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Estimated watch time
5h 38m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Seinen87%Primarily Adult Cast85%Swordplay82%Gore82%War82%Male Protagonist80%Military80%Class Struggle79%Medieval79%Travel79%
TVFINISHED2022 FALL7.7 / 10 AniList score
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition
ベルセルク 黄金時代篇 MEMORIAL EDITION• Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen - MEMORIAL EDITION
Synopsis & Story
The lone mercenary Guts travels a land where a century-old war is raging. His ferocity and skill in battle attract the attention of Griffith, the leader of a group of mercenaries called the Band of the Hawk. Guts becomes Griffith’s closest ally and confidant, but despite all their victories, Guts begins to question why he fights for another man’s dream of ruling his own kingdom. Unknown to Guts, Griffith’s unyielding ambition is about to bestow a horrible fate on them both. (Source: Crunchyroll, Viz Media) Note: This is a TV broadcast of the Golden Age film trilogy, with hundreds of new cuts including the "Bonfire of Dreams" scene and new music by Susumu Hirasawa and Shiro Sagisu.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeSource Material Continuity
Continue in Manga at Chapter 1 (Volume 1)
1997 anime adapted the Golden Age Arc (roughly Volumes 3 to 14) with significant narrative cuts. The 1997 anime is revered for its atmosphere and Susumu Hirasawa OST, but cut foundational characters.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
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Aniphoria guide
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition: should you watch it?
At a glance
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition has been well received, with an average AniList score of 77/100 — 66% of 6,323 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #35 highest-rated anime of 2022, and #99 most popular anime of 2022, and #14 highest-rated anime of Fall 2022 on AniList.
Of the 13K AniList users who started it, 5.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 10.1K have finished it.
At about 5 h 38 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially seinen, primarily adult cast, swordplay, gore.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Berserk (2016) (2016)
- Optional extras: Berserk, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Kentarou Miura
- Director
- Yuuta Sano
- Character design
- Naoyuki Onda
- Music
- Shirou SAGISU
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Aria” by Susumu Hirasawa · eps 2, 4-8, 10-12
Endings
- ED1“Wish” by Mika Nakashima · eps 1-2, 4-7, 10-12
- ED2“Mirage with Shiro SAGISU” by Mika Nakashima · eps 8
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Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition FAQ
- How many episodes does Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition have?
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition has 13 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 5 h 38 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition?
- About 5 h 38 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
- Is Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition finished?
- Yes. Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition has finished airing — the final episode aired December 25, 2022.
- Is there a season 2 of Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition?
- Yes — the story continues in Berserk (2016) (2016).
- Where do I start Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition?
- Start here: Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition is the first entry, followed by Berserk (2016).
- Is Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition based on a manga?
- Yes. Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition adapts the manga by Kentarou Miura. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
- Who animated Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition?
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition was animated by Studio 4°C and directed by Yuuta Sano.
- Who sings the opening of Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition?
- The opening, "Aria", is performed by Susumu Hirasawa.
- Where can I watch Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition?
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition is listed on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.