Berserk

Guts, destined to be renowned as the Black Swordsman, is a formidable young mercenary who travels alone, wielding a massive greatsword. He chooses his jobs based on the payout and typically avoids long-term affiliations with any group. This changes when he crosses paths with the Band of the Falcon. After a job, Guts is ambushed but manages to overpower many of the group’s members. Intrigued by his skills, Griffith, the leader and founder of the Band of the Falcon, challenges Guts to a duel and defeats him with a single strike.

Following the duel, Guts is incapacitated and brought to the Band of the Falcon’s camp to recuperate. He regains consciousness after two days and confronts Griffith once more. This time, they agree on a condition: if Guts loses, he will join their ranks. Still healing from his injuries, Guts is defeated and becomes a member of the Band of the Falcon.

Over the next three years, Guts rises to become a commander within the Band of the Falcon. His unmatched skills in battle make him second only to Griffith. Together, they lead the Band of the Falcon to victory in every encounter, thanks to Griffith’s strategic mind and Guts’ brute strength. However, a dark presence is looming, poised to alter Guts’ path irreversibly.

[Adapted from MAL]