The acclaimed anime franchise features multiple series and films. Lost in the darkness? Here's how to watch Berserk in order

The acclaimed anime franchise features multiple series and films.

Lost in the darkness? Here's how to watch *Berserk *in order

The acclaimed anime franchise features multiple series and films.

By Chris Snellgrove

September 27, 2025 9:00 a.m. ET

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'Berserk,' from 1997 to 2016. Credit:

Nippon TV; Liden Films

The popular anime franchise *Berserk*, based on the manga created by Kentaro Miura, has been delighting fans since the 1990s. In more recent years, it has experienced a major resurgence, earning a whole new generation of fans.

Of course, like many franchises (anime and otherwise) with different incarnations, there can be a bit of uncertainty about where — and when — to dive in. Do you have to watch the original 1997 show in addition to the 2016 version? How do the movies come into play? And where does the "Memorial Edition" land with this franchise's canon?

Fortunately, you don't have to join up with a mercenary band or fight monsters to get answers. With the help of a behelit, ** has put together the ultimate guide to this sprawling action anime. Just keep slicing — er, reading — to discover how to watch *Berserk *in order.

What is *Berserk *about?

Yuko Miyamura in 'Berserk'.

*Berserk* is the story of Guts, a skilled warrior who joins a band of mercenaries. He makes a name for himself and manages to impress the group's charismatic leader as he cuts a path of bloody destruction across the land. While questioning whether or not life as a mercenary is his true destiny, Guts is plunged into an increasingly complex world of men and monsters. It soon becomes clear that he'll need more than his skills as a swordsman to come out on top.

Part of what makes *Berserk *so enjoyable is how its characters stay grounded even as they tangle with otherworldly horrors and unimaginable evils. Guts is someone who simply wants to keep his head down and do his job, but he's constantly thrust into situations where only his keen mind and keener blade can prevail. The result is a compelling franchise built around a paradoxical character: an everyman who is simultaneously like no other man in the world.

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How can I watch *Berserk *in release order?

The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King.

Warner Bros. Pictures Japan

Compared to other popular anime titles out there (we're looking at you, *One Piece*!), watching *Berserk* in order is quite easy. It begins with the groundbreaking 1997 standalone series, which adapted Kentaro Miura's hit manga into 25 episodes. Back when *Dragon Ball Z* was turning more Western audiences into anime fans, *Berserk* brought the tale of Guts and his mercenary adventures to startling life.

The franchise then went dormant for 15 years. That changed in 2012 with the release of the movie *The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the King*, which kicked off a brand new canon. The film was followed by two sequels and culminated with the 2016 *Berserk* series, the latter of which is controversial among fans for its use of CGI and lackluster visuals.

Watching everything in release order will give you a nearly complete experience, though hardcore fans may want to check out *The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition*, which transformed the three films into a 13-episode anime series featuring new music, enhanced visuals, and other fun additions.

Release order:

- *Berserk* (1997)

- *Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the King* (2012)

- *Berserk: The Golden Age Arc 2 – The Battle for Doldrey* (2012)

- *Berserk: The Golden Age Arc 3 – The Advent* (2013)

- *Berserk* (2016)

- *Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition* (2022)

How can I watch *Berserk *in canon order?

The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey.

Warner Bros. Pictures Japan

*Berserk*'s uncomplicated timeline makes it something of an anomaly among anime franchises. You see, the canon order and the release order are more or less the same. Therefore, fans interested in a completely canonical binge-watching session only need to make one decision: whether or not to watch *Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition*.**

The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent.

Warner Bros. Pictures Japan

The *Memorial Edition *is essentially just a special edition of the film trilogy translated into a short season of anime. You may not want to watch it unless you simply want to appreciate a different edit of the films; alternatively, you could watch the *Memorial Edition* instead of the movies.

Canon order:

- *Berserk* (1997)

- *Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the King* (2012)

- *Berserk: The Golden Age Arc 2 – The Battle for Doldrey* (2012)

- *Berserk: The Golden Age Arc 3 – The Advent* (2013)

- *Berserk* (2016)

- *Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition* (2022)**

Where can I watch Berserk?

The 2016 revival of 'Berserk'.

The best place to watch *Berserk* is Crunchyroll, a streamer dedicated to anime. The platform is home to the 2016 anime and *Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition*.

That being said, you can't stream the original 1997 version of *Berserk* or the original film trilogy on this platform. Dedicated fans and curious newbies may have to track those down on physical media or wait for them to appear on a streaming service. Otherwise, Crunchyroll is the perfect place to immerse yourself in this epic action anime franchise.

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