Episode 165: Duranki (Part 1)

With the incomplete story of Duranki now behind us, we leave Usum behind and are introduced to their prototype, Subaru—the main character in Amazones, the original story Miura had planned for what became Duranki. Amazones is a unique look into one of Miura's draft ideas, and Duranki shows us how he finalizing it. It also gives Duranki readers a sense of closure, because we get to see what may have been ahead for the rest of the series with a surprise conclusion that culminates in The Trojan War.

We wrap up the chapters of Duranki and end with speculative talk about what we think would have happened next, not only with Tasi Village, but also with Usum's life, and also about whether or not Studio Gaga should have continued the work.

Our review of Kentarou Miura's final new series, the short-lived Duranki.

Rakshas gets Home Alone'd by Rickert, Silat and the Tapasa. What could go wrong?

We cover the infamous SLAP, along with an incredible fight with Rakshas as Rickert makes his choice for the future, and gains new allies in the Bakiraka.

Rickert walks through Falconia's gates and is wary of meeting up with his former leader, now the Falcon of Light. We finally see Griffith's promised city. What's kind of city would he make, and what will Rickert choose when they're finally face to face...?

Rickert and Erica race toward the protective walls of Falconia, with Fantasian creatures nipping at their heels. It's our first real glimpse of life for humans in this wild new world through the lens of two familiar characters as they approach the new capital with eyes wide open.

(Spoilers for Berserk Continuation episodes) We cover the 3 latest releases, which is really only about 3 pages of content. Enjoy?

A surprise 3-episode flashback set before the Golden Age arc begins reveals to us Guts' first encounter with an elf. We each had different interpretations for a few moments across this section of the series, including Chitch's ultimate fate.

Guts struggles to stand as the Sea God's heartbeat sends him reeling, rendering his senses numb. Meanwhile the Sea Horse is assisted by Merrows, and Isma is reunited with her mother. Join us as we close out the Solitary Island portion of the series in style.