STEP 1 • Gothic Horror Debut
1989
The Black Swordsman Arc (Vol. 1-3)
Writer/Artist: Kentaro Miura | Key Antagonist: The Snake Baron & Count Apostle
Branded with the Brand of Sacrifice, Guts wanders medieval towns with his massive Dragonslayer sword, hunting demonic apostles who sold their souls.
STEP 2 • Manga's Greatest Arc
1992
The Golden Age Arc (Vol. 4-13)
Writer/Artist: Kentaro Miura | Key Antagonist: The God Hand & Femto
The legendary flashback exploring young Guts joining Griffith's mercenary Band of the Hawk, falling in love with Casca, and the apocalyptic tragedy of the Eclipse.
STEP 3 • Tower of Conviction
1997
Conviction Arc (Vol. 14-21)
Writer/Artist: Kentaro Miura | Key Antagonist: Father Mozgus & Apostle Inquisitors
Guts rushes to St. Albion to rescue Casca from the fanatical inquisitor Mozgus and a massive demonic rebirth ritual.
STEP 4 • Berserker Armor Awakening
2001
Falcon of the Millennium Empire (Vol. 22-35)
Writer/Artist: Kentaro Miura | Key Antagonist: Reborn Griffith & Apostle Lieutenants
Guts forms a loyal travelling party (Schierke, Farnese, Serpico, Isidro) and equips the cursed dwarven Berserker Armor to battle the fire dragon Grunbeld.
STEP 5 • Casca's Restoration
2012
Fantasia Arc: Elfhelm Sanctuary (Vol. 36-41)
Writer/Artist: Kentaro Miura | Key Antagonist: The Moonlight Boy Mystery
The journey to the isolated island of Elfhelm to cure Casca's fractured mind, culminating in Kentaro Miura's final chapters.