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Berserk Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Berserk anime in order

Last updated: September 30 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

Kentaro Miura's dark fantasy epic Berserk has been adapted into anime several times across the decades, and the different versions overlap and re-tell the same arcs. This guide untangles the confusing release history so you can follow Guts' brutal journey the right way.

Berserk is the definitive dark fantasy saga, following the lone mercenary Guts and his massive sword as he battles demons, fate, and betrayal in a medieval hell. Because it has been adapted into a 1997 television series, a trilogy of films, and later CGI seasons, figuring out where to start can feel as daunting as one of Guts' battles.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order shows how the adaptations evolved over time, though be aware that several of them cover overlapping portions of the story.

  1. Berserk (1997 TV series)
  2. Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King (2012)
  3. Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey (2012)
  4. Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent (2013)
  5. Berserk (2016 TV series)
  6. Berserk (2017 TV series)

Since the 1997 series and the Golden Age film trilogy both cover the same Golden Age arc, story chronology is really about picking one version of the beginning and then continuing forward.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

In story terms, the Golden Age arc comes first, followed by the Conviction and Falcon of the Millennium Empire arcs covered by the 2016-2017 seasons.

  1. The Golden Age Arc β€” either the 1997 TV series or the 2012-2013 film trilogy
  2. Berserk (2016 TV series) β€” continues after the Golden Age
  3. Berserk (2017 TV series) β€” concludes the CGI seasons

Which Order Should You Choose?

The best path for newcomers is to watch the Golden Age Arc film trilogy first, since it is the most complete and polished telling of Guts and Griffith's origin, then move on to the 2016 and 2017 seasons to continue the story. Purists often prefer the 1997 anime for its atmosphere and pacing, but it ends before the story's most infamous turning point. Whichever version of the Golden Age you choose, save the 2016-2017 seasons for last β€” and remember that the manga remains the ultimate experience.

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