Guts is truly the definition of strength and will. Born of a dead woman and raised by mercenaries he is one really tough character. No matter what goes wrong, or what is taken away from him he fights on and on, not stopping until every enemy in his path is destroyed.
As a young man he was raised by Gambino, a mercenary, after the woman who found him and cared for him had passed on from a disease. Gambino was a cruel and strict teacher and started training Guts at an early age so he could earn money in ongoing campaigns.
After Gambino was injured in a battle and driven insane with rage he attempted to kill Guts, only to be killed. Pursued by his once allies Guts wanders out on his own and becomes a formidable mercenary.
During one campaign he comes up against the legendary band of the hawk, but never actually has to face off against them. Seeing it´s a losing battle, and having done their part the Hawks leave and Guts helps to defeat Bazu-so the 30 man slayer.
After the battle and while travelling some of the Hawks attempt to steal his money and end up getting destroyed by Guts and his huge sword - until he comes up against Caska, a female leader of the Hawks. While fighting her and almost defeating her, their leader Griffith interferes. A meeting that would change the course of Guts´s life forever.
Through various events Guts becomes a leader in the Hawks and is instrumental to Griffith´s ascension, and all too involved in the fall... One of the strongest warriors on the battlefield and slayer 100 men, Guts is not to be taken lightly.
In the first episode we get a glimpse of the legendary Dragon Slayer, Guts´s ultimate weapon, although all of his swords are oversized and extremely powerful in his hands, this one is extremely special
