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title: "Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/berserk-the-golden-age-arc-i-the-egg-of-the-king-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 113082
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 76
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/berserk-the-golden-age-arc-i-the-egg-of-the-king-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Beyond C., Graphinica, STUDIO4℃. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone mercenary finds purpose when he clashes with a charismatic leader of a rising army."

### Why Watch
- Intense sword-fighting action
- Compelling rivalry between Guts and Griffith
- Rich dark fantasy atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime under 80 minutes may limit story depth
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic violence and dark themes, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, gritty, epic, melancholic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/berserk-the-golden-age-arc-i-the-egg-of-the-king-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Toshiyuki Kubooka
- **Networks / Studios**: Beyond C., Graphinica, STUDIO4℃

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hiroaki Iwanaga** as *Guts (voice)*
- **Takahiro Sakurai** as *Griffith (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaji** as *Judeau (voice)*
- **Takahiro Fujiwara** as *Pippin (voice)*
- **Toa Yukinari** as *Casca (voice)*
- **Yoshiro Matsumoto** as *Corkus (voice)*
- **Minako Kotobuki** as *Rickert (voice)*
- **Kazuki Yao** as *Gaston (voice)*
- **Aki Toyosaki** as *Charlotte (voice)*
- **Kenta Miyake** as *Nosferatu Zodd (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on November 13, 2012.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the movie belong to?
It is classified as animation, action, adventure, fantasy, drama, and horror.

### Q: Who is the main protagonist?
The story follows Guts, a powerful sword-for-hire.

### Q: Is this film part of a larger series?
It is the first installment of the Golden Age Arc adaptation of the Berserk manga.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/113082)

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