Berserk - God's Hands (Epi. 22-25)

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Summary: Darkness, Bloody Darkness...
Review: Well, I have finished the "Berserk" series, and it was quite a journey. I'm a little saddened that this series really has no concrete conclusion and leaves the viewers hanging, possibly because this is only the beginning of the story. If I had known that from the beginning, it would've made the last two episodes a little better for me. Still, I'm overall pretty pleased with this dark and violent epic and hope that the series will continue on. "Berserk 6: God's Hand" is the conclusion to this first series, but not to the story.

Guts and The Band of the Hawk stage a rescue to recover a very beaten and tattered Griffith from the kingdom's dungeon. He has lost his sanity and his mind as he has completely given himself into the darkness. It is here after they rescue him that the true horrific fate of Griffith comes to light as The Great Eclipse is present. All hope and all that once was seems to end in the last two episodes. This saga in whole reveals the story of how Guts came to be, but has only touched the surface of his ultimate quest and purpose.

I really enjoyed watching the series and am glad that I invested my time into it. However, I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't a tad disappointed with the conclusion. The ending felt more like a teaser to me than anything else. I know now that I will definitely invest my time should a second series (and there better be with the way things ended) be released. It's still an amazing anime epic that ventures into bloodshed and darkness.

This anime series is in no way intended for younger viewers, especially these last four episodes. They contain strong and brutal violence, extreme blood and gore, nudity, a brief scene of rape, nudity, language, and dark and disturbing themes and imagery. Extras included are trailers, outtakes, a TV spot and more.

In no way am I disappointed with "Berserk" as a whole, but it is sad to see that there is no concrete ending for this first series. "Berserk 6: God's Hand" tends to leave more questions than answers, but it is still necessary to the series. These 25 episodes have been quite the journey. Just be willing to accept that you're not going to get an open-and-shut ending--and whatever you do, do not expect a happy ending. Then again, maybe this was suspected all along. Still a very exciting and intense saga that was time well spent.

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Summary: The Bizarre Ending To One of the Greatest Animes Ever
Review: Well, there are enough reviews of this DVD as of now but I just wanted to say that this is the most shocking/unexpected/weird ending to any anime or movie I've ever seen. Unfortunately I ruined the experience by going to websites after watching the 5th DVD, "Requited Desires" to get information on what was coming next because when I saw it volume 6 hadn't been released yet. But anyways, I went to Skullknight.net (my favorite Berserk web site and perhaps the only one that is still running) and found out that volume 6 would be the last release. I was very disappointed and wondered what was going to happen to end the series in a mere 4 episodes.
I don't want to ruin the ending for those of you who've haven't seen the conclusion to this magnificent series but I will say, like many other reviewers, that I loved this series but the ending most likely will disappoint you. Therefore, I would recommend that you watch the first episode over again after seeing the last, or if you can't get enough of the series go to (I may not have the website right but you'll find it.) TheHawks.org and you can download scanlations of the volumes up to 26 or so. Also, you should buy the manga in english from Dark Horse if you don't like to download (or you could just email me at [e-mail] with the subject "Berserk" and i'll send you five or six pages of what happens right after the end of the anime.) Lastly, you should go to skullknight.net and read the translations there because they are much more accurate than the Hawks translations.

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Rating:
Summary: The Bizarre Ending To One of the Greatest Animes Ever
Review: Well, there are enough reviews of this DVD as of now but I just wanted to say that this is the most shocking/unexpected/weird ending to any anime or movie I've ever seen. Unfortunately I ruined the experience by going to websites after watching the 5th DVD, "Requited Desires" to get information on what was coming next because when I saw it volume 6 hadn't been released yet. But anyways, I went to Skullknight.net (my favorite Berserk web site and perhaps the only one that is still running) and found out that volume 6 would be the last release. I was very disappointed and wondered what was going to happen to end the series in a mere 4 episodes.
I don't want to ruin the ending for those of you who've haven't seen the conclusion to this magnificent series but I will say, like many other reviewers, that I loved this series but the ending most likely will disappoint you. Therefore, I would recommend that you watch the first episode over again after seeing the last, or if you can't get enough of the series go to (I may not have the website right but you'll find it.) TheHawks.org and you can download scanlations of the volumes up to 26 or so. Also, you should buy the manga in english from Dark Horse if you don't like to download (or you could just email me at [e-mail] with the subject "Berserk" and i'll send you five or six pages of what happens right after the end of the anime.) Lastly, you should go to skullknight.net and read the translations there because they are much more accurate than the Hawks translations.