Season 1 – Berserk

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dogo f (This rating is for the 1997 SERIES ONLY. I have not watched the 2016 one, which this page is for, and I don’t plan to. Rotten Tomatoes has two pages for the 2016, including this one, but doesn’t have a page for the 1997 series.) What a masterpiece. One of the greatest and darkest pieces of fiction ever. The soundtrack is also amazing, even if the animation is dated due to a low budget. They still did an amazing job. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/25 Full Review Joe K Berserk is not just a story, it's a visceral experience. Kentaro Miura’s magnum opus is a brutal, emotionally devastating, and visually haunting journey through a dark medieval world corrupted by demonic forces and human ambition. At its heart lies Guts, one of the most complex and compelling protagonists ever written. His journey from a lone mercenary to a man battling against fate itself is nothing short of legendary. The series seamlessly blends horror, high fantasy, tragedy, and philosophical introspection. Its theme, betrayal, trauma, love, loss, and the nature of evil are explored with raw intensity and rare narrative depth. What sets Berserk apart is its refusal to shy away from the darkest corners of the human soul, while still finding space for moments of tenderness, camaraderie, and hope. The art, especially in the manga, is astonishing in detail and scope. Miura’s panels are grand, grotesque, and beautiful all at once. The anime adaptations vary in quality, but the 1997 series stands out for its emotional weight and brooding atmosphere, despite its limited animation. Berserk is not for the faint of heart but for those willing to confront its unflinching darkness, it delivers one of the most unforgettable tales ever told in any medium. It's a brutal masterpiece that continues to inspire creators and devastate audiences worldwide. Rating: 10/10 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/15/25 Full Review Will S Berserk 2016 Season 1 got some ugly-ass CGI scenes, but some 2D scenes and All music is beautiful, and Voice acting in Original Language are Great. (Sub Version) (6/10) Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review cody y this might well be the worst anime ever made. its ugly, lazy and a spit in the face of one of the greatest manga ever made. this should be a war crime and everyone involved should have there thumb removed Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review Nelson F Pretty hardcore but I enjoyed watching it. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/01/23 Full Review Matt H Guts is the greatest anime protagonist of all time. The adversity and horror that he faces and overcomes without losing his humanity is orders of magnitude beyond the development given to any other lead. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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