4/5 goodness in a box
  by Niels Bohr (Ohio)
I r going to use teh least amount of letter possible. oops, to late lol. I have to say that this story is pretty Fn cool. You are soo gonna love the hero! His name is just so stupid it works. And Mr. Man rocks the house in bloodshed and strong silent emotion. Totaly an epic asp adventure that should be watched at least once. The ending is crazy! FYI, I have to say that I loved the outtakes on this one!

5/5 best thing ive ever seen
  by Muzzy
this is the best anime ive seen in years, you would be smart to buy it

5/5 Berserk - Anime Classic
  by Kyle J. Smith
Berserk is probably far from the prettiest video quality on this DVD that claims to be "remastered". But that doesn't really matter this anime is by far one of the greatest ever made. The story combined with great music pulls you right in and doesn't let go. while incoherent at times it more then makes up for it in every other aspect. if you like action and great story this is a must buy. Don't forget to watch the outtakes some of them are actually pretty funny. others pretty lame.

5/5 A must have
  by cloudbloom
Berserk is the greatest anime of our time. An incredible story, action, and Kentaro Miura's artwork blend seamlessly to create a world that pulls you in and never lets go.

If you are a fan of anime, you need to own this series. The packaging and new cd artwork are a very nice touch as opposed to the other releases of the series. I did not notice a huge difference in the "remastered" version besides the original Japanese text in the beginning and end credits. Although, for some reason, the screen almost seemed to have a slight shakiness in the previous releases of the series. Whenever a scene change happened, I noticed a slight "bump" in the picture. That problem seemed to have been fixed in this release. The music seems more... full and robust in this version. The music in this series is a powerful accent to the already captivating whole of the series, so I found the slight music enhancements (they are very subtle) in this release to be a nice touch.

*If you own Berserk already, don't buy this unless you are a collector.
*If you do NOT own this anime, put everything else in your budget aside and buy this as soon as possible. Tell your friends! Heck, maybe your Mom might enjoy it! :D

There are plenty of reviews on the internet as to the content of the anime series and the manga (which is HIGHLY recommended!!)if you are wondering what Berserk is about. The price and packaging are definitely worth the time and money, and this series alone will guarantee personal satisfaction.

5/5 Berserk rocks, and the new set has better audio/video (see note)
  by Ghostbuster
Just to give people who are unfamiliar with Berserk an idea of what to expect, I like to compare it to Lord of the Rings. Both series have a medieval setting (knights, castles, etc.), supernatural elements, endearing characters, and a great story. Here is a quick introduction to the story: A long war is being waged between the nations of Midland and Chuder. A mercenary named Guts is forced to join the Band of the Hawk, a seemingly invincible army of young mercenaries that has allied itself with Midland. The Hawks are led by Griffith, a brilliant military strategist who wears a necklace with a strange egg-shaped trinket. Griffith values Guts, but the female commander Casca wishes that he had never joined the Hawks.

I like the structure of Berserk. There is an emphasis on continuity. Every episode picks up right where the last one left off, and themes such as friendship, identity, and ambition are revisited throughout the series. The dynamic between the three main characters (Guts, Griffith, and Casca) is intriguing, and it evolves over time.

A caveat (or two or three)...the first episode of Berserk only makes sense in hindsight because it offers a glimpse of the future. The entire anime is a huge flashback. So if you don't like the first episode, don't worry. Just keep watching! Also, the anime ends with a shocking cliffhanger. Fortunately, the story continues in the manga. And finally, the series is quite bloody. Of course, the manga is FAR more graphic.

I highly recommend this anime series. It's incredible.

Note: The video and audio have been improved for this new release. Media Blasters is currently hosting a video that clearly demonstrates the superiority of the new release's video. Check it out (http://www.media-blasters.com/berserk/trailer/berserkcomp.mov).