Berserk

About Berserk

Berserk (剣風伝奇ベルセルク) arrives as an action anime by OLM (1997), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: Set during a time that very much resembles Europe during the Middle Ages, Berserk is a story of revenge set in the castle town of Midland. Recently, the town has seen the rise of a wicked king, who uses demonic minions to control and victimise his subjects.

More of the story: However, when a lone soldier enters the town calling himself the Black Swordsman and armed to the teeth, many sense that the king's days of unchecked oppression are over. Soon, the Black Swordsman is plying his trade by hunting down the king's evil servants, giving no quarter, and preparing to exact his vengeance on the king.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Guts (Nobutoshi Kanna) and Casca (Yuuko Miyamura) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 25 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by OLM, so the studio's house style defines how Berserk looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A community score of 8.4/10 puts it among the better-received action titles. Voice casting, including Nobutoshi Kanna as Guts, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1997, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.