Guts, a formidable hired sword with no clear purpose, spends his days fighting battles without a sense of direction until he encounters Griffith, a charming and attractive young man who leads the mercenary group, the Band of the Hawk. Losing to Griffith in combat, Guts joins the Band and as their relationship flourishes, Casca, the only other female swordswoman, struggles to accept Guts' presence in the group. While Griffith ascends to powerful heights driven by prophesized objectives, Guts and Griffith fight side by side. The question remains, what lengths will they pursue to achieve their goals, and what twists of fate await both men?