: 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.
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" Berserk Episode 22
: 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 : In a disturbing moment of psychological conflict,
: The mission is a success, but the victory is hollow. They find Griffith horribly disfigured, mute, and crippled from a year of unrelenting torture . Berserk (1997): "Infiltration" : Following the battle, Flora