Synopsis
Guts, a man who will one day be known as the Black Swordsman, is a young traveling mercenary characterized by the large greatsword he carries. He accepts jobs that offer the most money, but he never stays with one group for long—until he encounters the Band of the Falcon. Ambushed after completing a job, Guts crushes many of its members in combat. Griffith, The Band of the Falcon's leader and founder, takes an interest in Guts and duels him. While the others are no match for Guts, Griffith defea...
Background
Kenpuu Denki Berserk adapts the first 12 volumes and a part of the 13th volume of the manga. While the story remains fairly loyal to the source material, heavy modifications were made to exclude some of the more graphic depictions of violence, as well as characters and other content that could not b...
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA lone swordsman joins a legendary army, only to awaken a nightmare that devours destiny.
Guts, a hulking mercenary wielding a massive broadsword, roams a war‑torn world selling his blade to the highest bidder. His solitary path collides with the charismatic Band of the Hawk when a chance ambush forces him to slaughter dozens of their soldiers. Impressed by Guts' raw power, the band's enigmatic leader, Griffith, challenges him to a duel. Griffith's single, graceful strike bests the bruised mercenary, and the defeated Guts is taken to the Hawk's camp to recover. Two days later, a second duel is arranged with a cruel twist: lose, and you become a Hawk. Still nursing his wounds, Guts is outmatched and reluctantly swears fealty, joining the ranks of Griffith’s elite. Over the next three years, Guts rises to become one of the Hawks' most feared commanders, his unparalleled ferocity complementing Griffith’s strategic brilliance. Together they carve a trail of conquest across the continent, their victories forging a legend that inspires both awe and envy. Yet beneath the triumphs, a dark omen stirs—an ancient, malevolent force that watches the Band’s ascent with hungry intent. As the shadows gather, Guts will be forced to confront a destiny far more harrowing than any battlefield he has ever known.
grimdarkblood-soakedtragic ambitionmythic warfarepsychological dread
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 18++
strong
ViolenceGraphic battlefield combat with frequent dismemberment, decapitation, and copious blood; the final arc depicts prolonged, sadistic slaughter of major characters.
strong
Sexual contentExplicit on-screen rape and sexual violence during the Eclipse sequence, including a prolonged assault of a major female character; nudity in sexual and non-sexual contexts.
strong
Disturbing themesDemonic horror, betrayal by a trusted leader, psychological trauma, implied child sexual abuse in a flashback, and a nihilistic worldview where hope is systematically destroyed.
moderate
LanguageFrequent strong profanity (subtitled) including f-bombs and sexual vulgarity, especially in combat and confrontational scenes.
A dark medieval fantasy following a mercenary's rise within a charismatic mercenary band, culminating in a catastrophic supernatural betrayal. The series is renowned for its unflinching depiction of extreme violence and sexual violence, making it suitable only for mature audiences prepared for deeply disturbing content.
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Berserk has 25 episodes.
Berserk is currently finished airing.
Berserk was produced by OLM.
Berserk aired Oct 8, 1997 to Apr 1, 1998.
Berserk is based on a Manga.
A dark medieval fantasy following a mercenary's rise within a charismatic mercenary band, culminating in a catastrophic supernatural betrayal. The series is renowned for its unflinching depiction of extreme violence and sexual violence, making it suitable only for mature audiences prepared for deeply disturbing content.
