Episode 5: “Sword and the Wind”
- 5 of 25
- November 5, 1997
- 25 min
- Aired
| Series | Berserk |
|---|---|
| Episode | 5 of 25 |
| Original air date | November 5, 1997 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | OLM |
| Previous episode | Episode 4: “The Hand of God” |
| Next episode | Episode 6: “Zodd the Immortal” |
| Streaming | Netflix |
“Sword and the Wind” is episode 5 of the anime Berserk. It first aired on November 5, 1997.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Though he succeeds, Casca reprimands him. Griffith is knighted, stirring jealousy among the nobles. During a battle, Guts saves the Hawks, much to Casca's chagrin.
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About the series
Berserk is a dark fantasy anime about Guts, a young mercenary whose life is shaped by continual warfare and a decisive encounter with Griffith, leader of the Band of the Hawk. Its story combines military conflict, personal ambition, psychological tension, and horror, following the uneasy relationship between a…
Read the article →References
- “Berserk”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Kenpuu Denki Berserk”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
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