
Berserk
剣風伝奇ベルセルク
Set during a time that very much resembles Europe during the Middle Ages, Berserk is a story of revenge set in the castle town of Midland. Recently, the town has seen the rise of a wicked king, who uses demonic minions to control and victimise his subjects. However, when a lone soldier enters the t
Set during a time that very much resembles Europe during the Middle Ages, Berserk is a story of revenge set in the castle town of Midland. Recently, the town has seen the rise of a wicked king, who uses demonic minions to control and victimise his subjects. However, when a lone soldier enters the town calling himself the Black Swordsman and armed to the teeth, many sense that the king's days of unchecked oppression are over. Soon, the Black Swordsman is plying his trade by hunting down the king's evil servants, giving no quarter, and preparing to exact his vengeance on the king. (Source: MVM Entertainment)
Editorial mood guide by WatchMoodly Editorial Team · Base catalog metadata via AniList.
8.4/10 avg
Studio: OLM
Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch Berserk?
Within our mood classification system, Berserk aligns strongest with a adventurous / dark / sad viewing mood (epic journeys to fantastical worlds and unknown territories). Key tonal signals include dark fantasy, medieval setting, revenge story, anti hero, gory action, demon hunting, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a action, adventure, drama anime series released in 1997 from OLM.
- •You enjoy themes centered on dark fantasy, medieval setting, revenge story, anti hero.
- •You want a multi-arc 25-episode series to sink into (~25 min per episode).
Skip If…
- •You are looking for a purely lighthearted, zero-stress comfort watch without dark or tense themes.
- •You only have time for a standalone 2-hour movie rather than a 25-episode series commitment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berserk
Where can I watch Berserk (1997) legally online?
Berserk is available through official platforms including Prime Video, Netflix. Use the streaming links on this page to open the licensed release directly.
What mood and genres does Berserk fit best?
Berserk is classified under Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural and best matches a adventurous or dark or sad mood, featuring elements of dark fantasy, medieval setting, revenge story, anti hero, gory action.
How many episodes does Berserk have?
Berserk (1997) is currently marked as completed with 25 episodes, averaging 25 minutes per episode.
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