He trusts no one, only his sword.|Feb. 03, 2012|Japan|76 Min.|TV-MA
Genre: Action;Adventure;Animation;Fantasy
Description: **Berserk The Golden Age Arc 1 (2012) – The Egg of the King: Plot Summary**
The story follows Guts, a skilled mercenary, who gains the attention of the Band of the Hawk after defeating the formidable warrior Bazuso during a siege. After losing twice to their leader Griffith, Guts is compelled to join the group. The Hawks are later enlisted by the Kingdom of Midland in its century-long conflict against the Tudor Empire. Griffith’s strategic prowess and the group’s victories, such as their triumph over the Black Ram Iron Lance Cavalry, elevate his status within the kingdom’s ranks.
During a siege, Guts and Griffith encounter the demon Nosferatu Zodd, who senses the Behelit around Griffith’s neck. Zodd warns Guts that Griffith will ultimately bring about his doom. As Griffith’s influence grows, it earns the resentment of the noble class. An assassination attempt by Julius, the king’s brother, fails, leading to his death at the hands of Guts. To eliminate witnesses, Guts is also forced to kill Julius’s son, Adonis, leaving him emotionally scarred.
Later, Guts overhears Griffith discussing his philosophy of friendship with Princess Charlotte of Midland. This further unsettles Guts, as he realizes that he and the other members of the Hawks are merely tools in Griffith’s grand ambition.
Cast director: Toshiyuki Kubooka
Cast actor: Hiroaki Iwanaga, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuki Kaji, Takahiro Fujiwara, Toa Yukinari, Yoshiro Matsumoto, Minako Kotobuki, Kazuki Yao, Aki Toyosaki, Kenta Miyake
Original name: ベルセルク 黄金時代篇I 覇王の卵