Berserk (2016)

About Berserk (2016)

Berserk (2016) (ベルセルク) arrives as an action anime by Millepensee and LIDENFILMS (2016), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: Spurred by the flame raging in his heart, the Black Swordsman Guts continues his seemingly endless quest for revenge. Standing in his path are heinous outlaws, delusional evil spirits, and a devout child of god.

More of the story: Even as it chips away at his life, Guts continues to fight his adversaries, who wield repulsive and inhumane ability, with nary but his body and sword—his strength as a human. What lies at the end of his travels? The answer is shrouded in the "night.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Guts (Hiroaki Iwanaga) and Casca (Toa Yukinari) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Millepensee and LIDENFILMS, so the studio's house style defines how Berserk (2016) looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Hiroaki Iwanaga voicing Guts gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.