Berserk Season 1 Episode 3
Berserk
Season 1

Ep 3. Baptism of Fire

  • TV-MA
  • October 21, 1997
  • 24 min
  • 7.2  (193)

Berserk season 1 episode 3, titled "Baptism of Fire," picks up with Guts, the wandering swordsman, and Griffith, the charismatic leader of the mercenary group known as the Band of the Hawk, continuing their journey together. The group has just won a fierce battle against an army of Tudor soldiers, and Griffith has earned the appreciation and loyalty of his men.

But their triumph is bittersweet, as they quickly discover that the victory came at a terrible cost. Many of the Band of the Hawk's soldiers were killed or injured, including one of their best fighters, Judeau. Guts, who had fought with ruthless efficiency in the battle, is haunted by the death and destruction he wrought.

In the aftermath of the battle, Griffith approaches Guts with an offer: join him and the Band of the Hawk, and become his right-hand man. Guts is skeptical, but Griffith is persuasive, and he begins to see the appeal of a life with comrades and purpose.

Meanwhile, the Band of the Hawk is tasked with defending a castle from an incoming army of mercenaries. The siege quickly becomes chaotic and brutal, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The situation seems hopeless, until Griffith steps forward to challenge the enemy leader to a duel.

The duel is a stunning display of Griffith's swordsmanship and strategic thinking. He defeats the enemy leader with calculated ease, inspiring his own troops and demoralizing the enemy. The Band of the Hawk emerges victorious, having secured the castle and established their reputation as a formidable fighting force.

But the price of victory is high, and Guts is forced to confront the reality of the mercenary life. The Band of the Hawk's leaders are not just fearless warriors, but also cold and calculating tacticians, willing to use their soldiers as pawns in their quest for power and wealth. Guts struggles to reconcile his moral code with the harsh realities of his new world.

Overall, "Baptism of Fire" is a gripping episode that showcases both the action and character development that makes Berserk such a standout series. It sets the stage for a larger conflict and underlines the theme of the dehumanizing effects of warfare. With its complex characters, stunning visuals, and brutal violence, Berserk continues to be a must-watch for fans of dark fantasy and anime.

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  • First Aired
    October 21, 1997
  • Content Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (193)