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While the series starts with a cryptic, action-heavy episode showcasing Guts as the "Black Swordsman," the anime quickly pivots to a flashback, covering the entirety of his early life.

The story of the 1997 Berserk is a classic tragedy told in reverse. The series opens with "The Black Swordsman" (Episode 1), a cold open introducing a nameless, metal-armed warrior, Guts, as he hunts and slays demons with a colossal sword. The world he inhabits is bleak, dark, and infested with evil. This is a teaser of the horror to come. Immediately after, the narrative makes a jarring, long flashback to the "Golden Age," chronicling Guts' years as a mercenary, effectively for the rest of the series. berserk -1997-

, is widely regarded as the definitive on-screen version of Kentaro Miura’s legendary dark fantasy manga. Produced by (the studio behind While the series starts with a cryptic, action-heavy