: While Griffith has no lines due to his injuries, Collins’ performance in the preceding episodes makes the silence here even more deafening.
: The mission reaches its emotional peak when they finally locate Griffith. However, the heroic rescue quickly turns to horror. The "White Falcon" has been reduced to a fragile, mutilated shell of his former self—tongue removed, tendons severed, and permanently crippled by a year of unrelenting torture. Berserk (Dub) Episode 22
The English dub is often cited as a standout for this era of anime, particularly in this episode: : While Griffith has no lines due to
In the 1997 Berserk anime, , titled " Infiltration " (or "Invasion"), serves as the tense precursor to the series' infamous climax. This episode marks a pivotal shift in tone, moving away from the tactical warfare of the Golden Age and toward the supernatural horror that defines the franchise. Plot Overview The "White Falcon" has been reduced to a
Episode 22 is transitionary but essential. It strips away the last remnants of military glory, replacing them with a dark, psychological focus on trauma and the consequences of ambition. It remains one of the most difficult episodes to watch, not for its action, but for its raw emotional weight.
: Provides a nuanced performance as Guts balances his hardened warrior persona with the genuine shock and grief of seeing his former leader broken.
: The group is confronted by the King’s torturer and eventually the King of Midland himself, whose descent into madness and obsession with his daughter, Charlotte, is laid bare. The English Dub Performance