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Quick Answer
- Berserk: Season II(TV · 12 eps)
- Berserk Recap(TV Special · 1 eps)
- Berserk: Recollections of the Witch(TV Special · 1 eps)
Total: ~14 episodes / 6h watch time
Berserk Watch Order(2026)
With 3 entries across the franchise, Berserk can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
3 entries ~6h total1 series
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
Memorial Edition is skippable if you've seen the Golden Age movies; 2016-2017 CG series is widely disliked
Common mistake
Only watching the film trilogy and thinking that's the whole story
Short on time?
Watch the 1997 series, then the Golden Age trilogy — touch 2016-2017 only if desperate for more plot
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Berserk?
Release order. Start with Berserk: Season II and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Berserk?
About 6 hours total across 14 episodes and 3 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 4 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
This franchise is mostly main series content with no standalone movies or OVAs to worry about.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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