“Griffith's mercenary Band of the Hawk, led by Guts, rises amid war, loyalty, ambition, and destiny.”
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey
ベルセルク 黄金時代篇Ⅱ ドルドレイ攻略
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Synopsis
Griffith's mercenary Band of the Hawk, led by Guts, rises amid war, loyalty, ambition, and destiny.
The Band of the Hawk, a renowned mercenary group led by the charismatic and ambitious Griffith, has risen to prominence through their remarkable victories on the battlefield. Their reputation throughout the kingdom of Midland continues to grow with each successful campaign, earning them both admiration and envy from nobles and commoners alike. Among their ranks stands Guts, the formidable captain of the Hawks' raiders, whose immense strength and skill with his massive sword have become legendary. As the Band of the Hawk faces increasingly dangerous challenges, the bonds between its members are tested, and questions of loyalty, ambition, and destiny begin to surface. This tale explores the complex relationships between warriors bound by shared battles and divergent dreams, set against the backdrop of a kingdom torn by war and political intrigue.
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What 20 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.91 · split reception
4.6 pts
Recommenders 7.6 · others 3.0
↓ 0.40
Running avg · Jun 2012 → Aug 2022
- 7 “The CGI is decent compared to the other CGI berserk ones. They handled the ballroom scene beautifully. Love how well done the characters were brought to life animated from the manga. The pacing...”
- 7 “First episode sets things up nicely for part 2 of this ova. It opens with the legendary 100 man vs guts battle in a true gorefest. Disturbingly violent and brutal, but lacks the proper set up to...”
- 8 “This film focuses on the interaction between two of the main characters Guts and Casca and the development of their friendship while fighting in the Band of the Hawk. These two characters form the...”
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- Format 1 × 92′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 32m all episodes
- Aired Jun 2012 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-6667 catalog
Produced by
- VAP Producer
- Hakusensha Producer
- Movic Producer
- Yahoo! Japan Producer
- Lucent Pictures Entertainment Producer
- Good Smile Company Producer
- Beyond C. Producer
- KDDI Producer
Licensed by
- VIZ Media Licensor