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.
: 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. Berserk Episode 22
: 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. Aired on March 10, 1998, this episode is
: 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 Having just received the Berserker Armor , Guts
: 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.