Berserk - Recommendations

Levni says...

Both manga share a similar setting (medieval fantasy), their plot line is constructed on flawed characters who are fighting against the immeasurable odds to survive. Also main-characters have anti-hero archetypes and their motives are based on their situation rather than being good or evil characters are always poised on grey area. Both manga share a similar explicit material such as extensive blood scenes, and sexual scenes (more suited to mature audience).

TheMajor5 says...

It's all about the mood when it comes to Berserk and Claymore.  Hopelessness radiates from the atmosphere as we follow our beloved main characters through hell.  Fighting beasts that no ordinary human can beat, Clare and Gatts go against the impossible.  With rich art in each eventful page, eager to read on, you'll not want to miss both of these riveting manga.

HasseRovdjur says...

Claymore sometimes feels like Berserk's younger sibling. Both contain plenty of violent battles, gore and monsters, set in fantasy worlds that aren't exactly great places to live out one's life. The worlds are also fairly low fantasy, so there's not that much in the way of spellcasting, bearded dwards or magical artefacts compared to, say, Forgotten Realms.

Keep in mind that Claymore is more lighthearted than Berserk, which sometimes goes over the top with all the rape, slaughter and maiming. Berserk's characters are also more fleshed out and appealing, but Claymore does have some good ones. If one of these appeals to you, and you don't mind to cross a demography barrier, do check out the other.

Naga says...

Very similar setting in witch the both protagonist/antagonists (still not sure who is what) deal with the situation that seemes to be out of control, since it may or may not be on the world basis. Violence, gore, cruelty, giant mosters... they both got a plenty of it. If you liked one, reading other one will be a huge success...

goblintinker says...

Both Berserk and Claymore take place in a demonic world filled with sorrow and death, and both fight to survive against monsters odds.

harshrox2 says...

very same story concept art just here protagonist and lead are female lot of gore and monster and both have humungous amount of content to have as a development left as in progress to irrtatingly say what the hell when next chapter is coming

ShogunAssassin says...

Both are similar in the fact they include monsters/beings that no ordinary human can really kill as well as with the the serious tones and envirnments both hold. Both have their moments, but Berserk however is way more gory and brutal.  If you like Berserk you most likely will like Claymore. If you like Claymore, you might like Bersekr but it is not for the faint of heart.

Ari01 says...

Similar gore-y drawing with protaginists that fight to fulfill their revenge. The similarities don't stop there. They begin their journey alone and after some time find someone to be their buddy (Raki in Claymore and Puck in Berserk) and grow their crew over time. Both have very good stories that made me enter in a reading-spree of a lot of days, specially Claymore. 

Jdogtoocool says...

just started reading Berserk but already the setting, demons running around, and gruesome violence is seeming all too familiar. Got on just to come recommend Claymore but it seems other users already have noticed the similarities.

NeverThatBored says...

Both manga are set in an old-style fantasy world, with knights, monsters, swords, lords, faeries, and magic. Unlike many fantasy manga, these stories are both dark and stories of betrayal. They both have similar content in terms of sex and violence; breasts and blood appear regularly. The protagonists in both stories are strong, have dark pasts that are unveiled over the course of the story, and gather a following of useful but weaker companions who travel with them throughout the world.

Szwagier says...

While I'm not sure that if you like a great manga like Berserk you will like average one like Ubell Blatt, but the other way around is a certain thing.Still I will keep it as both ways, since they have really similar theme/story (the main difference is quality)

In both mangas the main character is really strong swordsman, who wans to get revenge on his former companion/s for the betrayal that costed him a lot. In both cases the vendetta is outside the law, and the character often crosses paths with forces of law, protecting his target/s.

Both mangas have dark, medieval theme with addition of magic. Both are very brutal, and don't mind showing some explicit gore/nudity.

Kzare says...

The stories are simliar in a multitude of ways, both main characters seeking vengence after being betrayed by person/people closest to them. Ubel Blatt art style is not as dark as berserk but still dark. The plots are quite good, nice character development.

If you liked either Ubel Blatt or Berserk, you should give the other a try because who amongst us doesn't like gore, blood, and a sparkle of breasts every one and again :)

RoyalOss says...

Berserk and Ubel Blatt, both stories about a talented young sword fighter who gets betrayed and starts out on a quest for revenge.

While they are on their path to revenge they meet some friendly people who join in his journey. Alot of magical creatures cross their paths and so do they both encounter an evil force disguised as heroes.

stanistani says...

good fights, around the same time, fantasy world, different races

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Jessietran74 says...

Ubel Blatt is basically just a shit Berserk clone, so if you like Ubel Blatt (there is something wrong with you), you will definitely enjoy Berserk, and if you enjoy Berserk and have really low standards, then you'd probably enjoy Ubel Blatt.

YungKP says...

Both focus on an antihero of sorts with extreme proficiency in slicing dudes. Beautiful artwork, complex and mature themes, and a (while not yet present in Vagabond) hostile rivalry between the two main characters. Berserk is set in a high-fantasy setting while Vagabond is set in medieval Japan and on historical events.  

Engle17michelle19 says...

Yes, I recommend it. They are both good reads.  If you like these then you would like Vinland saga. 

toast11231 says...

Both absolutely goated                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

evan1979 says...

though coming from two different genres, at their core berserk and battle angel alita have alot in common. both are character driven, dark and violent. underscore that with intrigueing plots and great art and you have two books that just feel the same.

if you like one, then definitely give the other a try.

cm721f says...

They both are extremely violent and bloody. Both deal with very adult themes and not just a few existential quandries.

Obviously one is sci-fi and one is fantasy, but the themes and feel of both series are a close match.

TheMajor5 says...

Shin Angyo Onishi and Berserk both revolve heavily around a man who is trying to start a war and take over all that is good.  In Berserk, Griffith is starting a war with every creature imaginable and Gatts seems to be the only man who realizes evil's intentions.  While Munsu has to face a likely foe, trying to take over the world with some sick awesome creatures.

Both Munsu and Gatts are very serious men who have one goal, rid evil and their arch enemy, who once were friends.  Gatts with his incredible strength and Munsu with his medallion destroy all in their path.  Both have to fight treacherous wars where humanity is at stake.  Creative and eye-opening artwork depict just how harsh their times were.  Many more similarities with these two mind-blowing mangas but ill leave the rest for you readers to find out.

harshrox2 says...

both have gore theme magical world female copanion here less dark story is in bits like that of wandering swordsmen but in berserk story is on another level and com as a whoesome pack

Tatakai says...

Both have similar plotlines. For mature readers only and not for the emotional. Dark thoughts and emotions involved.

thor123 says...

Plot lines couldn't be any more similar: two strong men, who want to take revenge on a person who used to be their best friend, after said friend gained incredible powers, became a bad guy and hurt the woman the MC loves. Add in some monsters/supernatural stuff in both manga and you'll see why they match perfectly.

BlackSummerDays says...

this is an amazing battle manga, set in warring states china, back during the time of the 500 year war, told from the point of view of an orphan slave as he carves out a path for himself through his many battles to becoming A Great General of the Heavens! it's also about the bloody path to the unification of all of china.it's a realy good manga and i haven't found any like it, it's unique in both art style and nature but includes many gory battle scenes.if you like passionate stories or tactical battle scenes this is for you.I also recommend it if you liked Claymore or Akumetsu.The thing that really reminds me of berserk with this one would probably bethat both deal dark and violent themes and are very much at their core character driven mangas and both are set in old-style worlds.Another thing they share is the gritty depictions of corpses and men dying in the wars, also both the main character Shin and Guts stand up to things no ordinary man should be able to face alone. -they are both epic badasses that continue their badassery in the face of other badasses like the badass main characters they are.however i guess Kingdom has a bit more of an uplift element,  guts kind of takes the cake for shitty childhoods/gritty backstories.still awesome.

RazielRMA says...

While Kingdom is more realistic and historical, Berserk is fantasy. However, both share in some common themes (action, adventure, swordplay, and a main character who has to work their way up from the absolute lowest to the top). Both have excelent stories.

Animescient says...

You'd have to read it to believe it but these too mangas are very much alike. First off the art style is very similar. There are characters in this manga that look like Guts. There are other characters who seem to be styled after Fate Stay Night but thats a different story. Both Berserk and Goblin Slayer are dark fantasy stories. And just as Guts struggles to fight off sworn enemies while combatting his near insanity, Goblin Slayer only wants to kill goblins, to the point he's almost a oblin himself. Both series are wonderful and reccomended.

Crassusorelius says...

Both are dark and violent. Both have decent fighting. Both have a badass stoic fighter with a dark past, who uses their mind to outsmart their opponents. The differences are that Berserk has full blown gore and nudity, though Goblin Slayer does well on that aspect as well, but also has some more cute and innocent characters as well.

Ignika says...

Berserk is inspired by Devilman and you can clearly see that Berserk wouldn't be what it is today if there never was a Devilman. You get the same vibe and amtosphere you got in Devilma and vice versa.

megamert32 says...

They share some similar panel drawings artistically , dark and bold. Berserk might be influenced from Devilman in some ways such as, character relationships and the tone of the story. Also they both discusses deep topics about good and evil.

Levi209 says...

protagonist who weilds power beyond expectations, an enemy that defiles the woman he loves, violence but unlike berserk has to handle guns,grenades, great artwork, whats not to like

stoneyboy213 says...

it has a good character back round and drawing style is 100% my liking 

the genre fills up all my favourite boxes and more just reading it hooks u in 

so easily i would like to read more manga like this one .