Berserk (2016) Episode 4 Apr 2026

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

According to reviews from Operation Rainfall and fan discussions on Reddit , the episode was polarizing: Berserk (2016) Episode 4

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 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. A dying Godo scolds Guts for abandoning Casca

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.

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 find her

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