Amazon is currently offering a limited-time discount on the Blu-ray edition of Berserk: The Complete 1997 TV Series. The price has been reduced from $60 to $36. The duration of this offer is not specified, but it will likely end this weekend or earlier if stock runs out.
Widely acclaimed as the definitive anime adaptation of Kentaro Miura`s legendary manga, the 1997 series was released on Blu-ray last spring and has remained a popular choice ever since.
Berserk Anime Deals at a Glance:
- Berserk: The Complete 1997 TV Series (Blu-ray) — $36
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc: Memorial Edition (Blu-ray) — $48
- Berserk (2016): The Complete Series (Blu-ray) — $41
Berserk tells the compelling story of Guts and his relentless struggle against demonic forces. This dark fantasy, brimming with brutal violence, took some creative liberties from the original source material but was highly praised for its adept handling of Miura`s profound and often dark themes. The version currently on sale is a limited-edition steelbook Blu-ray, featuring all 25 episodes in high-definition. Both Japanese and English language dubs are included on the disc, alongside all bonus features from previous releases. Notably, a Crunchyroll-exclusive Steelbook Edition was released last fall for $80, which is more than double the price of the current standard edition offer.
Many years after the conclusion of the original series, a new Berserk anime emerged, revisiting the beginning of the saga. While the 2012-2013 film trilogy may not have matched the critical reception of the 1997 series, it offers a more faithful adaptation of the manga. Although the blend of beautiful 2D artwork and CGI animation isn`t always seamless, the overall presentation is quite impressive. The Golden Age Arc: Memorial Edition re-edits these remastered films into 13 episodes. Released on Blu-ray last summer, this Memorial Edition includes both English and Japanese dubs, and can be added to your collection for $48.
The 2016 Berserk anime is also available on Blu-ray for $41. Some long-time Berserk enthusiasts criticize it for its deviations from the manga, while others appreciate it for that very reason. Despite some visual inconsistencies and animation quirks, the series still has its strengths and is generally considered worth watching.
For those interested in exploring the original manga, the Deluxe Editions are highly recommended. All 14 of these exquisite hardcover compilations are available on Amazon, with many discounted by $15-$20. Each book bundles three volumes of Berserk. Collectively, these 14 hardcovers encompass all the trade paperbacks penned by Miura before his passing in 2021. Berserk Volume 42, the first paperback not to include Miura`s direct work, was published in March as a tribute to the series` creator.
Berserk Deluxe Edition Volume 1 is currently on sale for $34. The most recent Deluxe Edition, Volume 14, is available for $34.72.
Berserk Manga Deluxe Editions
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 1 — $34
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 2 — $40
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 3 — $40.44
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 4 — $28.57
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 5 — $27.37
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 6 — $24.75
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 7 — $31.24
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 8 — $34.74
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 9 — $41.48
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 10 — $41.48
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 11 — $29.76
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 12 — $41.48
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 13 — $41.48
- Berserk Deluxe Vol. 14 — $34.72