-2

217. "Retribution" (報い（むくい）, Mukui) 218. "Redemption" (報い（すくい）, Sukui) 219. "Vicinity of the Netherworld" (黄泉のほとり, Yomi no Hotori) 220. "Whore Princess of the Uterine Sea" (胎海の娼姫, Harawada no Shōki) 221. "Companions" (道連, Nakama) 222. "Claw Marks" (爪痕, Tsumeato) 223–224. "The Blaze (1–2)" (炎上(1〜2), Enjō (1–2)) 225–226. "The Berserker Armor (1–2)" (狂戦士の甲冑(1〜2), Kyō Senshi no Katchū (1–2))

No.

217. "Retribution" (報い（むくい）, Mukui) 218. "Redemption" (報い（すくい）, Sukui) 219. "Vicinity of the Netherworld" (黄泉のほとり, Yomi no Hotori) 220. "Whore Princess of the Uterine Sea" (胎海の娼姫, Harawada no Shōki) 221. "Companions" (道連, Nakama) 222. "Claw Marks" (爪痕, Tsumeato) 223–224. "The Blaze (1–2)" (炎上(1〜2), Enjō (1–2)) 225–226. "The Berserker Armor (1–2)" (狂戦士の甲冑(1〜2), Kyō Senshi no Katchū (1–2))

27

No.

27

Original release date

July 29, 2004

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13725-2

English release date

January 28, 2009

English ISBN

978-1-59307-923-9

227. "Fire Dragon" (火竜, Hiryū) 228. "The Depths of Hellfire" (業火の底, Gōka no Soko) 229. "Departure of Flame" (炎の旅立ち, Honō no Tabidachi) 230. "Demon City" (魔都, Mato) 231. "Dread Emperor" (恐帝, Kyōtei) 232. "The Daka" (鬼兵（ダーカ）, ("Dāka")) 233. "Demon Knights" (魔騎士, Makishi) 234. "Demon God" (魔神, Majin) 235. "The Sleeping Princess Awakens" (眠り姫の目覚め, Nemuri-hime no Mezame) 236. "The Sound of the Sea" (潮騒, Shiosai)

No.

227. "Fire Dragon" (火竜, Hiryū) 228. "The Depths of Hellfire" (業火の底, Gōka no Soko) 229. "Departure of Flame" (炎の旅立ち, Honō no Tabidachi) 230. "Demon City" (魔都, Mato) 231. "Dread Emperor" (恐帝, Kyōtei) 232. "The Daka" (鬼兵（ダーカ）, ("Dāka")) 233. "Demon Knights" (魔騎士, Makishi) 234. "Demon God" (魔神, Majin) 235. "The Sleeping Princess Awakens" (眠り姫の目覚め, Nemuri-hime no Mezame) 236. "The Sound of the Sea" (潮騒, Shiosai)

28

No.

28

Original release date

February 28, 2005

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13726-9

English release date

March 25, 2009

English ISBN

978-1-59582-209-3

237. "Proclaimed Omens" (告げられし兆し, Tsugerareshi Kizashi) 238. "The Boy in the Moonlight" (月下の少年, Gekka no Shōnen) 239. "Familiars" (使い魔, Tsukaima) 240. "Supernatural Fog" (怪霧, Kaikiri) 241. "Sea Beast (Makara)" (海獣(マカラ), Kaijū (Makara)) 242. "The Roar of the Sea" (海鳴り, Uminari) 243. "Superhuman (Jnanin)" (超者(ジャンアーニン), Chōja (Jan'ānin)) 244. "Navy Yard" (鎮守府, Chinjūfu) 245. "City of Humans" (人間の都市, Hito no Machi) 246. "The Kite and the Owl of the Wharf" (桟橋のトンビとフクロウ, Sanbashi no Tonbi to Fukurō)

No.

237. "Proclaimed Omens" (告げられし兆し, Tsugerareshi Kizashi) 238. "The Boy in the Moonlight" (月下の少年, Gekka no Shōnen) 239. "Familiars" (使い魔, Tsukaima) 240. "Supernatural Fog" (怪霧, Kaikiri) 241. "Sea Beast (Makara)" (海獣(マカラ), Kaijū (Makara)) 242. "The Roar of the Sea" (海鳴り, Uminari) 243. "Superhuman (Jnanin)" (超者(ジャンアーニン), Chōja (Jan'ānin)) 244. "Navy Yard" (鎮守府, Chinjūfu) 245. "City of Humans" (人間の都市, Hito no Machi) 246. "The Kite and the Owl of the Wharf" (桟橋のトンビとフクロウ, Sanbashi no Tonbi to Fukurō)

29

No.

29

Original release date

September 29, 2005

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13727-6

English release date

May 27, 2009

English ISBN

978-1-59582-210-9

247. "Bloodshed" (刃傷, Ninjō) 248. "Warrior" (武者, Musha) 249. "A Meager Supper" (ささやかな晩餐, Sasayaka na Bansan) 250. "Homing" (帰巣, Kisō) 251. "Vandimion" (ヴァンディミオン, Vandimion) 252. "In the Garden" (庭園にて, Teien nite) 253. "The White Lily of the Field" (野の白百合, No no Shirayuri) 254. "Mother" (母, Haha) 255. "The Ball" (舞踏会, Butōkai) 256. "The Colonnade Chamber" (列柱の間, Rechū no Aida)

No.

247. "Bloodshed" (刃傷, Ninjō) 248. "Warrior" (武者, Musha) 249. "A Meager Supper" (ささやかな晩餐, Sasayaka na Bansan) 250. "Homing" (帰巣, Kisō) 251. "Vandimion" (ヴァンディミオン, Vandimion) 252. "In the Garden" (庭園にて, Teien nite) 253. "The White Lily of the Field" (野の白百合, No no Shirayuri) 254. "Mother" (母, Haha) 255. "The Ball" (舞踏会, Butōkai) 256. "The Colonnade Chamber" (列柱の間, Rechū no Aida)

30

No.

30

Original release date

March 29, 2006

Original ISBN

978-4-592-13728-3

English release date

July 29, 2009

English ISBN

978-1-59582-211-6

257. "Duel" (決闘(DUEL), Kettō (DUEL)) 258. "Suzerain of the Religious Domain" (教圏の宗主, Kyōken no Sōsha) 259. "Enchanted Tiger" (妖虎, Yōko) 260. "Intrusion" (乱入, Rannyū) 261. "The Rusted Birdcage" (錆びた鳥籠, Sabita Torikago) 262. "A Proclamation of War" (宣戦布告, Sensen Fukoku) 263. "Demon Beast Invasion" (妖獣侵攻, Yōjū Shinkō) 264. "Divine Revelation" (天啓, Tenkei) 265–266. "City of Demon Beasts (1–2)" (妖獣都市(1〜2), Yōjū Toshi (1–2))

No.

257. "Duel" (決闘(DUEL), Kettō (DUEL)) 258. "Suzerain of the Religious Domain" (教圏の宗主, Kyōken no Sōsha) 259. "Enchanted Tiger" (妖虎, Yōko) 260. "Intrusion" (乱入, Rannyū) 261. "The Rusted Birdcage" (錆びた鳥籠, Sabita Torikago) 262. "A Proclamation of War" (宣戦布告, Sensen Fukoku) 263. "Demon Beast Invasion" (妖獣侵攻, Yōjū Shinkō) 264. "Divine Revelation" (天啓, Tenkei) 265–266. "City of Demon Beasts (1–2)" (妖獣都市(1〜2), Yōjū Toshi (1–2))

Guts duels with Serpico and defeats him. At ceremony, just before Roderick's engagement to Farnese was to be announced by third son of Vandimion, she disappears to find Serpico. A tiger pishacha attacks and Farnese tried to defend before being saved by Serpico. The tiger and its hoard is killed by Guts.

No.

Guts duels with Serpico and defeats him. At ceremony, just before Roderick's engagement to Farnese was to be announced by third son of Vandimion, she disappears to find Serpico. A tiger pishacha attacks and Farnese tried to defend before being saved by Serpico. The tiger and its hoard is killed by Guts.

31

No.

31

Original release date

September 29, 2006

Original ISBN

978-4-592-14431-1

English release date

September 30, 2009

English ISBN

978-1-59582-366-3

267. "Scorching Bay" (灼熱湾, Shakunetsu Wan) 268. "Blaze Rod" (火炎輪(ブレイズ・ロッド), Kaenrin (Bureizu Roddo)) 269. "Sword Beast" (剣獣, Kenjū) 270. "Paramarishia Senani" (仙将(パラマリシヤ・センアーンイー), Senshō (Paramarishia Sen'ān'ī)) 271. "Eastern Magic" (東方魔術, Tōhō Majutsu) 272. "The Coiler" (塒巻く者, Toguro Makumono) 273. "Bursting Flame" (爆炎, Bakuen) 274. "Thunder Emperor" (雷帝, Raitei) 275. "Attack of the Demon Army" (魔軍襲来, Magun Shūrai) 276. "Cloud Cluster" (叢雲, Murakumo)

No.

267. "Scorching Bay" (灼熱湾, Shakunetsu Wan) 268. "Blaze Rod" (火炎輪(ブレイズ・ロッド), Kaenrin (Bureizu Roddo)) 269. "Sword Beast" (剣獣, Kenjū) 270. "Paramarishia Senani" (仙将(パラマリシヤ・センアーンイー), Senshō (Paramarishia Sen'ān'ī)) 271. "Eastern Magic" (東方魔術, Tōhō Majutsu) 272. "The Coiler" (塒巻く者, Toguro Makumono) 273. "Bursting Flame" (爆炎, Bakuen) 274. "Thunder Emperor" (雷帝, Raitei) 275. "Attack of the Demon Army" (魔軍襲来, Magun Shūrai) 276. "Cloud Cluster" (叢雲, Murakumo)

Guts and his companions are trapped in the port city of Vritannis, which is being overrun by Kushan's Daka forces. Fighting their way through the Daka, they make their way to the port. Guts leads the charge, battling the Daka in front, while Serpico and Isidro hold off the attackers from behind. Guts fights with ferocious intensity. Guts uses Berserker Armor while Schierke casts a spell, summoning an Astral being, the Wheel of Flame, to destroy the Daka forces. As they press forward, a hoard of Makara emerges, but are killed by Guts using the Berserker Armor.

No.

Guts and his companions are trapped in the port city of Vritannis, which is being overrun by Kushan's Daka forces. Fighting their way through the Daka, they make their way to the port. Guts leads the charge, battling the Daka in front, while Serpico and Isidro hold off the attackers from behind. Guts fights with ferocious intensity. Guts uses Berserker Armor while Schierke casts a spell, summoning an Astral being, the Wheel of Flame, to destroy the Daka forces. As they press forward, a hoard of Makara emerges, but are killed by Guts using the Berserker Armor.

32

No.

32

Original release date

November 29, 2007

Original ISBN

978-4-592-14432-8

English release date

November 25, 2009

English ISBN

978-1-59582-367-0

277. "Human Bullet" (肉弾, Nikudan) 278. "Setting Sail" (船出, Funade) 279–280. "Massive Invasion (1–2)" (大侵攻(1〜2), Daishinkō (1–2)) 281. "The Flight" (飛来, Hirai) 282. "The Torn Battlefield" (裂ける戦場, Sakeru Senjō) 283. "Wind Coil" (風巻, Shimaki) 284. "The Midland Regular Army" (ミッドランド正規軍, Middorando Seikigun) 285. "Hero" (英雄, Eiyū) 286. "On Board" (船上にて, Senjō Nite)

No.

277. "Human Bullet" (肉弾, Nikudan) 278. "Setting Sail" (船出, Funade) 279–280. "Massive Invasion (1–2)" (大侵攻(1〜2), Daishinkō (1–2)) 281. "The Flight" (飛来, Hirai) 282. "The Torn Battlefield" (裂ける戦場, Sakeru Senjō) 283. "Wind Coil" (風巻, Shimaki) 284. "The Midland Regular Army" (ミッドランド正規軍, Middorando Seikigun) 285. "Hero" (英雄, Eiyū) 286. "On Board" (船上にて, Senjō Nite)

33

No.

33

Original release date

October 24, 2008

Original ISBN

978-4-592-14433-5

English release date

January 27, 2010

English ISBN

978-1-59582-372-4

287. "Bubbles of Futility" (水泡, Suibō) 288–289. "Naval Battle (1–2)" (海戦(1〜2), Kaisen (1–2)) 290. "A Howl from the Darkness" (闇からの咆哮, Yami kara no Hōkō) 291. "Dream of Foresight" (予知夢, Yochimu) 292. "Fog of Death" (死の霧, Shi no Kiri) 293. "Silent Darkness" (静寂なる闇, Seijaku Naru Yami) 294. "Exodus" (エクソダス, Ekusodasu) 295. "Shiva" (末神, Matsukami) 296. "The Heavens Shook" (轟天, Goten)

No.

287. "Bubbles of Futility" (水泡, Suibō) 288–289. "Naval Battle (1–2)" (海戦(1〜2), Kaisen (1–2)) 290. "A Howl from the Darkness" (闇からの咆哮, Yami kara no Hōkō) 291. "Dream of Foresight" (予知夢, Yochimu) 292. "Fog of Death" (死の霧, Shi no Kiri) 293. "Silent Darkness" (静寂なる闇, Seijaku Naru Yami) 294. "Exodus" (エクソダス, Ekusodasu) 295. "Shiva" (末神, Matsukami) 296. "The Heavens Shook" (轟天, Goten)

34

No.

34

Original release date

September 25, 2009

Original ISBN

978-4-592-14434-2

English release date

September 15, 2010

English ISBN

978-1-59582-532-2

297. "Giant God of Blindness" (盲目の巨神, Mōmoku no Kyoshin) 298. "Demonic Release" (放魔, Hōma) 299. "Inhuman Battlefield" (人外の戦場, Jingai no Senjō) 300. "The Medium of the Hawk" (鷹の巫女, Taka no Miko) 301. "Chaos" (混沌, Konton) 302. "The Flight" (飛翔, Hishō) 303. "Backlighting" (逆光, Gyakkō) 304. "Fissure" (亀裂, Kiretsu) 305. "Creation" (開闢, Kaibyaku) 306. "Fantasia" (幻造世界(ファンタジア), Fantajia)

No.

297. "Giant God of Blindness" (盲目の巨神, Mōmoku no Kyoshin) 298. "Demonic Release" (放魔, Hōma) 299. "Inhuman Battlefield" (人外の戦場, Jingai no Senjō) 300. "The Medium of the Hawk" (鷹の巫女, Taka no Miko) 301. "Chaos" (混沌, Konton) 302. "The Flight" (飛翔, Hishō) 303. "Backlighting" (逆光, Gyakkō) 304. "Fissure" (亀裂, Kiretsu) 305. "Creation" (開闢, Kaibyaku) 306. "Fantasia" (幻造世界(ファンタジア), Fantajia)

35

No.

35

Original release date

September 29, 2010

Original ISBN

978-4-592-14435-9

English release date

September 21, 2011

English ISBN

978-1-59582-695-4

307. "Falconia" (ファルコニア, Farukonia) Begin arc: "Fantasia Arc" (幻造世界編, Fantajia-hen) — "Elf Island Chapter" (妖精島の章, Yōseijima no Shō) 308–310. "Ghost Ship (1–3)" (幽霊船(1〜3), Yūreisen (1–3)) 311. "Solitary Island" (孤島, Kotō) 312. "Girl of the Roaring Torrent" (鳴る瀬ろの娘, Narusero no Musume) 313. "Denizens of the Sinister Sea" (禍海の者共, Magawada no Monodomo) 314. "Human Tentacles" (人触手, Hito Shokusha) 315. "The Tentacled Ship" (触手船, Shokusha Fune)

No.

307. "Falconia" (ファルコニア, Farukonia) Begin arc: "Fantasia Arc" (幻造世界編, Fantajia-hen) — "Elf Island Chapter" (妖精島の章, Yōseijima no Shō) 308–310. "Ghost Ship (1–3)" (幽霊船(1〜3), Yūreisen (1–3)) 311. "Solitary Island" (孤島, Kotō) 312. "Girl of the Roaring Torrent" (鳴る瀬ろの娘, Narusero no Musume) 313. "Denizens of the Sinister Sea" (禍海の者共, Magawada no Monodomo) 314. "Human Tentacles" (人触手, Hito Shokusha) 315. "The Tentacled Ship" (触手船, Shokusha Fune)

36

No.

36

Original release date

September 23, 2011

Original ISBN

978-4-592-14436-6

English release date

September 19, 2012

English ISBN

978-1-59582-942-9

316–317. "Full Moon (1–2)" (満月(1〜2), Mangetsu (1–2)) 318. "Beastman" (獣士, Kedamono) 319–321. "Sea God (1–3)" (海神(1〜3), Kaijin (1–3)) 322. "Booming Art" (震臓, Shinzō) 323. "A Call from the Deep" (深き呼び声, Fukaki Yobigoe) 324. "Merrow (1)" (人魚(1), Merō (1))

No.

316–317. "Full Moon (1–2)" (満月(1〜2), Mangetsu (1–2)) 318. "Beastman" (獣士, Kedamono) 319–321. "Sea God (1–3)" (海神(1〜3), Kaijin (1–3)) 322. "Booming Art" (震臓, Shinzō) 323. "A Call from the Deep" (深き呼び声, Fukaki Yobigoe) 324. "Merrow (1)" (人魚(1), Merō (1))

37

No.

37

Original release date

March 29, 2013

Original ISBN

978-4-592-14437-3

English release date

November 20, 2013

English ISBN

978-1-61655-205-3

325. "Merrow (2)" (人魚(2), Merō (2)) 326. "Siren" (声連, Seiren) 327. "Surfacing" (浮上, Fujō) 328. "Shooting Star" (流星, Ryūsei) 329–331. "Spring Flowers of Distant Days (1–3)" (遠い日の春花(1〜3), Tōi Hi no Shunka (1–3)) 332. "Covered Wagon" (幌馬車, Horobasha) 333. "Paradise" (楽土, Paradaisu)

No.

325. "Merrow (2)" (人魚(2), Merō (2)) 326. "Siren" (声連, Seiren) 327. "Surfacing" (浮上, Fujō) 328. "Shooting Star" (流星, Ryūsei) 329–331. "Spring Flowers of Distant Days (1–3)" (遠い日の春花(1〜3), Tōi Hi no Shunka (1–3)) 332. "Covered Wagon" (幌馬車, Horobasha) 333. "Paradise" (楽土, Paradaisu)

38

No.

38

Original release date

June 24, 2016

Original ISBN

978-4-592-14438-0

English release date

July 5, 2017

English ISBN

978-1-5067-0398-5

334. "City of Men" (人の都, Hito no Miyako) 335. "The Divine Right of Kings" (王權神授, Ōken Shinju) 336. "Pandemonium" (万魔殿, Ban-maden) 337. "Bridge of Parting" (別離の橋, Betsuri no Hashi) 338. "Twilight Assassin" (夕闇の死客, Yūyami no Shikaku) 339. "Royal Capital in the Moonlight" (月下の王都, Gekka no Ōto) 340. "Night Fight" (暗闘, Antō) 341. "Soaring Escape" (逃飛翔, Tō Hishō) 342. "Landfall" (上陸, Jōriku)

No.

334. "City of Men" (人の都, Hito no Miyako) 335. "The Divine Right of Kings" (王權神授, Ōken Shinju) 336. "Pandemonium" (万魔殿, Ban-maden) 337. "Bridge of Parting" (別離の橋, Betsuri no Hashi) 338. "Twilight Assassin" (夕闇の死客, Yūyami no Shikaku) 339. "Royal Capital in the Moonlight" (月下の王都, Gekka no Ōto) 340. "Night Fight" (暗闘, Antō) 341. "Soaring Escape" (逃飛翔, Tō Hishō) 342. "Landfall" (上陸, Jōriku)

39

No.

39

Original release date

June 23, 2017

Original ISBN

978-4-592-14439-7

English release date

July 11, 2018

English ISBN

978-1-5067-0708-2

343. "Flame Puppet" (炎の人形, Honō no Ningyō) 344. "Village of Witches" (魔女の村, Majo no Mura) 345. "Great Gurus" (大導師, Daidōshi) 346. "Elfhelm" (妖精郷, Erufuherumu) 347. "The Flower Storm Monarch" (花吹雪く王, Hana Fubuku Ō) 348. "Dimly Lit Wasteland" (薄闇の荒野, Usukuragari no Kōya) 349. "The Corridor of Dreams" (夢の回廊, Yume no Kairō) 350. "Fragments of Memory" (記憶の欠片, Kioku no Kakera)

No.

343. "Flame Puppet" (炎の人形, Honō no Ningyō) 344. "Village of Witches" (魔女の村, Majo no Mura) 345. "Great Gurus" (大導師, Daidōshi) 346. "Elfhelm" (妖精郷, Erufuherumu) 347. "The Flower Storm Monarch" (花吹雪く王, Hana Fubuku Ō) 348. "Dimly Lit Wasteland" (薄闇の荒野, Usukuragari no Kōya) 349. "The Corridor of Dreams" (夢の回廊, Yume no Kairō) 350. "Fragments of Memory" (記憶の欠片, Kioku no Kakera)

40

No.

40

Original release date

September 28, 2018

Original ISBN

978-4-592-14440-3

English release date

September 25, 2019

English ISBN

978-1-5067-1498-1

351. "Forest of Corpses and Thorned Cedars" (屍と針杉の森, Shikabane to Harisugi no Mori) 352. "Main Culprits" (元凶, Genkyō) 353. "The Final Fragment" (最後の欠片, Saigo no Kakera) 354. "Awakening" (覚醒, Mezame) 355. "On the Sun-Dappled Ground" (木漏れ日の下で, Komorebi no Shita de) 356. "Jötunn" (巨人, Yotun) 357. "Triumphant Return at Dawn" (有明の凱旋, Ariake no Gaisen)

No.

351. "Forest of Corpses and Thorned Cedars" (屍と針杉の森, Shikabane to Harisugi no Mori) 352. "Main Culprits" (元凶, Genkyō) 353. "The Final Fragment" (最後の欠片, Saigo no Kakera) 354. "Awakening" (覚醒, Mezame) 355. "On the Sun-Dappled Ground" (木漏れ日の下で, Komorebi no Shita de) 356. "Jötunn" (巨人, Yotun) 357. "Triumphant Return at Dawn" (有明の凱旋, Ariake no Gaisen)

41

No.

41

Original release date

December 24, 2021

Original ISBN

978-4-592-16691-7 978-4-592-10629-6 (SE)

English release date

November 2, 2022

English ISBN

978-1-5067-3377-7

358. "The Dawn of an Empire" (帝国の黎明, Teikoku no Reimei) 359. "Barrier" (障壁, Shōheki) 360. "The Cherry Orchard" (桜の園, Sakura no Sono) 361. "The Ravine" (渓谷, Keikoku) 362. "Death Vision" (幻死, Genshi) 363. "Leaping Monkey" (跳猿, Chōen) 364. "Tears of Morning Dew" (朝露の涙, Asatsuyu no Namida)

No.

358. "The Dawn of an Empire" (帝国の黎明, Teikoku no Reimei) 359. "Barrier" (障壁, Shōheki) 360. "The Cherry Orchard" (桜の園, Sakura no Sono) 361. "The Ravine" (渓谷, Keikoku) 362. "Death Vision" (幻死, Genshi) 363. "Leaping Monkey" (跳猿, Chōen) 364. "Tears of Morning Dew" (朝露の涙, Asatsuyu no Namida)

42

No.

42

Original release date

September 29, 2023

Original ISBN

978-4-592-16692-4 978-4-592-10635-7 (SE)

English release date

March 18, 2025

English ISBN

978-1-50674-641-8

365. "Stillness Following the Full Moon" (十六夜のしじま, Izayoi no Shijima) 366. "Eye of the Maelstrom" (潮流の目, Maerusutoromu no Me) 367. "Petals Into Thin Air" (桜散霧消, Ōsanmushō) 368. "The Corroders" (蝕む者たち, Mushibamu Monotachi) 369. "The Fleeting Crescent Island" (泡沫の孤島, Utakata no Kotō) 370. "Refugees on the Western Sea" (西海の流民, Saikai no Ryūmin) 371. "A Dying Light in the Night’s Dark Confines" (狭き暗夜に消ゆる灯火, Semaki An'ya ni Kiyuru Tomoshibi) 372. "The Red Raven Sleeps in Her Cage" (赤の渡鴉は鳥籠で眠る, Aka no Watarigarasu wa Torikago de Nemuru) 373. "The Crippled Rusty Frame" (歩みかなわぬ錆びた鉄輪, Ayumi Kanawanu Sabita Kanawa)

No.

365. "Stillness Following the Full Moon" (十六夜のしじま, Izayoi no Shijima) 366. "Eye of the Maelstrom" (潮流の目, Maerusutoromu no Me) 367. "Petals Into Thin Air" (桜散霧消, Ōsanmushō) 368. "The Corroders" (蝕む者たち, Mushibamu Monotachi) 369. "The Fleeting Crescent Island" (泡沫の孤島, Utakata no Kotō) 370. "Refugees on the Western Sea" (西海の流民, Saikai no Ryūmin) 371. "A Dying Light in the Night’s Dark Confines" (狭き暗夜に消ゆる灯火, Semaki An'ya ni Kiyuru Tomoshibi) 372. "The Red Raven Sleeps in Her Cage" (赤の渡鴉は鳥籠で眠る, Aka no Watarigarasu wa Torikago de Nemuru) 373. "The Crippled Rusty Frame" (歩みかなわぬ錆びた鉄輪, Ayumi Kanawanu Sabita Kanawa)

43

No.

43

Original release date

August 29, 2025

Original ISBN

978-4-592-16693-1 978-4-592-10640-1 (SE)

English release date

—

English ISBN

—

374. "Is the Sleeping Black Beast But Biding its Time?" (眠れる黒の獣はただ静かに佇むのか, Nemureru Kuro no Kemono wa Tada Shizuka ni Tatazumu no Ka) 375. "Dawn Breaks on the Unyielding Fog of Night" (晴れぬ夜霧の朝まだき, Harenu Yogiri no Asamadaki) 376. "Sea's Quivering Surface and Calamitous War's Shadow" (震える海面と悲惨な戦争の影, Furueru Kaimen to Hisan'na Sensō no Kage) 377. "Snake in One's Bosom" (胸の中の蛇, Mune no Naka no Hebi) 378. "Invited Assassin" (招かれし刺客, Maneka Reshi Shikaku) 379. "Those Who Dance Through the Depths of Hell" (阿鼻無間に踊る者たち, Abi Mugen ni Odoru-sha-tachi) 380. "Shadows Die Twice" (影は二度死ぬ, Kage wa ni-do Shinu) 381. "A Crescent Moon Shines on the Exile's Back" (弦月は流刑人の背を照らす, Gengetsu wa Rukeinin no se o Terasu) 382. "Burial Chamber" (玄室, Genshitsu)

No.

374. "Is the Sleeping Black Beast But Biding its Time?" (眠れる黒の獣はただ静かに佇むのか, Nemureru Kuro no Kemono wa Tada Shizuka ni Tatazumu no Ka) 375. "Dawn Breaks on the Unyielding Fog of Night" (晴れぬ夜霧の朝まだき, Harenu Yogiri no Asamadaki) 376. "Sea's Quivering Surface and Calamitous War's Shadow" (震える海面と悲惨な戦争の影, Furueru Kaimen to Hisan'na Sensō no Kage) 377. "Snake in One's Bosom" (胸の中の蛇, Mune no Naka no Hebi) 378. "Invited Assassin" (招かれし刺客, Maneka Reshi Shikaku) 379. "Those Who Dance Through the Depths of Hell" (阿鼻無間に踊る者たち, Abi Mugen ni Odoru-sha-tachi) 380. "Shadows Die Twice" (影は二度死ぬ, Kage wa ni-do Shinu) 381. "A Crescent Moon Shines on the Exile's Back" (弦月は流刑人の背を照らす, Gengetsu wa Rukeinin no se o Terasu) 382. "Burial Chamber" (玄室, Genshitsu)

No.	Release date	ISBN	Collects
1	February 27, 2019	978-1-5067-1198-0	Volumes 1–3
2	June 26, 2019	978-1-5067-1199-7	Volumes 4–6
3	October 23, 2019	978-1-5067-1200-0	Volumes 7–9
4	February 26, 2020	978-1-5067-1521-6	Volumes 10–12
5	June 24, 2020	978-1-5067-1522-3	Volumes 13–15
6	November 18, 2020	978-1-5067-1523-0	Volumes 16–18
7	March 10, 2021	978-1-5067-1790-6	Volumes 19–21
8	August 25, 2021	978-1-5067-1791-3	Volumes 22–24
9	November 10, 2021	978-1-5067-1792-0	Volumes 25–27
10	March 9, 2022	978-1-5067-2754-7	Volumes 28–30
11	August 10, 2022	978-1-5067-2755-4	Volumes 31–33
12	November 9, 2022	978-1-5067-2756-1	Volumes 34–36
13	March 8, 2023	978-1-5067-2757-8	Volumes 37–39
14	November 22, 2023	978-1-5067-4106-2	Volumes 40–41 + Guidebook

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