Berserk (2016) English Sub & Dub

About Berserk (2016)

Meet Berserk (2016) (ベルセルク), an action, adventure and drama anime by Millepensee and LIDENFILMS (2016). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: 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 struggle 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. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Millepensee and LIDENFILMS, which means the visual identity of Berserk (2016) follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. 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.