Unboxing [UK]: Berserk (TV) - Complete Series (DVD)

One of the most popular anime shows of all time is finally in my hands, Berserk is a dark fantasy anime based on the #1 manga of the same name. This show covers mostly on the Golden Age Arc of the series, which follows how Guts became the black swordsman.

The version that I bought is known as the 'Box of War' edition which includes all 25 episodes and tons of special features including the hilarious outtakes, textless opening/ending and much more. This DVD pack contains the exact same content that the US had. There are six discs included in this copy, each up to nine episodes at a time with the third and final disc containing the last 6 episodes and extra content. A Blu-ray version is also available, however it is currently only released in Japan with no English dub and English subtitles.

DVD Language: English, Japanese

DVD Video: 4:3 Original Ratio PAL Standard Definition

DVD Audio: English Dolby Digital 2.0, Japanese Stereo 2.0

DVD Subtitles: English (Japanese Dub with S.T. & L.)
DVD Region: 2

DVD Discs: 6

DVD Defects: UK release has Mono sound, US release is fixed for Stereo.

Plot:

"In this world, is the destiny of mankind controlled by some transcendental entity or law? Is it like the hand of God hovering above? At least it is true, that man has no control, even over his own will."

A brave young warrior named Guts fights for his fortune as a mercenary on the front lines. A fated encounter unites Guts with the charismatic and deadly young man named Griffith. Leading the rogue soldiers known as the Band of the Hawk, Griffith wields his formidable force like no other. Driven by a quest for status, the Hawks exert military and social prowess the likes of which have never been seen before. The armies of Midland will quake with fear as Griffith and Guts set off on a path that will bring the world to its knees.

Berserk is a fantastic show with a few minor problems related to certain content ignored from the original manga material. The ending itself wasn't suitable enough to continue the series as a result but luckily a plan to re-adapt the series is planned through movies.

Extra Content:

Textless Opening and Closing

Original Japanese Opening and Closing (Note: This is the same as the English one)
Encore TV Opening
Forces: TV Version
Paint It Berserk
Production Sketches
Art Gallery
Outtakes
TV Spots
Storyboards
Interviews with original creator Kentaro Miura and producer Toshio Nakatani