.com This violent sword-and-sorcery adventure suggests a darker version of Record of Lodoss War. Guts (originally "Gatsu") is a brooding warrior, haunted by demons, who fights with an enormous two-handed sword. When he's defeated in hand-to-hand combat by the elegant Griffith, Guts joins the Band of the Hawk. They're supposed to be mercenaries, but Griffith's loyal corps behaves like a crack regiment in the century-long war between Midland and Chuder. Although he takes unnecessary personal risks for reasons rooted in past traumas, Guts quickly rises to a position of command. This vision of early medieval warfare is grittier and less sanitized than standard anime adventures. Fans of Kento Miura's original manga praise its depth of characterization, which isn't really apparent in these first five episodes. But its grim earthiness sets Berserk apart from run-of-the-mill chivalric tales. Rated 16 Up: Violence, nudity, sexual situations, profanity, grotesque imagery. --Charles Solomon
B**A
A must have!
This is such a cool piece of berserk merch for any fan to want. I was very pleased with the condition of the product. Was practically New! Best part was the DVD was still factory sealed!
T**R
hardcored anime
in the begging the midlands are now in a age of darkness from a new king known as Griffith. The people of the midlands are ruled with fear of the king minions of darkness with no hope and are dealt with death or worst, but a lone swords man stands against the king and his minions known as the black swords man Guts. Learn from Guts begging mercenary life and how he crossed paths with Griffith and his small but strong groups of soldiers known as the band of the hawk. and how they will shape their friendships and their life thought the conquest of the 100 year war, this one is not to be missed.
R**E
One of the best
Fantastic series. Really, a work I suspect transcends the man who wrote it. The closest thing I can think of is Dune,another series which examines the human tendency to worship other human beings.Having said that, the official translation (subtitles) range from competent to atrocious.Powerful phrases like Griffin's words to Guts, which a fan-sub would translate as "I want you", become "I want you to join us and soldier for me." A single Japanese word meaning "Why" becomes a six or seven word sentence, which usually does nothing toimprove the text.
L**D
Awesome Site
I have searched everywhere and I don't know why I bother some days. I know if I just come straighten to you Amazon, you have everything I could possibly need. Thanks
L**N
Five Stars
Great Deal and love Berserk, one of best anime ever. 5 out of 5
N**.
Ending ruined it
The series was good....but the end made every minute of viewing not worth it. I've never seen something so sick and depressing. I'm usually fine with bitter endings if they make you think, but all I got from this was that they couldn't think of anything else so they went for shock value.
A**R
Five Stars
the DVD played perfectly and the price can't be beat!
C**E
Five Stars
Best Anime!!!!
H**E
Thank you very much
Thank you very much. Incredible price !!
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