Berserk

Guts is a young, wandering mercenary fated to be remembered as the Black Swordsman, recognizable by the massive blade he carries and a habit of taking only the best-paying work. He keeps his distance from any one company—until a clash with the Band of the Falcon leaves many of its soldiers cut down. Their commander and founder, Griffith, becomes intrigued and challenges Guts to a duel, ending the fight in a single decisive strike.

Brought to the Falcons’ camp to recover, Guts demands a rematch and is offered terms: if he loses, he joins them. Still wounded, he’s defeated and inducted into the Band of the Falcon. Over the next three years, Guts rises to become one of their commanders, carving through enemy ranks with a ferocity rivaled only by Griffith’s own prowess. Together, his strength and Griffith’s leadership drive the Falcons from victory to victory—until a darker presence begins to stir, poised to upend Guts’ life.