: 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.
: 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. 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
: As the armor takes hold, Guts begins to behave like a beast. The young witch Schierke must enter his consciousness to help him regain control before the armor drains his blood or destroys his sanity. : Following the battle, Flora (the elderly witch)
: The mission is a success, but the victory is hollow. They find Griffith horribly disfigured, mute, and crippled from a year of unrelenting torture .
: 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"