Berserk (1997)
Kernel Score: 89% · 747 ratings
Genres: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation
First aired: 1997-10-08
Seasons: 1 · 25 episodes
Overview
Guts, a wandering mercenary, joins the Band of the Hawk after being defeated in a duel by Griffith, the group's leader and founder. Together, they dominate every battle, but something menacing lurks in the shadows.
Berserk parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Berserk is an extremely graphic and violent anime with sexual abuse, torture, and gore.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Explicit gore, torture, massacre, and slaughter are central to this dark fantasy series.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Includes depiction of sexual abuse as a plot element.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Nobutoshi Canna as Guts (voice)
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Griffith (voice)
- Yuko Miyamura as Caska (voice)
- Tomohiro Nishimura as Corkus (voice)
- Unsho Ishizuka as Narrator (voice)
Berserk FAQ
Is Berserk good?
Berserk has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 747 audience ratings.
Is Berserk OK for kids?
Berserk is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Berserk is an extremely graphic and violent anime with sexual abuse, torture, and gore.
What shows are like Berserk?
If you liked Berserk, try Tokyo Ghoul, Dororo, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Goblin Slayer.