The series focuses almost exclusively on the , a lengthy flashback detailing the rise and tragic fall of the Band of the Hawk. It tracks the journey of Guts , a lone mercenary who finds a home and purpose after being forcibly recruited by the charismatic and ambitious Griffith .
Griffith’s unwavering pursuit of his "dream"—to obtain his own kingdom—serves as the catalyst for the story's greatest triumphs and its ultimate horror. berserk -1997-
The Eternal Shadow: Why the 1997 Berserk Anime Remains a Masterpiece The series focuses almost exclusively on the ,