A fan of Berserk created a stunning cosplay of Guts' famous Berserk Armor, which she wore at the 2022 Paris Manga and Japan Expo. Sadae Cosplay specializes in armors and props, and her rendition of one of Guts' iconic looks is breathtaking.

The Berserk Armor made its appearance in chapter #222 of the manga. It was forged by a dwarf blacksmith and has the ability to draw out the user's negative emotions, while at the same time suppressing their pain and fear, allowing them to bypass the limitations of their body. This dangerous but powerful item was once used by the mysterious Skull Knight to fight the demons and then left in the custody of the witch Flora, who then passed it on to Guts. The armor gives Guts a much-needed boost in combat abilities during the last part of Berserk, but this comes at a great price. The spirit that gives the armor its powers, if not kept in check, can transform the wearer into a feral, bloodthirsty monster, just like the berserker of Norse tradition.

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Sadae spent three months building and refining her Guts Berserk Armor, and the results can easily be seen in the pictures posted on her Instagram account. Sadae is a professional and an expert in armors and props for cosplay, but this must be one of her finest works to date. The level of detail put into every single plate of the armor, the way they perfectly combine, and the stunning helmet-gorget combination all come together to create a fantastic work of art, inspired by the masterpiece of the late Kentaro Miura. Of course, this great cosplay could not be missing the Dragonslayer, Guts' iconic sword that, with its size and unique look, has captivated the imagination of thousands of fans over the years.

Sadae also shared some work-in-progress pictures of the armor and confessed that it was very hard to make, even using Pepakura (papercraft) 3d paper templates as a base. She added one interesting detail: the helmet she created is actually from the previous version of the armor, the one used by the Skull Knight. The armor adapts its shape to the user, and when Guts wears it, the helmet takes a distinct wolf shape. However, that particular shape was too hard to make, so even the talented Sadae had to give up and settle for another design.

The sudden passing of Kentaro Miura means that Berserk fans will never get to read the ending of his dark and compelling tale. However, as proved by the amazing cosplay realized by Sadae, the fans who grew to love and cherish Berserk over the years will keep the memory of the manga alive.

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Source: Sadae Cosplay