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Berserk Watch Order
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Also known as Kenpuu Denki Berserk, Berserk (1997)
The Berserk watch order combines the 1997 series' 25 episodes, the three Golden Age Arc movies, and the two 12-episode 2016 and 2017 seasons. Begin with the original 25-episode series, then watch the Golden Age trilogy — Egg of the High King, The Battle for Doldrey, and Descent — which retells and extends that arc on the big screen. After the movies, continue into the first 12-episode modern season and the second 12-episode season to carry the story forward. Following this chronological order lets the films bridge the classic series and the later seasons instead of leaving them stranded. If you want the correct order including all three movies rather than just the TV runs, watch the 1997 episodes first, then the Golden Age films, then the two newer seasons in turn.
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Start with either the 1997 series (25 episodes) or the three Golden Age films (2012-13). Both cover the Golden Age arc, so you only need one of them before the 2016 series.
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Berserk 1997
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Episodes 1-25
Berserk (1997), 25 episodes. The classic adaptation; covers the Golden Age arc. Start here or with the three films.
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#2–4 · 3 entries
- 2Berserk: The Golden Age I - Egg of the High King Movie
Golden Age film 1, The Egg of the King (February 2012). Retells the Golden Age arc with new animation; the films replace the 1997 series.
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Golden Age film 2, The Battle for Doldrey (June 2012). Continues from film 1.
Movie - 4Berserk: The Golden Age III - Descent Movie
Golden Age film 3, The Advent (February 2013), the end of the Golden Age arc. Continues from film 2.
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Season 1 (2016)
#5 · 1 entry
- 5Episodes 1-12
Berserk (2016), 12 episodes (July 2016). A CG continuation set after the Golden Age; watch after the 1997 series or the films.
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Season 2 (2017)
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- 6Episodes 1-12
Berserk (2017), 12 episodes (April 2017). Continues directly from the 2016 season.
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Then watch Berserk (2016, 12 episodes) and Berserk (2017, 12 episodes), which continue after the Golden Age.
The anime stops partway through the manga, so the story is unfinished on screen.
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Watch Berserk in this order. 6 entries, chronological.
- Berserk 1997: Episodes 1-25
- Movies: Berserk: The Golden Age I - Egg of the High King Movie (movie)
- Movies: Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey Movie (movie)
- Movies: Berserk: The Golden Age III - Descent Movie (movie)
- Season 1 (2016): Episodes 1-12
- Season 2 (2017): Episodes 1-12
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Berserk watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Berserk in?
Start with either the 1997 series (25 episodes) or the three Golden Age films (2012-13). Both cover the Golden Age arc, so you only need one of them before the 2016 series. Then watch Berserk (2016, 12 episodes) and Berserk (2017, 12 episodes), which continue after the Golden Age. The anime stops partway through the manga, so the story is unfinished on screen.
Should I watch the 1997 series or the Golden Age movies?
Either. The 1997 series (25 episodes) and the three Golden Age films (February 2012, June 2012, February 2013) both cover the Golden Age arc. The films are newer and shorter; the series also includes the Black Swordsman storyline. Watching both is optional.
Where do the 2016 and 2017 seasons fit?
After the Golden Age, whichever version you watched. Berserk (2016) has 12 episodes (July 2016) and Berserk (2017) has 12 episodes (April 2017), and they continue the story rather than retell it.
What is the chronological order of Berserk?
Start with Episodes 1-25 (Berserk 1997), then continue with Berserk: The Golden Age I - Egg of the High King Movie (Movies), Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey Movie (Movies), Berserk: The Golden Age III - Descent Movie (Movies), Episodes 1-12 (Season 1 (2016)), and Episodes 1-12 (Season 2 (2017)). The full Berserk watch order on this page has 6 entries across 4 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Berserk?
Berserk aired in the same order as the chronological watch order, starting with Episodes 1-25 (Berserk 1997).
How many episodes is Berserk?
Berserk has 49 TV episodes in this order, plus 3 movies.
Where do the Berserk movies fit in the watch order?
Berserk: The Golden Age I - Egg of the High King Movie comes right after Episodes 1-25 (Berserk 1997), Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey Movie comes right after Berserk: The Golden Age I - Egg of the High King Movie (Movies), and Berserk: The Golden Age III - Descent Movie comes right after Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey Movie (Movies).
Is Berserk finished?
Yes. Berserk has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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