History Heartwarming / Berserk

* The moment when Puck rescues the wounded Guts from the forest spirits. It's the first time he refers to Puck by name, and marks the start of his turn from SociopathicHero to potential JerkWithAHeartOfGold.

* Guts shows a marked return to his humanity after Farnese, Seprico and Isidoro join him and Casca. Though he's still not the most friendly of guys he thanks Farnese for protecting Casca, while surrounded by trolls. Compared to his previous actions of kill anything in the vicinity that is evil and waste no words, its touching to see him slowly start turning back into the man he was before the Eclipse.
** The way his friends act around him cements this: Farnese and Serpico were trying to catch and/or kill Guts on the orders of the Vatican while Schierke thought him to be rude and unlikable, they have all come to trust him and see him as a friend, because he is starting to be more and more human around them.

* During the Griffith rescue operation, Guts and Casca begin acting {{like an old married couple}} after {{they do}} the deed, much to the amusement of Judeau and Pippin. There is some tension in the air when Guts and Casca show some obvious signs of jealously toward one another such as when Guts gets miffed at Casca for being ''too'' concerned about the relationship between Griffith and Princess Charlotte, and when Casca casts a wary eye on Princess Charlotte when she gets physically close to Guts, but it all gets neutralized by their obvious show of affection toward one another like when Guts thought it was a bad idea for Casca to go through the secret tunnel into the dungeon because she was the commander and needed to be out of danger's way (though he was really more concerned about Casca being in danger as his lover) and when Casca gently cools Guts down and tenderly wipes the blood off of his face after he slaughtered dozens of Midland soldiers. The cutest part was when Casca got anxious part of the way and grabbed onto Guts' cape ("Like a lost child," he said).

* Miura saying that Berserk fans are his 'comrades', showing that the aforementioned respect is mutual.

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* Miura saying that Berserk fans are his 'comrades'.

* On the one-year anniversary of Miura's passing, [[https://twitter.com/berserk_project/status/1534023434174627840 his staff announced the series would be finished with the help of his lifelong friend Kouji Mori.]] In the announcement, Mori admitted it wouldn't be perfect but he believe it's what Miura would have wanted.

** And unlike in the manga and tv series where the festivities is tied with Griffith's counter-assassination of the queen and the nobles that wanted to get rid of him, the movie makes this event a straight joyous night of celebration for everyone.

* Episode 364, being the last full storyboard Miura did before his passing, has quite a few; the Moon Child comes back and visits Guts and Casca for a time, and everyone on Elfheim is ecstatic to see him. Casca gets to hold him in her sane mind for once, and Guts gets to play with his son.

** Keep in mind this is from Guts at his lowest and most hateful state of mind at the moment. Even then, some shades of a decent man shine through the cracks.

* This simple but affirming line from Guts on the fate of [[PosthumorousCharacter Adolph's son]] in Chapter 2:

* Another one is also one of the most aesthetic and beautiful scenes in the whole story, one that not even ''WebVideo/BerserkAbridged'' could spoof: the love scene between Guts and Casca. Not only the SceneryPorn makes the premises perfect but the whole dynamic of the moment was rendered in one of the most sensual and enthralling way that was ever drawn in the industry. That aside, it is actually one of the only few moments that Guts actually enjoyed '''for real''' in his life and finding love with Casca actually made him happy, for a short time though.

** There is also the impressive moment only shown in the manga where Guts pours his guts out about being sold out by Gambino to Donovan and being raped. He is convinced Casca will find him disgusting now, but instead Casca tenderly throws herself at him and she heals at least one of Guts's mental wounds. From this point forward, Guts is eternally devoted to her. It's probably one of the most realistic and deep moment of the entire series. Remember people: many former victims of child abuse ''never'' even tell their partner anything about it and remain damaged forever. This scene might have been therapeutic for at least someone out there.

* When they finally get to Griffith and see what one year of torture did to him, Griffith, filled with rage, moves his hand with the intent to throttle Guts. The latter doesn't notice and hugs him close while crying, the teardrops . Griffith, seeing that Guts is truly sad about what's happened to him, allows his hand to rest on Guts' hand instead. He gazes up at Guts thruogh his mask while the teardrops fall on his face.

* Guts remembering his days with Casca before the Eclipse while spending the night in Godo's elf mine: "The memories of our days is still burning me up inside," is one of the most romantic, passion-filled things Guts has ever said when referring to his love for Casca, admitting that deep down it wasn't his hatred and love for battle that kept him going, but his feelings for Casca, and [[http://www.mrsmanga.com/Berserk/122.132/178/ the two page panel expressing how complete he felt with Casca just adds to his feelings of passion but also regret for taking Casca for granted (note: NSFW.)]]

* [[http://www.mangareader.net/96-1148-48/berserk/chapter-28.html The mysterious child]] in the beach mini-arc is definitely one of those. It was one of the few times Guts had a (small) break and showed how he would behave in a family.

* The mermaids rescuing Guts from the body of the Sea God in episode 327. We see supernatural beings which are good in the horrible world, we also see said supernatural caring and aiding Guts and treating him as a hero. [[http://www.mangafox.com/manga/berserk/c327/19.html The mermaids resemble angels in this picture.]]

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** Seeing Guts and Casca have a more somber companionship in the frame between their departure from Godo's hut and the arrival of Farnese and company. Because Casca isn't fearful of Guts since the last time she saw him two years ago and sees him as her protector, she doesn't mind him touching her [[InnocentFanserviceGirl or seeing her naked]] (and one can deduce from the first chapter in volume 23 that Guts is taking the liberty of undressing her when needed, since he has to wash her gown after she has an "accident"). In fact, both Guts and Casca spend the whole scene half naked, but Guts' good senses knows that this is the most intimacy he can share with Casca without triggering or taking advantage of her. Even though he can't have a conversation with her like how they use to, Guts is okay with just being able to sit with her, remembering the old Casca, despite it bringing back sad memories. Puck is even surprised that such a softer, kinder side of Guts is shown through his care of Casca. It's another bittersweet scene especially since a few panels later, [[TheCorrupter the Beast begins to goad Guts with his darker temptations...]]

* Here's a new one: Guts on Schierke. During their [[BreatherEpisode breather]] [[BeachEpisode beach chapter]], Guts and Schierke meet each other on the beach, looking at [[MelancholyMoon the moon]] and at the ocean. They have a conversation, and along the way, Guts tells Schierke to not overburden herself with the issues of others and that she needs some time to think about herself. She tries to brush it off by saying that she's cool with everything that had already happened to her which included her [[DoomedHometown losing her home]] and her mistress, but little Schierke just can't help it and cries into Guts. He does his AloofBigBrother thing and lets her cry into him, and Schierke tells him that she feels better after doing so.

* Yes, [[TheMagicComesBack the two worlds fusing together]] will probably herald very bad things for humanity, but the last thing we see in the "Fantasia" chapter? A pair of children happily playing with a pair of elves. Even in this world, there's some light in the dark.

* The mermaids rescuing Guts from the body of the Sea God in chapter 327. We see supernatural beings which are good in the horrible world, we also see said supernatural caring and aiding Guts and treating him as a hero. [[http://www.mangafox.com/manga/berserk/c327/19.html The mermaids resemble angels in this picture.]]

** And there's more to it than that. Guts is actually shown ''smiling'' several times throughout the chapter this takes place in, and actually finds some enjoyment out of being with his companions. It just goes to show how far Guts has come from the broody, sociopathic, and violent character he was in the first few chapters. ThePowerOfLove and ThePowerOfFriendship does that to you.

* The first memory Schierke and Farnese come across has a callback all the way back to chapter 22. Back then, the reader was presented the scene as [[https://68.media.tumblr.com/f4cc9159669e9659db4f7ec071cddbf4/tumblr_op4xyt1lW71rvzrnqo1_540.png?fbclid=IwAR2InU5fpOB8cLrfifCZtHpmCWaL37IvDJxn6p9H9TQJy8GoJp1rEHy8mNI two companions chatting and teasing each other.]] 327 chapters later we see the scene from [[https://68.media.tumblr.com/3c4e7a91e6906bf7146fc1da219b0555/tumblr_op4xyt1lW71rvzrnqo2_1280.png?fbclid=IwAR3K_mSNyk7TKhOiJujQEj6lZOSESJZ4w52CAp-W1J5PML6ezQ8aagTRFck Casca's point of view and what it meant to her]]

* The final page of Chapter 354. After nearly twenty years of waiting for readers, Casca finally returns to normal. Many readers shed many tears of happiness that day.
* Chapter 355: Up until the [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome very last few pages,]] the whole chapter is this, as we see Casca with her memories back interact with her comrades. It's [[CatharsisFactor absolutely satisfying]] to see her back again, especially if you've been reading the series for nearly two decades.

** Sure, the chapter ''does'' end with Casca [[TraumaButton getting traumatized at the sight of Guts]] due to him reminding her of [[HeroicBSOD her experience during the Eclipse]], but think about it: Casca is getting her memories back. It doesn't negate the progress Guts and co. has made. It's another obstacle that's going to take time to overcome.
* Chapter 359: Seeing a restored Casca in itself is already wonderful, but it gets better. She talks with the rest of the group and especially shows gratitude towards Farnese for being her caretaker while she was insane, calling her something like a mixture of a caring mother and a CoolBigSis. Farnese bursts into tears of joy.
* Chapter 364, being the last full storyboard Miura did before his passing, has quite a few; the Moon Child comes back and visits Guts and Casca for a time, and everyone on Elfheim is ecstatic to see him. Casca gets to hold him in her sane mind for once, and Guts gets to play with his son.

* Chapter 364, being the last full storyboard Miura did before his passing, has quite a few; the Moon Child comes back and visits Guts and Casca for a time, and everyone on Elfheim is ecstatic to see him. Casca gets to hold him in her sane mind for once, and Guts gets to play with his son.

* [[DancesAndBalls The victory ball]]. Yes, yes. We all laughed out loud at Guts' reaction to Casca looking [[SheCleansUpNicely ultra-prettied up]]. But the conversation that the two had on the balcony is rather cute. After they both banter about how much [[NotSoDifferent they don't like]] social gatherings such as the ball, Guts goes onto joking about Casca's appearance. Casca then shows an insecure side to her personality, telling Guts how she felt goofy in a dress and that she was embarrassed to be showing off so much skin because of her muscle. But then Guts reassures her that she looked very lovely and that she looked way more attractive than the noblewomen at the ball. Not only did he succeed in cheering her up, but it was the first time that Guts hinted to Casca that [[BeautifulAllAlong he thought that she was beautiful.]]

* [[DancesAndBalls The victory ball]]. Yes, yes. We all laughed out loud at Guts' reaction to Casca looking [[SheCleansUpNicely ultra-prettied up]]. But the conversation that the two had on the balcony is rather cute. After they both banter about how much [[NotSoDifferent they don't like]] social gatherings such as the ball, Guts goes onto joking about Casca's appearance. Casca then shows an insecure side to her personality, telling Guts how she felt goofy in a dress and that she was embarrassed to be showing off so much skin because of her muscle. But then Guts reassures her that she looked very lovely and that she looked way more attractive than the noblewomen at the ball--and in this version instead of just hinting he flat out calls Casca beautiful. And then, oh ''geez''. [[DanceOfRomance They're dancing!]] The fact that Casca is so happy and is having so much fun with Guts in the moment that she literally cries TearsOfJoy is pretty Tearjerker-worthy in itself.

* Chapter 355: Up until the [[RealityEnsues very last few pages,]] the whole chapter is this, as we see Casca with her memories back interact with her comrades. It's [[CatharsisFactor absolutely satisfying]] to see her back again, especially if you've been reading the series for nearly two decades.

[[caption-width-right:300:Even on the battlefield, love finds a way.]]

* Chapter 355: After Casca has regained her sanity and is beginning to regain her memories, Farnese asks her what she remembers about Guts. Casca remains silent, but the expression on her face says all that needs to be said; her feelings for Guts are the same as they were before the Eclipse. In addition, the Flower Storm Queen conjures up a lovely dress to replace Casca's robes, which is the first time that Casca has worn a dress since the celebratory ball at Wyndham's royal palace after the end of the war with Chuder.

* When Griffith returns to the Hawks after assassinating of the Queen of Midland, EVERY member of the Hawks runs up to Griffith, being glad that he's alive and hadn't died of a poisoned drink at the ball]]. Even that SmugSnake ''Corkus'' has tears in his eyes!

* The ending. Though this version omitted the Beast's AttemptedRape and just showed the part where he tried to strangle her, Casca still fears Guts, which understandably makes Guts feel crappy. However, after their departure from the spirit tree and Guts collapses after the injuries he sustained, [[http://youtu.be/39l54PWjZs8?t=6m22s Casca approaches him fearlessly and coos at him affectionately,]] making Guts [[GoOutWithASmile lose consciousness with a smile.]] Even though it was not canon, it just makes you feel better to know that in this continuity, Casca got over her fear of Guts a bit quicker, and [[WhenSheSmiles the thought of just having Casca smile at him]] lifts Guts' spirits even when he's bloodied and battered.

* The scene where Sonia gives Zodd a prophecy that the key to winning the next battle is to fight like a man not a beast and be a resolute warrior of honor instead of a monster. Then exclaiming it holds true for guts while confirming what's been implied all along; That Zodd [[WorthyOpponent admires Guts]] and [[VillainRespect respects him deeply.]]

* Here's a new one: Guts on Schierke. During their [[BreatherEpisode breather]] [[BeachEpisode beach chapter]], Guts and Schierke meet each other on the beach, looking at [[MelancholyMoon the moon]] and at the ocean. They have a conversation, and along the way, Guts tells Schierke to not overburden herself with the issues of other and that she needs some time to think about herself. She tries to brush it off by saying that she's cool with everything that had already happened to her which included her [[DoomedHometown losing her home]] and her mistress, but little Schierke just can't help it and cries into Guts. He does his AloofBigBrother thing and lets her cry into him, and Schierke tells him that she feels better after doing so.