In a dark and brutal world filled with demons, war, and betrayal, one man walks a path of blood and revenge. His name is Guts, known as the Black Swordsman, and he is a warrior unlike any other. Branded with a demonic mark of sacrifice, he is constantly hunted by terrifying creatures from the underworld. Alongside him is the woman he loves, who also carries the same cursed mark. With no safe place to go, Guts fights every day just to survive.
But survival is not his only goal—he seeks vengeance. The man who betrayed him and branded him as a sacrifice is someone Guts once trusted. Now, that man has ascended to godlike power, standing far beyond the reach of any ordinary human. But Guts is no ordinary man.
Armed with his massive Dragon Slayer sword, his unmatched combat skill, and an iron prosthetic left hand that hides deadly weapons, he refuses to accept his fate. No matter how many enemies stand in his way, he will keep moving forward.
Guts’ strength did not come easily. He was born on a battlefield, raised by mercenaries, and forced to fight from a young age. His childhood was one of hardship, suffering, and betrayal. Surrounded by violence, he learned early that only the strongest survive. As he grew, he became a fearsome warrior, capable of cutting down entire armies.
But despite his strength, fate was cruel. The people he once called comrades turned against him, and the one person he admired most betrayed him in the worst way imaginable. Left scarred and broken, Guts swore never to trust anyone again.

Berserk Plot
With nothing but his sword and his rage, Guts wages an endless battle. Demons hunt him every night, and powerful enemies seek to crush him. But he refuses to give in. He fights not only for revenge but to protect the woman he loves, even as she suffers from the same curse.
But with every battle, the darkness inside him grows. His rage fuels his strength, but it also threatens to consume him. He struggles against not just his enemies, but also his own humanity. Will he remain a man, or will his hatred turn him into a monster?
Guts’ journey is one of pain, loss, and struggle. But it is also a story of resilience. No matter how impossible the odds, he refuses to kneel. In a world where gods and demons rule, he stands alone—a man who challenges fate itself.
With his sword in hand, the Black Swordsman will keep fighting. Until his vengeance is fulfilled. Until he finds peace. Or until there is no blood left to spill.

What is the release date for Berserk Chapter 381?
Berserk Chapter 381 will come out around March 29, 2025, for the following regions.
- Pacific Daylight Time [West Coast]: 8:00 AM PDT (March 29, 2025)
- Central Daylight Time [Central America and Canada]: 10:00 AM CDT (March 29, 2025)
- Eastern Daylight Time [East Coast]: 11:00 AM EDT (March 29, 2025)
- Greenwich Mediterranean Time [Britain]: 3:00 PM BST (March 29, 2025)
- Philippines Standard Time [Philippines]: 11:00 PM PST (March 29, 2025)
It will be available to read on March 30, 2025, for these regions.
- Korean Standard Time [Korea]: Midnight KST (March 30, 2025)
- Japanese Standard Time [Korea]: Midnight JST (March 30, 2025)
- Australia Eastern Daylight Time [Australia]: 02:00 AM AEDT (March 30, 2025)
Where to read Berserk Chapter 381?
Berserk Chapter 381 will be available to read on Young Animal.