The right order to watch the Berserk anime series is Berserk (1997), Berserk: The Golden Age Arc Film Trilogy (2012-2013), and then Berserk (2016-2017) all are connected but there is another latest movie of Berserk: The Golden Age Arc- Memorial Edition which only improved the animation quality of the same Berserk movie that came in 2012-2013.
Berserk is a dark and intense manga series by Kentaro Miura. Set in a world that resembles medieval Europe, it follows the story of Guts, a skilled swordsman, and Griffith, the leader of a mercenary group known as the “Band of the Hawk.” The series is famous for its brutal action, deep characters, and mature themes. The main storyline revolves around Guts’ vendetta against Griffith, who betrayed him and their friends to gain immense power as a demon.
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1. Berserk (1997 TV series), also known as Kenpu Denki Berserk in Japan
The 1997 Berserk season was the first series, adapted from a manga by the same name written by Kentaro Miura, and the season had 25 episodes from October 8, 1997, to April 1, 1998. This season follows the main protagonist, Guts, a lone warrior who joins the Band of the Hawk group after losing a fight to its leader, Griffith. Guts becomes a key group member but eventually leaves to find his way. This deeply upsets Griffith, leading to a chain of events where Griffith ends up in prison, and the Hawks are in danger.
Guts returns to help them, and they manage to rescue Griffith, but he’s badly hurt. In a moment of despair, Griffith uses a strange relic, which causes a terrifying event. Griffith transforms into a powerful demon, Femto, and the Hawks are attacked by other demons. Only Guts and another member, Casca, survive. Guts, now missing an arm and an eye, sets out on a mission to get revenge on the demons and Griffith.
2. Berserk: The Golden Age Arc Film Trilogy (2012-2013)
The “Berserk: The Golden Age Arc” is a set of three anime movies. They tell a part of the story from the Berserk manga, a popular comic book series from Japan. Studio 4 °C made the movies and came out between 2012 and 2013. Later, they were also shown on TV in a particular version.
The Egg of the King:
Guts, a skilled soldier, joins a mercenary group called The Band of the Hawk after losing a duel to its leader, Griffith. The group helps the Kingdom of Midland in a war, and Griffith rises to power. However, Guts overhears Griffith saying that friends must have their dreams, which leads Guts to question his path.
The Battle for Doldrey:
Guts and Casca, another member of The Band of the Hawk, are separated from the group and face many challenges. After a significant victory, Guts leaves the group to pursue his dream. Upset by Guts’ departure, Griffith makes a mistake that leads to his imprisonment.
The Advent:
A year later, Guts returns to help free Griffith. But they find Griffith severely weakened. In a moment of despair, Griffith activates a pendant that transports them to another dimension where he sacrifices his allies to become a powerful entity, Femto. This event leads to the demise of The Band of the Hawk and leaves Guts and Casca scarred. Guts then embarks on a journey to fight against the evil forces.
3. Berserk (2016-2017 TV series)
“Berserk” follows the journey of Guts. This former mercenary seeks revenge against Griffith, his former leader, who betrayed their group, the Band of the Hawk, to become a powerful entity. Guts, along with his elf companion Puck, battles evil forces in a world marked by chaos and doom, while his lover Casca, who lost her sanity due to past horrors, is cared for by their former comrades.
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FAQ's On how to watch Berserk in order
A. No, they are not the same, as both anime series follow different arcs.
A. Nope, they are not the same. They adapted the same Golden Age Arc from its Manga series but have a few differences in terms of storyline.
A. Berserk 2016 season first episode was aired on July 1, 2016.
