Berserk (2016) Episode 4 <QUICK ⇒>

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

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. Berserk (2016) Episode 4

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: Guts experiences a haunting vision of Casca being

A dying Godo scolds Guts for abandoning Casca to pursue a "childish" revenge, highlighting that Guts was essentially running away from his pain. The episode focuses on Guts' return to Godo's

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

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.