# Retro Anime Streaming Launches The Iconic Berserk Anime is Launching to Netflix Platforms By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berserk References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/the-original-1997-berserk-anime-is-coming-to-netflix-on-december-1st-112738820.html) & [comicbook](https://comicbook.com/anime/news/berserk-original-anime-netflix-release-date/)  Berserk is an iconic manga series that also taps into themes of fantasy and fans will be excited to hear that the retro series is making its way to Netflix come December 1st. When it first launched back in 1997, the 25-episode series was based on the manga and directed by Naohito Takahashi. It follows the story of when the character Guts joined the Band of the Hawk and met other main characters including Griffith and Casca. Fans have considered that this may be the best take on the manga series, which can be difficult to replicate. It is also noted by some fans that it may have inspired major anime series including Attack on Titan and Fullmetal Alchemist. Image Credit: OLM, Kentaro Miura ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Anime Remakes:** Opportunity for companies to revive historic anime series and tap into nostalgia with new audiences. - **Manga Adaptations:** Opportunity to adapt popular manga series into anime for streaming platforms, boosting viewership and reach. - **Anime-inspired Productions:** Opportunity to create new anime series inspired by popular retro shows like Berserk, capitalizing on established fan bases. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Streaming Services:** Streaming services like Netflix can optimize their audience reach by acquiring retro anime series with a devoted fanbase and inspire viewers with nostalgia. - **Manga Publishers:** Manga publishers can capitalize on the success of adapted anime series by engaging in cross-promotion activities right from the manga publishing stage itself. - **Animation Studios:** Animation studios can develop new anime series inspired by popular retro anime such as Berserk, which would attract existing fan base and expand viewership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gory Anime Trailer Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terminator-zero.md) - [Action Game Crossover Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-x-berserk.md) - [Manga Series-Inspired Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bezerk.md) - [Accessible Streamed Retro Animes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viz-media.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Adventure Game Anime Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castlevania-nocturne.md) - [Animated Hedgehog Streaming Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-prime.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Retro Anime Relaunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-galactic-patrol.md)