Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen III - Kourin
Summary: The Band of the Hawk has dwindled in the year since Guts left them on his journey to forge his own destiny. Unaware of their fate, Guts returns to the Hawks—now being led by his former ally Casca—after a rumor about them passes his way. Once the saviors of the kingdom of Midland, the Band of the Hawk are now hunted as they desperately fight for their lives while plotting to free their leader, Griffith, after he was imprisoned for committing treason. But the man they save is far from the Griffith they remember.
Griffith is a shell of his former charismatic self after a year of continuous, horrific torture. No longer able to walk, speak, or even hold a sword, he has nothing but the small, strange trinket, the Crimson Behelit, that will not leave him. The entire Band of the Hawk want to rise to greatness once more, but how much are they willing to sacrifice to return to their past glory? It doesn't seem possible, but when Griffith's heart darkens and a solar eclipse blackens the sky, the Behelit offers a choice that will leave the Band of the Hawk with a blood-soaked fate that will haunt them for the rest of their days.
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The Band of the Hawk has dwindled in the year since Guts left them on his journey to forge his own destiny. Unaware of their fate, Guts returns to the Hawks—now being led by his former ally Casca—after a rumor about them passes his way. Once the saviors of the kingdom of Midland, the Band of the Hawk are now hunted as they desperately fight for their lives while plotting to free their leader, Griffith, after he was imprisoned for committing treason. But the man they save is far from the Griffith they remember.
Griffith is a shell of his former charismatic self after a year of continuous, horrific torture. No longer able to walk, speak, or even hold a sword, he has nothing but the small, strange trinket, the Crimson Behelit, that will not leave him. The entire Band of the Hawk want to rise to greatness once more, but how much are they willing to sacrifice to return to their past glory? It doesn't seem possible, but when Griffith's heart darkens and a solar eclipse blackens the sky, the Behelit offers a choice that will leave the Band of the Hawk with a blood-soaked fate that will haunt them for the rest of their days.
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Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen III - Kourin — The Band of the Hawk has dwindled in the year since Guts left them on his journey to forge his own destiny. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror conventions as a Movie work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.21). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen III - Kourin offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Casca
Main
Keranen, Carrie
English
Casca
Main
Yukinari, Toa
Japanese
Casca
Main
Stadlober, Anja
German
Casca
Main
De Bortoli, Federica
Italian
Casca
Main
Picciotto, Véronique
French
Griffith
Main
Sakurai, Takahiro
Japanese
Griffith
Main
Collins, Kevin T.
English
Griffith
Main
Mamone, Nico
German
Griffith
Main
Takeuchi, Ayako
Japanese
Griffith
Main
De Gracia, Ángel
Spanish
Griffith
Main
Onorato, Niseem
Italian
Griffith
Main
Borko, Vincent
German
Griffith
Main
Briche, Fabien
French
Guts
Main
Diraison, Marc
English
Guts
Main
Iwanaga, Hiroaki
Japanese
Guts
Main
Budroni, Alessandro
Italian
Guts
Main
Albiac, Daniel
Spanish
Guts
Main
Collé, Marcel
German
Guts
Main
Cohen, Raphaël
French
Conrad
Supporting
Koyama, Rikiya
Japanese
Staff
Kubooka, Toshiyuki
Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Akimoto, Kenichirou
Storyboard
Hori, Motonobu
Storyboard
Iwataki, Satoshi
Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation
Kanai, Jirou
Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director
Mihara, Michio
Storyboard, Key Animation
Ohira, Shinya
Storyboard
Sano, Yuuta
Storyboard
CHOKKAKU
Theme Song Arrangement
Hirasawa, Susumu
Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Arrangement
Kawabata, Kaname
Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Composition
Tanaka, Hidenori
Theme Song Lyrics
UTA
Theme Song Composition
Ashino, Yoshiharu
Key Animation
Eguchi, Hisashi
Key Animation, Animation Director
Furukawa, Ryouta
Key Animation
Futamatsu, Mari
Key Animation
Higashide, Futoshi
Key Animation
Hosogoe, Yuuji
Key Animation, Animation Director
Ishikawa, Shingo
Animation Director