Kouji Mori

Kouji Mori
Native name
森恒二
Born (1966-11-28) November 28, 1966
Tokyo, Japan
OccupationManga artist
Notable works

Kouji Mori (Japanese: 森恒二, Hepburn: Kōji Mori; November 28, 1966) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for his works Holyland and Jisatsutō.[1] Mori was also notable as a close friend of Kentaro Miura, the author of Berserk. Upon Miura's death in 2021, Mori stepped forward to supervise the completion of Berserk.[2][3]

Early life and education

Mori was born on November 28, 1966, in Tokyo, Japan.[1][4] Mori has been described as "mischievous" in his youth, being suspended for getting into fights.[3][5][6] After graduating high school, Mori attended and graduated from the department of fine arts at Nihon University.[4]

Friendship with Kentaro Miura

Mori was a longtime friend of Miura, the two of them meeting in High School.[3] Early on they co-authored a science fiction piece that was sent to Weekly Shōnen Sunday, but never ended up getting published.[5] Miura has stated that Mori and his longtime friendship served as inspiration for Berserk, and particularly the relationship between Guts and Griffith.[5][7]

Miura suddenly died in 2021 due to an acute aortic dissection at the age of 56, leaving fans uncertain as to whether Berserk would be finished.[2][3] During this time, Mori stepped forward and offered to supervise the completion of the manga, as he is the only person Miura ever told the completed story to.[2][8]

I have a message and promise to everyone. I will recall the details as much as possible and tell the story. Also, I will only write the episodes that Miura talked to me about. I will not flesh it out. I will not write episodes that I don't remember clearly. I will only write the lines and stories that Miura described to me. Of course, it will not be perfect. Still, I think I can almost tell the story that Miura wanted to tell.[8]

— Kouji Mori

With the support of the publisher Hakusensha and Miura's assistants, Berserk has continued publication in Young Animal, with the first volume under his supervision (volume 42) being published September 29, 2023.[2][9][10] Publication continued with volume 43 being released August 29, 2025.[11]

Works

References

  1. ^ a b Comic Natalie Editorial Department. 森恒二のプロフィール. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Kanta Ishida, Yomiuri Shimbun Staff (December 16, 2023). "Berserk' Continues After Author's Untimely Death". Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d "Manga artist behind 'Berserk' shares memories of Kentaro Miura". The Asahi Shimbun. Archived from the original on October 6, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  4. ^ a b 『自殺島』森恒二「僕らの世代は、スター・ウォーズに“調教”されてるんです」【Episode 1】. Da Vinci News (in Japanese). Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c "FEATURE: "Berserk" Discussion Explores Kentarō Miura's Roots". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  6. ^ 『自殺島』森恒二が語った、 親友・三浦建太郎が映画館で激怒!？ 「あれはホント怖かった（笑）。」【Episode 2】. Da Vinci News (in Japanese). Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  7. ^ Mullicane, Evan D. (May 26, 2022). "Berserk Should Be Finished By the Real Person Who Inspired Griffith". ScreenRant. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Dinsdale, Ryan (June 7, 2022). "Berserk Manga to Continue After Creator's Death". IGN. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  9. ^ Valentine, Evan (September 26, 2023). "Berserk Staff Reveals Its Struggles Following Kentaro Miura's Death". ComicBook.com-US. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  10. ^ ベルセルク ４２ ガッツ（狂戦士の甲冑）胸像フィギュア付き特装版 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  11. ^ ベルセルク 43 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  12. ^ ホーリーランド HOLYLAND 18 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  13. ^ Comic Natalie Editorial Department. 森恒二「自殺島」完結、「信長の忍び」連載200回をみずしな孝之らがお祝い. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  14. ^ Comic Natalie Editorial Department. 森恒二「無法島」が完結、ヤングアニマルに次回作「ディーダイバー」の特報も. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  15. ^ Comic Natalie Editorial Department. "「自殺島」の森恒二、ヤンジャンでSF新連載スタート". コミックナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  16. ^ Comic Natalie Editorial Department. 「ホーリーランド」の森恒二が描く、原始時代サバイバル「創世のタイガ」1巻. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  17. ^ Comic Natalie Editorial Department. 森恒二「創世のタイガ」アニマルに移籍、原始時代を生き抜くタイムスリップSF. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  18. ^ Senzatimore, Renee. "'That's All Miura's Fault': Berserk Writer Opens Up on New Series as 'Memento of Kentaro Miura'". CBR. Retrieved December 19, 2025 – via MSN.
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