Berserk Episode 18 Apr 2026

: Just as Griffith removes his external political enemies, he loses his most vital internal support system—Guts—which ultimately triggers his mental unraveling.

After surviving a poisoning attempt by the Queen and her conspirators, Griffith orchestrates a ruthless counter-strike: Berserk Episode 18

: This act solidifies Griffith as a master manipulator who will sacrifice anything—and anyone—to clear the path to his dream. The Departure of Guts : Just as Griffith removes his external political

: He uses Minister Foss, whose daughter he kidnapped to ensure loyalty, to lure the conspirators into a single room. Detail the that made these moments iconic

Detail the that made these moments iconic. Berserk Episode 18 Reaction! Griffith ends The Queen Reign!

The political fire is mirrored by a quiet, somber shift in Guts’ own path. Realizing he is merely a tool for Griffith’s ambitions rather than a "true friend" (as defined by Griffith in earlier episodes), Guts decides to leave the Band of the Hawk: