The Hundred Years' War has turned the world upside down, with morality decaying and greed running rampant. Nations clash and merge, rivers of blood flowing across the land. Trusting only the sword in his hand, with no friends, no family, and no homeland—the solitary swordsman Guts wanders the turbulent lands as a mercenary. He wields a sword taller than himself with masterful ease, cutting down formidable foes. Noticing such a man is Griffith, leader of the mercenary band "Band of the Hawk." To realize his own dream, the charismatic and immensely powerful Griffith invites Guts to join the Band of the Hawk. Through successive fierce battles, Guts forges unbreakable bonds with his comrades, and his connection with Griffith grows into an inseparable bond.
As the Band of the Hawk becomes the official army of the Kingdom of Midland, Griffith takes his first step toward the pinnacle. Meanwhile, Guts begins to question a life consumed by Griffith's "dream," a life spent merely swinging his sword. Yet, they remain unaware that an endless dream has bestowed upon them both a terrifying destiny—
This film is adapted from the original manga of the same name by Kentaro Miura, serving as the first part of the "Golden Age" trilogy, with the other two being "The Battle for Doldrey" and "The Advent."
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