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Berserk: Season 1

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25 episodes · first aired Oct 8, 1997

The Black Swordsman has flash backs to years past and his trials and tribulations in the Band of the Hawk.

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  1. 1 The Black Swordsman Oct 8, 1997 · 24m · TMDB 7.4 A blacksmith is forging an enormous sword while a dark man with only one eye and one arm stands back and watches.
  2. 2 Band of the Hawk Oct 15, 1997 · 24m There is a great battle taking place at a fort. The attackers are doing well, except one thing stands in their way - a grey knight and he states that none shall pass him.
  3. 3 First Battle Oct 22, 1997 · 24m Guts and Griffith begin their sword fight.
  4. 4 The Hand of God Oct 29, 1997 · 24m Guts reminisces about his childhood.
  5. 5 A Wind of Swords Nov 5, 1997 · 24m Guts is now a commander of Griffith's army, taking many risks in battle, Casca takes him to task for it. Griffith is knighted in the Midland court much to the nobles' dismay.
  6. 6 Zodd the Immortal Nov 12, 1997 · 24m In another raid, Guts and Griffith come across a demon known as Nosferatu Zodd.
  7. 7 The Sword`s Owner Nov 19, 1997 · 24m Princess Charlotte of Midland strikes up a friendship with Griffith.
  8. 8 Conspiracy Nov 26, 1997 · 22m Griffith and Guts continue their success in battle and Griffith is made a Count.
  9. 9 Assassination Dec 3, 1997 · 24m Griffith saves Charlotte when her horse bolts during a fox hunt. Yurius, the king's younger brother, attempts to have him assassinated.
  10. 10 Nobleman Dec 10, 1997 · 24m Guts, sent by Griffith, assassinates Yurius and his son Adonis. Griffith gets closer to Charlotte. The Hawks depart for yet another mission.
  11. 11 The Battle Dec 17, 1997 · 24m On a stormy battlefield, Casca, Griffith's second in command, is wounded while fighting the leader of an enemy army. Guts runs to her rescue but when she passes out at the edge of a cliff…
  12. 12 Together Dec 24, 1997 · 24m Casca is still unconscious, so Guts shelters them in a cave while the rain pours down. She comes to and tells Guts about her past and about Griffith's.
  13. 13 Prepared for Death Jan 7, 1998 · 24m Guts and Casca try to fight their way back to the Hawks while the enemy army they were fighting from before try to stop them.
  14. 14 Bonfire of Dreams Jan 14, 1998 · 24m Casca finds Judeau's division of Hawks and leads them back to where Guts was fighting alone. Although injured, he defeated all the enemy soldiers by himself. They return to the Hawks' camp…
  15. 15 The Decisive Battle Jan 21, 1998 · 24m The King of Midland and his various generals confer about Doldrey Castle, long since captured by the Chudan Empire. Griffith plans an attack and the King agrees despite the protests of his…
  16. 16 The Conqueror Jan 28, 1998 · 24m With the help of Nosferatu Zodd, Guts defeats the defender of Doldrey Castle.
  17. 17 Moment of Glory Feb 4, 1998 · 24m With the victory at Doldrey, Griffith is promoted to White Phoenix General, an aristocratic title. The Queen of Midland and other court conspirators try to poison Griffith.
  18. 18 Tombstone of Flames Feb 11, 1998 · 24m Griffith has his revenge by having the Queen's castle burned down.
  19. 19 Separation Feb 18, 1998 · 24m Griffith will not let Guts simply leave. He says that Guts belongs to him.
  20. 20 Sparks Feb 25, 1998 · 24m Guts arrives at the home of Godo the swordsmith and stays there for a while while Godo crafts a new sword for him. Guts practices more on his sword techniques with the help of Godo's…
  21. 21 Confession Mar 4, 1998 · 24m Guts returns in time to save the remaining Hawks from annihilation.
  22. 22 Infiltration Mar 11, 1998 · 24m With Guts help, Casca and the Hawks hope to rescue Griffith.
  23. 23 Eve of the Feast Mar 18, 1998 · 24m Breaking away from the King's pursuing armies, the few Hawks left contemplate their future. Guts comforts Casca, who is despondent over Griffith's condition. Griffith begins to dream.
  24. 24 The Great Eclipse Mar 25, 1998 · 24m Seduced by the promises of demons and his dreams from his childhood, Griffith agrees to fulfill his destiny and become one of the God Hand demons.
  25. 25 Time of Eternity Apr 1, 1998 · 23m Griffith's men are sacrificed to the demon's appetites. Guts fights on, at first to save Griffith, then to save himself from the result of Griffith's ambition.