The characters in Andou Hiroyuki's visual novels are usually very well - developed. Each character has their own personality, backstory, and goals. This makes them feel like real people rather than just fictional characters. For instance, a character might start off as shy but gradually become more confident as the story progresses. And the relationships between the characters are complex and multi - faceted, adding more depth to the overall story.
As I don't really know his works specifically, but in general, light novels often have simple and easy - to - read language. So perhaps Hiroyuki Hiro's light novels also have this feature, which makes them accessible to a wide range of readers.
It depends on your perspective. Berserk is definitely dark, with its violent and tragic storylines. But some might argue there are other mangas that could be equally or even darker based on personal preferences.
One of the darkest Marvel comics is 'The Punisher MAX'. It delves deep into the gritty and violent world of Frank Castle with very intense and disturbing storylines.
Well, for a manga to be the darkest, it often features a lot of hopelessness, a cruel and unforgiving world, and characters facing constant and overwhelming hardships. Also, the art style might contribute, with heavy use of shadows and dark colors.
Hellboy has its dark moments, but it's not unanimously regarded as the absolute darkest. The perception of darkness varies from reader to reader, and other comics might push the boundaries further in that aspect.