Berserk (2016) Episode 4 May 2026

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:

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: The episode focuses on Guts' return to Godo's

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 Berserk (2016) Episode 4