: While the Band celebrates their triumph at a royal ball, the episode emphasizes that they remain "real soldiers" who feel out of place in high society.
: The introduction of the witch Flora and her apprentice Schierke provides a "lore dump" that explains the overlapping layers of the Astral Plane and the physical world. Berserk Episode 17
In the 2016 series, Episode 17: "Spirit Realm" shifts focus to the mechanics of Kentaro Miura’s dark fantasy world. : While the Band celebrates their triumph at
: This episode highlights the vast social acumen Griffith possesses compared to Guts and Casca. It reinforces that Griffith’s dream requires a level of political ruthlessness that his companions cannot share. Berserk Episode 17