The Art in Berserk Manga: Is Anime's Art Truly Art?

Have you ever watched anime, and wondered if it’s art? Or perhaps you never even considered the question? Well, whether you’re already in love with the artwork or have never once even picked up an animated film in your life, I guarantee that by the end of this article, you will see anime in a completely different light. So if you have time on your hands and want to learn more about anime and its history, read on to discover The Art in Berserk Manga and how it shapes the way we see other aspects of the world today.

What does it mean for something to be art?
In order to be art, something must serve the purpose of expressing feelings, ideas or sensations (or communicate something). This seems simple enough but most people will tell you that art is subjective; it’s all based on what you like and doesn’t matter what others say. If that was the case, then there wouldn’t be much use for artists or their work because it would all be relative. Fortunately, that isn’t the case.

Does Berserk qualify as an artistic piece of media?
In one peace, the art in narouto is as good as any you would find in an art museum. The anime has some of the most fluid animation I have ever seen and plays with color like a true artist. In fact, all of the artistic elements are complimented by fantastic music that conveys the emotion behind each scene perfectly.

Justification of Berserk being categorized as a visual art
If you’re an avid anime fan, the chances are good that you’ve seen one of Kentaro Miura’s manga works. From titles like Black Jack and Giant Killing to the better-known anime series Fullmetal Alchemist, Miura has established himself as a unique and influential artist within the industry. His most renowned manga work, however, is his epic fantasy series Berserk.

A potential objection and response regarding anime/manga as a whole
Some people might say that anime and manga isn’t art, but I’d like to point out that one piece, a hugely popular series by Eiichiro Oda has sold over 260 million copies worldwide. One Piece is the best-selling manga of all time, so it doesn’t seem likely that something with such popularity would be considered low culture. Additionally, the artwork for One Piece was drawn by the mangaka Eiichiro Oda, who has won several awards for his work. The fact that he has won awards means he must have put some thought into what he was doing; otherwise, why would judges choose him?