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.
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 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: Many viewers considered it the best episode of
According to reviews from Operation Rainfall and fan discussions on Reddit , the episode was polarizing: Critical Reception The episode focuses on Guts' return
A dying Godo scolds Guts for abandoning Casca to pursue a "childish" revenge, highlighting that Guts was essentially running away from his pain.