: While the rescue team is in the dungeon, the Band of the Falcon's camp is attacked by grotesque monsters, including a slug-like creature and a green fairy. This serves as the "calm before the storm," setting the stage for the catastrophic Eclipse event in the following episodes. Berserk (2016/2017): "A Journey Begins in Flames"
: In a disturbing moment of psychological conflict, Griffith's first instinct upon seeing Guts is an attempted strangulation , signaling the deep resentment and obsession he feels toward the man he considers his only friend.
In the more recent adaptation, Episode 22 (the 10th episode of Season 2) covers the . Berserk Episode 22
: Following the battle, Flora (the elderly witch) sacrifices herself in spirit form to allow Guts and his new companions to escape. The episode concludes with the group recovering from the fight and preparing to continue their journey to seek a way to restore Casca's mind. Comparison Table: Episode 22
: The episode features Guts's intense battle against the Apostle Grunbeld . Having just received the Berserker Armor , Guts fights with inhuman strength, effortlessly wielding his massive sword to crack Grunbeld's near-impenetrable corundum skin. : While the rescue team is in the
: The mission is a success, but the victory is hollow. They find Griffith horribly disfigured, mute, and crippled from a year of unrelenting torture .
Aired on March 10, 1998, this episode is part of the legendary . It marks the beginning of the end for the original Band of the Falcon. In the more recent adaptation, Episode 22 (the
: After a year of searching, Guts, Casca, and a small elite group infiltrate the Tower of Rebirth to rescue Griffith from the king's dungeon.