Berserk (1997–1998)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.6

Overview

Guts was brought up by a mercenary group since birth. After killing his guardian in self-defence, he runs away. Years later, he encounters Griffith and The Band of the Hawk. The Hawks fight for the King of Midland, and a...

Starring Cast

Marc Diraison • Nobutoshi Canna • Carrie Keranen

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Low

LGBTQ: Negative

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Marc Diraison • Nobutoshi Canna • Carrie Keranen

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's core conflict, while involving tyranny and suffering, is ultimately resolved through an overwhelmingly individualistic approach, emphasizing personal strength, resilience, and responsibility in a brutal world rather than advocating for systemic or collective solutions.

Diversity: LowConfidence: Medium

Berserk features a cast and setting consistent with its medieval European-inspired dark fantasy origins, without intentional race or gender swaps of established characters. The narrative focuses on themes of human nature, ambition, and trauma, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or modern DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NegativeConfidence: High

The series features a central, intensely emotional bond between Guts and Griffith, often interpreted as having homoerotic undertones. However, this relationship is deeply intertwined with Griffith's manipulative nature and ultimate villainy, leading to catastrophic betrayal and immense suffering for the protagonists. The portrayal, while complex, ultimately links this non-normative bond to profound tragedy and destructive outcomes.

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features Casca, a highly capable swordswoman and military commander. She is frequently shown engaging in and winning physical combat against numerous male soldiers in large-scale battles, demonstrating her skill and effectiveness.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The 1997-1998 'Berserk' anime faithfully adapts the manga's characters, maintaining their established genders. No major or recurring characters who were canonically male or female in the source material are portrayed as a different gender in this adaptation.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The 1997-1998 'Berserk' anime faithfully adapts the character designs and implied racial characteristics from its manga source material. No established characters were portrayed as a different race than their original depiction.