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.
: 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" Berserk Episode 22
In the Berserk franchise, "Episode 22" refers to two distinct but equally pivotal moments in the 1997 and 2016 anime adaptations. Both episodes serve as critical turning points where the protagonist, Guts, reaches a new level of power or despair as the story transitions into darker territory. Berserk (1997): "Infiltration" Aired on March 10, 1998, this episode is
In the more recent adaptation, Episode 22 (the 10th episode of Season 2) covers the . This serves as the "calm before the storm,"
: 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.
: 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.