Berserk

The Black Swordsman

Oct 8, 1997

A blacksmith is forging an enormous sword while a dark man with only one eye and one arm stands back and watches.

Band of the Hawk

Oct 15, 1997

There is a great battle taking place at a fort. The attackers are doing well, except one thing stands in their way - a grey knight and he states that none shall pass him.

First Battle

Oct 22, 1997

Guts and Griffith begin their sword fight.

The Hand of God

Oct 29, 1997

Guts reminisces about his childhood.

A Wind of Swords

Nov 5, 1997

Guts is now a commander of Griffith's army, taking many risks in battle, Casca takes him to task for it. Griffith is knighted in the Midland court much to the nobles' dismay.

Zodd the Immortal

Nov 12, 1997

In another raid, Guts and Griffith come across a demon known as Nosferatu Zodd.

The Sword`s Owner

Nov 19, 1997

Princess Charlotte of Midland strikes up a friendship with Griffith.

Conspiracy

Nov 26, 1997

Griffith and Guts continue their success in battle and Griffith is made a Count.

Assassination

Dec 3, 1997

Griffith saves Charlotte when her horse bolts during a fox hunt. Yurius, the king's younger brother, attempts to have him assassinated.

Nobleman

Dec 10, 1997

Guts, sent by Griffith, assassinates Yurius and his son Adonis. Griffith gets closer to Charlotte. The Hawks depart for yet another mission.

The Battle

Dec 17, 1997

On a stormy battlefield, Casca, Griffith's second in command, is wounded while fighting the leader of an enemy army. Guts runs to her rescue but when she passes out at the edge of a cliff, he cannot catch her in time and they both fall into the river below.

Together

Dec 24, 1997

Casca is still unconscious, so Guts shelters them in a cave while the rain pours down. She comes to and tells Guts about her past and about Griffith's.

Prepared for Death

Jan 7, 1998

Guts and Casca try to fight their way back to the Hawks while the enemy army they were fighting from before try to stop them.

Bonfire of Dreams

Jan 14, 1998

Casca finds Judeau's division of Hawks and leads them back to where Guts was fighting alone. Although injured, he defeated all the enemy soldiers by himself. They return to the Hawks' camp and Casca tends to Guts' wounds.

The Decisive Battle

Jan 21, 1998

The King of Midland and his various generals confer about Doldrey Castle, long since captured by the Chudan Empire. Griffith plans an attack and the King agrees despite the protests of his other officers. Only one other general supports Griffith's actions. The Hawks attack Doldrey.

The Conqueror

Jan 28, 1998

With the help of Nosferatu Zodd, Guts defeats the defender of Doldrey Castle.

Moment of Glory

Feb 4, 1998

With the victory at Doldrey, Griffith is promoted to White Phoenix General, an aristocratic title. The Queen of Midland and other court conspirators try to poison Griffith.

Tombstone of Flames

Feb 11, 1998

Griffith has his revenge by having the Queen's castle burned down.

Separation

Feb 18, 1998

Griffith will not let Guts simply leave. He says that Guts belongs to him.

Sparks

Feb 25, 1998

Guts arrives at the home of Godo the swordsmith and stays there for a while while Godo crafts a new sword for him. Guts practices more on his sword techniques with the help of Godo's little daughter Erika.

Confession

Mar 4, 1998

Guts returns in time to save the remaining Hawks from annihilation.

Infiltration

Mar 11, 1998

With Guts help, Casca and the Hawks hope to rescue Griffith.

Eve of the Feast

Mar 18, 1998

Breaking away from the King's pursuing armies, the few Hawks left contemplate their future. Guts comforts Casca, who is despondent over Griffith's condition. Griffith begins to dream.

The Great Eclipse

Mar 25, 1998

Seduced by the promises of demons and his dreams from his childhood, Griffith agrees to fulfill his destiny and become one of the God Hand demons.

Time of Eternity

Apr 1, 1998

Griffith's men are sacrificed to the demon's appetites. Guts fights on, at first to save Griffith, then to save himself from the result of Griffith's ambition.