Berserk

1997
Berserk

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 The Black Swordsman Oct 08, 1997

A blacksmith is forging an enormous sword while a dark man with only one eye and one arm stands back and watches.

EP2 Band of the Hawk Oct 15, 1997

There is a great battle taking place at a fort. The attackers are doing well, except one thing stands in their way - a grey knight and he states that none shall pass him.

EP3 First Battle Oct 22, 1997

Guts and Griffith begin their sword fight.

EP4 The Hand of God Oct 29, 1997

Guts reminisces about his childhood.

EP5 A Wind of Swords Nov 05, 1997

Guts is now a commander of Griffith's army, taking many risks in battle, Casca takes him to task for it. Griffith is knighted in the Midland court much to the nobles' dismay.

EP6 Zodd the Immortal Nov 12, 1997

In another raid, Guts and Griffith come across a demon known as Nosferatu Zodd.

EP7 The Sword`s Owner Nov 19, 1997

Princess Charlotte of Midland strikes up a friendship with Griffith.

EP8 Conspiracy Nov 26, 1997

Griffith and Guts continue their success in battle and Griffith is made a Count.

EP9 Assassination Dec 03, 1997

Griffith saves Charlotte when her horse bolts during a fox hunt. Yurius, the king's younger brother, attempts to have him assassinated.

EP10 Nobleman Dec 10, 1997

Guts, sent by Griffith, assassinates Yurius and his son Adonis. Griffith gets closer to Charlotte. The Hawks depart for yet another mission.

EP11 The Battle Dec 17, 1997

On a stormy battlefield, Caska, Griffith's second in command, is wounded while fighting the leader of an enemy army. Guts runs to her rescue but when she passes out at the edge of a cliff, he cannot catch her in time and they both fall into the river below.

EP12 Together Dec 24, 1997

Caska is still unconcious, so Guts shelters them in a cave while the rain pours down. She comes to and tells Guts about her past and about Griffith's.

EP13 Prepared for Death Jan 07, 1998

Guts and Caska try to fight their way back to the Hawks while the enemy army they were fighting from before try to stop them.

EP14 Bonfire of Dreams Jan 14, 1998

Caska finds Judeau's division of Hawks and leads them back to where Guts was fighting alone. Although injured, he defeated all the enemy soldiers by himself. They return to the Hawks' camp and Caska tends to Guts' wounds.

EP15 The Decisive Battle Jan 21, 1998

The King of Midland and his various generals confer about Doldrey Castle, long since captured by the Chudan Empire. Griffith plans an attack and the King agrees despite the protests of his other officers. Only one other general supports Griffith's actions. The Hawks attack Doldrey.

EP16 The Conqueror Jan 28, 1998

With the help of Nosferatu Zodd, Guts defeats the defender of Doldrey Castle.

EP17 Moment of Glory Feb 04, 1998

With the victory at Doldrey, Griffith is promoted to White Phoenix General, an aristocratic title. The Queen of Midland and other court conspirators try to poison Griffith.

EP18 Tombstone of Flames Feb 11, 1998

Griffith has his revenge by having the Queen's castle burned down.

EP19 Separation Feb 18, 1998

Griffith will not let Guts simply leave. He says that Guts belongs to him.

EP20 Sparks Feb 25, 1998

Guts arrives at the home of Godo the swordsmith and stays there for a while while Godo crafts a new sword for him. Guts practices more on his sword techniques with the help of Godo's little daughter Erika.

EP21 Confession Mar 04, 1998

Guts returns in time to save the remaining Hawks from annihilation.

EP22 Infiltration Mar 11, 1998

With Guts help, Caska and the Hawks hope to rescue Griffith.

EP23 Eve of the Feast Mar 18, 1998

Breaking away from the King's pursuing armies, the few Hawks left contemplate their future. Guts comforts Caska, who is despondent over Griffith's condition. Griffith begins to dream.

EP24 The Great Eclipse Mar 25, 1998

Seduced by the promises of demons and his dreams from his childhood, Griffith agrees to fulfill his destiny and become one of the God Hand demons.

EP25 Time of Eternity Apr 01, 1998

Griffith's men are sacrificed to the demon's appetites. Guts fights on, at first to save Griffith, then to save himself from the result of Griffith's ambition.
8.7| 0h30m| TV-MA| en| More Info
Released: 08 October 1997 Ended
Producted By: OLM
Country: Japan
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Guts, a man who calls himself "The Black Swordsman", looks back upon his days serving as a member of a group of mercenaries. Led by an ambitious, ruthless, and intelligent man named Griffith, together they battle their way into the royal court, and are forced into a fate that changes their lives.

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bradleygranz Berserk is awesome anime you have to watch it has 1 season it has a lot of action and a lot blood and guts
Johnny H. I've seen reviews saying that the animation for Berserk isn't very good. I disagree; at times its high-detail is quite remarkable, and the action is very well done. I do admit that in spite of some of the otherwise amazing shots here and there, it does falter in some areas. However, the story and sheer sense of tragedy in the show is rarely seen in animation, Japanese or not.Berserk is memorable, over the top at times, but always watchable. Its pacing is universally appealing and there's a good sense of tension and unpredictability. this is an anime that can be appreciated as a television show, not just an animation show.Please give this 90s gem a watch.
girlshunter Hello, i am surprise that people often gives 8 or even 9 to this anime, other note is pure disrespect to an Masterpiece, i often view to 20/30 animes per year and i consider by far one of the best anime ever i had seem, in spite of having or not tons of gore/sex/blood it contracts with an powerful story, deep and well designed chars as mental/historical/buildup, it also has that blow mind effect the scenarios + sound + actions on that crucial moments WoW, also the twists and plot on the history is one of the best i ever seen, i don't see any anime and if don't have at least an decent plot, it goes to my scrap list. I would put this as an top anime of all times without doubts, genre or opinions, it's the experience of seem Many and so many animes and it's always one thing missing to be that perfect, berserk has it. Guys See all the anime/read manga it's perfect guys for 98, yes it has 17 years old and still kick some a** animes that are rated with 9+ in this time. The original is the real thing that turned me a huge fan of this epic anime. Guys see it is a masterpiece for sure, when marketing and advertising goes with time what stays on time it's pure form of art, like berserk. Note 20/10, exaggerated?! Just see it and bring your own conclusions. Time never forgets and we never forget Berserk for sure.
Thomas Medal I've watched the series twice and read the manga up to date. This story is incredibly powerful and it really grabbed hold of me emotionally. I'm definitely more a fan of the manga because it had to cut out a few things in the anime, especially in the beginning when Guts is better known as the Black Swordsman. The soundtrack in the anime is one of my favorites as well (Susumu Hirasawa is a musical genius) At first it just seems about the action but if you give it some time you'll see a lot of character development and a very interesting plot. That being said it's still incredibly actioney and bad ass. The fights aren't a blur or a long conversation about the moves each character is using, and the main character doesn't get mad or passionate and suddenly gain massive strength out of nowhere like most animes tend to do. One thing to anyone who wants another season is that the anime covers volumes 1-13 of the manga, and the manga now has 37 English volumes. And let me tell you: The story is just getting started. But let me also tell you: The story gets very sad and even more disturbing at a few particular points.