If you’re an old-school anime fanatic, then you’ll be happy to hear that Berserk, a classic series from 1997, will be available on Amazon for $59.95 on March 26 -- preorders are now live. Originally adapted from Kentaro Miura’s Japanese manga series, this story involves Guts, a lone warrior with a checkered past, and Griffith, the leader of a group of mercenaries called the “Band of the Hawk.” Naohito Takahashi (from Iria: Zeiram the Bounty Hunter fame) is the animator and director, and fan-favorite Marc Diraison is the voice actor of Guts, who has played the character for over a decade.
Preorder Berserk: The Complete 1997 TV Series
Chilling ghosts, terrifying demons, and deadly weapons throughout make the series dark and intense. It’s not for the faint of heart. It follows “Black Swordsman” Guts, the protagonist, as he seeks revenge on Griffith, his old comrade who betrayed Guts while seeking evil glory and god-like power. Watch it to see why Guts appears on our list of the best anime characters of all time.
This show has a lot to recommend it: fiery romance, brotherly love, and traumatic betrayal. Even though other Berserk series are available on Blu-ray, the 1997 series is widely thought to be the best because of its non-family-friendly graphics and twisted storytelling.
The collection, now available for pre-order in high-definition Blu-ray (a rarity for a series from 1997), has 25 episodes split between two Region A discs. Each episode comes with the original Japanese language and original English dub, as well as English subtitles. The cover art is also quite nostalgic — perfect for displaying on your TV stand to in-the-know guests.
It’s currently the #1 bestseller in Amazon’s Anime category, so move quickly to secure your copy today.
