Berserk Anime Review

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Introduction

Many people, including myself, started the Berserk obsession by watching the animated TV series. It's a wonderful series intended for more mature audiences. Berserk has a really deep emotional story, lots of bloodshed, some nudity, and has a few explicit scenes in it. It could be bloody and disgusting at times so if you can't handle it, this series is really not for you. For everyone else, prepared to be enthralled. 

The TV series is about Guts, Griffith, and The Band of the Hawk. The Kingdom of Midland is at war and The Band of the Hawk, led by Griffith, is becoming the best military force available. Guts impresses Griffith with his fighting abilities and is asked to join up with The Hawks. Griffith has never asked anyone to join his group until now... 

There must be something special about Guts. Perhaps its his attitude of "never run from a fight" or maybe it is his uncanny raw talent at combat. He does wield a sword 3 times as big as normal one, and swings it with just as much ease. Griffith's desire is to be king at Midland's castle. He was born a peasant, which means social hierarchy disables him to ever grow that high in status, but still, he desires it. Griffith's battle technique is just as impressive as Guts. His agile movements and lighting quick attacks make him what he is, the leader of The Hawks. Also known as the White Hawk, Griffith will capture his prey, which is Guts. 

With the two joining together, Griffith will lead them to many battles in which he will never fail. 3 years after The Hawks first battle with their new recruit, Guts, they still remain undefeated. It is unheard of in that era and Midland's King has taken great admiration to them because of it. New opponents face The Hawks, deadly challenges await, and nothing is as it appears. Relationships will be born; relationships will be broken. The world of Berserk is a serious one and there's no room for the slightest mistake.

Ranking: 5