Genre: Fantasy

Creator/Studio: Kentaro Miura/Oriental Light & Magic/VAP

Company: Media Blasters

DVD Info: 25 episodes, 6 volumes (box set available)

Summary: This is the story of Guts, the Black Swordsman. He is on a path of vengeance against the evil Griffith, leader of the mercenarious Band of the Hawk, who later becomes king, thanks to a mystical pendant called the Eye of God. The Good: The story is well-paced and very action-packed. I like the fact that the two main characters actually have a grudging respect for each other.

The Bad: The anime only told about half of the story. It doesn't even have much of an ending. The opening song doesn't seem to fit the show's theme.

Offensive Material: Graphic violence throughout the story. Some nudity and sexuality. Also contains usage of magic.

Overall: This has a feel similar to Conan the Barbarian, and is certainly not for the squeamish. I did find it interesting, however.

My Review: 3.0 Category: D (Adults)

Comments: This is based on the Berserk manga, published in America by dark Horse. (It only covered the first 12 volumes, however) Other Oriental Light & Magic titles include Gunsmith Cats, Pokemon, and Wedding Peach. Other VAP titles include: Dirty Pair, Gunsmith Cats, and Gregory Horror Show.