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Head to head
Arc the Lad vs Berserk
| 6.1 | Score | 8.4 |
| 3,180 | Popularity | 177,482 |
| 26 | Episodes | 25 |
| 1999 | Year | 1997 |
| Tv | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
ActionAdventureFantasyHorrorMale Protagonist
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 61%.
- More popularBerserk has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentBerserk is 25 eps vs 26.
- NewerArc the Lad (1999) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Arc the Lad or Berserk for the full picture.