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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!

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...
Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:WOWOW Prime

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Branded Swordsman" is the best rated episode of "Berserk" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 305 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Makoto Fukami, it aired on 7/1/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Holy Iron Chain Knights".

  • The Branded Swordsman
    6.5/10305 votes

    #1 - The Branded Swordsman

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: Makoto Fukami

  • The Holy Iron Chain Knights
    6.8/10231 votes

    #2 - The Holy Iron Chain Knights

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: Makoto Fukami

  • Night of Miracles
    6.8/10223 votes

    #3 - Night of Miracles

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: Makoto Fukami

  • Revelations
    6.7/10204 votes

    #4 - Revelations

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: Makoto Fukami

  • Tower of Conviction
    6.9/10197 votes

    #5 - Tower of Conviction

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: Makoto Fukami

  • A Nighttime Feast: Burning at the Stake
    6.8/10188 votes

    #6 - A Nighttime Feast: Burning at the Stake

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: Takashi Yamashita

  • The Black Witch
    7.5/10204 votes

    #7 - The Black Witch

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/12/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: Makoto Fukami

  • Reunion in the Den of Evil
    7.0/10184 votes

    #8 - Reunion in the Den of Evil

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/19/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Makoto Fukami

  • Blood Flow of the Dead
    7.3/10187 votes

    #9 - Blood Flow of the Dead

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/26/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Takashi Yamashita

  • Hell's Angels
    7.3/10185 votes

    #10 - Hell's Angels

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/2/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Takashi Yamashita

  • Shadows of Ideas
    7.3/10181 votes

    #11 - Shadows of Ideas

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/9/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Makoto Fukami

  • Those Who Cling, Those Who Struggle
    7.1/10181 votes

    #12 - Those Who Cling, Those Who Struggle

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/16/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Makoto Fukami