Episode 17 - Berserk

This is the 17th overall episode of the 2016/2017 adaptation (Season 2, Episode 5). It marks the transition from a medieval war drama into a .

In the Berserk franchise, "Episode 17" typically refers to one of two major turning points in the anime adaptations. Berserk Episode 17

: Guts and Casca struggle with the formal atmosphere of the victory ball. Guts is seen in uncharacteristic "fancy" clothes, feeling out of place while being swarmed by noblewomen. This is the 17th overall episode of the

This episode covers the immediate aftermath of the Band of the Hawk’s victory at Doldrey and marks the conclusion of the Hundred-Year War. It is one of the rare "lighthearted" moments in the series, focusing on political intrigue rather than battlefield combat. : Guts and Casca struggle with the formal

: The episode ends on a massive cliffhanger. The Queen and Minister Foss attempt to poison Griffith. Griffith drinks from the poisoned cup and collapses, though it is later revealed as a calculated double-cross. Berserk (2017): "Spirit Realm"