Kentaro Miura is back as Kouji Mori returns as Berserk Anime

Kentaro Miura, a world-renowned manga artist, died in May of last year at 54, leaving his continuing series, Berserk, incomplete.

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Berserk will now continue under the supervision of Kouki Mori, according to Young Animal, the comic book publisher that serialized it.

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Miura's close buddy and manga artist in his own right.

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Mori claims that he learned how Miura intended to end the Berserk story from discussions previous to Miura's death.

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He intends to bring the manga to its natural conclusion with the help of other Miura's assistants.

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Berserk is one of Miura's most famous works, a dark fantasy manga set in a horrific medieval-inspired environment.

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It began serialization in 1989 and has influenced other kinds of fiction.

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Miura's influence may be found in video games such as Dark Souls, Castlevania, and Vagabond.

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Berserk has touched many fans' hearts, and Mr. Miura would be pleased to know that his ideas have significantly impacted people's lives and work," said Young Animal.

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