Series synopsis
Berserk, also known as ベルセルク is a Japanese action & adventure animation drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on WOWOW Prime on July 1, 2016. It ended on June 23, 2017. It stars Hiroaki Iwanaga, Toa Yukinari, Kaoru Mizuhara and Yoko Hikasa.
Spurred by the flame raging in his heart, the Black Swordsman Guts continues his seemingly endless quest for revenge. Standing in his path are heinous outlaws, delusional evil spirits, and a devout child of god. Even as it chips away at his life, Guts continues to fight his enemies, who wield repulsive and inhumane power, with nary but his body and sword—his strength as a human.
Premise
Spurred by the flame raging in his heart, the Black Swordsman Guts continues his seemingly endless quest for revenge. Standing in his path are heinous outlaws, delusional evil spirits, and a devout child of god. Even as it chips away at his life, Guts continues to fight his enemies, who wield repulsive and inhumane power, with nary but his body and sword—his strength as a human.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hiroaki Iwanaga as Guts (voice)
- Toa Yukinari as Casca (voice)
- Kaoru Mizuhara as Puck (voice)
- Yoko Hikasa as Farnese (voice)
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Serpico (voice)
- Hiro Shimono as Isidro (voice)
Guest cast
- Ayako Takeuchi as Anna (voice)
- Rebecca Davis as Toma (English version, voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | April 7, 2017 | June 2, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 12 | July 1, 2016 | September 16, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 12 | April 7, 2017 | June 23, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Special Program Commemorating the Start of the Second Season of the "Berserk" TV Series Recap of episodes 1–12 |
April 7, 2017 |
| 2 |
Recollections of the Witch Shierke reflects on the story so far, and turns her thoughts towards the horrors to come. |
June 2, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Branded Swordsman Into a tavern walks a man with a massive sword, where he encounters a caged elf being bullied by grown men. Thus begins the strange partnership between the elf, Puck, and the swordsman, Guts. |
July 1, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Holy Iron Chain Knights Guts is still coming to terms with his fateful encounter with the monk and his daughter when he is confronted by the Holy Iron Chain Knights. Their commander berates him about his many sins is declares he is to be brought to the Holy See... |
July 8, 2016 |
| 3 |
Night of Miracles Guts and Puck are taken aback by Farnese's inability to see the elf. However, Farnese's refusal to accept anything beyond what she considers to be real in her world is about to be sorely tested. |
July 15, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Rent World After encountering his old foe, Guts continues to look for Griffith. |
April 7, 2017 |
| 2 |
Winter Journey Serpico recalls his history with Lady Farnese. Guts gets a visit from a mysterious, but dark presence. |
April 7, 2017 |
| 3 |
Banner of the Flying Sword Griffith expands his army. Mule Wolflame meets Sonia. |
April 14, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WOWOW Prime |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 1, 2016 |
| Last aired | June 23, 2017 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:30:00 |