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Pre-Order: Berserk The Complete TV Series (1997) (Blu-Ray Set)

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Crunchyroll Store has Berserk: The Complete Anime TV Series (1997, Blu-Ray Set) available to Pre-Order on sale for $44.96 - 15% off when you apply promo code(s) CRAFF15 or CRNEW at checkout = $38.22. Shipping is $5 or free on $50+ orders.

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  • This complete collection of the dark fantasy classic includes all 25 episodes presented in high-definition with the original Japanese language and English subtitles alongside the original English dub.
  • Guts, a wandering mercenary, joins the Band of the Hawk after being defeated in a duel by Griffith, the group's leader and founder. Together, they dominate every battle, but something menacing lurks in the shadows.

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Crunchyroll Store has Berserk: The Complete Anime TV Series (1997, Blu-Ray Set) available to Pre-Order on sale for $44.96 - 15% off when you apply promo code(s) CRAFF15 or CRNEW at checkout = $38.22. Shipping is $5 or free on $50+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Editor Discombobulated for finding this deal.
  • Note: Estimated to ship on May 10, 2024 (limit 3 per customer).
Product Details:
  • This complete collection of the dark fantasy classic includes all 25 episodes presented in high-definition with the original Japanese language and English subtitles alongside the original English dub.
  • Guts, a wandering mercenary, joins the Band of the Hawk after being defeated in a duel by Griffith, the group's leader and founder. Together, they dominate every battle, but something menacing lurks in the shadows.

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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pinoy78
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Play Guts theme
SKV4m
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the original series ends abruptly at 25 episodes. its supposed to continue with a new story line but that never happened with this original series. there a few "new" series but I never followed those after trying out a few episodes. then there are the full-length movies that are decent since they used a lot of the original voice actors but lacked the raw feel of the original tv series. one of my favorites anime series. characters, english voice actors, story, soundtrack, the feels were great. definitely a great series to re-watch every couple years.

The creator Kentaro Miura died in 2021 so we probably wont be seeing any more berserk.
daleeous
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Put your grasses on! Nothing will be wrong.

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Apr 30, 2024 03:06 AM
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pkpro0611Apr 30, 2024 03:06 AM
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Good deal. This has been out since March on other storefronts for $60.
Apr 30, 2024 04:34 AM
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vishu_fyApr 30, 2024 04:34 AM
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Only way you will get Blu Ray here in the USA. I have the blu ray from EU, steelbook from EU, the movie trilogy and the 2016 from US.. and then got this from CR when it was on pre order.. My all time favorite Manga series and the art on both Manga and this anime are so beautiful (1997 series really has some beautiful scenes, great dialogues and not to forget Susumu Hirasawa's music).

YouTube has the entire 1997 series if someone wants to try first.. and if you are new to this series , it is Rated R..

The series does end on a cliff hanger, but I think that's what is great about the series since you really end up reading the manga after that.. I've been a fan of the series for almost 20 years now and the latest chapter came out 2-3 days ago. The only manga series I still wait for every chapter.

Just glad to see there are so many fans of this series..
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Apr 30, 2024 05:02 AM
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Smity83
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Apr 30, 2024 05:02 AM
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The '97 series gets better every time I watch it.
Apr 30, 2024 06:45 AM
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oniservaApr 30, 2024 06:45 AM
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Put yo grasses on
Nutting will be Wong

BTW, my personal favorite anime
Apr 30, 2024 12:03 PM
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aaroncaabronApr 30, 2024 12:03 PM
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Quote from OliveTree595 :
Yes, this is the original (1997) series AKA the good one. Not the horrible 2016 CGI mess.
Thank you
Apr 30, 2024 01:19 PM
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shouthouseApr 30, 2024 01:19 PM
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Quote from SKV4m :
the original series ends abruptly at 25 episodes. its supposed to continue with a new story line but that never happened with this original series. there a few "new" series but I never followed those after trying out a few episodes. then there are the full-length movies that are decent since they used a lot of the original voice actors but lacked the raw feel of the original tv series. one of my favorites anime series. characters, english voice actors, story, soundtrack, the feels were great. definitely a great series to re-watch every couple years.

The creator Kentaro Miura died in 2021 so we probably wont be seeing any more berserk.
The manga is being completed by his ink guy. The whole story was laid out to him, it's just going to take a long time because the output has dramatically slowed.
Apr 30, 2024 01:38 PM
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DgaartApr 30, 2024 01:38 PM
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Quote from Solarium :
One of the top animes ever. Just don't watch the new "remake" that came out few years ago with the cheap CGI's. The 3 movies that came out basically recapping the OG series were also done well, those are on Amazon prime.
I know everyone shits ln the newer Berserk anime series a lot but if you ignore the nipple-less women and shitty 3D it is actually a pretty faithful adaptation of some of the later manga stories. For people that aren't readers (please read the manga) it atleast gives them an idea of where the story goes after this anime.

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Apr 30, 2024 01:52 PM
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Apr 30, 2024 06:44 PM
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franmicgomApr 30, 2024 06:44 PM
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Quote from Vice_Monkey :
Gave the movies and this series a full run through and it really just turned out to be predictable weeb mysogynist garbage. Better than the newer ones in art style and more mature themes, but that's also typical for the 90s vs later weeb trash.
Lol. xD
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Apr 30, 2024 06:58 PM
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BrianB9807Apr 30, 2024 06:58 PM
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It is a very dark fantasy with characters tragedies stemming from sexual assault/violence, and a general authoritarian abuse of power.

The poster above me claims it's a weeb misogyny. It's actually quite progressive for series about a Blackswordsman swinging a Buster Sword and chopping people in half.

It's no more misogynistic than Game Of Thrones. It's a medieval story setting, it's going to have that princess/damsel in distress along with characters like Sansa. Hell. one of the characters is called Casca, which is crazily similar to the spelling of Sansa. Casca is a female warrior who probably has Stockholm syndrome because of her past. Same with Guts. He's a victim of abuse as a child, and wanting a family. Guts underneath this Buster sword is a kid wanting a family. There's also a hint of homosexual love between the two male characters.

I won't spoil anymore, but if you have any interest in a Game of Thrones type story with a darker fantasy (Demons and markings), this is for you.

For anime fans, you need to collect this at this price. I'm not the best at knowing when things go out of print, but it was a long time coming for this set. It released at $60, and it keeps going in and out of stock, and the third party prices sit at like $100 waiting for the people to overpay. So grab this for $40.

It does end on a cliffhanger. Netflix series should be used to watch that ending, and the series that came out a few years ago is worth the watch if you want the story to continue.
Apr 30, 2024 07:04 PM
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DonkeyFinestApr 30, 2024 07:04 PM
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40 is not cheap considering this is a 20 plus years ago. And it's not a complete set either. They should have released with the second half done in cgi. Good or bad it would have some semblance of a finished product.
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Apr 30, 2024 07:24 PM
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JollyPillooowsApr 30, 2024 07:24 PM
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Quote from cabals :
This is a small adaptation of part of a long running manga (comic) series. The manga started in 1989 and has 42 volumes. The author recently passed away in 2021 so the story will likely never be concluded. I would still recommend the Manga as it is great and this animated version is great as well
his team is continuing the story, so a few chapters have come out since his death (just had a new chapter last week). I believe his best friend knew how the story was to go.
Apr 30, 2024 08:55 PM
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LuxowellApr 30, 2024 08:55 PM
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Best opening song ever. My friend's band used to cover it.
May 01, 2024 01:25 AM
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vishu_fyMay 01, 2024 01:25 AM
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Quote from DonkeyFinest :
40 is not cheap considering this is a 20 plus years ago. And it's not a complete set either. They should have released with the second half done in cgi. Good or bad it would have some semblance of a finished product.
Dude, even the second series is incomplete and stops at a point with a bit of an open ending, not to mention all that clanging noise through the 2016 series , pacing issues and the horrible CGI. I agree $40 is expensive , but it is better than paying $60+ for the remastered dvds of the same series.

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antonio010May 01, 2024 02:17 AM
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Quote from zdiddy987 :
I really enjoyed the Dreamcast game
Man, that's what got me into this anime. I remember playing sword of the berserk on the Dreamcast and after fighting zod, I wanted to learn more about the story. Found the anime and got hooked. I really really suggest checking out the manga. It is seriously an amazing read. Prepare for a roller coaster of a ride….

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