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The Best Episodes of Berserk Season 1

Every episode of Berserk Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Berserk Season 1!

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Spurred by the flame raging in his heart, the Black Swordsman Guts continues his seemingly endless quest for revenge. Standing in his path are heinous outlaws, delusional evil spirits, and a devout child of god.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Berserk Season 1 Episode 7 - The Black Witch
    7.6/10(303 votes)

    S1:E7

    Guts is finally close to finding Casca, but Casca has caught the heretics' eye, and the Holy Iron Chain Knights are also homing in on the heretics' location...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  2. Berserk Season 1 Episode 9 - Blood Flow of the Dead
    7.4/10(279 votes)

    S1:E9

    Casca unveils her hidden powers, which attracts the attention of Mozgus. Guts is nearing Casca, and Luca meets a new entity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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  3. Berserk Season 1 Episode 10 - Hell's Angels
    7.4/10(277 votes)

    S1:E10

    Luca learned all about the strange, egg-shaped demon, while Guts fought against Mozgus' followers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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  4. Berserk Season 1 Episode 11 - Shadows of Ideas
    7.4/10(275 votes)

    S1:E11

    Guts is approaching Mozgus, while the strange blob is approaching the castle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  5. Berserk Season 1 Episode 12 - Those Who Cling, Those Who Struggle
    7.2/10(272 votes)

    S1:E12

    While the daylight is nearby, Guts and the crew have to defend themselves from the strange blob creatures. Nina runs into Luca.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  6. Berserk Season 1 Episode 8 - Reunion in the Den of Evil
    7.1/10(276 votes)

    S1:E8

    Guts battles two powerful opponents. Isidro and Casca make an escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  7. Berserk Season 1 Episode 2 - The Holy Iron Chain Knights
    6.9/10(337 votes)

    S1:E2

    Guts is still coming to terms with his fateful encounter with the monk and his daughter when he is confronted by the Holy Iron Chain Knights. Their commander berates him about his many sins is declares he is to be brought to the Holy See...

    Director:Hisashi Egawa
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  8. Berserk Season 1 Episode 3 - Night of Miracles
    6.9/10(326 votes)

    S1:E3

    Guts and Puck are taken aback by Farnese's inability to see the elf. However, Farnese's refusal to accept anything beyond what she considers to be real in her world is about to be sorely tested.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  9. Berserk Season 1 Episode 4 - Revelations
    6.9/10(302 votes)

    S1:E4

    Guts returns to a place he'd left two years ago to reconnect with old friends, but finds that someone he holds most dear has vanished. Guts tries to lay blame, but he is not entirely innocent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  10. Berserk Season 1 Episode 5 - Tower of Conviction
    6.9/10(296 votes)

    S1:E5

    Intent on finding Casca, Guts continues his journey toward the Tower of Conviction. Meanwhile, Farnese is already there, witnessing unspeakable horrors committed by those who serve the Holy See.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  11. Berserk Season 1 Episode 6 - A Nighttime Feast: Burning at the Stake
    6.9/10(287 votes)

    S1:E6

    As Mozgus and his men continue their witchhunt for heretics, Farnese can't help but feel a twinge of doubt. Meanwhile, Guts unexpectedly encounters a familiar face, who brings ill tidings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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  12. Berserk Season 1 Episode 1 - The Branded Swordsman
    6.5/10(429 votes)

    S1:E1

    Into a tavern walks a man with a massive sword, where he encounters a caged elf being bullied by grown men. Thus begins the strange partnership between the elf, Puck, and the swordsman, Guts.

    Director:Atsushi Satou
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Black Witch" is the best rated episode of "Berserk" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 303 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Makoto Fukami, it aired on 8/12/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Blood Flow of the Dead".