As it turns out the first episode has relatively nothing to do with the story line. In fact, it must be so far into the future that I don't think it belongs. So if you don't like it after the first episode, I still suggest you watch at least two more before passing judgment.
The plot is relatively simple as it follows a group of mercenaries who try to battle against the fate of having no homeland. The main story focuses on a man named Guts who is the coerced into fighting for in a group known as the Band of the Hawks. This band is led by a man named Griffith whose ambition is equaled by no one. I found myself unable to stop watching after I was drawn into the story.
Along with the first episode, the last episode doesn't seem to fit. It's clear to me that the writers were planning on a multi-season anime. Otherwise, they would not have left so many answers unknown. I also doubt they would have started the first episode so far into the future if they had known they would only have one season. If you can overlook these two flaws then this anime is almost perfect.
I couldn't overlook these and that's why I gave this anime an 8.
The artwork was also very good and the voices matched the characters. Of course, I only watch subbed versions because normally English dubbed versions always give characters voices that don't match very well. People who enjoy action/ war anime will also much enjoy Berserk.
