The "Great Festival of Darkness" occurs every 216 years , and we finally see the God Hand in all their terrifying glory. It raises the ultimate Berserk question: Is Griffith a monster, or was he always destined to become one?
The most chilling moment is Griffith’s quiet realization that his dream can only be reached on the backs of those he has sacrificed . When he utters, "I sacrifice," the world shifts into a literal hellscape. Berserk Episode 24
Watch these fan reactions and deep dives to see why Episode 24 remains one of the most talked-about moments in anime history: The "Great Festival of Darkness" occurs every 216
After the brutal battles at the Witch’s mansion, this episode focuses on character growth. We see Farnese discovering herself for the first time outside of her religious dogma and Schierke finding joy in her new friends despite the surrounding human suffering. When he utters, "I sacrifice," the world shifts
Forgoing the standard medieval palette, the episode bathes everything in a blood-red hue, using striking camera angles to emphasize the despair of the Band of the Falcon as they are branded for slaughter.
Whether you loved or hated the 2017 run, Episode 24 proves that the core of Berserk —its characters—remains as compelling as ever.
Episode 24 leaves Guts and Casca in a position of utter hopelessness. It’s the moment Berserk changes from a war drama to a dark fantasy survival story. Option 2: Berserk (2017) Episode 24 – "City of Humans"