In a landscape filled with overpowered protagonists and predictable plots, the 1997 Berserk stands as a monument to storytelling. It is a tragedy in the classical sense. It is unflinching, emotional, and unforgettable.
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The 1997 anime covers only The Golden Age arc, ending on a brutal cliffhanger that leaves newcomers desperate for more. The animation budget shows in later episodes, and some manga-original scenes (like the Skull Knight or Puck) are omitted. Also, the series censors the most graphic sexual violence from the manga, though it remains extremely violent. berserk -1997-
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