Berserk (1997)
Anime series · 25 episodes · OLM
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OLM’s Berserk (1997) is a seinen fantasy-horror anime following the Black Swordsman, Guts, in a medieval world. This action-adventure drama centers on Guts’ quest for vengeance against a tyrannical king and his demonic forces, featuring intense swordplay, war, and gore.
Berserk screencaps & stills
Reference frames from Berserk.
Berserk in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
In a world echoing medieval Europe, a solitary warrior known as the Black Swordsman, Guts, arrives in the castle town of Midland. This land suffers under the cruel dominion of a king who employs demonic entities to terrorize and control his populace. Guts, heavily armed and driven by a singular purpose, immediately begins to hunt down the king’s monstrous servants, showing no mercy in his pursuit.
The narrative unfolds as Guts systematically confronts these demonic forces, his actions signaling a challenge to the king's unchecked tyranny. His presence ignites a flicker of hope among the oppressed, suggesting an end to their suffering. The story is propelled by Guts' relentless quest for revenge against the wicked king, with the freedom and safety of Midland's people hanging in the balance.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- OLM
- Story
- Kentarou Miura
- Music
- Susumu Hirasawa
- Voice
- Nobutoshi Kanna as Guts
- Voice
- Yuuko Miyamura as Casca
- Voice
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Griffith
Where to watch Berserk
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Berserk colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Berserk happens
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Berserk background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Looks like it
Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
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Similar stories
Questions about Berserk
Who made Berserk?
Berserk (1997) was animated by OLM.
Where can I watch Berserk?
Netflix list Berserk. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Berserk?
Fans most often recommend Claymore, Gungrave, Devilman: Crybaby, Vinland Saga. In look: Blade of the Phantom Master, Slayers Gorgeous, Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture.
See more of Berserk
Every reference frame and clip, searchable by what is in the shot — a character, a place, a light.
Frames and loops from Berserk (1997) © OLM, shown at reduced size as reference for study and commentary. Rights questions: copyright@framethrower.ai.