Berserk - Zodd the Immortal fight

[@FlawedFabrications]

The best thing about this fight is that, before this happened, people weren't really aware that anything supernatural existed. It was just a normal, 'realistic' medieval world. And then this fucker shows up and Guts still fights him.

[@TigrexMail]

Benjamin Drinkwater Ammmmmm actually, no. Both Anime and manga established with its first chapter that we're in the world of Dark Fantasy, not just in the medieval period. In the manga it was even pronounced that Grifith is our main villain. Snake baron is the first ark for both.

[@BifronsCandle]

+Psih Opat Monsters like Zodd and Wyald are supposed to be very rare before the Eclipse. Your average joe merc would have only seen human soldiers in his lifetime.

[@mysteryman595]

I think you misunderstood the comment, he's talking about the characters in the manga, not the readers. The golden age was the earliest point in the timeline of the story

[@NotaDrDoom]

Kinda makes this come off differently having this perspective, comes off a lot more intelligent instead of shitty voice actors performing bad lines.

[@edwardgaines6561]

I will still able to suspend disbelief, even with Zodd! It's later on in the manga, when Schiercke the loli witch shows up, that I lost it.

[@Erihk_]

The funny thing is that guts encountered one of the strongest apostles for his first apostle fight..

[@c.galindo9639]

Shakir Johnson the only stronger Apostle was Ganishka basically because he experimented with magic and other things to make him so powerful

[@c.galindo9639]

Celtic Viking no way Grunbeld could be as strong as Zodd. During the war against the other Apostles, Zodd destroyed way more than Grunbeld and tore apart much bigger Apostles than him with ease while Grunbeld cleaned up with his fire breath. Also Zodd took hits from Ganishka several times without dying or being fatigued. Grunbeld may be a good contender for third strongest Apostle however all of the other ones are powerful and greatly skilled it would be difficult to see how well they perform but Zodd most likely took on the other Apostles to prove he is the best since he doesn’t back down from a challenge from anyone who crosses him as he tried to take on Griffith when he was rebirthed into the mortal realm, which shows if any astral being crosses him he will immediately challenge them to prove who is best. Most likely he came across the others as he goes where battles are held and they too stay in battles

[@julianbeatty2909]

@@c.galindo9639 I agree with Ganishka likely being the strongest apostle outside of the God Hand, but I don't think its ever been explicitly stated that Zodd was the most powerful apostle in the Neo band of the hawk. I have a feeling that Locus is actually pretty powerful.

[@c.galindo9639]

Julian Beatty no Apostle is scaled in power but I do believe Zodd would be the best since he has the biggest reputation and has shown the best feats against the other Apostles that went against Griffith. All of the other warrior Apostles have big reputations but that’s between themselves and not through wide tales especially spanning hundreds of years like Zodd.

[@O1OO1O1]

Makes you wonder what Zodd did to become such a monster. I hope they never tell us.

[@Khorne_on_the_Kob]

Wow, Griffith is such a great guy, I'd trust him with my life

[@redonsejdiu5149]

I hope u dont have a girlfriend cuz wow ...

[@velyund1546]

owtraged You don't know how funny that is. Have fun during the Eclipse...

[@YudA295]

haha lel

[@nikosgogos8183]

my god dont ....

[@MisterLyn]

Hahaha funny you mention that.....

[@newcentury_1]

Loved how Guts was scared at first when he saw Zodd and how he didn’t have normal eyes but as soon as he saw his fallen comrades on his sword, he just goes into a straight rage charge.

[@glennnolasco6892]

His warrior's instinct and duty as captain raider weighs more than his fear of the supernatural. In the manga, Miura clearly drew his eyes in a blind fit of rage as he charged at the direction of Zodd. Indicating no hesitation in the heat of the battle, as what he learned from Gambino at a very young age.

[@IronheartvsMiles]

than gets owned

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

Then nearly pisses himself when Zodd transformed

[@abrahammendiola4446]

​@@sweetcinnamonpnchkinI mean can you blame the man? This is his first time seeing a demon the fact that he stood his ground there where lesser men would have tried to flee from terror guts have balls of steel even though he was likely shaking in his boots in this whole scene 😅

[@njbrx]

As if you'd do any better, you'd hide under your mother's bed dummy ​@@sweetcinnamonpnchkin

[@TheRookie01010]

"His strength is not human" Does he LOOK human to you???

[@orcs_blood1793]

The Arbiter this is a world where guts doesn’t know that Demons exist. Bozuso was a HUGE dude, it could have been possible that Zodd was a huge deformed dude too.

[@c.galindo9639]

Considering he didn’t transform when Guts was thinking that. Yes Zodd looks human although with menacing red eyes

[@killerpro6982]

@@c.galindo9639 and caramel skin colour and shark like teeth.

[@c.galindo9639]

Killerpro 69 Guts has the same skin color as him so not a big deal and there are people that sharpen their teeth to look menacing or because of their culture. The only thing that can’t make him close to human is his completely red eyes with no pupils

[@bicheiroparadoxo4894]

@@c.galindo9639 his nose is anatomically different to a point where he could only have deformities, his color is too unnatural for a healthy human, his teeth are not only sharp, but really large, his eyes don't need description, Guts is 2m (6'6") yet Zodd is yet taller and has much more muscle mass than humanly possible, you can call him humanoid, hardly a man

[@ColdDream224]

What is it about older anime's that help deliver such an ominous vibe? This scene always leaves my nerves on edge.

[@zyke5196]

Bryan deym 90s gore works wonders 💥

[@jasonarmstrong5750]

Bryan 90’s cel animation

[@klaymoor9264]

Nationalist Weeb, actually, I've noticed most anime post 2000 tend to have less detail because they're more computer generated, where as older animes are drawn and just like the mangas, tend to have more detail. I suppose one example could be the original DBZ compared to Kai compared to Dragon Ball Super, because that spans what, 20-30 years?

[@whammy761]

Just like how multi tracking makes artists worse musicians, CGI make artists lazier. They just cant transfer the tense feeling as well

[@Helmutlozzi]

They knew how to animate back then.

[@joehill4094]

it is so strange actually seeing fear in guts' eyes

[@TheStatisfiedOne]

Jacob Simpson the only time seeing guts looking like he made the biggest mistake of his life

[@Eaglebrace]

Its his first time he see a demon.

[@unlimitedperseverance1706]

He's never seen a demon before. I would be scared 2

[@Acesahn]

Fear? No no no... thats absolute terror XD

[@stranger59]

There is only so much a human brain can deal with at a time.

[@BifronsCandle]

I like how Griffith orders a retreat riiiiiiiight after having his men slaughtered. Dem tactics.

[@valken666]

SlyBiffrons I like how you talk about giving orders quickly when you'd have shit your pants and died in the same situation.

[@BifronsCandle]

Valken My first response would be to retreat in the first place.

[@baconlover7747]

+Valken in sly's defence griffith did send guts of all people on an assasination mission......never ask for a hammer when you need a scalple.....

[@themagicalfox6]

*men get slaughtered by Zodd* Griffith: I thought I told you fuckers to retreat!

[@2CSST2]

hmmm what? Weren't only some of them sill alive when he told them to retreat actually? And isn't it the exact fucking point of a retreat anyway? Most of the men are slaughtered, you realize it's hopeless, so you order the rest to retreat. Rather than making the whole gang retreat right away and defy all logic

[@moyssy89]

Those three guys attacking Zodd when Griffith told them to retreat had it actually pretty good considering the future events.

[@DodgeyDoge965]

4:46 when the boss has a second health bar...

[@dariuscooly156]

That's when guts knew that he fked up...

[@carrieford34]

Scott Smahon ds3 in a nutshell

[@BDL3035]

When the boss has a second phase that is ludicrously more fearsome than the first phase

[@carrieford34]

BDL30 for real lol

[@charlottewalnut3118]

Scott Smahon you fool this isnt even my final form

[@ellobodehielo]

90% of the time, they just colored in a frame from the manga and panned around it. Still looks better than most modern anime.

[@noyaljose5186]

Because the manga is berserk lol

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@mihaimercenarul7467]

For berserk it works. Berserk îs less about flashy animations and vibrant movements and more about stale and picturesque images that feel as powerful and vibrant as normal animation. I know it's because this anime had a very right budget that they couldn't animate as much, but for a manga series as berserk, this adaptation, with all its limited animation and stale shots, fits the aesthetic of berserk perfectly.

[@joeyservo]

This animation absolutely destroys the more modern Berserk anime. DESTROYS IT.

[@yeetwchybaban]

Indeed

[@Nemesislord001]

Guts: barely able to fight Zodd: transforms and becomes even stronger Guts: stands absolutely no chance Zodd: * surprised pikachu face *

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@AbbasAlqattan]

​@@thecommenter9267 Meanwhile goku : ....

[@faded_red9373]

​@@thecommenter9267 LITERALLY

[@ercterburn1053]

@@AbbasAlqattan dragon ball is not a modern anime...

[@dirkauditore8413]

@@thecommenter9267 Hey what you got against short people.

[@easttribe2041]

the scariest part of the scene is that is has no background music

[@Matthew9818]

It does . It's just your hearing or speakers aren't very good .

[@Erihk_]

How can u not hear it?

[@zara6854]

Its very faint, but it's not overly dramatic music.

[@ilconteorlok9299]

you gave a wonderfull idea... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnzadZSXa62HaJY

[@adelphus515]

I personally hear this during this scene... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYnOpK18bbCkZrM

[@spicyspagett]

Can we appreciate the awesome voice acting on Zodd's character. I mean thats just some peer effort right there.

[@lorenzocoy-galindo4419]

Daniel I would kill to have a voice like Zodd’s human form. Imagine walking into a room and just saying “hello everyone” with that thick groveled monstrosity of a voice and watch your peers just straight up cower into a corner. Lol

[@c.galindo9639]

Lorenzo Coy-Galindo I would like to have that voice too

[@cosuinofdeath]

Lorenzo Coy-Galindo calm down pin head

[@amauriherrera6022]

I watched it with original audio and not to be that guy but both of Zodd's voice didn't disappoint me.

[@sanhammy9470]

His and Void's dub voices are the best. I wish more dubs were like that

[@colecanup9226]

Zodd was the first opponent to make Guts' blood run cold as ice with the fear of death.

[@EpicMinecraftFail]

His first demon after all

[@bernardoheusi6146]

How this fight ends?

[@c.galindo9639]

Since Guts is so used to fighting humans his natural reaction to something like Zodd wouldn’t be anything less than what he showed there. Even Griffith was in shock and he doesn’t flinch in the most dangerous situations.

[@aomine712]

@@bernardoheusi6146 watch it bro

[@lovepepsi7477]

Bernardo Heusi well, zodd wipes the floor with guts and griffith, obviously, but when noticing that griffith wears the red behelit around his neck, he makes a comment about how their fates are already set, and leaves (also just watch it it's good)

[@REDLINE4WD.]

The moment Berserk went from a medieval anime to demonic anime.

[@MagnificentFiend]

I mean, there's a snake monster in the first episode.

[@manimuthu3287]

​@@MagnificentFiend Not in Anime if you're referring to Black swordsman chapters

[@sartte]

Shit went from 100 to 1,000,000,000,000,000 Real Fast.

[@MrJustonemorevoice]

Seriously this is so much better than the 2016 Berserk I have to watch the 1997 version all over again just to cleanse my mind

[@fernie-fernandez]

Given how hand-drawn animation is non-existent, complete with Berserk's heavily-detailed designs, and then you have fans who wanted to revive the show in the 2010's with only use of animation being digital animation, you know Berserk 2016 was doomed from the start... It couldn't also save Berserk from being a meme.

[@fernie-fernandez]

Aldo Apache Well, if animation is drawn on paper today, I be happy... It’s just that everything’s all digital animation.

[@fernie-fernandez]

Aldo Apache Maybe, but CGI in Japan can wow people Appleseed, yet no one talks about it...

[@fernie-fernandez]

@Aldo Apache Well, considering all studios are now digital, and Kentaro Miura's (Berserk's creator) work is heavily detailed to the brim that makes it impossible to be animated, then I don't know the future of the franchise...!

[@lizard9899]

how about you go read the manga you idiot

[@zerotwo6814]

The thing I love the most about this scene is the look of fear that Guts has. At no other point in the show does Guts have that look, even when facing other monsters. It really adds impact to the scene.

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@c.m.81]

@@thecommenter9267 based

[@mrhunter2154]

When he realized wyald was an apostle he got scared shitless for a second but he was very eager to win against a monster that time after his encounter with zod

[@georgeprchal3924]

There was that General (sorry I forget his name) until Guts remembered Zodd.

[@ethanmalandain3072]

​@@georgeprchal3924 his name was Boscorn. Something really interesting is that Zodd took away Guts' fear. After this encounter everything he faced was nothing in comparaison to Zodd Then the eclipse came and it changed everything

[@MegaKossak]

This Zodd is fucking terrifying! I got goosebumps at many parts of the video; the new version Zodd looks like a fucking action figure.

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

I agree.

[@someguy4982]

MegaKossak They're both badass, but this one beats the new one in appearance.

[@empac8631]

I remember the first time watching this in like 2005, and seeing Zod standing there completely silent and the way he turns look at Guts. I’ll never forget that feeling, I didn’t know an anime could give me a chill like that before.

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@ДокторЯдо]

It's not hard to do something better than 2016 Badserk

[@jimmyhopkins4518]

I dont know why the soldiers were doing so bad against zodd when over half of them were fucking Goku

[@tristanthomas9325]

@wude bro what💀

[@tristanthomas9325]

@wude it doesn't mean it like that lmao

[@kitosjek9541]

Because like their voice actor they were whiny and weak

[@antoniothomas1275]

Lol!!!!!!!!

[@dulaman]

😂

[@robfox6103]

this is probably my favorite moment from berserk excluding the manga. the feeling of utter despair and horror is so well captured. its constantly emphasized how its impossible for such a beast to exist in the real world and it really puts you in their shoes because what the hell do you do in such a situation but cowar in fear and fold under the pressure. truly a masterpiece

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@lianzad.6788]

I really prefer this Zodd.. He looks like a Bloodthirster.

[@bobamus1987]

He does! Or a Baron of hell from doom.

[@TheMightyNaryar]

Which is funny, since Zodd is basically a Khornate in all but name.

[@lianzad.6788]

thats true... hmmmm, still hoping to see more of him in later chapters :)

[@paleface171]

He reminds me if a more sane Gorebull.

[@axelNodvon2047]

Lianza D. Just need some wings

[@ashes2diamond]

Probably the only creature and moment in anime/manga that has ever managed to evoke a genuine feeling of horror/terror in me. Zodd you beast....

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@BackBeater]

@@thecommenter9267 so true

[@shinzantetsu]

this Zodd guy has an "akuma" feel to him...immense power.

[@GokaikillerTobi]

shinzantetsu zodd looks like war machine on roids

[@SadBirbHours]

Akuma is based off of Zodd.

[@HsienKoMeiLingFormerYANG]

+AbarekillerTobi Don't fail me uppclassman

[@GokaikillerTobi]

Yang Brando why you following me we're over you're probably a dude too

[@golz9785]

Christopher Kendall - and Zodd is based off Moloch

[@FiendMatadorSlayerOfNoobs]

Guts expression when Zodd changes is the same face Dark Souls players make when they meet the taurus Demon in Dark Souls.. Come on, you know it fits.

[@noisemarine561]

Fiend Matador Slayer of a Thousand Noobs Yes it does they look similar

[@StonexxDemonmaggot]

Fiend Matador Slayer of a Thousand Noobs The Dark Souls series is heavily inspired from Berserk, so it makes sense.

[@extraspooky819]

But the Taurus Demon was a little bitch. Zodd would eat his hide for breakfast.

[@JonnySublime]

Fiend Matador Slayer of a Thousand Noobs or any Souls boss.

[@KenjiAsakura09]

Not the Taurus Demon, the Capra Demon with his doggos

[@kevinfoster2754]

“My sword” always gets me 😂

[@aithanleeom5152]

Guts:AGH! *stab* Zodd: *You should have gone for the head.* *SNAP*

[@Onigirli]

Made me think of Wyald lol. "My dick!"

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@yoboikamil525]

4:05 the genuine surprise in his voice contrasts his smugness so well I love it

[@Thanos-Alaarsson]

Reminds me of Victarian Greyjoy fighting Ser Talbert Sherry

[@LEGENDZyo]

As I child I watched this and thought Griffith is protecting a friend. As an adult watching it i see he's merely protecting a valuable asset.

[@KS-qr1ry]

Why would you watch berserk as a child, how did you even react to the end of the anime

[@LEGENDZyo]

@@KS-qr1ry the end made me angry when I watched it first . I have older brothers that got me into it.

[@Christian-97]

Griffith actually did see Guts as an equal and friend. The rest of The Hawks he didn't care for, unfortunately.

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@LEGENDZyo]

@@Christian-97 not at all. Didnt you see the part when he states that a friend must be equal to him in all respects. It freezes frames and guts is devastated and wants to leave the hawks over it and does.

[@jaygarza2422]

The entire series deserves a quality reboot. It's an absolutely amazing story of friendship, betrayal, commrodery, and heartache. With the current state of TV, this story needs to be given a shot.

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@tachikoma747]

Skull Knight makes it look easy to fight Zodd lol.

[@usernameRika]

Crazy Armor Guts would probably beat Zodd, probably.

[@MrManueldx]

@@usernameRika current guts would go toe to toe with zodd

[@MrManueldx]

@D Moll You tripping

[@bre4kd0wn1]

@D Moll He did go toe to toe with Zodd, though. It's just that both haven't beenbto their 2nd form against one another just yet.

[@bre4kd0wn1]

@D Moll Yes, that's why I said both haven't been at it on their 2nd forms. We haven't yet seen Berserker Armor Guts vs Apostle Zodd. It's too early to say Guts could get his ass handled to him by Zodd while non Berserker Armor Guts could hold himself well enough against human Zodd, and that's without even using firearms like his crossbow or cannon.

[@cb-9938]

Zodd is the only Apostle I have respect for. He's not murdering and rapping for fun, he wants a worthy opponent. And because of how strong Guts is Zodd has respect for him

[@anuragj1410]

It is also for fun

[@Wolf10media]

Still makes me wonder what was his lowest point that made him the apostle that he is today. All the same, I also don't want an answer. But it leaves me to wonder. If he changes back upon death. Will he be a young man? A boy?

[@cb-9938]

@@Wolf10media someone who was weak in life but wanted strength. That's my assumption

[@Nisrochs-Handbag]

Never knew zodd was a rapper? I wonder if he’s an NWA type of rapper. Or did you mean rapist / raping** lol

[@hildaenjoyer8862]

The Count deserves respect as well, he picked eternal damnation to save his own daughter

[@HelloYoutube89]

I love how Guts is shitting bricks but yet soo excited with the thrill and smiles!

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@Kydos37]

@@thecommenter9267 Seriously replying this to every comment? Sad

[@thecommenter9267]

@@Kydos37 I like the koala

[@Mario-us7ds]

only for his smile to turn into abject horror when he realizes he's fighting a literal demon from hell

[@Ragitsu]

@@thecommenter9267 Awesome comment.

[@zvenafnazbalji7539]

It's so cool seeing Guts for the first time fearing for his life in a fight.

[@angeldust4809]

"I suppose you have done admirably for a human. But if you cannot fight anymore, I will tear you LIMB FROM LIMB!" I just love the delivery of that. Zodd is such a force of nature.

[@aithanleeom5152]

He taught Guts an instinct of being a brawn warrior, if you can't fight your going to die... then again it's better to not accept that fate and fight to pave a happy future rather than live mourning.

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@sussyangel7492]

You don't DESERVE TO DIE BY MY HAMMER. -Big Stony Dragon.

[@brachiossquill3637]

I love how zodd remembers how long its been since someone last blocked his attack also who the fuck blocked against his attack 50 years ago that dude must be some great swordsman indeed

[@joeytannoury7412]

It was skull knight from the manga

[@mr.skateandwatch]

“Throughout my 300 years of slaughtering, you are the first one to injure me like this” ahh move 😂

[@jaylinpierre1804]

Crazy thing is he barely pierced him fr

[@Gumo_Onii]

Lame

[@kioken101]

No idea why people complain about the dub, I've seen both and they're both good.

[@z3roo0]

kioken101 I know right, berserk has one of the better dubbed animes out there. I know many dubs can be pretty cringe worthy, but this is not one of them

[@cansnake]

+Xorrak the only problem with Berserk's dub is that the background characters sound awful, especially their battle cries/death cries. Everyone else is good

[@shisuiuchiha6021]

@@cansnake that goes for Japanese dub in every Anime

[@c.galindo9639]

CanSnake your comment sucks and Goku is in those voices

[@vejymonsta3006]

Dubs are at worse boring. This one is not boring. Sure some of the acting is goofy, but most if it from the main cast is good.

[@ginew07]

That scene of all the dead soldiers is so much worse in the manga...

[@Rfono97]

the detail in the Manga is traumatizing

[@hasnainraza8823]

The manga has some of the most detailed art and terrifying art i have ever seen by a man's hands

[@masterchief8655]

Only contrast I had was that Guts reaction wasn't in the manga. It didn't feel like it affected him as much.

[@Erihk_]

Yeah i dont think they wanna traumatize people 😅

[@ahmadistiqlalathiab]

Yeah all the bodies are intact here lol

[@crylittlesister6377]

Griffith is the only one not fazed by the fact that a literal demon is standing in front of him

[@IronheartvsMiles]

he fazed

[@WillisLee-u8q]

Griffith has seen demons before....when he got the egg of the king

[@DarknessXER]

At first Guts was like..."yes I wounded Zodd"! Then Guts was like" Oh crap I wounded Zodd, and he is a monster"!

[@zeonlink6662]

Man I remember watching this scene when I was pretty young and pretty much having the exact reaction that Guts had to the fact that creatures like that exist in his world. I was even more shocked after watching the final episode and seeing everyone die the way they did. Berserk is a masterpiece in my eyes.

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@kadmuspl830]

@@thecommenter9267 many people complain that there was no puck in the beginning of the anime as opposed to the manga but it helps with the effect of surprise when our first ecounter of magic in this world is with Zodd

[@koltennguyen9604]

Dang,man watched this stuff while a kid,hardcore

[@koltennguyen9604]

@@thecommenter9267 I’m pretty sure the ones with the goofy MC’s getting all hot girls are mostly like isekai. Still,no Shounen or almost anything else creates the same feeling as Berserk

[@thecommenter9267]

@@koltennguyen9604 I wish it were just isekai. The reality is nearly all recent anime that have come out have a loser main character who is a boring vanilla "do the right thing" dweeb.

[@KimonoFlareonGX]

Good gravy, Marc Diraison’s scream of abject agony as Zodd attempts to rip Guts’ arms off is utterly _chilling._

[@shanecorcoran2542]

The part that gave me chills was J David Brimmer’s incredible cry at 5:53

[@nicewhenearnedrudemostlyel489]

There is a test for gayness based on how much you think about voice actors, but aren't one. Literally useless banter.

[@whatspoppin6067]

@@nicewhenearnedrudemostlyel489come out of the closet so your parents can beat you agaib

[@Joestar96]

This scene in the anime and the manga was such a *BADASS, GAME-CHANGER* .

[@PeruvianPotato]

@COVID-19 PANDEMIC Shut up normie

[@notownsolace7908]

Where can I find this? I've watched the first season, but never seen this episode

[@erickrodriguez6833]

@@notownsolace7908 it’s Episode 6 bro.

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@adrianchriste6]

titans are scarier than this guy?.....no......no

[@CrazyPlatinum92]

From watchmojo?

[@adrianchriste6]

yes lol

[@baklapjr]

Zodd would tear them apart

[@noisemarine561]

Zodd was far more brutal

[@supermechadeath333]

zodd would make titans his bitch on a daily basis.

[@kino9356]

When I discovered Berserk last year in 2019, this scene gave me chills. I wasn't expecting a demon or anything beyond that. I was shaking with Guts. 💢😓

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@donovanbradford8231]

​@@thecommenter9267 At times because many anime that has action is some style of DBZ or Naruto where they feel the need for the music. Berserk has that blend if Fantasy and Horror which is very rare in anime. The OVA Devilman had a similar style where they let something build tension before having the action occur.

[@2cool4fluoride]

This is when Berserk became truly great.

[@Psykrom]

"this is the first time... that I've been so deeply... gored by the sword of a human! Throughout my three hundred years of slaughtering, you are the first one who has wounded me like this! Now this is getting exciting! You've made my blood boil as it has not boiled in many years. To feel like this was again, to reach an opponent like you... for the past three hundred years, I've lived for this! Now fight with me - you must not let me down! What you're doing? Giving up?! Is this the liberty of strength? IS THAT IT!? Well... I suppose you've done arguably for a human... but if you cannot fight anymore, I WILL TEAR YOU - LIMB FROM LIMB, ROAR! Inexcusable! I will forgive no one who interrupts our fight! Where are you going? I can still hear your heartbeat... fight on! You must fight until your body is torn appart! What a glorious battle this has been... amazing! I found two men who were able to wound me. Oh what a shame, I have to destroy them both at once."

[@Shotokan1001]

Is that the limit of your strength * not liberty and *admirably for a human* not arguably.

[@19zach75]

This is a very terrifying scene. The way Zodd's voice changes as he's transforming into beast-form gives you a sense of horror.

[@chrisvsiceman]

the silence is what contributes to the ambient horrific atmosphere flawlessly. the echoes in a tomb where death is mere seconds away...

[@Masterdeber]

There’s something really satisfying about the animation of Zodd turning around after getting those arrows to the back

[@plusRpm]

I love how they left guts, this immensely badass guy who cleaved countless dudes to bits, the humanity of feeling real fear at something he doesn‘t understand and that feels almost unbeatable, that way this fight and guts still standing and pushing through feels so much more meaningful and intense.

[@pitabashaacharya4178]

The eerie silence makes it feel so claustrophobic and scary.

[@okie_outlaw]

Good ol' fashioned high octane nightmare fuel.

[@MadflowsA]

I'll never forget the first time I read this scene. I really was on the edge of my seat. Berserk captivates me like no other story

[@thecommenter9267]

Exactly. People don't realize how much of a masterpiece this is. That element of surprise when the anime goes from realistic to fantasy. This scene which needed no music at all, just the horror and twitchy sounds of this creature. The fact that Guts, despite being the ultimate badass, feels fear. Why can't modern anime create these types of moments and atmospheres like Berserk did? I feel like EVERY anime these days is the same - it's about some short loser beta who sucks at everything yet somehow manages to get all the hot girls. The plot is always so predictable and boring and the characters are so weak. Miss having badass characters like this.

[@theone-tg4ey]

Same , the older I get the more I can understand and relate to zodd.

[@Mokaakashiya24]

This was such a great way for kentaro to introduce the supernatural world of berserk. Uo until this point we were all under the assumption that this was just some story about a semi regular world reminiscent of our own during this time period and then 'boom' zodd shows up, uses his apostle form and both us and guts are left like "what the hell is going on!". At least for those of us who read the golden age before the black swordsman arc that is.

[@HoustonUndergroundmusic]

The way he said “my sword” so calmly 😂😂😂

[@shanecorcoran2542]

Bro was flabbergasted

[@mylifeisacomplexpastiche7901]

*gets his sword cleaved in two* “Oh good heavens!”

[@omegaweapon116]

Zodd: *Looks down* You stabbed me

[@jeanpaulobeid2500]

The way this scene is directed, the pacing, the artwork, the sound design, the voice acting, everything here is just perfect. With a shoestring budget, OLM made a classic truly worthy of the source material.

[@ThePatank]

some of the finest dub work ever by zodd, and the voice actor for guts is pretty good too

[@volter84]

actually dubbing in this anime is pretty good, enjoyed both sub/unsubbed version

[@rodney2x48]

volter84 Some 90's anime had some really good dubs from time to time.

[@SuperNabil89]

Cowboy Bebop and dbz had some pretty decent dubbing too

[@GatsuKS]

+volter84 Yeah, it's ok. But japanese version is so much better, especially Guts voice which is brilliant.

[@swordofll9599]

volter84 I agree with you one hundred percent. Marc Diraison was a perfect choice for Guts.

[@Justsomegutswithamustache]

Nabil Shihabi yyh had an amazing dub

[@chickendrawsdogs3343]

Take a moment to appreciate how good Guts' scream of pain is.

[@bigjimmy3792]

They captured the essence of the Guts manga so well with this adaptation, it’s a shame no other studio has done the same

[@Sadeness99]

@リカ ふだんな no one likes those ones cuz they're 3D animated n dats it

[@Sadeness99]

@リカ ふだんな I think it was alright.

[@reachfanatic1234]

My favorite part of this scene is when Zodd, surprised, gasp when Gut’s cuts his sword and he goes “my sword” like a confused puppy wondering where the ball went when I pretend to throw it

[@FawziBreidi]

if Guts is scared what is left for the rest of us?

[@joshuaiseria.4234]

Whats left is... guts

[@Somespideronline]

@@joshuaiseria.4234 and blood

[@hairylegs1319]

Huge guts.

[@resorufin6164]

@@hairylegs1319 Rip...

[@nihilism6226]

Fawzi Breidi This demon doesn't looks so scary. Just shoot it with a machine gun. Bam! Dead demon.

[@LordBackuro]

With the old animation and art style Zodd has this beastial demonic presence that feels unmatched by others. He looks like what you imagine, the devil would look like as a child. Even tho he is the least grotesque by simply being a anthropomorphic lion with horns and wings like a typical depiction of a Christian demon he’s the most menacing one imo. Especially the close up shots of his face, the red eyes and primal face. It’s like being a ancient human and looking, an predatory animal right in the face at night.

[@David-nd4to]

Always loved the line ‘when this man’s ambition crumbles’, dunno why but it’s just very fitting and ominous

[@jamein2812]

Zodd been a bad kitty

[@7-days815]

The fact that griffith shows no fear in his eyes looking at the demon is a dead giveaway that he’s sick in the head.

[@bigboss2174]

Guts and Griffith went in there with a hold my beer moment.

[@chrisl9934]

I really like the eerie silence in this fight. It really added to the atmosphere and the horror of the situation.

[@reddrago8274]

Guts is brave as hell for not running away and for trying to fight Zodd. I mean dozens of his men are dead and their blood is all over the floors and walls, and Zodd is unharmed.

[@Poisonedblade]

It's like Co-op vs a Dark Souls boss.

[@VDViktor]

only difference is no estus, and non-rechargeable stamina

[@hellrazorhenry5489]

2nd players even wearing white

[@PeruvianPotato]

2 pros and a bunch of level 1's vs. A Dark Souls boss

[@WThroat]

@@VDViktor No estus. Non rechargeable stamina that is 10x bigger then usual.

[@li-limandragon9287]

*Wow when did Ryu & Akuma start using swords?*

[@paxonite-7bd5]

Li-Li Mandragon and where is ken?

[@KeybladeKnight14]

Zoddsu no Hado

[@quickstep2408]

they're enemies that keep getting re-incarnated every few centuries

[@LoganOliver1]

LMFAO I'M DEAD BRUH

[@jxristop]

KeybladeKnight14 Zoddoken! *edit* Zoddsui no Hadou

[@superindian5217]

Golden days of Berserk. When author was very motivated and regularly scheduled monthly release for manga.

[@Kaizenaka]

One of the few times when Guts was actually scared shitless.

[@TheDarknessWithin11]

The Beast Swordsman Vs The Black Swordsman

[@DistractedDingo]

You know you're scary if Guts of all people is afraid of you.

[@Ajay-dy3xw]

I like how there's no music playing at beginning of the battle. Just gives Zodd a more mystery vibe before you see his actual, horrifying, and monstrous form.

[@an18yearoldmongolianguy]

This fight is the point where Berserk went from a slightly dark story about a band of mercenaries on their way to glory to a Lovecraftian, nihilistic story about a broken man seeking revenge by slaying demons from other plains of reality.

[@quinnimon]

Rest in peace to Professor Miura

[@Hektols]

Back when Griffith actually cared for his people.

[@hoanglongchu2757]

Griff: no homo actually :*

[@africanlogic757]

Common makes zero sense.

[@AetigmaFacade]

And that final still frame is my back tattoo

[@AdventVFX]

with the strength of a human men and he still couldn't beat Zodd, that's how strong Zodd is and the fact that Guts was able to survive was an insane feat

[@AdventVFX]

also side note I feel like Zodd could've been an inspiration for the battle hungry battle beast from invincible something I just thought of. It's really cool seeing parallels from different forms of media whether its other anime, video games, cartoons, etc.

[@n0denz]

Fun fact: Zodd uses a sword called a ram dao. It's not a weapon but instead is used to behead sacrificial animals in a single strike. Miura was very clever with this choice.

[@n0denz]

@C They're the same thing.

[@kitosjek9541]

Only int the 2017 anime, here it's an oversized falx

[@mouser6474]

"READY. THE. NEXT. VOLLEY." Griffith was standing on business right there tbh.

[@windows98alpha35]

I'll never forget seeing this scene for the first time ever. The absolute disturbing silence with dead bodies everywhere and absolutely NO music whatsoever. Barely and sound until you hear Guts speak inwardly. And every time he did speak it made me jump from how the sound of his voice just tore through the darkness. And then you suddenly see Zodd just....standing there...Absolutely motionless with those damn blood red eyes and having two men having just died on his blade...There was no coming back from this...

[@teddyflowers2798]

When I first saw berserk I thought it would be a medieval anime but when I saw zodd I knew something was not right

[@hater105]

I love the relationship between these two in the manga, it literally devolves into "It's not like I like you or anything, Baka!"

[@qalidurut7249]

I think that zodd is guts' father

[@gamescentrel2951]

​@@qalidurut7249i think its more of an ancestor

[@fryfry377]

What gets me about this scene every time is the way Griffith's soldiers just run straight to their own deaths after Griffith told them to get out of there... they know they have no chance but they don't care if he's in harm's way.

[@mavericks2k811]

The first time I saw this I was hooked on top of being hooked, it was so ominous and chilling, if any anime series deserves another rendition or live action film

[@Gr33nOfGrundleburg]

I absolutely adore this dub of Zodd.

[@adriannaranjo4397]

When you give it your all to beat the boss but then he transitions to a second phase with a _bigger_ health bar

[@hyhhy]

Love this 90s anime style.

[@PeruvianPotato]

Interestingly the same animation company that made Berserk 1997 was the same company that made the earlier seasons of the Pokemon Anime

[@marcelol5211]

yep

[@shashankshekhar2895]

If i had watched this when i was 12, i would have night terrors for at least a week.

[@maroufali7925]

This is the clip that made me interested in watching Berserk from the start. It was the best decision I ever made, but I'm also chronically depressed at the same time

[@metaltak1154]

Guts: 'It's a monster.' Zodd: 'Hey, I'm right here. That was rude.'

[@Kiba69420]

"If you think this man your friend, then know this. When you regard one another as brothers and this man?s ambition crumbles, it is your destiny to face your death. You can not escape, it is your fate."

[@shishirr3103]

its been 12 years,are you still there?

[@MTingyy]

This is like the only time Guts is truly afraid. Made Zod feel 10x more terrifying.

[@stickAran]

I finally fully understand the term "he fights like a demon" If someone is given that description, they dont fuck around.

[@silenthillappreciator5749]

Notice how Zod only attacks people who are armed with an intent of fighting, he ignores the other band of the hawk members until they attack him, he has a warrior code.

[@mspionage1743]

Zodd never lied to Guts, he was honest about Griffith. If only Guts had listened.

[@sambo416]

Lowkey guts tried to listen. Thats a big reason he left the Hawks. Plus when he hesrd griff talk about friendship he realized zodd was right. But it was fate. Guts only came back to save him he had guilt.