Originally Posted by
Marintha
What? What?!
C'mon children, gather round and see how a real battle is conducted. See the almighty glory, war, terror and gore that is Berserk.
As wondrous as the anime may seem, it pales in comparison to the badassery that is the manga. Here, I'll explain. The anime? Covers the first, oh, three books.
There are 35 now. And they're still coming.
Behold, children, and weep before the might of Gutts. Hundred man slayer. The Black Swordsman.
Why is he so amazing? Because unlike Ichigo, Kenshin and so many other animes that have been noted here, Gutts is MORTAL. He bleeds, he loses an arm, and eye, and it stays that way. There's no magical pity fairy to save him, he just SURVIVES.