Kentaro Miura's world isn't for the faint-hearted.
Published: Thursday, 23 May 2024 at 5:15 pm
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Most anime fans, even ones who haven't seen Berserk, have probably heard tales of how dark and twisted Kentaro Miura's story is. If you're planning on finding out for yourself, allow us to guide you on the best way to watch the anime.
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Berserk follows Guts, a mercenary trying to survive the horrors of war – the very same horrors that turn hellish as the narrative takes a nosedive into the supernatural and sad*stic, bringing otherworldly monsters into the mix thanks to the God Hand.
Sadly, Miura died before its conclusion, leaving the fate of Berserk in limbo.
However, the editorial team at Young Anima promised to continue the story, with the help of planning materials left behind and a friend of Miura's, who says he knows what happens to the tormented anti-hero.
This means now is as good a time as any to see whether or not the world truly is as gruesome as fans make it out to be.
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How to watch Berserk in order
The series has gone through several adaptations over the years, with some being appreciated by fans and others slated for their lack of content and poor animation.
The fandom stand by the claim that there is still not a truly faithful anime version primarily because of how phenomenal the source material is.
If you still want to see the horror of the Eclipse in motion, you should start with:
- Kenpuu Denki Berserk (1997)
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the King Movie (2012)
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II – The Battle for Doldrey Movie (2012)
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III – The Advent Movie (2013)
- Berserk (2016)
- Berserk Season 2 (2017)
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition (2022)
How to watch Berserk in the UK
The 1997 adaptation is available to watch on YouTube for free.
The remaining releases, including the Golden Age sagas, can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
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