NBC Universal has debuted the first teaser for "Berserk," the new anime adaptation of the fantasy manga by Kentaro Miura.

Debuting in 1989, the manga is set in a medieval Europe-inspired fantasy world and centers on protagonist Guts, a lone mercenary with a large sword, and antagonist Griffith, the leader of a mercenary band. "Berserk" was adapted as a television anime series that aired from 1997 to 1998.

Announced just last week, the "new anime project" -- the format hasn't been specified -- will follow Guts in his "Black Swordsman" persona, which was explored somewhat in the manga but only briefly touched upon by the original anime.

In production now, the new "Berserk" will debut later this year.