'Berserker' manga creator Kentaro Miura dies at 54
Kentaro Miura, a writer and illustrator known for creating the influential Berserk manga, has passed away at the age of 54. According to the manga's official Twitter account Miura died on May 6 from complications relating to acute aortic dissection. "All us editors sincerely pray for his repose, expressing our deepest respect and appreciation for his work," Japanese publisher Hakusensha said in a statement (via BBC News), adding that a private family funeral had already been held. Launched in 1989, Berserk is one of the longest-running mangas in history. True to its title, the ultra-vio...
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