The 1997 Berserk anime (which ended on the infamous cliffhanger of the Eclipse) is beloved for its atmosphere and soundtrack by Susumu Hirasawa. However, it omitted major characters due to budget constraints—most notably and the Bakiraka clan, as well as Wyald , the monstrous apostle of the Black Dog Knights.

The Eclipse. Be prepared for some of the most intense and harrowing sequences in the history of dark fantasy. berserk - the golden age arc memorial edition

In 2012, Studio 4°C adapted this arc into a film trilogy ( The Egg of the King , The Battle for Doldrey , The Advent ). While visually ambitious, these films suffered from choppy CG animation and pacing issues. A decade later, in 2022, the franchise received its ultimate redemption song: . The 1997 Berserk anime (which ended on the

If you are diving in, here is how to approach the 13-episode run: Be prepared for some of the most intense