This is the ultimate "draft piece" for the entire franchise. It is a 48-page standalone story Miura wrote while in college, serving as the basis for what Berserk eventually became.
Managed by art director Shichiro Kobayashi , these drafts defined the gritty, painterly aesthetic of the 1997 series. Kobayashi was famous for using "Harmonies"—high-detail painted stills used for dramatic punctuation. Rare and Notable Drafts KenpГ» denki beruseruku
While the 1997 anime followed the manga closely, Kentaro Miura's own rough drafts (often called "Name") for the Golden Age arc served as the ultimate source material. Rough drafts for various chapters, such as Chapter 117 or the "Lost Children" arc, have occasionally been released through Young Animal magazine or exhibitions. This is the ultimate "draft piece" for the entire franchise