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Summary: Gatsu, Elric, Corum
Review: I'm not going to tell you how great Berserk is (especially in character development, story and dramatization departments). Other reviews do that well. I'm writing this to inform all friends of Berserk about Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melnibone saga from which Kentarou Miura has a great deal of influence. If you liked Berserk then you MUST do yourself a favor and read the Elric saga. Except the Elric saga one other major influence is Corum saga by the same author. Maybe you want to check that also.
Ps: Elric of Melnibone and Corum saga's are parts of the Eternal Champion series
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Summary: One of the Best Anime Series.......but not Perfect.
Review: Im a fan of anime and i've seen at least 20 different series but Beserk is by far my favorite. The story is about a man named Guts, who gets tangled up with a mercenary group and their leader Griffith's ambition to rule all Midland through war. The plot is very developed and keeps you interested and wondering what is going to happen next; it also takes a few twists you wouldn't expect. The music is melodic and haunting at the same time, that fits in with the story perfect. The character design is complex, with the charaters changing as they grow and experience different situations. There is some humor in the story but the series is about a war so don't buy this if you want humor. The reason I didn't rate this a 5 is because of the ending that leaves you wanting more, and there is no plan for their to be a second season. If you buy the series then in order to continue the story you have to want to purchase the manga, which takes up right after the story left off. I would recommend reading the manga after watching the series.
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Summary: Good Anime...with undertones
Review: My girlfriend and I rented the first DVD collection in this series on a whim. I, personally, am a big fan of Ninja Scroll (cliche I know), Trigun, Vampire Hunter D, and the Dirty Pair collections. My girlfriend leans more towards Sailor Moon style Anime but enjoys most of the ones I like. We both really got into this series...if that tells you anything.Berserk contains an interesting mixture of violence (not as rough as Ninja Scroll)and melodrama (though not as ham-handed as the Evangelion series) as well as dropping in a touch of humor, typically at the expense of particularly brash and obnoxious villains. The story moves at a confusingly erratic pace but is still engaging, following the protagonist into his past and his evolution as a mercenary for the most legendary band of mercs in the lands. The supporting cast seems similar to the type of RPG castes used in other Animes like Lodoss War. The obnoxious kid, the big tough guy, the strong willed warrior, etc. The animation is strong however. Not quite on par with most of the afore mentioned titles, but still impressive and worth viewing. Interestingly enough there are more homoerotic undertones between the protagonist and the mercenary leader than in any ten episodes of the WWE and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy combined. If you shy away from this type of thing, be warned. Ohterwise it's a solid buy. Side note: the DVD features include outtake scenes of the voice actors either screwing up or just goofing off. This alone is funny enough to make this series worth at least looking at.
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Summary: Berserk is just simply a masterpiece!
Review: ok this won't be a typical review like you peoples usually read. Ghetto wit style is this 1. Now here is the way I interpreted the story of ............................... ~Berserk~ The characters in this show ain't like nothin you ever seen. They have DEPTH! The most I have ever seen. But it is only 3 that has this DEPTH. ~Griffth~
~Guts~
~Caska~ because of the DEPTH to these 3 great characters is astonishing, everything these 3 characters do will be interpreted diffeerntly with every viewer that watches these 3 characters interact. Here is a list of many things I mean............................ * Is Griffith and Guts really gay?
* Does Casca really love Griffith or is her judgement clouded for another man, maybe Guts?
* What caused Griffith to become gay?
* Who is the smarter man Griffith or Guts?
* Why is Casca always complainin?
* Does Guts want Griffith or Casca? Is he bisexual? and there are many more. This series is everything just get it. Oh and if you get this collector's Box of War set then watch the outtakes on every dvd cause they are very, very funny. Also in a interview the director or artist mentioned somethin bout that there may be a 2nd season! Hope so! Holla at ya boi!!!
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Summary: No, No, No, IMPORTANT, Please read!
Review: Okay, I have been reading some fairly negative reviews about this series and thought I would provide some clarification on apparently the biggest complaint - the ending. First of all, you have to understand that Berserk is a bi-weekly comic book published in Japanese and these DVD's are simply an animated version of the books that was playing late night in Japan. The animation, if memory serves me correct, covers books 1 through 13 of the comics and ends there. However, the comic books series continue much more (and even on-going as I write this today) and currently the comics are at 26! So all I am trying to say is these DVD's should not be criticized for their ending because that is not how the story ends... the animation only ends and in the comics, Guts is adventures are continuing strongly. But for many of you, who do not live in Japan or do not have access to the Japanese comics... here is a summary of what happens next (WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!) 1. After being rescued from "hell" by the skull helmed warrior, Guts and Casca are returned to the mountain where he trained after immediately leaving the Falcon Army. 2. Caska has gone insane from her experiences and gives birth to a half demon child (who immediately disappears to reappear numerous times later). 3. Leaving Casca, Guts sets out to hunt down the various disciples of God Hand and kills quite a few. 4. Upon returning back home, he realizes that Casca has disappeared (wandered off) and he sets out on a quest to find her. 5. During the quest, after defeating some disciples, he rescues Casca. However, in the craziness surrounding the rescue, Gryphis returns to the normal mortal plane. 6. Having a mortal body, Gryphic reforms the Falcon Army which is then used to defeat Midland from the invading armies of Kushan. 7. Meanwhile, Guts, accompanied with Casco, a young witch, a thief, and a former inquistor and her body guard travel to find Gryphis. 8. Guts get superpowered up by gaining a Dwarven Armor that makes him unbelievably strong (and it is hinted that this is the same type of armor worn by the skull helmed warrior). That is about where the comic ended today. Anyways, I hope that this was of some help to some people but.. let me just say this, for those who loved the animation.. the comics are infinitely better. People would not believe who "tame" the animation is compared to the comics...
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Summary: Check this one out...
Review: One of the favorite anime of all times. I think you cant really compare it to anything,,,you can say its violent and just too weird, but there is alot more to it...It's a story of a struggle, love and revenge + much more killing in between. If you watch it and feel confused by the ending, i sugest geting manga which goes really far into it and is still in production to date. (before that i have never read manga, really enjoyed it and cant wait for more to come out)
-Andy
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Summary: Pure Genius
Review: The series Berserk is one of the most amazing things i have ever seen. So artistic and beatifull full of desire and dreams,that are so motivational and inspiring that will change many perspectives in your life and will open many more.Recomended for all anime fans out there and people familiar with Nero and those Renasaunce fairs, got to love medievil times. Plus dont get mad at the ending its supposed to be that way its done on purpose,remmber the series isnt done thats not even half of the series so you have alot to look foward too :)
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Summary: Amazing
Review: The show presented here is complete. I find that this show is quite unique in the world of anime these days. There is no supreme silliness like Dragon ball z or sailor moon. This is a good show with good writing and great characters, sure some are a little hollow or one sided but sometimes that is all that is needed to make a good show. The violence here isnt anything different then a good dose of "Braveheart" and the sex and nudity is toned down quite well opposed to some "adult anime" it isnt pornographic or misplaced. I find the story quite unique and it draws you into Gut's realm. A simply stunning anime with a twisted end! Yes twisted but its a unique ending and one that is refreshing and can be finshed by reading the manga.
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Summary: It doesn't need words
Review: This anime IS THE BEST ANIME there is. I dare anyone to say that he watched it and wasn't brain washed by its beauty. No one (and I do mean no one ) will regret buying it . Do not let anyone spoil anything and just go watch it with blind knowledge of its contents like me. BUT BE WARNED (AND I DO MEAN A WARNING ), the ending of this series is the most depressing and heart breaking ending you will ever experience in your whole human life. Iam not kidding, the ending made me bedridden and shedding tears for a whole three days. So be ready .
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Summary: Wow! and... Wow...
Review: This is such a cool anime. You will understand a lot more if you read the manga as well. I'm just waiting for the 4th manga to be printed in English.
The consept of this anime is amazing in the fact that it shows the lengths a person will go to be at the top: the people that will be used, the people that will die, and the people who are really 'nothing'- just stepping stones. Wonderfully done!
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