Summary
Kentaro Miura’sBerserkis the epitome of seinen manga. The author managed to create a dark, twisted fantasy that was somehow still elegant.Berserkhas many notable features that make it stand out from all the other manga titles. Firstly, the art of the series is phenomenal, and only a few titles come close.
Secondly, the story is gripping, making it almost impossible to stop reading. Finally, the characters inBerserkare nothing to be scoffed at either. They have a certain level of depth, and each of them offers a different outlook. While almost every character inBerserkstands out in their own way, the main ones are the highlight of the story.
UPDATED on July 15, 2025, by Suzail Ahmad:Berserk is an outstanding piece of literature that takes readers through a dark and mysterious world filled with all kinds of creatures. As a seinen series, Berserk is catered towards a mature audience. The manga tackles many serious themes, and this quality makes it stand out in comparison to other titles.
Berserk is home to many interesting characters, each of whom has a role to play in the story. Kentarou Miura made sure that the characters served their purpose and weren’t just left to rot. Even though Berserk is a fairly long series, there is a discrepancy in the screen time of characters. Some of the individuals are more important and thus serve a greater purpose.
Berserk Statistics Chart
The main characters inBerserkare absolutely incredible, so it’s not surprising that each one has a separate fanbase. Naturally, fans want to gather as much information as possible about their beloved characters. The table below contains the ages, birthdays, and heights of theBerserkcharacters.
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Guts
First Appearance: Black Swordsman
Guts is the main protagonistofBerserk, and he is among the most well-known anime characters. Guts had a very turbulent childhood, and things didn’t get any better for him even after he grew up.
Guts temporarily found happiness when he joined the Band of Hawk. Unfortunately, it did not last for long as Griffith destroyed the entire group. Considering the trauma that he has endured, it is a miracle that he is still alive.
Griffith
First Appearance: Golden Age
At one point, Griffith was Guts' best friend, and together, they took the Band of Hawk to new heights. Griffith and Guts were close, which is why the former fell apart after Guts left the group.
Griffith ended updoing something rather foolish, and he was harshly punished by the King of Midland for it. Even after being rescued, it didn’t seem that Griffith would survive. However, Griffith refused to see his dream crumble, so he used the Behelit to trigger the eclipse. This caused Griffith to be reincarnated as one of the members of the God Hand.
Casca
Casca used to be amember of the Band of Hawk, and she was Griffith’s most trusted underling. She was an excellent fighter who could take on much bigger opponents. Due to this reason, the entire Band of Hawk respected and feared her.
Casca eventually fell in love with Guts, and the two would have lived a happy life if not for Griffith. She was physically assaulted by Griffith, which broke her mind. In an attempt to fix her, Guts' group traveled to Skellig.
Schierke
First Appearance: War Cry of the Wind
Schierke used to be Flora’s disciple, and she had a great deal of respect for her teacher. Despite being so young, Schierke is not reckless. In fact, she is one of the more rational characters in Guts' group.
Schierke knows about manydifferent kinds of spells and has used them to get out of many perilous situations. She is able to perform Astral Projection, which has saved Guts' life many times. Without Schierke, Guts would have definitely lost his mind to the Beast of the Darkness.
Farnese
First Appearance: Black Swordsman, Again
At the time of her introduction, Farnese was fully devoted to capturing heretics. She didn’t change her mind until she met Guts, who opened her eyes to the true nature of the world.
Farnese eventually became a member of Guts' group. It took her a while to adjust to the new environment, but Schierke’s presence made things a bit easier. Farnese has an aptitude for magic, and with time, she will develop into an excellent mage.
Serpico
Serpico is Farnese’s half-brother and personal bodyguard. He had a terrible childhood, but he didn’t let it affect him mentally. Serpico grew to be a polite and smart individual. He rarely fights without a motive, and most of the time that he does, it is because of Farnese. Serpico is extremely overprotective of his sister and will do anything to protect her from harm.Serpico is a talented swordsman, and he has slayed many monsters with his blade. Serpico’s style of fighting relies on nimble footwork and his tactical intelligence. He lulls his opponents into a false sense of security before striking them down elegantly.
Isidro
First Appearance: Kushan Scouts
Isidro was an ordinary thief who survived on scraps. Despite being so young, Isidro knew how to live in the harshest of conditions. Isidro grew up on the story of the Hundred Man Slayer, which is about Guts.
However, Guts has never told Isidro that the tale is about him. Isidro hardly has physical strength, but he is a cunning individual. He is able to read a situation quickly and find a way to get out of it.
Zodd
First Appearance: Nosferatu Zodd
Zodd is oneof the strongest apostlesinBerserk. Guts encountered the monster when he was still a member of the Band of Hawk. The apostle challenged Guts to a fight and was rather pleased to see a human who could withstand his blows.
Zodd is considered a legend by soldiers. They believe he turns up on the battlefield every now and then. As an apostle, Zodd has incredible strength, and he can easily slaughter an entire army. As one of the recurring characters in the series, it is plausible to assume that he will have a big role to play in the story.
Skull Knight
First Appearance: Skull Knight
Skull Knight is an enigmatic individual who considers himself to be the arch-nemesis of all inhumans. He is said to be over 1000 years old, which is why he is knowledgeable about all sorts of things. This information helps him understand the causality a lot better than most people. The Skull Knight was responsible for saving the lives of Guts and Casca during the Fifth Eclipse. Without his interference, both of them would have died.
The Skull Knight knew Flora and held her in very high regard. He also has a history with Zodd, and they have fought against each other multiple times. When it comes to power, the Skull Knight is indubitably one of the strongest characters in Berserk. He possesses a sword made entirely of Behelits, and a single slash from it can cause a dimensional tear. These rifts can also be used as passageways to travel to almost any place instantly.
Grunbeld
First Appearance: War Cry Of The Wind
Grunbeld is one of the top officers in Griffith’s new Band of Hawk. Like the rest of the top brass, Grunbeld existed during the Hundred Years War. Even as a human, Grunbeld’s strength far exceeded that of a regular individual. This was evident from the fact that Grunbeld was victorious against an army of thousands of men with very little support.
During his final moments, Grunbeld was given the chance to become an apostle by the God Hand, which he accepted. After sacrificing his close ones, Grunbeld became immensely powerful. A single swing of his weapon is enough to easily vanquish multiple soldiers. Aside from his enormous physical strength, Grunbeld’s apostle form makes his skin tougher than steel, making it almost impossible to hurt him. If the weapon fails, Grunbeld can rely on his reliable flames to incinerate his enemies. Although he was unable to beat Guts, there is a good chance that the two will clash again.
