Berserk - White Hawk (Episodes 10-13)

Rating:
Summary: Rage into the Darkness...
Review: The bloody saga between darkness and human will continues with "Berserk 3: White Hawk." While I noted that the second volume lacked a bit in action and intensity (but was still very good and necessary), this third volume comes back with full force containing more story, character development, and outstanding battle scenes.

The series continues with past events in Guts' life that are still adding shape and texture to the person that he has become in the very first episode. A warrior possessed with rage and absolute hatred of himself, Guts craves fighting and is an unstoppable force against his enemies. One of the main storylines of the four episodes is Guts and Caska getting separated from their group after battle. Guts learns how Caska came to met Griffith and why she joined his group. She also reveals why she is envious of Guts. At the same time, the two are being tracked by the enemy. Caska and Guts must learn to fight together side-by-side, or suffer the deadly consequences.

"Berserk" is really shaping up to be one hell of an impressive series. The storytelling is absolutely mesmerizing and the animation suits the characters and the setting. While we still have yet to see what exactly has led Guts to where he was in the very first episode, we are learning more and more about his past which helps us understand where he's coming from. Guts is also showing more emotion in these episodes which leads us to believe that there has to be more to him than being just a violent and raging warrior. We also see Griffith come more and more into power and showing signs of completely devoting himself to his dream. It will be interesting to see what ends up happening between Guts and Griffith, as it's clear that some sort of treachery must've taken place at some point.

This anime series isn't intended for children. These four episodes contain strong and brutal violence, extreme blood and gore, language, nudity, and dark and disturbing themes and imagery. It's crucial to the story that the series be dark and violent as it is painting a horrific picture of warfare and how far some are willing to go to destroy their enemies with hopes of gaining all power over everything. Extras included are outtakes, production sketches, the original TV opening, storyboards and trailers.

"Berserk 3: White Hawk" continues this exciting epic without missing a single beat. The episodes are exciting, heavily involved with the characters, and they do a splendid job of continuing this episodic journey into darkness. If you've made it this far, then you know the power this series holds. For have only seeing 13 episodes, this is already proving to be a remarkable tale.

Rating:
Summary: Rage into the Darkness...
Review: The bloody saga between darkness and human will continues with "Berserk 3: White Hawk." While I noted that the second volume lacked a bit in action and intensity (but was still very good and necessary), this third volume comes back with full force containing more story, character development, and outstanding battle scenes.

The series continues with past events in Guts' life that are still adding shape and texture to the person that he has become in the very first episode. A warrior possessed with rage and absolute hatred of himself, Guts craves fighting and is an unstoppable force against his enemies. One of the main storylines of the four episodes is Guts and Caska getting separated from their group after battle. Guts learns how Caska came to met Griffith and why she joined his group. She also reveals why she is envious of Guts. At the same time, the two are being tracked by the enemy. Caska and Guts must learn to fight together side-by-side, or suffer the deadly consequences.

"Berserk" is really shaping up to be one hell of an impressive series. The storytelling is absolutely mesmerizing and the animation suits the characters and the setting. While we still have yet to see what exactly has led Guts to where he was in the very first episode, we are learning more and more about his past which helps us understand where he's coming from. Guts is also showing more emotion in these episodes which leads us to believe that there has to be more to him than being just a violent and raging warrior. We also see Griffith come more and more into power and showing signs of completely devoting himself to his dream. It will be interesting to see what ends up happening between Guts and Griffith, as it's clear that some sort of treachery must've taken place at some point.

This anime series isn't intended for children. These four episodes contain strong and brutal violence, extreme blood and gore, language, nudity, and dark and disturbing themes and imagery. It's crucial to the story that the series be dark and violent as it is painting a horrific picture of warfare and how far some are willing to go to destroy their enemies with hopes of gaining all power over everything. Extras included are outtakes, production sketches, the original TV opening, storyboards and trailers.

"Berserk 3: White Hawk" continues this exciting epic without missing a single beat. The episodes are exciting, heavily involved with the characters, and they do a splendid job of continuing this episodic journey into darkness. If you've made it this far, then you know the power this series holds. For have only seeing 13 episodes, this is already proving to be a remarkable tale.

Rating:
Summary: Rage into the Darkness...
Review: The bloody saga between darkness and human will continues with "Berserk 3: White Hawk." While I noted that the second volume lacked a bit in action and intensity (but was still very good and necessary), this third volume comes back with full force containing more story, character development, and outstanding battle scenes.

The series continues with past events in Guts' life that are still adding shape and texture to the person that he has become in the very first episode. A warrior possessed with rage and absolute hatred of himself, Guts craves fighting and is an unstoppable force against his enemies. One of the main storylines of the four episodes is Guts and Caska getting separated from their group after battle. Guts learns how Caska came to met Griffith and why she joined his group. She also reveals why she is envious of Guts. At the same time, the two are being tracked by the enemy. Caska and Guts must learn to fight together side-by-side, or suffer the deadly consequences.

"Berserk" is really shaping up to be one hell of an impressive series. The storytelling is absolutely mesmerizing and the animation suits the characters and the setting. While we still have yet to see what exactly has led Guts to where he was in the very first episode, we are learning more and more about his past which helps us understand where he's coming from. Guts is also showing more emotion in these episodes which leads us to believe that there has to be more to him than being just a violent and raging warrior. We also see Griffith come more and more into power and showing signs of completely devoting himself to his dream. It will be interesting to see what ends up happening between Guts and Griffith, as it's clear that some sort of treachery must've taken place at some point.

This anime series isn't intended for children. These four episodes contain strong and brutal violence, extreme blood and gore, language, nudity, and dark and disturbing themes and imagery. It's crucial to the story that the series be dark and violent as it is painting a horrific picture of warfare and how far some are willing to go to destroy their enemies with hopes of gaining all power over everything. Extras included are outtakes, production sketches, the original TV opening, storyboards and trailers.

"Berserk 3: White Hawk" continues this exciting epic without missing a single beat. The episodes are exciting, heavily involved with the characters, and they do a splendid job of continuing this episodic journey into darkness. If you've made it this far, then you know the power this series holds. For have only seeing 13 episodes, this is already proving to be a remarkable tale.

Rating:
Summary: Yummy ^_^
Review: This third DVD in the Berserk collection is one of the best so far! Unlike volume 2, this one has non-stop action throughout the entire four episodes, and also of plot developement to boot. Griffith is just as gorgeous as always for all us female fans, and lots of spraying blood and flying limbs should appeal to the more 'male' viewers ^_^ Buy this DVD now, and if you haven't watched the other two, buy them now too! ::glomps Griffith:: angsty pretty boys are the best pretty boys!

Rating:
Summary: 3 1/2 Stars actually...
Review: This third volume is probably the most disturbing with deeper storyline so far in Berserk series. It reveals about Caska's undying loyalty to Griffith and what/who he really is (kinda, it gives your better idea), along with tons of bloody massacre, and some true feelings are revealed (wink wink).

Just like typical sub-par anime series, artwork is good in the beginning, falters in the middle, then picks up again in the end (to save film budget), no different in Berserk. As you can tell right away how awful artwork gets in battle scenes, choppy character movements and coloring.

This third installment should keep you interested enough to anticipate a bit for fourth volume. But AGAIN, I can't stress enough about dopes who overblow every anime series as if it was, "THE BEST EVER!!! WOW!!" I mean.. just check our their other reviews, everything is, "WOW, THE BEST EVER!!!" "FIVE STARS!!!!" "BUY IT NOW!!" give me a break. Berserk is entertaining, but DEFINATELY not best ever.. or close to it.

Rating:
Summary: 3 1/2 Stars actually...
Review: This third volume is probably the most disturbing with deeper storyline so far in Berserk series. It reveals about Caska's undying loyalty to Griffith and what/who he really is (kinda, it gives your better idea), along with tons of bloody massacre, and some true feelings are revealed (wink wink).

Just like typical sub-par anime series, artwork is good in the beginning, falters in the middle, then picks up again in the end (to save film budget), no different in Berserk. As you can tell right away how awful artwork gets in battle scenes, choppy character movements and coloring.

This third installment should keep you interested enough to anticipate a bit for fourth volume. But AGAIN, I can't stress enough about dopes who overblow every anime series as if it was, "THE BEST EVER!!! WOW!!" I mean.. just check our their other reviews, everything is, "WOW, THE BEST EVER!!!" "FIVE STARS!!!!" "BUY IT NOW!!" give me a break. Berserk is entertaining, but DEFINATELY not best ever.. or close to it.

Rating:
Summary: So far, this is the heavy one.
Review: Volume 3, White Hawk, reveals some of Griffith's and Casca's dark past and deals with some disturbing stuff. Volume 3 has the most character development so far. This series is proving to be one of my favorites (can't forget Lain). If you dont like your story's sugar coated, I highly recomend Berserk!

Rating:
Summary: A Woman Warrior's Place
Review: While this DVD has the traditional four episodes, it actually tells only two stories. And one of those only incompletely. The first, 'Noble Man,' is the story of the assassination of General Yurius by Guts. This turns into a debacle resulting in the death of Yurius, his son and a large number of his household. Guts has no sense of when to kill and when to run, and nearly manages to be exposed in carrying out his mission.

At the same time this is happening, Griffith is at a ball intent on enchanting Lady Charlotte. This reveals a side to the commander that may leave the viewer feeling increasingly ambivalent about Griffith, his motives, and his methods. The expressions on his face are telling, and in the light of some past actions, uncomfortably revealing.

The remaining three episodes focus on the next battle against the nefariously boorish Lord Adon of Chuda. Not so much on the battle itself, but on the misadventures of Caska, Griffith's female lieutenant. Suffering a slight illness, she is cornered by Adon and subjected to some grim taunting about her place on the battlefield. Guts comes to her rescue, but in the melee, both are forced off a cliff and into the river. They survive, but Caska is in no shape to head back into battle right away. While the wait for her to regain her strength she opens up for the first time about her history with Griffith.

They finally manage to begin their return to Griffith when they run right into Adon's search parties. Guts is hampered by Caska's weakened state, has to force her to flee, and then sets about killing over a hundred men, one at a time. Caska is pursued, and by the end of the last episode, the viewer will be wondering if they will actually get out of this situation and return to the next day's battle. It is interesting to note that, although he is much more sympathetic to Caska than Adon, Guts shares at least some of the same prejudices against women in battle. Or, at least, so he seems. At the end of this episode disk there is considerable unfinished business for the next DVD to cover.

Rating:
Summary: A Woman Warrior's Place
Review: While this DVD has the traditional four episodes, it actually tells only two stories. And one of those only incompletely. The first, 'Noble Man,' is the story of the assassination of General Yurius by Guts. This turns into a debacle resulting in the death of Yurius, his son and a large number of his household. Guts has no sense of when to kill and when to run, and nearly manages to be exposed in carrying out his mission.

At the same time this is happening, Griffith is at a ball intent on enchanting Lady Charlotte. This reveals a side to the commander that may leave the viewer feeling increasingly ambivalent about Griffith, his motives, and his methods. The expressions on his face are telling, and in the light of some past actions, uncomfortably revealing.

The remaining three episodes focus on the next battle against the nefariously boorish Lord Adon of Chuda. Not so much on the battle itself, but on the misadventures of Caska, Griffith's female lieutenant. Suffering a slight illness, she is cornered by Adon and subjected to some grim taunting about her place on the battlefield. Guts comes to her rescue, but in the melee, both are forced off a cliff and into the river. They survive, but Caska is in no shape to head back into battle right away. While the wait for her to regain her strength she opens up for the first time about her history with Griffith.

They finally manage to begin their return to Griffith when they run right into Adon's search parties. Guts is hampered by Caska's weakened state, has to force her to flee, and then sets about killing over a hundred men, one at a time. Caska is pursued, and by the end of the last episode, the viewer will be wondering if they will actually get out of this situation and return to the next day's battle. It is interesting to note that, although he is much more sympathetic to Caska than Adon, Guts shares at least some of the same prejudices against women in battle. Or, at least, so he seems. At the end of this episode disk there is considerable unfinished business for the next DVD to cover.