Berserk: Season 1
Berserk is a Japanese animated television series that aired from 1997 to 1998 and is classified for mature audiences (TV‑MA). The show is produced in the action‑adventure, science‑fiction and fantasy genres and presents its story in an animated format. It adapts the dark‑fantasy manga created by Kentaro Miura, which follows the swordsman Guts. In the series Guts is introduced as a wandering mercenary who becomes a me
Season overview
Berserk is a Japanese animated television series that aired from 1997 to 1998 and is classified for mature audiences (TV‑MA). The show is produced in the action‑adventure, science‑fiction and fantasy genres and presents its story in an animated format. It adapts the dark‑fantasy manga created by Kentaro Miura, which follows the swordsman Guts. In the series Guts is introduced as a wandering mercenary who becomes a member of the mercenary group known as the Band of the Hawk. The narrative later follows his incarnation as the Black Swordsman, interweaving present events with flashbacks that recount his earlier experiences and the trials he endured while affiliated with the Band of the Hawk. The series has been described as memorable and over the top at times, while maintaining a pacing that creates tension and unpredictability. Berserk is available for streaming on platforms such as Crunchyroll, as well as on services listed by JustWatch, including Netflix, Prime Video and Hotstar.
Episodes
The Black Swordsman
Oct 8, 1997 · 24 min
A blacksmith is forging an enormous sword while a dark man with only one eye and one arm stands back and watches.
Band of the Hawk
Oct 15, 1997 · 24 min
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.
A Wind of Swords
Nov 5, 1997 · 24 min
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.
Zodd the Immortal
Nov 12, 1997 · 24 min
In another raid, Guts and Griffith come across a demon known as Nosferatu Zodd.
The Sword`s Owner
Nov 19, 1997 · 24 min
Princess Charlotte of Midland strikes up a friendship with Griffith.
Conspiracy
Nov 26, 1997 · 22 min
Griffith and Guts continue their success in battle and Griffith is made a Count.
Assassination
Dec 3, 1997 · 24 min
Griffith saves Charlotte when her horse bolts during a fox hunt. Yurius, the king's younger brother, attempts to have him assassinated.
Nobleman
Dec 10, 1997 · 24 min
Guts, sent by Griffith, assassinates Yurius and his son Adonis. Griffith gets closer to Charlotte. The Hawks depart for yet another mission.
The Battle
Dec 17, 1997 · 24 min
On a stormy battlefield, Casca, 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
Together
Dec 24, 1997 · 24 min
Casca is still unconscious, 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.
Prepared for Death
Jan 7, 1998 · 24 min
Guts and Casca try to fight their way back to the Hawks while the enemy army they were fighting from before try to stop them.
Bonfire of Dreams
Jan 14, 1998 · 24 min
Casca 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 Haw
The Decisive Battle
Jan 21, 1998 · 24 min
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 protest
The Conqueror
Jan 28, 1998 · 24 min
With the help of Nosferatu Zodd, Guts defeats the defender of Doldrey Castle.
Moment of Glory
Feb 4, 1998 · 24 min
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.
Tombstone of Flames
Feb 11, 1998 · 24 min
Griffith has his revenge by having the Queen's castle burned down.
Separation
Feb 18, 1998 · 24 min
Griffith will not let Guts simply leave. He says that Guts belongs to him.
Sparks
Feb 25, 1998 · 24 min
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
Confession
Mar 4, 1998 · 24 min
Guts returns in time to save the remaining Hawks from annihilation.
Infiltration
Mar 11, 1998 · 24 min
With Guts help, Casca and the Hawks hope to rescue Griffith.
Eve of the Feast
Mar 18, 1998 · 24 min
Breaking away from the King's pursuing armies, the few Hawks left contemplate their future. Guts comforts Casca, who is despondent over Griffith's condition. Griffith begins to dre
The Great Eclipse
Mar 25, 1998 · 24 min
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.
Time of Eternity
Apr 1, 1998 · 23 min
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.