Berserk’s Latest Might Have Guts Undergo a Terrifying Transformation

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Guts, the main character in *Berserk*, is facing particularly difficult circumstances, even by his standards. The latest chapter, 383, shows him banished by the Kushan Empire to a deeply unsettling cave. While this installment doesn’t feature much action, it suggests a potentially dark and significant change for Guts, possibly similar to the traumatic events of the Eclipse.

Please be warned: this discussion contains major spoilers for Berserk chapter 383. Since the unfortunate passing of creator Kentaro Miura, Guts has been deeply traumatized by Casca’s abduction and the fall of Elfhelm. In the aftermath, Guts is left alone in a cave where two Kushan citizens, Daiba and Silat, contemplate his fate. Daiba observes that the cave is strangely disconnected from reality, even beyond his ability to understand. He believes it holds a terrifying emptiness, stating that in complete darkness and silence, one can only confront themselves. He wonders what horrors this darkness might unleash as there is nothing to focus on but one’s own inner self.

Guts’ Ascension

Guts is haunted by memories of his past, specifically happier times with Griffith and Casca. These visions lead him to imagine a world of his own making, and a striking scene echoes the tragic events of Berserk’s Eclipse. He appears to be pulled into a massive, shell-like creature, and the chapter concludes with imagery reminiscent of Griffith’s transformation into Femto. While it’s unlikely Guts will become a new member of the Godhand like Void or Slan, this change could be what he needs to overcome his current struggles.

Many fans of the manga *Berserk* have been wondering how Guts will manage to fight Femto and his incredibly powerful allies. This group, known as the Godhand, is the source of the demonic Apostles who are invading the world, and so far, none of them have been harmed. While Guts has become stronger, it remains to be seen if he can actually defeat them. He often uses his powerful Berserker armor to battle overwhelmingly strong enemies. Despite the manga’s continued success, there’s still no news about a new anime series, which could expand on the story of the Band of the Hawk, and the release date for chapter 384 is currently unknown.

Now that Guts has fallen into a new abyss in *Berserk*, what are your predictions for his fate? Share your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion in the ComicBook Forum!

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2025-09-18 19:17