After the harrowing events at the Tower of Conviction, the narrative slows down just enough to introduce foundational new characters. The episode follows Guts, Casca, and their growing traveling party—Farnese, Serpico, and Isidro—as they venture into a forest infested with trolls .
The most significant criticism of this episode (and the series as a whole) is its visual style . Berserk (2017) (Dub) Episode 4
Lindbeck’s performance is particularly strong in this episode, capturing Farnese’s internal collapse as she tries to find a new purpose . After the harrowing events at the Tower of
The English dub is frequently cited by fans as a saving grace of this adaptation . Technical Execution: The CGI Hurdle 22 July 2016
The dubbing team does an admirable job translating the complex, often archaic dialogue of the manga into something that sounds natural without losing its dark, medieval weight . Technical Execution: The CGI Hurdle
22 July 2016 — Farnese, who quite enjoyed watching people get tortured. the pacing was much improved, Guts grow as a person.