Fervent supporters of the manga “Berserk” are expressing their pent-up passion to counter another rendition of Kentaro Miura’s influential comic book series. This dark fantasy saga, originally published in 1989, is widely recognized as one of the best, if not the absolute best, manga ever created. Given its past anime adaptations and the fact that the 1997 version is highly appreciated by fans, many feel it hasn’t received a faithful adaptation yet. Adi Shankar, creator of Netflix’s Devil May Cry, has long aimed to convert “Berserk” into an animated series, but some fans vehemently oppose this idea and are leading their own campaign for retribution online.
The controversy arises due to a post made by Shankar on social media about his potential plans for the Berserk franchise if he were to acquire the rights. His post, which was previously shared on Twitter (now X), stated “Berserk = Mine. Lore = Changed. Guts = Adi Shankar Self Insert.” This declaration sparked a wave of excitement among fans, with some looking forward to seeing Castlevania executive producer Shankar’s new adaptation. However, others vehemently opposed the idea and have expressed their disagreement through a newly created online petition.
Fans Petition Against Adi Shankar’s Berserk
A number of passionate fans of the series “Berserk” have raised concerns about Adi Shankar’s role in its adaptation by launching an online petition. The title of the petition on Change.org reads, “Preserve the Excellence and Authenticity of the Berserk Brand from Adi Shankar.
Speaking as a passionate fan of anime and manga, it’s heartbreaking to witness treasured series being diminished by subpar production. This petition aims to halt Adi Shankar, a producer with a history of questionable animated adaptations like Castlevania and Devil May Cry, from taking on Berserk. His past projects have frequently been under fire for their shoddy animation and writing, often deemed as inferior to ‘unrefined TikTok productions.’
The petition aims to shield Berserk from suffering the same fate as other productions under Shankar, as it may end up in a similar predicament. Regardless of the fervor behind the petition’s creation, it hasn’t garnered much attention yet. As of now, only 32 individuals have signed the online plea, with two adding encouraging remarks. Nevertheless, these 32 voices remain potent enough to reach Adi Shankar, who acknowledged the post on social media…
Adi Shankar Fires Back Against the Berserk Petition
Cry Harder
— Adi Shankar (@adishankarbrand) June 28, 2025
Following the announcement of the petition, Adi Shanker expressed his viewpoint on platform Y. In contrast to the detailed explanation in the petition, Shankar’s response was brief – merely consisting of the words “Cry More,” suggesting a similar sentiment.
At this moment, Shankar hasn’t announced any formal intentions to create a Berserk adaptation, contrary to the creator’s enduring fascination with the franchise. For now, it seems no studio is working on an adaptation of Berserk. However, given the widespread appeal of Miura’s work, it’s reasonable to anticipate another adaptation being produced at some point in the future.
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