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The Worst Episodes of Berserk

Every episode of Berserk ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Berserk!

Worst episode
S1E1 The Branded Swordsman
6.5429 votes
Best episode
S2E9 The Berserker Armor
7.7289 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.1avg
Binge time
9h 36m
24 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Berserk Season 1 Episode 1 - The Branded Swordsman
    6.5/10(429 votes)

    S1:E1

    Into a tavern walks a man with a massive sword, where he encounters a caged elf being bullied by grown men. Thus begins the strange partnership between the elf, Puck, and the swordsman, Guts.

    Director:Atsushi Satou
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  2. Berserk Season 2 Episode 12 - City of Humans
    6.5/10(249 votes)

    S2:E12

    After arriving in a big city, Guts, Isidro and Schierke all go their own way for the rest of the day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  3. Berserk Season 2 Episode 3 - Banner of the Flying Sword
    6.8/10(246 votes)

    S2:E3

    Griffith expands his army. Mule Wolflame meets Sonia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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  4. Berserk Season 2 Episode 4 - Forest of Demonic Beasts
    6.8/10(239 votes)

    S2:E4

    Guts and crew are confronted by a mysterious person in the woods. Can they trust her?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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  5. Berserk Season 1 Episode 2 - The Holy Iron Chain Knights
    6.9/10(337 votes)

    S1:E2

    Guts is still coming to terms with his fateful encounter with the monk and his daughter when he is confronted by the Holy Iron Chain Knights. Their commander berates him about his many sins is declares he is to be brought to the Holy See...

    Director:Hisashi Egawa
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  6. Berserk Season 1 Episode 3 - Night of Miracles
    6.9/10(326 votes)

    S1:E3

    Guts and Puck are taken aback by Farnese's inability to see the elf. However, Farnese's refusal to accept anything beyond what she considers to be real in her world is about to be sorely tested.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  7. Berserk Season 1 Episode 4 - Revelations
    6.9/10(302 votes)

    S1:E4

    Guts returns to a place he'd left two years ago to reconnect with old friends, but finds that someone he holds most dear has vanished. Guts tries to lay blame, but he is not entirely innocent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  8. Berserk Season 1 Episode 5 - Tower of Conviction
    6.9/10(296 votes)

    S1:E5

    Intent on finding Casca, Guts continues his journey toward the Tower of Conviction. Meanwhile, Farnese is already there, witnessing unspeakable horrors committed by those who serve the Holy See.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  9. Berserk Season 1 Episode 6 - A Nighttime Feast: Burning at the Stake
    6.9/10(288 votes)

    S1:E6

    As Mozgus and his men continue their witchhunt for heretics, Farnese can't help but feel a twinge of doubt. Meanwhile, Guts unexpectedly encounters a familiar face, who brings ill tidings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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  10. Berserk Season 2 Episode 2 - Winter Journey
    6.9/10(255 votes)

    S2:E2

    Serpico recalls his history with Lady Farnese. Guts gets a visit from a mysterious, but dark presence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  11. Berserk Season 2 Episode 5 - Spirit Realm
    6.9/10(248 votes)

    S2:E5

    After reaching the witch's house in the forest, Guts and crew know where they have to go next after speaking with the witch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  12. Berserk Season 2 Episode 11 - Proclaimed Omens
    7.0/10(233 votes)

    S2:E11

    After a heavy battle, Guts and his crew reside on the beach, learning more about the consequences of the new armor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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  13. Berserk Season 2 Episode 7 - The Arcana of Invocation
    7.1/10(235 votes)

    S2:E7

    After Schierke managed to create a strong magical barrier, two strong creatures show up. Can Guts and Serpico defeat them?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  14. Berserk Season 1 Episode 8 - Reunion in the Den of Evil
    7.1/10(277 votes)

    S1:E8

    Guts battles two powerful opponents. Isidro and Casca make an escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  15. Berserk Season 2 Episode 6 - Fight for Survival Against the Demonic Legion
    7.2/10(229 votes)

    S2:E6

    Shortly after reaching the village, demonic creatures are on their way. It's up to Guts, Serpico, Isidro and Schierke to hold their ground.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  16. Berserk Season 1 Episode 12 - Those Who Cling, Those Who Struggle
    7.2/10(273 votes)

    S1:E12

    While the daylight is nearby, Guts and the crew have to defend themselves from the strange blob creatures. Nina runs into Luca.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  17. Berserk Season 2 Episode 1 - The Rent World
    7.2/10(276 votes)

    S2:E1

    After encountering his old foe, Guts continues to look for Griffith.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  18. Berserk Season 1 Episode 11 - Shadows of Ideas
    7.4/10(276 votes)

    S1:E11

    Guts is approaching Mozgus, while the strange blob is approaching the castle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  19. Berserk Season 1 Episode 10 - Hell's Angels
    7.4/10(278 votes)

    S1:E10

    Luca learned all about the strange, egg-shaped demon, while Guts fought against Mozgus' followers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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  20. Berserk Season 1 Episode 9 - Blood Flow of the Dead
    7.4/10(280 votes)

    S1:E9

    Casca unveils her hidden powers, which attracts the attention of Mozgus. Guts is nearing Casca, and Luca meets a new entity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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  21. Berserk Season 2 Episode 10 - A Journey Begins in Flames
    7.5/10(238 votes)

    S2:E10

    Guts puts on the Berserker armor and proceeds to fight Grunbeld.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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  22. Berserk Season 2 Episode 8 - The Corruption of Qliphoth
    7.5/10(240 votes)

    S2:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kenzen

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  23. Berserk Season 1 Episode 7 - The Black Witch
    7.6/10(304 votes)

    S1:E7

    Guts is finally close to finding Casca, but Casca has caught the heretics' eye, and the Holy Iron Chain Knights are also homing in on the heretics' location...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Makoto Fukami

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  24. Berserk Season 2 Episode 9 - The Berserker Armor
    7.7/10(289 votes)

    S2:E9

    While Guts is suffering from his heavy injuries, the only hope to defeat his strong opponent is to equip the mysterious armor hidden in the Witch's house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Takashi Yamashita

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Branded Swordsman" is the worst rated episode of Berserk. It scored 6.5/10 from 429 votes. Directed by Atsushi Satou and written by Makoto Fukami, it aired on July 1, 2016.

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