Berserk
Berserk: The Prototype, ベルセルク
The Black Swordsman, once a mercenary known as Guts, seeks vengeance after a tumultuous childhood and finding someone he respected. However, this trust was shattered when the person took what was important to Guts for personal gain. Now marked for death, Guts is pursued by demonic beings while on a quest riddled with misfortune. Armed with a massive sword and monstrous strength, nothing can stop him from taking revenge until he finally confronts and defeats the one who took his humanity and that of his loved ones.
Berserk won the Award for Excellence at the sixth installment of Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2002.The series has over 40 million copies in print worldwide and has been published in English by Dark Horse since November 4, 2003. It is also published in Italy, Germany, Spain, France, Brazil, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Poland, México and Turkey.
Puck
ProtagonistA wind spirit hailing from Elfhelm, located on Skellig Island in the Western Sea. Only those who are open-minded can perceive elves during Berserk, while devoutly religious individuals cannot see Puck...
Farnese de Vandimion
ProtagonistFarnese was a noblewoman who led the holy sees ceremonial guard, known as the holy iron chain knights. as it is customary for this position to be held by women, she was appointed during her time at a ...
Isidro
ProtagonistIsidro was once a rebellious youth who became a thief after running away from home. he aspired to become a skilled swordsman like guts and joined him on his journey despite his lack of strength and ab...
Schierke
ProtagonistSchierke is a young witch-in-training who was trained by Flora. She has an elf companion named Evarella and helped Gutss group fight trolls in Enoch village using magic. After facing an attack from Gr...
Griffith
ProtagonistGriffith is the primary adversary of the series. He established and commanded a notorious group called the Band of the Hawk, whose name stemmed from his distinctive helmet that resembled a hawk's head...
Serpico
ProtagonistSerpico is farneses companion who was also her paternal half-brother. during his time with the holy see, serpico served as herald for the holy iron chain knights. despite being meek in appearance, ser...
Casca
ProtagonistCascas role as the only female soldier in the original band of the hawk is significant, placing her behind guts and griffith in terms of swordsmanship. her complex feelings towards both men make her m...
Guts
ProtagonistThe main character in the story goes by the name of Guts. He's a towering man with broad shoulders and wields a massive sword known as Dragon Slayer. His left arm is an artificial one that has both a ...
Adon Coborlwitz
The General is known for his strength, endurance, and ability to give long-winded speeches. He has inherited many traditional methods from his ancestors in the Coborlwitz clan that have aided him in d...
Gambino
Guts is a mercenary who was trained by Gambino, the leader of a band of mercenaries. Gambino gave Guts his first scar during a practice fight and later sold him as a sex slave to Donovan, a soldier wi...
Wyald
The Black Dog Knights were led by an infamous apostle named Wyald, who was known for being a ruthless criminal and rapist. After the collapse of the Bakirakas, he became the final resort for the king ...
Vargas
In the past, Vargas served as the personal physician to the Count. However, when his master transformed into an Apostle, Vargas was among the first witnesses to his true form. He saw many horrors and ...
Theresia
The Counts young daughter. Shes been kept locked in her own room by her father for seven years....
Shisu
Shisu was Gambino's lover and the mother of Guts. She discovered Guts when he was an infant, abandoned under a tree with a group of hanged bodies. Despite his bloody and filthy condition, she took him...
Oowen
Owen holds a position comparable to Laban's and has an equal level of regard for Griffith. As the leader of the falconian palace guard, he stands out as one of the most compassionate among Midlands no...
Roderick of Staufen
Roderick of Staufen, the third prince of the island nation Eath is the childhood friend of Magnifico and the fiancé of Farnese. As a sailor, he sees vast potential in the exploration of the seas, unl...
Morda
Morda is a young witch from Skellig....
Moonlight Boy
On the seashore, Guts and his companions encountered a young boy who resembled both Guts and Casca and displayed an interest in them. During a fight with Ganishkas monsters, Guts was taken over by the...
Martino
An experienced and cunning soldier encountered Guts following a loss in combat. Despite being compassionate and knowledgeable, this individual manipulated the situation so that Guts could flee from hi...
Jill
In essence, Jill is a reserved girl from a village experiencing violent attacks by fairies. Her father, Mr. Zepek, is an ex-military man who reminisces about the past while neglecting his family. Mean...
Isma
Isma is a young girl who resides near the village on an island where the Sea God dwells. She has short hair with bangs that sometimes cover half her face. Her eyes are rounder than average, with freck...
Hanafubuku
Sovereign Hanafubuku is the monarch of the elves of the island of Skellig....
Emperor Ganishka
Ganishka, the Emperor of the Kushans, is an Apostle who opposes the Hawk and intends to conquer the world with his familiars and demons. He has the ability to materialize in mist and wields potent dar...
Donovan
Donovan was a large, muscular man with dark skin and a bald head, with a scar running through his left eye. He had a very stout build and broad shoulders, with large hands and long legs. Donovan was ...
Dhaiva
Dhaiva is a skilled Kushan sorcerer with the ability to summon mystical creatures and erect powerful barriers using brief, almost silent incantations. He serves as a close adviser to Emperor Ganishka ...
Chicchi
The initial meeting between Spirit Guts and Chicchi takes place when he's still young, marking his first encounter with the supernatural. Chicchi is a Spirit of a flower who resides in a small prison ...
Beast of Darkness
The Beast of Darkness (also known as the Hellhound by fans) is a creature which sometimes appears to Guts, taunting him, questioning the morality of his quest for revenge, and urging him to commit eve...
Raban
Raban was an important figure at Midlands Court during the One Hundred Years' War. He believed highly in Griffith's skills as a general....
Morgan
Morgan is a native of the Enoch Village....
Irvine
Irvine is an accomplished archer in the new band of the hawks. although he only communicates with sonia on page, his skills are unparalleled. his eyes lack pupils or irises, and he describes himself a...
The Count
Once known as a powerful military leader who governed his kingdom with justice, the count later discovered his wife at a massive pagan celebration and offered her up to their deity. following this act...
Rosine
Rosine is a female apostle who sacrificed her parents to obtain the form of a female elf with the wings and antennae of a luna moth, as well as a small pair of moth-like limbs near her hips and a helm...
Rakshas
Rakshas was previously part of the Bākiraka Clan but currently serves with the Band of the Hawk. He wears a full-body black cloak along with a mask that appears and disappears mysteriously....
Grunbeld
The individual being referred to here is a former member of the Band of the Hawk and an extremely powerful apostle. This person possesses immense strength and stands at a towering height with reddish ...
Joachim
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Foss
Minister Foss is a master of court intrigue. He conceived 2 plots in an attempt to kill Griffith....
Adolf
Adolf is a priest who is also Collette's father. He is known for his generosity, kindness, and care for others. As a pacifist and deeply religious individual, he strongly believes in avoiding violence...
Locus
The leader of the new Band of the Hawks demon lancer squad, Locus, possesses both knightly pride and powerful demonic abilities. His lance, which appears to bend towards its target, can pierce through...
Egg of the Perfect World
An individual with physical abnormalities was ostracized from society but still managed to become an apostle in Albion. Despite facing great loneliness and suffering throughout their life, they were d...
Nina
A young woman named Nina is part of a traveling group of prostitutes known as Lucas. While at Albion, she dated Joachim, a refugee. At some point in her past, Nina was involved in a cult that worshipp...
King of Midland
The monarch of Midland played a crucial role in the rise of Griffiths to power. As the sovereign ruler of Midland and father to Princess Charlotte, he had significant influence over the kingdom's affa...
Zodd Nosferatu
Nosferatu Zodd is an apostle who has lived for three centuries and fought numerous battles in search of worthy opponents. He possesses the ability to transform into a creature resembling a minotaur wi...
Ubik
The design of Ubiks is inspired by one of the Hellraiser Cenobite characters. He is also part of the Godhand, which makes him very enigmatic. His voice sounds like an old man's, and he reveals a piece...
Adonis
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The Skull Knight
The Skull Knight is an enigmatic character in Berserk who wears full armor with skull-shaped ornaments on his helmet. He's a formidable warrior and rides a massive black horse. Despite his ominous app...
Queen of Midland
The queen is Charlottes step mother. She disapproves of Charlottes interest in Griffith....
Godo
The blacksmith who makes and repairs Guts sword...
Sonia
Sonia is part of Griffith's reformed Band of the Hawk and deeply devoted to him. Her parents were killed when Kushans invaded her village. She was held captive by them until Griffith and his apostles ...
Flora
Flora is a powerful witch who serves as Schierke's mentor and friend. She has known the Skull Knight for a long time and sees him as someone who still possesses a human heart despite his current ghoul...
Bazuso
Bazuso was a well-known figure who instilled fear in others, including the young Guts. His presence drew the attention of Griffith, who later became interested in Guts due to his adversarial nature....
General Boscogne
The leader of Tudas' strongest military unit, known as the Purple Rhinos, is named Boscogne. As per political protocol, he must obey commands issued by Lord Gennon....
Evarella
The Eleven Companions of Schierke are known for their ability to quickly join in with Puck and Isidor's comedic performances. However, despite this talent, Evarella appears to have a strong understand...
Slan
Slan, who belongs to Godhand, stands out as the only member who isn't repulsive. Despite her beauty being the sole good attribute about her, she laughs at Guts' struggle during his fight against monst...
Mozgus
Mozgus is one of the chief Inquisitors of the Holy See, traveling the world with his group of torturers, sent to root out a violent cult of heretics in the city of St. Albion. He is the main antagonis...
Pippin
A large black person carrying a heavy club. This individual used their past as a miner to contribute their power to the previous group known as the Band of the Hawk. There was a bond between him and R...
Lord Gennon
Lord Gennon, a prominent noble from Chuder, employed the Band of the Hawk during its early years. He had an attraction to Griffith, which eventually led him to offer funds for Griffith to sleep with h...
Azan
Once a member of the Holy Iron Chain Knights, Azan is a chivalrous and religious knight, but eventually left the Holy Knights and became a wandering Knight. After ending up on the same ship as Guts an...
Julius
Julius was a noble who was related to the King of Midland as his brother. He had high expectations for himself and thought that commoners could never become nobles. This led him to attempt to murder G...
Erica
Adopted daughter of Godo. Was in a wagon been chased by trolls when the Band of the Hawk and Irvine saved her....
Silat
The Bākiraka Clan's exiled Prince, Silat, serves Emperor Ganishka in hopes of restoring honor to his clan. Although human, Silat is a skilled fighter who uses agility, acrobatics, and exotic weapons. ...
Judeau
Judeau, a former circus performer skilled in knife throwing, served as a mediator among The Band of the Hawks. He was known to be knowledgeable about the outside world and trusted by many members as t...
Conrad
Conrad is the giant worm like member of the Godhand. His first appearance is in the eclipse along with the rest of the Godhand, and he is seen as having eyes that do not open, a mouth that doesnt clos...
Jerome
Jerome is a member of the Holy Iron Chain Knights....
Mule Wolflame
After being part of the Midlands Army, Mule was captured by Griffith's aura and became a member of the new Band of the Hawk together with his comrades. He appears to serve as a protector for Sonia, wh...
Corkus
Corkus was a former thief who had exaggerated notions about himself and frequently clashed with guts. he led his own group of robbers before joining the band of the hawk. despite his unpleasant person...
Void
The God Hand has a member with an enlarged brain that's visible, closed eyelids, and pulled-back lips. This individual uses branding to mark the souls of those who have been tormented as they strive t...
Charlotte Beatrix Marie Rhody Windam
Charlotte was once a princess of Midland who fell deeply for Griffith upon meeting him at first sight. Despite Griffith's defeat in their duel, he slept with Charlotte and was imprisoned and tortured ...
Pontiff
The Pope is currently leading the Catholic Church. Although he's elderly, he won't pass away before coronating Griffith as the ruler of Midland and arranging his union with Queen Charlotte....
Hebi Shuryou
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Bonebeard
Isidro and Mule Wolflame were compelled to battle a pirate crew led by Captain Sharkrider, who was also known as Bonebeard. This occurred in order to protect Schierke and Sonia from harm. Following th...
Rickert
Rickert, originally the youngest member of the Band of the Hawk, is now one of its remaining members. Although he did not witness the Eclipse event, he currently resides with Godo, the blacksmith who ...
Torturer
Midlands gaoler....
Collette
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Gaston
In essence, gaston was a highly skilled and popular soldier who served alongside gutss as his closest ally on the hawk's strike team....
Luca
Luca leads a group of prostitutes at Albion and is known for her fiery loyalty to them. She has a romantic relationship with Jerome, the Holy Iron Chain Knight. When Jerome gave her a necklace made of...