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The 1997 anime covers only The Golden Age arc, ending on a brutal cliffhanger that leaves newcomers desperate for more. The animation budget shows in later episodes, and some manga-original scenes (like the Skull Knight or Puck) are omitted. Also, the series censors the most graphic sexual violence from the manga, though it remains extremely violent.

It only covers the prologue of Guts’ life; the true "Black Swordsman" journey remains mostly unadapted in this style. Key Themes berserk -1997-