Berserk
剣風伝奇ベルセルク
Guts, a wandering mercenary, joins the Band of the Hawk after being defeated in a duel by Griffith, the group's leader and founder. Together, they dominate every battle, but something menacing lurks in the shadows.
This sword is the proof that I have lived.
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Synopsis
Guts, a wandering mercenary, joins the Band of the Hawk after being defeated in a duel by Griffith, the group's leader and founder. Together, they dominate every battle, but something menacing lurks in the shadows.
About
Berserk premiered on October 8, 1997. It falls under the Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 25 episodes. with each episode running approximately 23 minutes. It airs on Nippon TV. and concluded its run on April 1, 1998.
Why viewers enjoy Berserk
Berserk targets fans of Action & Adventure anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation elements. This combination of Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Berserk was animated by OLM, VAP, Hakusensha, and broadcast on Nippon TV.
Critical reception
Berserk holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 811 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Berserk include: sexual abuse, suffering, mercenary, male friendship, waterfall, supernatural, woods, sword fight. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Nobutoshi Canna
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Yuko Miyamura
Tomohiro Nishimura
Unsho Ishizuka
Akira Ishida
Akiko Yajima
Shouto Kashii
Masahito Kawanago
Ryuji Mizuno
Production credits
- Direction
- Naohito Takahashi · Yukio Okazaki · Mihiro Yamaguchi
- Writing
- Kentaro Miura · Yasuhiro Imagawa · Shinzo Fujita
Release dates
Premiered
October 8, 1997
Last aired
April 1, 1998
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 8, 1997·25episodes
Season1
October 8, 1997·25episodes
The Black Swordsman has flash backs to years past and his trials and tribulations in the Band of the Hawk.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- sexual abuse
- suffering
- mercenary
- male friendship
- waterfall
- supernatural
- woods
- sword fight
- travel
- slaughter
- gore
- survival
- torture
- corpse
- based on manga
- massacre
- eclipse
- demon
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Frequently asked questions
When did Berserk premiere?
Berserk premiered on October 8, 1997.
How many seasons does Berserk have?
Berserk has 1 season and 25 episodes in total.
What genre is Berserk?
Berserk is classified under Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation.
What networks did Berserk air on?
Berserk aired on Nippon TV.
Is Berserk finished?
Yes, Berserk concluded its run on April 1, 1998.
How long is each episode of Berserk?
Each episode of Berserk runs for approximately 23 minutes.
Where is Berserk from?
Berserk is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Berserk?
Berserk holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
