Berserk (2016)

About Berserk (2016)

If you are hunting for a new action series, Berserk (2016) (ベルセルク) deserves a look (2016). The setup goes like this. The premise: 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.

Next up: Even as it chips away at his life, Guts continues to confront his enemies, 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.

With action at the core, 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. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

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. Voice casting, including Hiroaki Iwanaga as Guts, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.