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Berserk, created by Kentaro Miura, follows Guts, a mercenary with an enormous sword who moves from war to war in a world modelled on medieval Europe. The cast falls into two phases. The Golden Age, told in the 1997 series, the three films and the Memorial Edition, has Guts join the Band of the Hawk, a mercenary company led by Griffith that fights for the Kingdom of Midland. The later phase, adapted in the 2016 series, has him travelling as the Black Swordsman and gathering a new party while dealing with the Holy Iron Chain Knights and the Holy See's inquisition. This page covers 16 characters: the Band of the Hawk, the Midland court, Guts's travelling companions, supernatural figures and the first enemies. Each entry stops at the point where the character is introduced, with no Eclipse spoilers.
Guts is the protagonist, a lone mercenary who fights with a sword far too large for an ordinary person. In the Golden Age he is recruited into Griffith's Band of the Hawk and becomes one of its strongest fighters. In the 2016 series he appears as the Black Swordsman, travelling with the elf Puck and hunting the supernatural Apostles. He is guarded and stubborn but protects the people he trusts. Japanese voice: Hiroaki Iwanaga (Nobutoshi Canna in 1997).
Griffith leads the Band of the Hawk, a young, elegant and very charismatic commander. He plans battles with a cool head, is a superb swordsman and earns near-total loyalty from his soldiers. His stated goal is to win a kingdom of his own, and every victory in Midland's service lifts him higher in the kingdom. He is the one who brings Guts into the band. Japanese voice: Takahiro Sakurai (Toshiyuki Morikawa in 1997).
Casca is the only woman among the Band of the Hawk's leaders and one of its best swordfighters. She commands troops in battle and is one of Griffith's most loyal followers. At first she treats Guts with suspicion and irritation, since he gains standing in the band very quickly, and their relationship shifts slowly over the campaigns. Japanese voice: Toa Yukinari (Yūko Miyamura in 1997).
Puck is a small, cheerful wind-spirit elf from Elfhelm who travels with Guts from the start of his journeys as the Black Swordsman. He scatters a powder that heals wounds, can blind enemies with a flash of light and attacks with chestnuts. He jokes constantly and lightens Guts's grim mood. In the anime he appears in the 2016 series. Japanese voice: Kaoru Mizuhara.
Farnese is a young noblewoman who commands the Holy Iron Chain Knights, an order tied to the Holy See. Her knights pursue Guts on the Church's behalf. She is proud, strict and zealous in her faith, and wears silver chain mail with a short sword. Her path crosses Guts's again and again in the 2016 series. Japanese voice: Yōko Hikasa.
Schierke is a young witch and the apprentice of the old sorceress Flora. Disciplined and serious for her age, she is wary of townspeople and the Church. She uses real magic: hypnosis, protective spells and the ability to sense Od, the spiritual energy in all things. She enters the story in the second season of the 2016 series. Japanese voice: Chiwa Saito.
The Skull Knight is a mysterious armoured warrior who rides a spectral horse. He turns up at decisive moments, gives Guts cryptic advice and fights supernatural creatures with a sword that can tear rifts between dimensions. Nobody knows for sure who he is or what he wants. Japanese voice: Akio Ōtsuka.
Judeau is a Band of the Hawk veteran: relaxed, perceptive and good at almost everything from scouting to fighting. His speciality is throwing knives with precision. He is often the voice of reason in arguments and is quick to notice what others are feeling, Guts and Casca included. Japanese voice: Yuki Kaji (Akira Ishida in 1997).
Pippin is the Band of the Hawk's quiet giant. He says very little, has sharp senses and huge strength, which he puts to use with a heavy mace on the front line. In battle he clears a path for his comrades and shields them when things go badly. His calm stands out against the rest of the group. Japanese voice: Takahiro Fujiwara (Masuo Amada in 1997).
Corkus is a former bandit leader who joined the Band of the Hawk. He is brash, sarcastic and complains about almost everything, newcomers like Guts included, yet he stays loyal to the band and to Griffith. His sour remarks bring some humour to the Golden Age campaigns. Japanese voice: Yoshiro Matsumoto (Tomohiro Nishimura in 1997).
Rickert is the youngest member of the Band of the Hawk, an earnest, principled boy who handles support duties alongside the older fighters. Over time he shows a talent as a craftsman and makes weapons and armour, including a repeating crossbow. He appears in both the Golden Age adaptations and the 2016 series. Japanese voice: Minako Kotobuki (Akiko Yajima in 1997).
Charlotte is the princess of Midland and the king's daughter. She is sensitive, emotionally intense and deeply devoted to those she admires, and Griffith wins a special place in her attention once he starts appearing at court. Her presence ties the Band of the Hawk to the palace and the intrigue of Midland's nobility. Japanese voice: Aki Toyosaki.
Serpico is the herald of the Holy Iron Chain Knights and Farnese's right hand. Calm, polite and very clever, he fights with a rapier and uses enchanted gear such as a cloak that commands the wind. He stays at Farnese's side and quietly fixes the problems she causes. Japanese voice: Kazuyuki Okitsu.
Isidro is a young runaway thief who wants to become a great swordsman. Impulsive and cocky, he is so impressed by Guts that he starts following him uninvited. His aim with thrown objects is unusually good, and he later carries a fire-imbued dagger. He is one of the lighter voices in the travelling party. Japanese voice: Hiro Shimono.
Nosferatu Zodd is an immortal, monstrous warrior who has been feared on battlefields for centuries. He is an Apostle, a supernatural being far stronger than any human, and fights with a massive sword. Proud and bound by his own code, he seeks out opponents worth fighting. His clash with Guts and Griffith is one of the standout moments of the Golden Age. Japanese voice: Kenta Miyake (Kenji Utsumi in 1997).
Mozgus is an inquisitor of the Holy See, fanatical and relentless, who brands the townspeople and refugees of St. Albion as heretics. He believes he is carrying out divine will and tolerates no doubt. His harsh methods in the Tower of Conviction spread fear across the region. He is the main human opponent of the 2016 series' first season. Japanese voice: Rikiya Koyama.
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