To this date, this remains as the best adaptation of the Berserk manga, which is one of the best dark fantasy stories out there.
The somber atmosphere and art style captured my attention from the very first episode, and I wish the rest of the manga had been adapted in this format, but I guess the plot would have been seen way too explicit for television. (Believe it or not, this anime actually covers the most tamed part of the source material: It's only at the very final episodes where the series becomes as just as brutal as the original comics)
While I highly recommend this series, keep in mind the plot often deals with some disturbing issues like child abuse and rape, and also I must warn you the plot ends in one big cliffhanger (Which manages to be shocking even taking in consideration that the very fist episode foreshadows the tragic conclusion taking place after the 25th episode)
"Berserk" is definately not a happy ride, but is a definately a must-see for anime fans.
The somber atmosphere and art style captured my attention from the very first episode, and I wish the rest of the manga had been adapted in this format, but I guess the plot would have been seen way too explicit for television. (Believe it or not, this anime actually covers the most tamed part of the source material: It's only at the very final episodes where the series becomes as just as brutal as the original comics)
While I highly recommend this series, keep in mind the plot often deals with some disturbing issues like child abuse and rape, and also I must warn you the plot ends in one big cliffhanger (Which manages to be shocking even taking in consideration that the very fist episode foreshadows the tragic conclusion taking place after the 25th episode)
"Berserk" is definately not a happy ride, but is a definately a must-see for anime fans.