The influence of the 1997 anime and the manga it's based on cannot be overstated. Kentaro Miura's work has served as a primary artistic and thematic inspiration for a generation of creators. The bleak world, heavy armor, and challenging combat of the Dark Souls and Elden Ring video games by FromSoftware are directly inspired by Berserk . Its influence can also be seen in other games like Final Fantasy VII , Devil May Cry , and countless manga and anime artists today.
The story of the 1997 Berserk is a classic tragedy told in reverse. The series opens with "The Black Swordsman" (Episode 1), a cold open introducing a nameless, metal-armed warrior, Guts, as he hunts and slays demons with a colossal sword. The world he inhabits is bleak, dark, and infested with evil. This is a teaser of the horror to come. Immediately after, the narrative makes a jarring, long flashback to the "Golden Age," chronicling Guts' years as a mercenary, effectively for the rest of the series. berserk -1997-
Critiques of the 1997 anime often point to its technical limitations. OLM worked with a modest budget, which is evident in the frequent use of panning shots over still frames, repeated animation loops during large battlefield sequences, and minimal fluid movement during high-stakes duels. The influence of the 1997 anime and the
