Berserk is often praised as one of the greatest manga of all time. On My Anime List, it holds the top rating with a score of 9.47 out of 10 and is considered a cornerstone of the manga community. While the 1997 anime adaptation is widely regarded as a classic, this review is focused on the second film in the Golden Age Arc series—a film that, unfortunately, feels underdeveloped and lacking in polish.
Set immediately after the events of the first film, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II – The Battle for Doldrey follows Guts, who, after losing a fight to Griffith, is forced to join the Band of the Falcon, a renowned mercenary group. Guts has been with the group for three years, but he longs to be seen as Griffith’s equal. However, the tide of battle is shifting, and the century-long war could finally end if the seemingly impenetrable Fortress of Doldrey falls.
I think the film’s—and likely the trilogy’s—biggest flaw …