Guts is a terrible protagonist/character in general.
People don't seem to actually enjoy him, but rather think they are cool for liking him (just like with Kenshiro or Jotaro) and like him for that reason.
When asked why he is good, people will just scream "H-he's manly!!!". What exactly is that supposed to mean? He has big muscles and screams? Surely your standards for what makes a great character are higher, no?
Guts' suffering is yet another point brought up, but having a character suffer "just because" doesn't make him interesting or good at all, but rather feels forced. There are tons of stories where suffering is done much better.
What I am trying to say with this is that if you unironically like Guts as a character, or like Berserk, read more manga.
Guts is a bad character
Berserkspics are newfags. Don't bother arguing with them as their taste is shit.
This. Only 12 year olds like something so embarrassingly edgy
He’s alright
Miura did a lot to establish the relationship with out using too many words. The rest of berserk is ok. The art is good.
I find Guts very interesting in his dichotomy between his fierce combative attitude and his kind heart, he seems to have a natural protective instinct for people that he feels have been wronged (like in the case of Jill), but his entire upbringing was around rough mercenaries who moulded him through a tough childhood
you constantly see him trying to help people but feel awkward about doing it or pretending that he's doing it for a more selfish reason
and there are times when one side overpowers the other and Guts struggles with guilt that a more bland character might brush off, but these moments of weakness haunt Guts and do influence character growth
I also like the obvious subversion of everything about his appearance signalling a dark or villainous character, but he is actually one of the kindest people in the series (even most average villagers are complete fucking assholes)
I like him because his role in the story is very human, about a struggle for purpose, about the competing aspects of human nature, violence, empathy, about how the bonds we form with others can save us from a dark place or lead us to a darker place if those we love are lost.
If fedora tipping was a sport, OP would be a world champion
It's more style over substance OP, I agree neither berserk nor guts are"deep", But I don't see the problem with liking it..
>There are tons of stories where suffering is done much better.
Name some then faggot
>says all this
>doesn't bring out one thing about what makes him a bad character
Come on user, you are supposed to put some efforts in your baits.
read more manga.
t. Didn't understand/read berserk.
Lurk 2 more years before trying to bait, new fish.
I like him because he's sensitive.
Reminds me of Greek Heroes, who were godlike orators, thinkers, or warriors but would still cry and feel strong emotions over what they experienced.
Low test opinion
He's manly because he bears his burdens and moves through them while they are still shown chipping away at him.
His experiences have consequences, but they are met with a strong resistance.
Its not manly so much as showing proper adulthood, there is no gendering of it in Miura's work.
As for the suffering, its that its realistic for the world. And it relates to things outside of it.
Its not pure suffering, its dealing with scumbag criminals, its dealing with betrayal, its dealing with stresses and with accumulated pain.
Its importantly relatable. Its not some shitty isekai or dark battle harem where the just introduced MC has some over the top experience throwing him into the world like being burned alive and getting ripped apart by his stereotypical former friends while they laugh at him, its things that are grounded in the relatable.
You can understand Guts's experiences and understand what they mean.
If you don't like Berserk you need to grow out of your contrarian phase and understand that its well liked for a reason.
You haven't actually offered any points as to why he's a bad character
Guts is cool.
Here's your (you) fag,
good job making me feel slightly annoyed with your opinion
but it clearly worked though
Berserk is as good as manga gets. That's the reason.
>bersekspics unironically believe this
read more manga
I think he looks pretty cool, and he’s angry. That’s enough for me
Anytime someone says this, they have to include at least 5 manga/anime as a rule.
Lets see your taste, lad.
Nobody with a brain reads Berserk for Guts, they read it for Griffith and his bitch Casca.
I love 'muh edgy' posting
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No, if you are going to make the post 'read more manga', you have to back up your own experience.
Now lets see a top 5.
I've literally never heard ANYONE say that the reason they like guts is because he manly. Never. Where? Genuinely curious.
Kek, okay faggot.
Ten, Shigurui, Trigun, GTO, and nhk ni youkoso.
All better than Berserk. Now read more manga.
Kenshiro and Guts are nothing alike you tard.
I vividly remember a scene where Kenshiro refuses a reward of food/water, just to go to the next village and nearly die for not having any food/water. He is played like Jesus (if jesus was a retard)
Guts on the other hand has complex relationships with many characters. And the story explores him a lot. Like when he projected his own self on Theresia, and made her stay motivated to stay alive by wanting revenge. The exact reason why he wanted to stay alive at that point.
I won't even bother explaining all of it to you. Your mind is too dull.