In what order should you watch Berserk?

Berserk should be watched in a specific order: start with the animated series 1997 or the trilogy of Movies: The Golden Age (2012–2013), which follow the same story arc, and then continue with the 2016–2017 series.

This way, you can follow the story of Guts and Griffith without breaking the logic. And if you really want to understand everything, the original manga of Kentaro Miura is still the most comprehensive version.

In what order should I watch *Berserk*?

Here is the recommended chronological order for following the plot without getting lost. The 1997 series and the film trilogy both tell the same story: choose one of the two.

1. Berserk (1997) : the first animated series, 25 episodes, which adapts the "Golden Age" storyline and lays the groundwork for the story of Guts and The Falcon Troupe.
2. Berserk: L’Âge d’Or I, L’Œuf du Roi (movie, 2012) : the first installment of the trilogy.
3. Berserk: L’Âge d’Or II, La Bataille de Doldrey (movie, 2012): the second film, which focuses on the famous Battle of Doldrey.
4. Berserk: L’Âge d’Or III, L’Avent (movie, 2013) : the final installment of the trilogy, leading up to *Eclipse*.
5. Berserk (2016-2017) : the series of 24 episodes (2 seasons of 12 episodes each) that picks up the story after *Eclipse*, featuring the *Conviction* arc and the beginning of the *Millennium Falcon* arc.

There are two pieces of content optional and do not add anything essential to the chronology:

• Berserk: Recollections of the Witch (2017): A special episode that recaps Season 2 of the 2016–2017 series. You can skip it without missing anything.
• Berserk: The Golden Age Arc, Memorial Edition (2022) : a series of 13 episodes which compiles the three films with a few previously unseen scenes. It's an alternative to the trilogy, not an addition: there's no need to watch both.

How can I watch Berserk?

Read the manga (the most complete version)

The source of everything is the manga written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura, which began publication in 1989. It covers the plot in all its depth, going far beyond what the anime shows. You can read it from the beginning, or alongside the series to fill in the gaps.

Berserk 1997: The Golden Age Arc

It's the best place to start exploring Guts and his encounter with Griffith. These 25 episodes adapt the Golden Age story arc, with an introduction to the black warrior.

You follow the rise of the The Falcon Troupe up to *Eclipse*, where the series comes to an abrupt end.

Films of the Golden Age (the 2012–2013 trilogy)

If you prefer a shorter, more modern format than the 1997 series, check out the three movies released in Japan between 2012 and 2013:

• The Golden Age I, The King's Egg
• The Golden Age II: The Battle of Doldrey
• The Golden Age III: Advent

These films are based on the the same story arc as the 1997 anime, up to *Eclipse*, but with a few extra scenes. You don't need to watch both versions: just pick one or the other.

2016–2017 Animated Series: The Millennium Falcon

It picks up the story after *The Eclipse*: Season 1 (2016) adapts the’Conviction Arc, and Season 2 (2017) the first half of the arc of the Millennium Falcon.

His presentation in computer-generated images It divides fans: it's less faithful to the source material visually than the 1997 series, but it's the only adaptation to cover this part of the story of Guts.

What is Berserk about?

Berserk is a manga by dark fantasy the following Guts, a lone mercenary haunted by a violent past. On the battlefield, he crosses paths with Griffith, an elegant warrior with white hair who leads the The Falcon Troupe. After a confrontation, Guts joins this group and becomes friends with its leader.

Together, they rise to glory in the service of a king, in a medieval empire torn apart by war. But the’excessive ambition of Griffith ends up causing discord.

Regarding the demonic forces Hovering around the group, a skeletal warrior hurls at Guts dark warnings, and the corrupt desires of Griffith lead to events that shake the entire world.

This blend of bloody battles, tragedy, and demons has made Berserk One of the most memorable manga in its genre, adapted into several anime series, movies, and video games.

As with series such as Naruto, One Piece Where Dragon Ball, the viewing order can quickly become a headache without a guide.

Film and anime list

Here are all the productions related to the franchise Berserk, to get your bearings before deciding on the order in which to watch them.

Animated Series

• Berserk (1997) : 25 episodes that adapt the Golden Age arc. This is the version that stays closest to the manga—the best way to discover it Guts and the Falcon Troupe.
• Berserk (2016-2017) : 24 episodes 3D stories that pick up the plot after *Eclipse* (the *Conviction* and *Millennium Falcon* story arcs).

The films in the *L’Âge d’Or* trilogy

• Berserk: Golden Age Arc I, The King's Egg : released on February 4, 2012 in Japan, in 2012 in France.
• Berserk: Golden Age Arc II, The Battle of Doldrey : released on June 23, 2012 In Japan, the January 31, 2013 in France.
• Berserk: Golden Age Arc III, Advent : released on February 1, 2013 In Japan, the July 20, 2014 in France.

These three movies cover the same story arc as the 1997 series. So you can choose either format.

The Remastered Version: Memorial Edition

In 2022 was released Berserk: The Golden Age Arc, Memorial Edition, a series of 13 episodes broadcast in Japan.

It re-edits the three original films with a few previously unseen scenes. It's an alternative to the trilogy, not additional content.

The OAV (Special Episode)

• Berserk: Recollections of the Witch (2017) : an episode rSeason 2 Recap from the 2016–2017 series, with no new content: you can skip it.

Where can I watch and read *Berserk*?

The 1997 animated series It's still hard to find via legal streaming services in France due to complex distribution rights. The easiest option is still to order it from physical edition (DVD or Blu-ray).

For the remaining adaptations, the 2016–2017 season and some of the movies are available on streaming platforms depending on the time of year. Rights often change from month to month, so check current availability on an aggregator like JustWatch.

As for the manga, if you really want to understand everything—especially what happens after the’Eclipse, manga remains a must-read, far beyond what anime and movies cover.

That's also what fans of high-quality TV series like Baki Where Demon Slayer, who juggle anime and manga so they don't miss a thing.

News for Berserk Fans

A group of fans organized under the name "Studio" Eclypse had revealed Berserk: The Black Swordsman, an unofficial adaptation of the Black Warrior arc.

Its first episode was scheduled for the summer of 2025. But in September 2024, the publisher Hakusensha and Studio Gaga, the rights holder, announced that This project had never been approved..

Since no agreement could be reached with them, the studio put the project on hold at the end of 2025 and removed his videos. As of now, no further action is planned.