So you’ve heard about Berserk of Gluttony (暴食のベルセルク — the original Japanese title) — maybe through the anime, maybe through a recommendation — and now you want to know exactly how many Berserk of Gluttony manga volumes exist and where to start collecting. Here’s the short answer: 15 volumes in Japan, 14 in English, and the series is still ongoing. Let’s break down the volumes, story progression, and how the different versions of this story fit together.
Berserk of Gluttony Manga Volumes — The Full Count
Here’s the full picture: Berserk of Gluttony currently has 15 volumes in Japan and 14 volumes in English. The series is ongoing, so both counts will continue to climb.
The manga is drawn by Daisuke Takino, based on the original story by Isshiki Ichika, with character designs by fame. It has been running in Comic Ride magazine since March 2018. In Japan, manga chapters are typically published in magazines first, then collected into the individual volumes you buy in stores — that’s how most manga works, and Berserk of Gluttony follows this standard model. The Japanese volumes are published by Micro Magazine under the Ride Comics imprint.
Seven Seas Entertainment handles the English-language release, and they’ve been steadily closing the gap with the Japanese edition. The most recent English volume — Volume 14 — released on June 16, 2026. That puts the English edition about one volume behind Japan, which is a pretty typical gap for manga translation and adaptation. Given Seven Seas’ consistent release schedule, readers can expect future volumes to continue arriving at regular intervals.
Now, the premise — because it’s a great hook and worth mentioning if you haven’t encountered it yet. Fate is a young man born with a skill called Gluttony. In this world, everyone receives a skill at birth, and strength and abilities are treated as measurable qualities — think of it like a game where characters have numbered power levels and specific abilities they can use. Fate’s skill seems completely useless — worse than useless, actually, because it leaves him in a constant state of gnawing hunger. He’s the lowest of the low, stuck working as a gatekeeper for a noble family, despised and powerless. But everything changes when he discovers that Gluttony can absorb the strength and abilities of anything he kills. What was once a curse becomes a terrifyingly powerful weapon, and Fate’s life takes a sharp turn from survival to something much more dangerous.
The series fits into a popular style of fantasy manga where the main character gains overwhelming power and the thrill comes from watching them grow stronger and face increasingly dangerous challenges. But the execution sets Berserk of Gluttony apart from many similar series. The constant tension between Fate’s growing power and the hunger that threatens to consume him gives the story a darker, more unsettling edge than a lot of its peers.
How the Story Arcs Break Down
Berserk of Gluttony doesn’t use rigid, named story arcs the way some longer-running manga do. (A “story arc” is simply a stretch of chapters that form a complete storyline or phase of the plot.) Instead, it flows as one continuous narrative that tracks Fate’s transformation from powerless nobody to someone feared and admired in equal measure. That said, the story naturally groups into phases based on where Fate is in his journey, and understanding those phases helps you know what to expect from your reading experience.
The early volumes focus on Fate’s miserable starting point and the explosive moment when Gluttony awakens its true potential. These chapters move fast — Fate goes from scraping by to rapidly gaining power through combat, and the thrill of watching someone at rock bottom suddenly gain the tools to fight back is a big part of the early appeal. You’ll also meet the key characters who shape Fate’s path forward, including a magical sword named Greed that can think and speak on its own — an unusual weapon that becomes both a companion and a check on Fate’s growing hunger.
The middle volumes shift gears. The world opens up considerably, and Fate gets pulled into larger political conflicts and power struggles that go well beyond his personal survival. New allies appear, the stakes get higher, and the story starts asking harder questions about what Gluttony actually is and what it might cost Fate to keep using it. The world-building in this stretch is genuinely strong — you start to understand the power structures and history of this setting in ways that make the earlier volumes feel like just the tip of the iceberg.
The later volumes ramp up the tension significantly. The threats Fate faces grow more powerful and more personal, and the true nature of his Gluttony skill — and its connection to the world’s deeper mysteries — starts coming into focus. Without spoiling specifics, the manga does a good job of making each new challenge feel like a genuine escalation rather than just recycling the same kind of fight at higher stakes. The darker tone that the series hints at early on becomes more consistent here, so readers who enjoy that edge will find the later volumes especially rewarding.
Volumes That Mark Turning Points
If you’re trying to decide how far to commit before you know whether the series is for you, here are some key volumes where the story shifts in meaningful ways. Keeping this spoiler-light — just enough to orient you as a buyer:
- Volume 1: Sets up Fate’s world, introduces the Gluttony skill’s true nature, and ends with a moment that completely redefines what the series is going to be. If volume 1 doesn’t hook you, the series probably isn’t your thing — and if it does, you’ll immediately want volume 2.
- Volume 3: This is where Fate’s journey expands beyond mere survival. A major new character relationship takes shape here that influences much of the story going forward, and the scope of the world widens noticeably.
- Volume 5: A significant shift in the type of conflict Fate faces. The personal-scale battles of the early volumes give way to something with much larger implications, and Fate has to start reckoning with the consequences of his power in ways he hasn’t before.
- Volume 7: The story takes a darker turn here. Fate’s relationship with Gluttony gets more complicated, and the series starts exploring what happens when a power that feeds on death is tied to someone who’s trying to be a decent person. Great character work in this stretch.
- Volume 10: Another escalation point where the political and personal threads of the story start weaving together more tightly. If you’ve made it this far, you’re fully invested — and volume 10 rewards that investment.
- Volume 12: Among the more recent English releases, this volume pushes the story into territory that sets up what feels like a major new phase. Readers who’ve been following along will find some questions getting answered while bigger ones emerge.
These aren’t hard boundaries — the manga is good at building momentum between volumes rather than stopping and starting. But if you’re buying a few volumes at a time, these are natural places where you’ll feel a satisfying sense of “something just changed.”
Where the Light Novel and Anime Stand
Berserk of Gluttony exists across three formats — light novel, manga, and anime — so it’s worth understanding how they relate to each other, especially if you’re deciding where to jump in. If you’re new to Japanese media, here’s a quick orientation: manga is a Japanese comic book, an anime is a Japanese animated TV show (often adapted from manga), and a light novel is a Japanese prose novel — shorter and more illustrated than a typical Western novel, but still primarily text rather than pictures.
The light novel is the original source material. Written by Isshiki Ichika, it’s the foundation that both the manga and anime adapt. (When we say the manga is an “adaptation,” that means the artist redrew the light novel’s story in comic form — the plot is the same, but the format is different.) The light novel extends further into the story than the manga does, so readers who catch up on the manga and want to know what happens next can continue with the novels. The light novel is also available in English from Seven Seas Entertainment.
The TV anime aired in 2023 and ran for 12 episodes (Season 1). A second season has been officially announced as of April 2026, so the anime’s coverage of the story will continue to expand. Season 1 covers the early portion of the manga’s story — think of it as an introduction to Fate, Gluttony’s awakening, and the initial phase of his power growth. The anime is a solid entry point, but it only scratches the surface of where the manga goes. If you’ve watched the anime and want to continue in manga form, Volume 4 or 5 is a reasonable starting point — though the anime condensed and skipped some material, so starting from Volume 1 is the safer recommendation if you want the complete experience. You’ll get to enjoy the same events with the manga’s artwork and pacing, which many readers find adds a lot.
Which should you read first — manga or light novel? Either works. The manga retells the light novel’s story with strong artwork by Daisuke Takino, and for many readers the visual storytelling makes the action sequences and character moments land harder. The light novel offers more of Fate’s inner thoughts and narrative detail. If you’re primarily a manga reader, start with the manga. If you prefer prose and want to get further into the story faster, the light novel is your path.
Which Edition Should You Buy
Good news for collectors who don’t want to stress about edition choices: the English release of Berserk of Gluttony is straightforward.
Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the English manga one volume at a time — each book collects one volume’s worth of chapters. There are no omnibus editions (larger books that combine multiple volumes into one), special editions, or box sets to worry about — at least not as of the current release. Each volume is a standard-size manga paperback. This makes collecting simple: you buy volume 1, then volume 2, and so on.
Physical vs. digital is the main choice you’ll need to make, and for an ongoing series with 14 English volumes (and counting), it’s worth thinking about:
- Physical volumes look great on a shelf, and Berserk of Gluttony has appealing cover art. Individual manga volumes typically carry a retail price in line with other standard-format manga releases. The downside is that 14+ volumes take up real shelf space, and if you’re collecting multiple ongoing series, it adds up. Physical volumes also hold their value well if you ever decide to pass them along.
- Digital volumes are instant, take up no space, and often carry a slightly lower list price than their physical counterparts. For a long ongoing series, digital can be the more practical choice — especially if you’re reading on a tablet where the art still looks sharp. The trade-off is that you don’t own a physical object, and platform availability can shift over time.
There’s no wrong answer here. Plenty of readers go physical for series they love and digital for series they’re sampling.
For the Japanese editions, Micro Magazine publishes them under the Ride Comics imprint. These are primarily of interest to collectors who read Japanese or want the original covers.
Volume 14 is the latest English release and a great pickup if you’ve been following the series or if you’re ready to catch up to the current English endpoint.
Berserk of Gluttony (Manga) Vol. 14
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Berserk of Gluttony manga volumes are there?
There are 15 volumes in Japanese and 14 volumes in English as of the most recent releases. The series is ongoing, so more volumes are on the way.
Is the Berserk of Gluttony manga finished?
No. The manga is still ongoing, with new chapters appearing in Comic Ride magazine in Japan. Both the Japanese and English editions are actively releasing new volumes.
Does the anime cover the whole manga?
Not even close. The 12-episode TV anime from 2023 covers only the early portion of the manga’s story. There’s a lot more material in the manga beyond where the anime ends.
Should I read the manga or light novel first?
Either works well. The manga retells the light novel’s story with strong artwork, making it a great visual experience. The light novel is the original source and goes further in the story. Many readers start with whichever format they naturally prefer and then pick up the other if they want more.
Who publishes the English manga?
Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the English-language edition of the Berserk of Gluttony manga.
Can I start with the manga if I haven’t read the light novel?
Absolutely. The manga tells the story from the beginning and stands perfectly well on its own. You don’t need any prior knowledge of the light novel to enjoy it.
Where should I start reading after watching the anime?
The anime covers the early volumes of the manga. You can start from Volume 1 to experience the full story with the manga’s art and pacing, or pick up from around Volume 4 or 5 if you want to jump ahead to new material. Starting from Volume 1 is generally the safer recommendation since the manga includes details the anime condensed or skipped.