Quick Comparison
| Field | Berserk | Vagabond |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Kentaro Miura | Takehiko Inoue |
| Status | Ongoing | Hiatus |
| Rating | ⭐ 9.2/10 | ⭐ 9.3/10 |
| Volumes | 42 | 37 |
| Start Year | 1989 | 1998 |
| Publisher | Hakusensha | Kodansha |
| Genres | Seinen Dark Fantasy Gore Horror Action Supernatural Psychological Medieval Fantasy | Seinen Historical Action |
Shared genres: Seinen, Action — highlighted in red above.
Series Summaries
Berserk
A dark and brutal medieval fantasy following Guts on his journey of revenge, featuring complex characters and stunning artwork.
Full Berserk guideVagabond
A historically-inspired seinen manga depicting the philosophical journey of a legendary samurai across Japan's landscape.
Full Vagabond guideWhich Should You Read?
Pick Berserk if…
- You enjoy Seinen stories
- You enjoy Dark Fantasy stories
- You enjoy Gore stories
- You're happy following an ongoing story month to month
Pick Vagabond if…
- You enjoy Seinen stories
- You enjoy Historical stories
- You enjoy Action stories
Can't decide? Many manga fans end up reading both — they often scratch different itches!
