: While some viewers appreciated the 2D elements used in this episode, there remains a persistent criticism of the "rushed" pacing and the awkward 2D/3D animation switches common in the 2017 series.
: While Guts battles trolls inside the cave, Isidro uses miniature bombs provided by Guts to hold off the troll "leader" at the entrance, successfully killing it with a combination of explosives and physical attacks. Berserk (2017) (Dub) Episode 8
: Critics note the episode's faithfulness in depicting the astral world, praising the animation for capturing the dark atmosphere of Qliphoth. : While some viewers appreciated the 2D elements