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Head to head
Area 88 vs Berserk
| 7.2 | Score | 8.4 |
| 7,458 | Popularity | 177,359 |
| 3 | Episodes | 25 |
| 1985 | Year | 1997 |
| Ova | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
ActionAdventureDramaTragedySeinen
The verdict
On the numbers, Berserk edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedBerserk scores 84% vs 72%.
- More popularBerserk has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentArea 88 is 3 eps vs 25.
- NewerBerserk (1997) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Area 88 or Berserk for the full picture.