Episode 4 - Berserk (2016)

The episode focuses on Guts' return to Godo's blacksmith hut, where he learns of the heavy toll his two-year absence has taken on those he left behind:

A dying Godo scolds Guts for abandoning Casca to pursue a "childish" revenge, highlighting that Guts was essentially running away from his pain.

Episode 4 of the 2016 anime, titled "Epiphany" (or "Revelations"), serves as a transitional point that shifts the focus toward the Conviction Arc . Plot Overview Berserk (2016) Episode 4

The story introduces Father Mozgus , a fanatical Inquisitor traveling to St. Albion to purge heretics. His brutal methods are showcased through the use of a "breaking wheel" on rebels.

Guts experiences a haunting vision of Casca being threatened by a "shadow" or burning at the stake, prompting him to head toward St. Albion to find her. Critical Reception The episode focuses on Guts' return to Godo's

According to reviews from Operation Rainfall and fan discussions on Reddit , the episode was polarizing:

Rickert reveals that Casca, who has been in a regressive state since the Eclipse, wandered off a month prior and has not been seen since. Albion to purge heretics

Critics noted the pacing felt "off" for those who hadn't read the manga, as the show skipped several chapters and lacked the build-up necessary for certain character returns to feel earned. Episode 4 - Post-Episode Reactions & Discussion : r/Berserk