Berserk (2016) Episode 4 【4K • 8K】

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

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 Berserk (2016) Episode 4

The episode used heavy "sketch" shading to mask the series' controversial CG animation. Some found this obscured character details, while others felt it fit the dark atmosphere. According to reviews from Operation Rainfall and fan

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 Some found this obscured character details, while others

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:

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

Many viewers considered it the best episode of the season to that point because it relied on the strong, emotional dialogue from the manga, particularly the scene at Godo’s deathbed.