The most significant criticism of this episode (and the series as a whole) is its visual style .

22 July 2016 — Farnese, who quite enjoyed watching people get tortured. the pacing was much improved, Guts grow as a person.

The standout moment is the introduction of Schierke , the young witch-in-training, and her mentor Flora . This marks a major shift for Berserk , moving away from purely "human vs. demon" combat toward a world where magic and spirit realms are explicitly explained .

While the backgrounds are often beautifully detailed and reminiscent of Kentaro Miura’s manga cross-hatching, the transition between 2D faces and 3D bodies can be jarring . Final Verdict Berserk Episode 4: "Epiphany" Review - IGN

Tang delivers a weary, gravelly performance that captures Guts’ exhaustion after the Tower of Conviction . His delivery during the introspective moments in the forest helps ground the character amidst the chaotic CGI.