Kentaro Miura is a Japanese manga artist and writer best known for his long-running dark fantasy series Berserk. Born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan in 1966, Miura began drawing at a young age and was inspired by the works of Osamu Tezuka, Go Nagai, and Kazuo Koike. He debuted as a professional manga artist in 1986 with the publication of his first work, "Miuranger". Miura's most famous work, Berserk, began serialization in 1989 and has since become one of the most popular and influential manga series of all time. The series follows the story of Guts, a lone mercenary who embarks on a quest for revenge against the powerful forces that have wronged him. The series is known for its dark and violent themes, as well as its detailed artwork and intricate plot. Miura has also worked on other manga series, such as "Giganto Makhia" and "Houma Hunter Lime". He has also collaborated with other manga artists, such as Yoshiyuki Sadamoto and Hiroaki Samura. Miura is considered one of the most influential manga artists of all time, and his works have been adapted into anime, video games, and live-action films.