Evil-Genius's Berserk Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 4:56 am
Evil Genius' Berserk Frequently Asked Questions v1.6 20050717
creator: Starnum
edited by: Starnum, psi29a & Femto
Be sure to read our Board Rules and Guidelines before posting in the forums. They'll give you an idea of how this community works, and what is and isn't tolerated here. Failure to do so will probably result in severe flaming from our veterans, so it's a good idea to check it out regardless.
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READ FIRST!
Here you will find the EG's Berserk FAQ. All the information at the top is spoiler free unless you wish to click the link to learn more. As you read further down, more specific questions dealing with spoilers will be answered. You will notice the RED text that indicates important "must read" information, such as Spoilers.
note 1: Before posting in the Forum, it is expected of you to read the FAQ and the information therein. You and only you, are responsible for your post, take care to not piss off the natives. You have been warned.
note 2: Do NOT contact people on the forum, either by email or IM about how to get berserk. It will be ignored and you can possibly be banned. If you have any questions, post them in the forum, preferably in the "Help & Suggestions" section.
note 3: If you have something to contribute to the FAQ, feel free to post it under this topic instead of creating a new one. If you think the FAQ is in error, post a quoted form the Question and Answer and your response. The thread will be cleaned out, so don't feel bad if you post was deleted.
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Q: I can’t seem to find the first X volumes of Berserk, do you know where I can get them?
They are licensed and currently in distribution in the USA, so check your local bookstore.
http://www.amazon.com/
note: We fully support Darkhorse Comics and their translations, so do not post links or information on how to obtain DH released volumes. Yes they are out there. No we will not help you find them. Support your artist. This is to protect the provider of webspace, as it is hosted inside the USA which has draconian copyright laws.
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Q: How do I obtain the Berserk chapters that have not been released by Darkhorse?
Direct downloads and torrents are presented with each release in an updated announcement. To get the old chapters, you have to use IRC using clients such as mIRC or X-Chat or use bit-torrent. Reference the How to use irc thread if you’re unfamiliar with the software.
Bit-Torrent:
Evil-Genius's Releases ( Chapters ):
http://bt.evil-genius.us/
HAWK's Releases ( Volumes 4-28 ):
http://www.thehawks.org/hawks/bt/index. ... %2FBerserk
IRC:
Server to connect to: irc.irchighway.net
Channel to join: #[Evil-Genius]
Programs:
Bit Tornado (Bit Torrent program):
http://www.bittornado.com/
Azureus (Windows & Linux Bit Torrent program):
http://azureus.sourceforge.net/
mIRC (Windows IRC client):
http://www.mirc.com/
X-Chat (Windows & Linux IRC client):
http://www.xchat.org/
Additional Programs
WinRAR (For opening RAR files in Windows.)
http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
CDisplay (Image viewing tool, can read from ZIP,RAR, etc)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDisplay
http://www.geocities.com/davidayton/CDisplay
Direct Downloads:
For everyone who can't effectivly use Bit Torrent because of firewalls and the like, I'm now offering direct downloads of the latest [Evil-Genius] releases to the public.
General Rules:
1) You must be registered to able to use the direct downloading facilities of mindwerks.net. Once you are registered and logged in, you can go here:
http://www.evil-genius.us/forums/viewforum.php?f=31
*you can't view this area till you are registered with the board, no we will not ever change this requirement.
2) NO referring, anyone cought referring will be banned. This means, do not directly link to my downloads if you value your life. I will come after you with a lead pipe and make you pay for bandwidth you have wasted.
3) You may refer to http://www.evil-genius.us/forums/ and tell people to have fun in the Berserk forum. After all, it is free to anyone to browse, but to post you must register.
4) NO download accelerators. Use them and I'll break your knee caps. They are a waste of our time, and yours as you will be banned for their use.
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Q: When are new chapters released?
General chapter releases come out bi-weekly in Young Animal magazine. However, Miura is prone to taking vacations, so just keep your eyes open. We’ll be sure to get them out as soon as possible, so DO NOT ask for the chapter. Just be patient, it'll be clearly listed once it's available.
Magazine: http://www.younganimal.com/ - Official site
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Q: Can I post raw chapters?
A: No. If we want a raw chapter to be posted, we’ll take care of it. Furthermore, don’t ask for translations of raw chapters. We’ll release the chapters as soon as we can, so be patient.
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Q: When will the Darkhorse release vol. X?
Official English translations of Berserk can be found at http://www.darkhorse.com/. Remember, these are Miura approved translations.
Current release lineup:
Berserk Volume 1 TPB 10-22-03
Berserk Volume 2 TPB 01-14-04
Berserk Volume 3 TPB 04-14-04
Berserk Volume 4 TPB 07-14-04
Berserk Volume 5 TPB 10-13-04
Berserk Volume 6 TPB 01-19-05
Berserk Volume 7 TPB 04-13-05
Berserk Volume 8 TPB 07-13-05
Berserk Volume 9 TPB 10-12-05
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Q: Where can I find Berserk in Spanish?
Berserk has been officially translated to Spanish by "MangaLine ediciones":
http://www.edicionesmangaline.com/index ... 3&vmcchk=1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: What was that one guy’s name?
Here, use this handy resource.
http://skullknight.net/encyclopedia/glo ... ossary.php - SK.net 's glossary.
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Q: Where can I find interviews and biographies regarding Berserk and it's creator?
Interview with Chris White (includes DH lack of censorship):
http://www.darkhorse.com/news/interviews.php?id=795
Kentarou Miura Interview
http://www.thespectrum.net/berserk_info_creator.shtml
Kentarou Biography
http://www.thespectrum.net/berserk_info_biography.shtml
Toshio Nakatani Interview, Producer of Berserk Anime
http://www.thespectrum.net/berserk_info_producer.shtml
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Q: What's the chronological order of the story?
Berserk the manga actually begins directly after Gatts leaves Goto’s house as the Black Swordsman [it is implied in the Anime]. It then continues until he’s defeated The Count. At that point it jumps back to Guts's childhood, and then continues from there. When it reaches the afore mentioned part (Which was the first three volumes), it skips this section, since it had already been presented before. From there, it goes directly to the beginning of the Lost Children Arc. Thus, there is about a three-month gap later in the story, from when Gatts leaves as the black swordsman, and the Lost Children Arc begins. That was the first three volumes.
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Q: Where does the manga continue on after the anime?
The eclipse starts in the later half of volume 12, resuming and ends in volume 13. It is advisable that you read the manga from the very beginning, since a lot of material were omitted from the anime, including some spectacular fights, interesting and important facts, and also extra information that are absolutely pivotal to Berserk.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Will there ever be a second season to the Berserk anime?
As of now, there are no official reports of such a thing. Therefore one can only wonder and hope. However, the majority agrees that the chances are very slim.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: How come my versus thread got locked?
In the case of versus threads involving characters that are not in Berserk, they get locked. Why you might ask. We’d like to at least try to keep the forum from degenerating into a mass of mindless banter. We feel that versus threads with characters external to Berserk will only bring down the quality of the forum. However, feel free to discuss hypothetical battles between characters within the series.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To find more information outside the Forums about Berserk, please visit these other fine sites.
http://www.thespectrum.net/berserk.shtml - The Spectrum, chalk full of good info.
http://www.skullknight.net/ - All the Berserk info you could want.
http://www.arcticnightfall.com/berserk/ - Berserk Media Goodies
http://www.berserkfan.cs-home.info/ - German Berserk Info and Goodies
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Major Spoilers beyond this point... fair warning.
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Q: What are the measurements of Gatts/The Dragon Slayer?
A: No official measurements have been given. However, after hours of deduction, we have concluded that they are big.
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Q: What is the Lost Chapter?
This chapter was originally released in the magazine in which Berserk is serialized, “Young Animal”. However, Miura later had it removed from the tankoban release, and it has since been removed from the publications of Berserk. The exact reason why he did this is unknown, but some speculate that it is because he felt it revealed too much too soon. Some believe that maybe he felt it wrote him into a corner, and that maybe he wanted to go in a different direction instead. Whatever the case may be, you can't deny that the chapter is an interesting look into the possible future of Berserk.
(Volume 13: Chapter 3.5 – God of the Abyss II)
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Q: Can Guts use the behelit?
Whether or not it’s physically possible, has yet to be foreclosed, since it hasn’t happened. Yet, there is a chance that it’s possible, because there has been some teasing, involved with Slann. However, the answer is practically no. First of all, The Idea of Evil has already decreed that it wouldn’t happen. Gatts’ chosen role was to be a sacrifice. On top of that, Gatts himself has vowed to never use it to become an Apostle. There’s also the fact that by bearing the Brand of Sacrifice, that if he gets to close to the Maelstrom, he’ll be pulled into it. The only reason he even held on to the thing in the first place, was in hopes of being able to summon The God Hand, so that he might kill them.
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Q: Are behelits alive?
By the definition of the word, then no, they’re not. However, they’re primary function is to act as a key to summon the God Hand and have certain qualities that make them seem to be living entities.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Who is Skull Knight?
A direct answer has yet to be revealed. However, all signs point to Gaiseric.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Now that Griffith has been reborn into the physical plane, is he only as strong as he was before the eclipse.
No, Griffith is still The Overlord of the God Hand. He’s renown as one of the most powerful characters in the plot.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Is Griffith now evil?
Well, he is the chosen one of the Idea of Evil after all. There’s a good chance that he’s lost any real good alignment he ever had. However, the choice has been left up to him. So until we actually see what he does, one can only speculate.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Is Griffith Gay?
What can ya say, he’s just very determined. He explains that he only slept with Gennon for the money. He states that if he fights for the money, he’ll loose too many men. It was a sacrifice Griffith was willing to make for his dream, and we all know he’ll sacrifice anything for his dream. He did sleep with Charlotte and raped Casca, which would lead one to believe he likes women.
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Q: Is Griffith the King of Midland?
In the anime it is stated that Griffith is king. However, that is not the case in the manga. That is a difference that only occurs in the anime. Griffith does indeed plan on becoming the king of Midland, but so far that has yet to happen in the manga.
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Q: How old is Gatts?
Gatts is born beneath a tree bearing the rotting corpse of his mother.
3: Gatts watches his adopted mother, Shizu, die from a horrible disease.
6: Gatts begins to train and receives the scar on his nose from Gambino.
9: Gatts kills his first man in the heat of battle.
11: Gatts kills Gambino and flees for his life.
15: Gatts joins The Band of the Hawk
18: The Band of the Hawk is officially recognized and Integrated into the Midland army.
(These time frames are all specifically given in the manga)
19: The Eclipse takes place. After the Battle of Doldrey, Gatts left The Hawks. Casca specifically says that he’s been gone for a year, once he returns shortly before The Eclipse.
21: Gatts returns to Goto’s to find that Casca is missing. This two-year period spans from the first time that Gatts leaves Goto’s as the Black Swordsman (in which the first three volumes take place), and then doesn’t return until after the fight with Roshinu. Upon his return, Rickert specifically says that’ he’s been gone for two years.
Now, if you add up the unspecified time between when The Hawks first became a part of the military till Gatts left them, and everything else that’s happened since Gatts set out to save Casca from Mozgus, it’s possible that Gatts may be 22. However, we know for sure that he’s at least 21, and no older than 22, so either could be correct.
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Q: Who is the father of Casca's child?
It is implied by Skull Knight, that the child's father is Gatts. Unfortunately the little tike was tainted by Griffith's vile semen. As to whether or not the child has chosen a life of evil, has yet to be seen. The only behaviors it has acted upon thus far, is love for its parents. At this point, I would not call the child evil.
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Q: Who was the child on the beach?
The child's identity has yet to be revealed. However, with the hints that have been given, it is logical to infer that it is in fact the child of Gatts and Casca. Yet, this has yet to be proven. If that is the case, then that opens up the question of how such a thing is even possible. For now, only time will tell.
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Feel free to comment on the FAQ and contribute:
http://www.evil-genius.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=123
Many thanks go to the Berserk Forum and it's posters for suggestions, feedback, questions, answers, and complaints.
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creator: Starnum
edited by: Starnum, psi29a & Femto
Be sure to read our Board Rules and Guidelines before posting in the forums. They'll give you an idea of how this community works, and what is and isn't tolerated here. Failure to do so will probably result in severe flaming from our veterans, so it's a good idea to check it out regardless.
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
READ FIRST!
Here you will find the EG's Berserk FAQ. All the information at the top is spoiler free unless you wish to click the link to learn more. As you read further down, more specific questions dealing with spoilers will be answered. You will notice the RED text that indicates important "must read" information, such as Spoilers.
note 1: Before posting in the Forum, it is expected of you to read the FAQ and the information therein. You and only you, are responsible for your post, take care to not piss off the natives. You have been warned.
note 2: Do NOT contact people on the forum, either by email or IM about how to get berserk. It will be ignored and you can possibly be banned. If you have any questions, post them in the forum, preferably in the "Help & Suggestions" section.
note 3: If you have something to contribute to the FAQ, feel free to post it under this topic instead of creating a new one. If you think the FAQ is in error, post a quoted form the Question and Answer and your response. The thread will be cleaned out, so don't feel bad if you post was deleted.
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Q: I can’t seem to find the first X volumes of Berserk, do you know where I can get them?
They are licensed and currently in distribution in the USA, so check your local bookstore.
http://www.amazon.com/
note: We fully support Darkhorse Comics and their translations, so do not post links or information on how to obtain DH released volumes. Yes they are out there. No we will not help you find them. Support your artist. This is to protect the provider of webspace, as it is hosted inside the USA which has draconian copyright laws.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: How do I obtain the Berserk chapters that have not been released by Darkhorse?
Direct downloads and torrents are presented with each release in an updated announcement. To get the old chapters, you have to use IRC using clients such as mIRC or X-Chat or use bit-torrent. Reference the How to use irc thread if you’re unfamiliar with the software.
Bit-Torrent:
Evil-Genius's Releases ( Chapters ):
http://bt.evil-genius.us/
HAWK's Releases ( Volumes 4-28 ):
http://www.thehawks.org/hawks/bt/index. ... %2FBerserk
IRC:
Server to connect to: irc.irchighway.net
Channel to join: #[Evil-Genius]
Programs:
Bit Tornado (Bit Torrent program):
http://www.bittornado.com/
Azureus (Windows & Linux Bit Torrent program):
http://azureus.sourceforge.net/
mIRC (Windows IRC client):
http://www.mirc.com/
X-Chat (Windows & Linux IRC client):
http://www.xchat.org/
Additional Programs
WinRAR (For opening RAR files in Windows.)
http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
CDisplay (Image viewing tool, can read from ZIP,RAR, etc)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDisplay
http://www.geocities.com/davidayton/CDisplay
Direct Downloads:
For everyone who can't effectivly use Bit Torrent because of firewalls and the like, I'm now offering direct downloads of the latest [Evil-Genius] releases to the public.
General Rules:
1) You must be registered to able to use the direct downloading facilities of mindwerks.net. Once you are registered and logged in, you can go here:
http://www.evil-genius.us/forums/viewforum.php?f=31
*you can't view this area till you are registered with the board, no we will not ever change this requirement.
2) NO referring, anyone cought referring will be banned. This means, do not directly link to my downloads if you value your life. I will come after you with a lead pipe and make you pay for bandwidth you have wasted.
3) You may refer to http://www.evil-genius.us/forums/ and tell people to have fun in the Berserk forum. After all, it is free to anyone to browse, but to post you must register.
4) NO download accelerators. Use them and I'll break your knee caps. They are a waste of our time, and yours as you will be banned for their use.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: When are new chapters released?
General chapter releases come out bi-weekly in Young Animal magazine. However, Miura is prone to taking vacations, so just keep your eyes open. We’ll be sure to get them out as soon as possible, so DO NOT ask for the chapter. Just be patient, it'll be clearly listed once it's available.
Magazine: http://www.younganimal.com/ - Official site
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Can I post raw chapters?
A: No. If we want a raw chapter to be posted, we’ll take care of it. Furthermore, don’t ask for translations of raw chapters. We’ll release the chapters as soon as we can, so be patient.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: When will the Darkhorse release vol. X?
Official English translations of Berserk can be found at http://www.darkhorse.com/. Remember, these are Miura approved translations.
Current release lineup:
Berserk Volume 1 TPB 10-22-03
Berserk Volume 2 TPB 01-14-04
Berserk Volume 3 TPB 04-14-04
Berserk Volume 4 TPB 07-14-04
Berserk Volume 5 TPB 10-13-04
Berserk Volume 6 TPB 01-19-05
Berserk Volume 7 TPB 04-13-05
Berserk Volume 8 TPB 07-13-05
Berserk Volume 9 TPB 10-12-05
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Where can I find Berserk in Spanish?
Berserk has been officially translated to Spanish by "MangaLine ediciones":
http://www.edicionesmangaline.com/index ... 3&vmcchk=1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: What was that one guy’s name?
Here, use this handy resource.
http://skullknight.net/encyclopedia/glo ... ossary.php - SK.net 's glossary.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Where can I find interviews and biographies regarding Berserk and it's creator?
Interview with Chris White (includes DH lack of censorship):
http://www.darkhorse.com/news/interviews.php?id=795
Kentarou Miura Interview
http://www.thespectrum.net/berserk_info_creator.shtml
Kentarou Biography
http://www.thespectrum.net/berserk_info_biography.shtml
Toshio Nakatani Interview, Producer of Berserk Anime
http://www.thespectrum.net/berserk_info_producer.shtml
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: What's the chronological order of the story?
Berserk the manga actually begins directly after Gatts leaves Goto’s house as the Black Swordsman [it is implied in the Anime]. It then continues until he’s defeated The Count. At that point it jumps back to Guts's childhood, and then continues from there. When it reaches the afore mentioned part (Which was the first three volumes), it skips this section, since it had already been presented before. From there, it goes directly to the beginning of the Lost Children Arc. Thus, there is about a three-month gap later in the story, from when Gatts leaves as the black swordsman, and the Lost Children Arc begins. That was the first three volumes.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Where does the manga continue on after the anime?
The eclipse starts in the later half of volume 12, resuming and ends in volume 13. It is advisable that you read the manga from the very beginning, since a lot of material were omitted from the anime, including some spectacular fights, interesting and important facts, and also extra information that are absolutely pivotal to Berserk.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Will there ever be a second season to the Berserk anime?
As of now, there are no official reports of such a thing. Therefore one can only wonder and hope. However, the majority agrees that the chances are very slim.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: How come my versus thread got locked?
In the case of versus threads involving characters that are not in Berserk, they get locked. Why you might ask. We’d like to at least try to keep the forum from degenerating into a mass of mindless banter. We feel that versus threads with characters external to Berserk will only bring down the quality of the forum. However, feel free to discuss hypothetical battles between characters within the series.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To find more information outside the Forums about Berserk, please visit these other fine sites.
http://www.thespectrum.net/berserk.shtml - The Spectrum, chalk full of good info.
http://www.skullknight.net/ - All the Berserk info you could want.
http://www.arcticnightfall.com/berserk/ - Berserk Media Goodies
http://www.berserkfan.cs-home.info/ - German Berserk Info and Goodies
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Major Spoilers beyond this point... fair warning.
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Q: What are the measurements of Gatts/The Dragon Slayer?
A: No official measurements have been given. However, after hours of deduction, we have concluded that they are big.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: What is the Lost Chapter?
This chapter was originally released in the magazine in which Berserk is serialized, “Young Animal”. However, Miura later had it removed from the tankoban release, and it has since been removed from the publications of Berserk. The exact reason why he did this is unknown, but some speculate that it is because he felt it revealed too much too soon. Some believe that maybe he felt it wrote him into a corner, and that maybe he wanted to go in a different direction instead. Whatever the case may be, you can't deny that the chapter is an interesting look into the possible future of Berserk.
(Volume 13: Chapter 3.5 – God of the Abyss II)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Can Guts use the behelit?
Whether or not it’s physically possible, has yet to be foreclosed, since it hasn’t happened. Yet, there is a chance that it’s possible, because there has been some teasing, involved with Slann. However, the answer is practically no. First of all, The Idea of Evil has already decreed that it wouldn’t happen. Gatts’ chosen role was to be a sacrifice. On top of that, Gatts himself has vowed to never use it to become an Apostle. There’s also the fact that by bearing the Brand of Sacrifice, that if he gets to close to the Maelstrom, he’ll be pulled into it. The only reason he even held on to the thing in the first place, was in hopes of being able to summon The God Hand, so that he might kill them.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Are behelits alive?
By the definition of the word, then no, they’re not. However, they’re primary function is to act as a key to summon the God Hand and have certain qualities that make them seem to be living entities.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Who is Skull Knight?
A direct answer has yet to be revealed. However, all signs point to Gaiseric.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Now that Griffith has been reborn into the physical plane, is he only as strong as he was before the eclipse.
No, Griffith is still The Overlord of the God Hand. He’s renown as one of the most powerful characters in the plot.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Is Griffith now evil?
Well, he is the chosen one of the Idea of Evil after all. There’s a good chance that he’s lost any real good alignment he ever had. However, the choice has been left up to him. So until we actually see what he does, one can only speculate.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Is Griffith Gay?
What can ya say, he’s just very determined. He explains that he only slept with Gennon for the money. He states that if he fights for the money, he’ll loose too many men. It was a sacrifice Griffith was willing to make for his dream, and we all know he’ll sacrifice anything for his dream. He did sleep with Charlotte and raped Casca, which would lead one to believe he likes women.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Is Griffith the King of Midland?
In the anime it is stated that Griffith is king. However, that is not the case in the manga. That is a difference that only occurs in the anime. Griffith does indeed plan on becoming the king of Midland, but so far that has yet to happen in the manga.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: How old is Gatts?
Gatts is born beneath a tree bearing the rotting corpse of his mother.
3: Gatts watches his adopted mother, Shizu, die from a horrible disease.
6: Gatts begins to train and receives the scar on his nose from Gambino.
9: Gatts kills his first man in the heat of battle.
11: Gatts kills Gambino and flees for his life.
15: Gatts joins The Band of the Hawk
18: The Band of the Hawk is officially recognized and Integrated into the Midland army.
(These time frames are all specifically given in the manga)
19: The Eclipse takes place. After the Battle of Doldrey, Gatts left The Hawks. Casca specifically says that he’s been gone for a year, once he returns shortly before The Eclipse.
21: Gatts returns to Goto’s to find that Casca is missing. This two-year period spans from the first time that Gatts leaves Goto’s as the Black Swordsman (in which the first three volumes take place), and then doesn’t return until after the fight with Roshinu. Upon his return, Rickert specifically says that’ he’s been gone for two years.
Now, if you add up the unspecified time between when The Hawks first became a part of the military till Gatts left them, and everything else that’s happened since Gatts set out to save Casca from Mozgus, it’s possible that Gatts may be 22. However, we know for sure that he’s at least 21, and no older than 22, so either could be correct.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Who is the father of Casca's child?
It is implied by Skull Knight, that the child's father is Gatts. Unfortunately the little tike was tainted by Griffith's vile semen. As to whether or not the child has chosen a life of evil, has yet to be seen. The only behaviors it has acted upon thus far, is love for its parents. At this point, I would not call the child evil.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Who was the child on the beach?
The child's identity has yet to be revealed. However, with the hints that have been given, it is logical to infer that it is in fact the child of Gatts and Casca. Yet, this has yet to be proven. If that is the case, then that opens up the question of how such a thing is even possible. For now, only time will tell.
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END
Feel free to comment on the FAQ and contribute:
http://www.evil-genius.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=123
Many thanks go to the Berserk Forum and it's posters for suggestions, feedback, questions, answers, and complaints.
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