When did the Berserk 1997 anime series air?
The Berserk 1997 anime series aired on Nippon TV in Japan from the 8th of October 1997 to the 1st of April 1998. It ran for 25 episodes.
Questions about Berserk (1997 TV series)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who composed the music for the Berserk 1997 anime?
Susumu Hirasawa composed the score for the Berserk 1997 anime. The soundtrack includes the tracks "Forces", "Guts", and the opening theme "Tell Me Why". "Forces" was released as a single by Nippon Columbia on the 1st of November 1997.
What manga arcs does the Berserk 1997 TV series cover?
The Berserk 1997 TV series covers the Black Swordsman arc and the Golden Age arc from Kentaro Miura's manga. It adapts twelve volumes and part of a thirteenth volume.
Who licensed the Berserk 1997 anime in North America?
Media Blasters originally licensed the Berserk 1997 anime in North America and released it under its Anime Works label. After the rights expired in December 2012, Discotek Media acquired the license and released a Blu-ray set on the 26th of March 2024.
What is the Eclipse in the Berserk 1997 anime?
The Eclipse is a catastrophic supernatural event triggered when Griffith's Behelit is activated. It transports the Band of the Hawk to another plane of existence, where the God Hand offers Griffith membership in exchange for sacrificing his comrades. The Hawks are branded and slaughtered by demons called Apostles; only Guts and Casca survive.
How was the Berserk 1997 anime received by critics?
The Berserk 1997 anime received widespread critical acclaim and has frequently been listed as one of the best anime series of all time. Critics praised its storytelling, character development, and Susumu Hirasawa's soundtrack. Zac Bertschy called it the pinnacle of dark fantasy, while Serdar Yegulalp argued it surpassed Lord of the Rings in intensity.