In the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimize the citizens unchecked, until the night when a battle weary soldier named Gatsu approaches the city. He calls himself the Black Swordsman. Haunted by a dark past, the only thing as large as his fury is his sword. A medieval epic of war and intrigue with a European feel, Berserk is force that cannot be stopped. <br />