Fan-made Berserk anime's first trailer does justice to the manga in a way the other studios couldn't

Berserk anime adaptations have never really worked well, and studios have failed to capture the series’ essence. Furthermore, there can be a lot of pressure on the animators since this title is considered to be one of the best manga series of all time. Kentaro Miura is credited with making some of the most visually stimulating art, which made him a cut above the rest.

Despite the poor track record that anime adaptations have had, there is one fan animation studio called Studio Eclypse that made a trailer video showcasing important moments from the manga. This fan-made trailer was far better than what most top-performing animation studios have put out in the past for the Berserk anime.

Fans saw the trailer, and they loved every frame of the video. Their excitement was through the roof since the fan animation studio will adapt the Black Swordsman arc of the Berserk manga series.

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Why did fans react to the fan-made Berserk anime trailer?

Berserk anime, unfortunately, has never been enjoyable because the animation studios in the past have compromised on the animation quality. There were other issues, such as pacing and the lack of a good art style, that impeded the overall viewing experience. Since this was the case, fans didn’t have high hopes for a fan-made animated trailer for the popular manga series.

When Studio Eclypse launched its trailer, it took the entire fanbase by surprise. The trailer was incredibly well done, capturing Guts in a manner that was better than what other professional studios had done. The particle effects and the animated sequences featuring Casca showcased a high degree of skill.

The sound department also enhanced the overall viewing experience by utilizing accurate and crisp sound effects in the video. Naturally, fans were excited to see a good Berserk anime video after many years, and their excitement was channeled through their comments on X (formerly known as Twitter).

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How did fans react to the fan-made Berserk anime trailer?

"Good job," said one fan.

"I love eclypse studio," said another.

"Thank you," said one netizen.

It's quite clear that this is the best rendition of the Berserk anime that fans have seen in a long time. The fact that this is being made by a fan animation studio makes it even better because this is proof that budget is never a prerequisite for good-quality work. It is the product of fans' love for Kentaro Miura and his work.

A panel from the Berserk manga panel (Image via Hakusensha/Kentaro Miura)

"That Casca to Dragonslayer transition was a thing of beauty," said one fan.

"This is so peak and the best part is, they still got time to improve the animation even tho it already looks good," said another.

This is incredible. thank you to everyone involved, you can tell the passion is there," said one netizen.

The Berserk anime trailer was a huge success. Fans broke the trailer down and explained the parts that they liked. In this case, fans loved the transition of the shots involving Casca and the Dragonslayer. More importantly, fans acknowledged the sheer passion they have for this project.

This is because it doesn't have the funding that big-budget anime titles receive. It is a passion project in the truest sense since everyone involved in this project is a clear fan of the original work and did their best to adapt it faithfully.

Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2024 progresses.

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