---
title: "Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/berserk-the-golden-age-arc-ii-the-battle-for-doldrey-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 118412
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/berserk-the-golden-age-arc-ii-the-battle-for-doldrey-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Beyond C., Graphinica, STUDIO4℃. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The merciless Band of the Hawk assaults the legendary fortress Doldrey, testing their unstoppable ambition."

### Why Watch
- Stunning animation brings the classic manga's battles to life
- High‑stakes siege of an iconic fortress
- Features the iconic characters Griffith and Guts

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is relatively short at 1h 38m
- The story follows directly from the first film, so prior knowledge helps
- Tone & Suitability: Its dark fantasy tone and graphic combat make it suitable for mature audiences.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## 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)*
- **Toa Yukinari** as *Casca (voice)*
- **Takahiro Fujiwara** as *Pippin (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaji** as *Judeau (voice)*
- **Minako Kotobuki** as *Rickert (voice)*
- **Rikiya Koyama** as *Adon Coborlwitz (voice)*
- **Yoshiro Matsumoto** as *Corkus (voice)*
- **Kenta Miyake** as *Nosferatu Zodd (voice)*
- **Kazuki Yao** as *Gaston (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main conflict in the film?
The Band of the Hawk attempts to subjugate the impenetrable fortress Doldrey, a task that has defeated every previous challenger.

### Q: Is this film part of a series?
Yes, it is the second installment of the Berserk: The Golden Age Arc trilogy.

### Q: Do I need to watch the first film first?
While the plot can be followed on its own, familiarity with the first film enhances understanding of character relationships.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an animated action‑adventure fantasy drama.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/118412)
- [Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berserk:_The_Golden_Age_Arc)
- [Berserk: Ōgon jidai-hen II - doldrey kōryaku (2012) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/135586-berserk-ogon-jidai-hen-ii-doldrey-koryaku)

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