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Nemo: /* Berserk AKA Kenpū Denki Berserk */

2026-04-23T22:55:06Z

Berserk AKA Kenpū Denki Berserk

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	Single season Japanese television serial airing in early 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. ''Berserk'' was based on the eponymous manga series first developed by artist Kentaro Muira while still in high school. Named after the [[Gallowglass\|berserkers]], an ancient sect of trance-induced Scandinavian warriors, the manga's mix of complex emotional themes and gory ultra violence found favor across the ocean in the disillusioned youth of the United States.<ref>''Berserk'' was reportedly the first manga shared widely online - its pages were scanned and shared via [[UseNet\|UseNet]] posting boards, with handwritten, and often errant, english translations scrawled in the margins (documents known as "scanlations").</ref> The anime series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto<ref>The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism.</ref> during the Eclipse<ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, ''Berserk'', like its contemporary ''[[Neon-genesis-evangelion\|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'', focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme" (also known as "Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing.<ref>As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker/rap collective [[Konami Dream]] on their 1997 ''Berserk''-inspired mixtape, ''Berserk!''.</ref>		Single season Japanese television serial airing in early 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. ''Berserk'' was based on the eponymous manga series first developed by artist Kentaro Muira while still in high school. Named after the [[Gallowglass\|berserkers]], an ancient sect of trance-induced Scandinavian warriors, the manga's mix of complex emotional themes and gory ultra violence found favor across the ocean in the disillusioned youth of the United States.<ref>''Berserk'' was reportedly the first manga shared widely online - its pages were scanned and shared via [[UseNet\|UseNet]] posting boards, with handwritten, and often errant, english translations scrawled in the margins (documents known as "scanlations").</ref> The anime series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto<ref>The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism.</ref> during the Eclipse<ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, ''Berserk'', like its contemporary ''[[Neon-genesis-evangelion\|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'', focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme" (also known as "Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing.<ref>As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker/rap collective [[Konami Dream]] on their 1997 ''Berserk''-inspired mixtape, ''Berserk!''.</ref>


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Nemo: /* Berserk! AKA Kenpū Denki Berserk */

2026-04-23T22:54:41Z

Berserk! AKA Kenpū Denki Berserk

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	==''Berserk!'' AKA ''Kenpū Denki Berserk''==		==''Berserk'' AKA ''Kenpū Denki Berserk''==
			'''[related: Scanslation] [disambiguation: [[Gallowglass\|Berserker]], ''[[Berserk! ▶︎\|Berserk!]]'' (mixtape)]'''
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			Single season Japanese television serial airing in early 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. ''Berserk'' was based on the eponymous manga series first developed by artist Kentaro Muira while still in high school. Named after the [[Gallowglass\|berserkers]], an ancient sect of trance-induced Scandinavian warriors, the manga's mix of complex emotional themes and gory ultra violence found favor across the ocean in the disillusioned youth of the United States.<ref>''Berserk'' was reportedly the first manga shared widely online - its pages were scanned and shared via [[UseNet\|UseNet]] posting boards, with handwritten, and often errant, english translations scrawled in the margins (documents known as "scanlations").</ref> The anime series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto<ref>The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism.</ref> during the Eclipse<ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, ''Berserk'', like its contemporary ''[[Neon-genesis-evangelion\|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'', focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme" (also known as "Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing.<ref>As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker/rap collective [[Konami Dream]] on their 1997 ''Berserk''-inspired mixtape, ''Berserk!''.</ref>

	Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[Susumu Hirasawa\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, ''Berserk!'' focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective [[Konami Dream\|Konami Dream]]. </ref>.

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Clintxxx: /* Berserk AKA Kenpū Denki Berserk */

2025-11-08T12:20:15Z

Berserk AKA Kenpū Denki Berserk

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	==''Berserk'' AKA ''Kenpū Denki Berserk''==		==''Berserk!'' AKA ''Kenpū Denki Berserk''==

	Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[Susumu Hirasawa\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, Berserk focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective [[Konami Dream\|Konami Dream]]. </ref>.		Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[Susumu Hirasawa\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, ''Berserk!'' focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective [[Konami Dream\|Konami Dream]]. </ref>.

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Clintxxx: /* Berserk AKA Kenpū Denki Berserk */

2025-10-04T14:26:17Z

Berserk AKA Kenpū Denki Berserk

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	Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[~~error~~\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, Berserk focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective Konami Dream. </ref>.		Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[Susumu Hirasawa\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, Berserk focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective [[Konami Dream\|Konami Dream]]. </ref>.

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Lmsuarez at 00:24, 15 December 2024

2024-12-15T00:24:11Z

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	Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[error\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, Berserk focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective Konami Dream. </ref>.		Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[error\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, Berserk focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective Konami Dream. </ref>.

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Lmsuarez at 21:39, 2 December 2024

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	Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[error\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, Berserk focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective Konami Dream. </ref>.		Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[error\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, Berserk focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective Konami Dream. </ref>.

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Clintxxx at 01:26, 6 May 2024

2024-05-06T01:26:35Z

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	Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[error\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, Berserk focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective Konami Dream. </ref>.		Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[error\|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, Berserk focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective Konami Dream. </ref>.

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'''''Berserk AKA Kenpū Denki Berserk'''''

Single season Japanese television serial airing in 1997 chronicling the spiritual journey of Guts, a ruthless swordsman and brute of almost limitless skill. The series was equally notable for its compelling score courtesy the composer [[error|Susumu Hirasawa]], and its grotesque and gratuitous violence, culminating in the graphic rape of Casca, the protaginist's on-again, off-again love interest, by an archdemon named Femto <ref> The transformed netherworld spectre of Guts and Casca's former leader Griffith, an effeminate (and seemingly albino) warrior of unrivaled skill and narcissism. </ref> during the Eclipse <ref>A bi-millenial merging of alternate realities triggered by specific celestial positioning.</ref>. Despite its gore and ghouls, Berserk focused extensively on character development, exploring the existential angst felt by those forced to fight day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for their very survival. Hirasawa's "Guts Theme (also known as "The Bonfire of Dreams"), a recurring motif in the series signaling moments of introspection and vulnerability, enjoyed radioplay in Japan concurrent with the series' airing, despite a lack of official commercial release <ref> As sampled by the anime enthusiast hacker rap collective Konami Dream. </ref>.