Berserk Episode 4: The Hand of God

Manga chapter 10-12

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.4

9 Fans

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Berserk Episode 4: The Hand of God

Manga chapter 10-12

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 3Next: EP 5 →

OSHIMETER

9.4

9 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
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Intense sequences with both reflection and character growth. The strong characterization of both Guts and Griffith can be felt through the screen; each with their own complexities that allow them to understand one another.
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
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Guts' backstory and childhood flashbacks were the highlight of this episode. It allowed the audience to understand Guts as a character better, and learn his tragic origins. Despite not being directly explained, his foster father seems to be responsible for his personality.
gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
I personally really like what the central theme is shaping up to be. In my own interpretation, the story so far shows several perspectives and ideas from people of different backgrounds brought together and fighting despite differing status.
debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
Guts begins settling into life with the Band of the Hawk. The camaraderie among the soldiers starts feeling real despite Casca’s hostility.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
UP: Guts' backstory drops and it's DEVASTATING. You finally understand why he's so broken. The scene with the mercenaries and Gambino is HEARTWRENCHING. DOWN: The skip of three years feels abrupt. You want to see more of the Hawks' rise. 😢
2piangky's avatar
2piangky
Funny that they took a bath together but in a different way. when griffith shows its necklace an eye open it seems there is a hint in guts destiny. also deep back story of guts
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
The first hint that Griffith might be a literal demi-god in training.
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
Leadership and loyalty are tested under pressure. Victories feel earned but uneasy, hinting that success here always carries an unseen cost.
mooku's avatar
mooku
Brutal combat exposes both steel and fragility as ambition festers beneath uneasy alliances . Guts' strength shifts the balance, but every victory feels shadowed - power, pride, and unspoken desires quietly steer fate toward something far darker.

EPISODE CONTEXT

After three episodes establishing Guts' prowess and his recruitment into the Band of the Hawk, episode 4 pumps the brakes to invest in backstory—a necessary foundation for everything that follows across the remaining twenty-one episodes. It bridges the initial action-driven setup with the deeper character dynamics and interpersonal tensions that will define the Golden Age arc. Understanding Guts' origins here is critical context for his evolving relationship with Griffith and Casca going forward.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

After three episodes establishing Guts' prowess and his recruitment into the Band of the Hawk, episode 4 pumps the brakes to invest in backstory—a necessary foundation for everything that follows across the remaining twenty-one episodes. It bridges the initial action-driven setup with the deeper character dynamics and interpersonal tensions that will define the Golden Age arc. Understanding Guts' origins here is critical context for his evolving relationship with Griffith and Casca going forward.

QUICK TAKES

eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
VerifiedVerified
Intense sequences with both reflection and character growth. The strong characterization of both Guts and Griffith can be felt through the screen; each with their own complexities that allow them to understand one another.
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedVerified
Guts' backstory and childhood flashbacks were the highlight of this episode. It allowed the audience to understand Guts as a character better, and learn his tragic origins. Despite not being directly explained, his foster father seems to be responsible for his personality.
gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
I personally really like what the central theme is shaping up to be. In my own interpretation, the story so far shows several perspectives and ideas from people of different backgrounds brought together and fighting despite differing status.
debprotyusa's avatar
debprotyusa
Guts begins settling into life with the Band of the Hawk. The camaraderie among the soldiers starts feeling real despite Casca’s hostility.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
UP: Guts' backstory drops and it's DEVASTATING. You finally understand why he's so broken. The scene with the mercenaries and Gambino is HEARTWRENCHING. DOWN: The skip of three years feels abrupt. You want to see more of the Hawks' rise. 😢
2piangky's avatar
2piangky
Funny that they took a bath together but in a different way. when griffith shows its necklace an eye open it seems there is a hint in guts destiny. also deep back story of guts
superkingcow's avatar
superkingcow
The first hint that Griffith might be a literal demi-god in training.
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
Leadership and loyalty are tested under pressure. Victories feel earned but uneasy, hinting that success here always carries an unseen cost.
mooku's avatar
mooku
Brutal combat exposes both steel and fragility as ambition festers beneath uneasy alliances . Guts' strength shifts the balance, but every victory feels shadowed - power, pride, and unspoken desires quietly steer fate toward something far darker.

©日本テレビ、バップ

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©日本テレビ、バップ

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com