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
A dying Godo scolds Guts for abandoning Casca to pursue a "childish" revenge, highlighting that Guts was essentially running away from his pain. Berserk (2016) Episode 4
According to reviews from Operation Rainfall and fan discussions on Reddit , the episode was polarizing: Episode 4 of the 2016 anime, titled "Epiphany"
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. Albion to purge heretics
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:
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.