Berserk: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch
Berserk (1997): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

Berserk (1997) is a action, adventure, drama, fantasy anime produced by OLM. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.61/10 from 415,209 ratings.
What is Berserk about?
Guts, a man who will one day be known as the Black Swordsman, is a young traveling mercenary characterized by the large greatsword he carries. He accepts jobs that offer the most money, but he never stays with one group for long—until he encounters the Band of the Falcon. Ambushed after completing a job, Guts crushes many of its members in combat. Griffith, The Band of the Falcon's leader and founder, takes an interest in Guts and duels him. While the others are no match for Guts, Griffith defeats him in one blow.
Key details
Berserk runs for 25 episodes and its status is "finished airing". It premiered in the fall 1997 season. Content rating: R+ - Mild Nudity.
Where to watch Berserk
Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for Berserk.
Frequently asked questions
What is Berserk about?
Guts, a man who will one day be known as the Black Swordsman, is a young traveling mercenary characterized by the large greatsword he carries. He accepts jobs that offer the most money, but he never stays with one group for long—until he encounters t
How many episodes does Berserk have?
Berserk has 25 episodes.
What is the MAL rating of Berserk?
Berserk is rated 8.61/10 on MyAnimeList.



