The episode used heavy "sketch" shading to mask the series' controversial CG animation. Some found this obscured character details, while others felt it fit the dark atmosphere.
Many viewers considered it the best episode of the season to that point because it relied on the strong, emotional dialogue from the manga, particularly the scene at Godo’s deathbed. Berserk (2016) Episode 4
Rickert reveals that Casca, who has been in a regressive state since the Eclipse, wandered off a month prior and has not been seen since. The episode used heavy "sketch" shading to mask
The story introduces Father Mozgus , a fanatical Inquisitor traveling to St. Albion to purge heretics. His brutal methods are showcased through the use of a "breaking wheel" on rebels. emotional dialogue from the manga