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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- They aired two episodes back to back today. I gotta admit, the scene with Casca being almost getting assaulted by those monsters was creepy until Guts came for a timely save. There's also some pretty dark background storytelling. Episode began adapting from chapter 183 so the pacing feels pretty similar to the previous episode and some of the ones from season 1. |
TyrelJul 24, 2017 8:02 PM
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| unfortunately the animation still hasn't enough fps, but it is better than in the previous season. everything else was ok i guess. looking forward to it |
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| The OP is really nice, sigh I still wish we had this in 2D animation. Anyway, this was quite a good episode. They adapted Farnese and Serpico's past quite well, Farnese was quite the messed up lady. Glad to see the group finally come together. |
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| So Farnese came back. They showed her backstory quite well. |
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| Another interesting episode, with some more development for Serpico and Farnese along with Guts going kinda crazy (seriously, what's going on with him this time?). Only complaint I would have is why they're all just able to randomly meet up like that; I know they've been looking for him and all, but it still seems way too convenient this early on. Oh well, I'll accept it as long as the story continues to develop in this interesting fashion. |
| Nice backstory on Serpico and Farnese. The Casca rape scene was pretty brutal, at least she was able to protect herself before that situation got too crazy. And what's going on with Guts right now? I'm going to go ahead and assume it has something to do with the Berserk Armor thing I've heard some people talk about. I'm glad they aired 2 episodes today, that means this will probably end a week earlier compared to if they had only shown one episode, so getting through this quicker will be nice. |
thebrentinator24Apr 7, 2017 9:59 AM
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. MAL is literally just anime Twitter as its own website lol. |
| I can't stand Farnese. I didn't think it was possible to hate her more than I did in the last season but I guess it is. Idk if she's suppose to be like that then redeem herself later but she's seriously the worst. |
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| Seems good so far, i got used to the CGI after the last season. The only thing that still bugs me are the facial expressions... they look really odd. Farneses and Serpicos backstory was pretty fucked. I knew farnese had an unpleasant personality, but that... did she seriously drank his blood? Don't know how i should feel about her joining the party. Griffiths dialogue was a bit disappointing. I hope there is something more than just to rule a kingdom, would be kinda dull if not. |
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| was nice to get 2 eps in one day both really good eps alot of crazy things going on already but least now the group is formed now just for the green hair mage to join up great ep cant wait for the next |
| "one step at a time" |
| I didn't remember serpico backstory, that's pretty cool. |
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| It's a step above 2016 so far. Hoping they keep it up for the rest of the season. Quite like the well drawn stills featured near the end of the episodes. |
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| Farnese was really crazy. Damn Guts, you left a mark. |
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GangsterCat said: I didn't remember serpico backstory, that's pretty cool. His story and relationship with Farnese is absolutely fascinating. He's one cool character. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| Guts savage boob biting xD, 2 episodes nice start and that Farnese she was crazy as fuck LOL but i like her hahaha |
| Serpico's backstory was quite interesting, considering we haven't seen much of him so far. |
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| I wish the pacing was a little better in the Serpico and Farnese flashback, I remember it being pretty poignant in the manga but they rushed through it so much it was hard to get sucked in. It was just so powerful, I was kind of disappointed in what we got. |
ichiban_alexApr 8, 2017 6:11 AM
| Wow, a lot of people that haven't read the manga in here. I thought that, after all the hate last season got, only the hardcore fans would keep watching it. Glad to see I was wrong. Probably best episode as of yet. Liked the pacing, hope they keep it up. |
AnotherGuyApr 7, 2017 6:48 PM
| I didn't realise we were getting a double episode... Flashback was really great. Farnese is crazy! I'm glad we still got it in the end. |
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| Nice another episode. Little flashback into Farnese & Serpico's past. Woah Casca nearly got raped. Ishidoro is back. Everyone coming together. |
"I’ve set myself to become the King of the Pirates…and if I die trying…then at least I tried!" Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) |
| Farnese from Beserk is literally, a psycho, narcissist, and a masochist. She loves pain and inflicting pain she was literally biting her servant then swallowing his blood, offered herself to her servant and rode nude on top of Guts's sword(the literal bladed iron) |
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| I love Serpico but I absolutely loathe Farnese. |
alex_ichiban said: I wish the pacing was a little better in the Serpico and Farnese flashback, I remember it being pretty poignant in the manga but they rushed through it so much it was hard to get sucked in. It was just so powerful, I was kind of disappointed in what we got. Yeah, Serpico's backstory should have gotten its own episode. Not just the flashback though, but the Casca's rape lost a lot of weight as well with the pacing. The Hill of Swords scene also wasn't as powerful as it should have been, but I think that's more on the animation. They're trying to cover a lot of ground this season. |
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| Lots of plot jammed into one episode, but the handling of it was done better than previous attempts to do so. Episode earns a solid 4/5. QuattroVaginas said: alex_ichiban said: I wish the pacing was a little better in the Serpico and Farnese flashback, I remember it being pretty poignant in the manga but they rushed through it so much it was hard to get sucked in. It was just so powerful, I was kind of disappointed in what we got. Yeah, Serpico's backstory should have gotten its own episode. Not just the flashback though, but the Casca's rape lost a lot of weight as well with the pacing. The Hill of Swords scene also wasn't as powerful as it should have been, but I think that's more on the animation. They're trying to cover a lot of ground this season. Overly fast pacing aside, can we agree that the flashback is probably one of the best parts of this adaptation so far? The only major problem I had with it was how it just glossed over Serpico's conflicted feelings towards Farnese and made it seem as though he just sees her as his "master". In the manga, it was far more evident that he's denying his and her feelings because of their familiar connection (which she does not know about). It's uncomfortable to deal with yes, but still an important part of his character. |
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| Never liked Farnese, even after her "character development". But glad two episodes were released |
| I have to say, while I do find some sort of freakish charm to the crappy CG, the previews really lack any sense of style. I mean, seriously. The fuck is that shit? |
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| Nice episode. Farnese is kind of annoying and now she wants to follow Guts... |
| i don't really like Farnese |
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| Guts raping Casca yet people still falsely call the Hawk of Light and Savior of the World the villain in that story.. |
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_HeroKenzan_ said: Guts raping Casca yet people still falsely call the Hawk of Light and Savior of the World the villain in that story.. You're probably joking, but that's the whole point of Berserk post-conviction arc. Is Griffith still the villain of the story? Is Guts right in still seeking revenge? Still to be seen. |
| Farnese was so kinky back then. Nice to have double episodes. Didn't expect that. They did a good job with the Farnese and Serpico backstory. |
| That tease of decent 2d at the start -_- already had my hopes up. Why series like Drifters can afford to get a decent animation studio but not Berserk. |
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Mormegil said: Farnese was so kinky back then. Nice to have double episodes. Didn't expect that. They did a good job with the Farnese and Serpico backstory. I was surprised that the Fanese/Serpico flashback was 2D until the burning part at the end, iirc. Series a bit schizo in that regard so far. Another very good, faithful episode. Enjoyed it. Just a pity this is where Miura wrote Berserk down the toilet: Guts gets his JRPG harem + shounen demon inside powa up, Farnese goes from psychotic slut to maternal and sod all of note happens bar black people dying. I even liked Farnese's kinky WTFness up to this point... 'tis distressing. ...oh well, maybe watching this will get me back into the manga. Would be ironic given the manga reader outcry over Guts' face actually looking alright CG'd. Mostly. |
| Good episode, I like it already, fairly new to Berserk, but an interesting anime never the less. Nice to see some back stories, not everyday I see very disturbed individuals introduced that is not a joke. Looking forward to next episode. |
| *Too complicated to cared* |
| we got to see the whole past of Farnese and Serpico, that was a twisted past flashback by the way! Casca is now becoming uncontrollable! Isidro, Farnese & Serpico finally joined allies with Guts! 5/5. |
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| I did enjoy those two episodes more than the two episodes from attack on titan 2 Nice to see Griffith back. Also, Farnese back story was good I hope this season is 24 episodes long |
| Positive: The rape scene with Guts and Casca was rather well shot. Negative: Farnese's backstory was paced horribly. Despite not much content being cut (though what was cut was fairly important), they barreled through everything without any reason or rhyme. It feels as though they wanted to showcase Farnese's tsundere and yangire traits for the fetishists. I wonder if they're gonna try and adapt all 150+ chapters of the Hawk of the Millenium Empire arc in a single cour or if they'll stop before the chapter of Falconia or somewhere close to that. |
| Really good episode, Farnese and Serpico's backstory was intriguing although it fumbled a little bit at the end. She burns down her mansion... and then is leading troops. Huh? |
| Ah I forgot so many minor details, but I remember all that happening in one way or another. Great to see so much progression. |
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bl00rg said: Why series like Drifters can afford to get a decent animation studio but not Berserk. I'm guessing that's because Berserk can't be marketed to a broad audience (because of all the innapropriate content), so it's bound to get late night time slots which almost no one watches. This means it can't generate as much revenue from ads as other shows, so the production company has to work on a tight budget in order to make ends meet. Toa_of_Gallifrey said: I wonder if they're gonna try and adapt all 150+ chapters of the Hawk of the Millenium Empire arc in a single cour or if they'll stop before the chapter of Falconia or somewhere close to that. Depends on the number of episodes in the season. For a 12 episode season it'd be nice to end after the 1st battle with the Berserker Armor. A 24 ep season ending with Falconia would be a little too rushed but could work too, but then what after that? An entire season for the Sea God arc?? |
AnotherGuyApr 10, 2017 6:29 PM
| this shit gotta be trolling its 2d befor the end of the opening then its that trash cgi |
| They change Farnese's eyes. |
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AnotherGuy said: bl00rg said: Why series like Drifters can afford to get a decent animation studio but not Berserk. I'm guessing that's because Berserk can't be marketed to a broad audience (because of all the innapropriate content), so it's bound to get late night time slots which almost no one watches. This means it can't generate as much revenue from ads as other shows, so the production company has to work on a tight budget in order to make ends meet. Toa_of_Gallifrey said: I wonder if they're gonna try and adapt all 150+ chapters of the Hawk of the Millenium Empire arc in a single cour or if they'll stop before the chapter of Falconia or somewhere close to that. Depends on the number of episodes in the season. For a 12 episode season it'd be nice to end after the 1st battle with the Berserker Armor. A 24 ep season ending with Falconia would be a little too hurried but could work too, but then what after that? An entire season for the Sea God arc?? yeah but wasnt drifters at night time slot as well? it was just as much gore as berserk, if slightly less nudity. I would rather have them censor some nudity and have decent animations. Can only hope eventually theres a good quality movie once the manga gets completed (hopefully it does get completed before the guy dies lol) |
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