Black Clover Episode 10: Those Who Protect
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Black Clover Episode 10: Those Who Protect

Canon/MED

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9.1

77 Fans

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QUICK TAKES

mekurabe_mage's avatar
mekurabe_mage
that little bird nero just hanging out on astas head while they found the magic stone is definitely hiding something and you can just feel that he is more than some random mascot
zexion_456's avatar
zexion_456
seeing those ice crystals rip through the bad guys just because they didnt want to talk was actually so dark and it caught me off guard because this show usually feels way more lighthearted than that
erica_brown's avatar
erica_brown
you can really tell how much noelle needed that win and seeing her finally stand up to those voices in her head to protect the village kids was a massive highlight
l_mystery's avatar
l_mystery
the way asta smashed through that ice shield and stopped the clock right as it was about to hit zero was such a cool way to end the fight and show you his strength
mitsuri_mochi_132's avatar
mitsuri_mochi_132
I was yelling at my screen when Magna and Asta worked together, even though they were both totally out of mana and just relying on pure guts to take down Heath
ungaikyo_usurper_57's avatar
ungaikyo_usurper_57
my only real gripe is how many times they showed the same clips over and over but noelle getting her sea dragon spell made the wait worth it and i liked her development
toshiro_tempest_105's avatar
toshiro_tempest_105
Noelle actually pulling off that huge magic blast to save the kids had me screaming, I honestly didn't think she'd manage it after all her past failures. It just goes to show how much more potential she's got bottled up inside, making me wonder what she'll do next!
viva550's avatar
viva550
Whoa, that suicide spell the villains pulled out was totally wild! I'm seriously scratching my head about what that magic stone is actually capable of, like, is it just for self-destruction or does it have other crazy powers?
zanjutsu_zealot_474's avatar
zanjutsu_zealot_474
Did Magna really just blow all his magic like that, completely spent, and still put everything on Asta? My jaw was on the floor watching him trust Asta so completely, especially after all their bickering, but man, seeing them pull off that combo made me think they're gonna be an unstoppable, if chaotic, duo.
asukawaifu's avatar
asukawaifu
'''Okay, so the Sosshi Village fight wrapping up and the squad actually getting their first stars from Captain Yami? That felt SO earned, like, I was genuinely cheering for them, especially since they're such lovable underdogs.'''
ashiaraiyashiki's avatar
ashiaraiyashiki
Dude, seeing that village kid actually thank Asta with the magic stone was just awesome, especially since the Black Bulls always get such a raw deal everywhere else. I mean, after all the sneers they usually get, it was so good to see someone finally appreciate them, even if it's just a little kid!
ami_mizuno's avatar
ami_mizuno
Okay, so Asta just absolutely obliterated that ice shield with one swing, and I was genuinely screaming at my screen! How does he even *do* that with zero magic? It makes me think he's got this insane potential just waiting to burst out, you know?
postman_273's avatar
postman_273
I was so hyped seeing Noelle finally stand up for herself and those villagers, especially after all that nasty stuff her siblings put her through; it really made me feel like she's finding her own strength, even channeling all that mana into Sea Dragon's Lair. And then Asta just swooping in to finish off Heath? Talk about a perfect combo, it made me cheer!
nicol_ascart_166's avatar
nicol_ascart_166
Dude, I couldn't believe it when Heath and his squad went full-on self-sacrifice, like, stabbing themselves with ice spikes just to keep quiet! That's some wild dedication to a secret, and it totally showed me how serious these bad guys are even if it was super dark.
vile_tyrant_juju's avatar
vile_tyrant_juju
Okay, so Nero just casually digging up that glowing magic stone in the village ruins totally caught me off guard, like, what's her deal?! I bet this means we're about to dive into some seriously epic lore, and I'm so here for it!
riza_hawkeye's avatar
riza_hawkeye
Magna was practically running on empty, but seeing him still whip out those vanishing fireballs to set Asta up for the win against Heath? My dude must've just been too proud to let Asta struggle alone and steal *all* the glory! Honestly, I can't help but wonder what crazy magic he could pull off if he always pushed himself that hard.
alphonse_armor's avatar
alphonse_armor
Wow, I wasn't expecting Noelle to finally get that shield spell out, especially after seeing her all emotional thinking about her family! It totally blew me away how she channeled all that frustration into protecting everyone like a true Black Bull; it makes me wonder if she'll really start to come into her own now.
levi_lance's avatar
levi_lance
Why did Asta's giant sword just *push* the bad guy? I was totally geared up for a massive explosion or something, not just a little shove! It totally took the wind out of my sails after all that build-up, felt like such a tease.
dawn's avatar
dawn
When Yami actually gave them those stars, I was totally floored, like, wait, he can be a good captain?! After all that insane ice magic, it was such a relief to finally see the village get saved, and I was cheering for Asta the whole time.
giratina's avatar
giratina
Noelle finally owning her place with the Black Bulls and then her magic just BLASTING out to protect everyone? I was literally cheering, my dude! It felt like all her frustration and self-doubt just exploded into pure power, and honestly, seeing her finally shine like that made me so happy.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 10 serves as the climax of the Black Bulls' first real mission arc, directly continuing from Episode 9's setup where the team arrived at Saussy Village and encountered a dangerous threat. This is a defining early milestone—only ten episodes into a 170-episode run—establishing the combat stakes and team dynamics that will carry the series forward. The resolution here sets the foundation for the characters' reputations within the Magic Knights and tees up greater challenges ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 10 serves as the climax of the Black Bulls' first real mission arc, directly continuing from Episode 9's setup where the team arrived at Saussy Village and encountered a dangerous threat. This is a defining early milestone—only ten episodes into a 170-episode run—establishing the combat stakes and team dynamics that will carry the series forward. The resolution here sets the foundation for the characters' reputations within the Magic Knights and tees up greater challenges ahead.

QUICK TAKES

mekurabe_mage's avatar
mekurabe_mage
that little bird nero just hanging out on astas head while they found the magic stone is definitely hiding something and you can just feel that he is more than some random mascot
zexion_456's avatar
zexion_456
seeing those ice crystals rip through the bad guys just because they didnt want to talk was actually so dark and it caught me off guard because this show usually feels way more lighthearted than that
erica_brown's avatar
erica_brown
you can really tell how much noelle needed that win and seeing her finally stand up to those voices in her head to protect the village kids was a massive highlight
l_mystery's avatar
l_mystery
the way asta smashed through that ice shield and stopped the clock right as it was about to hit zero was such a cool way to end the fight and show you his strength
mitsuri_mochi_132's avatar
mitsuri_mochi_132
I was yelling at my screen when Magna and Asta worked together, even though they were both totally out of mana and just relying on pure guts to take down Heath
ungaikyo_usurper_57's avatar
ungaikyo_usurper_57
my only real gripe is how many times they showed the same clips over and over but noelle getting her sea dragon spell made the wait worth it and i liked her development
toshiro_tempest_105's avatar
toshiro_tempest_105
Noelle actually pulling off that huge magic blast to save the kids had me screaming, I honestly didn't think she'd manage it after all her past failures. It just goes to show how much more potential she's got bottled up inside, making me wonder what she'll do next!
viva550's avatar
viva550
Whoa, that suicide spell the villains pulled out was totally wild! I'm seriously scratching my head about what that magic stone is actually capable of, like, is it just for self-destruction or does it have other crazy powers?
zanjutsu_zealot_474's avatar
zanjutsu_zealot_474
Did Magna really just blow all his magic like that, completely spent, and still put everything on Asta? My jaw was on the floor watching him trust Asta so completely, especially after all their bickering, but man, seeing them pull off that combo made me think they're gonna be an unstoppable, if chaotic, duo.
asukawaifu's avatar
asukawaifu
'''Okay, so the Sosshi Village fight wrapping up and the squad actually getting their first stars from Captain Yami? That felt SO earned, like, I was genuinely cheering for them, especially since they're such lovable underdogs.'''
ashiaraiyashiki's avatar
ashiaraiyashiki
Dude, seeing that village kid actually thank Asta with the magic stone was just awesome, especially since the Black Bulls always get such a raw deal everywhere else. I mean, after all the sneers they usually get, it was so good to see someone finally appreciate them, even if it's just a little kid!
ami_mizuno's avatar
ami_mizuno
Okay, so Asta just absolutely obliterated that ice shield with one swing, and I was genuinely screaming at my screen! How does he even *do* that with zero magic? It makes me think he's got this insane potential just waiting to burst out, you know?
postman_273's avatar
postman_273
I was so hyped seeing Noelle finally stand up for herself and those villagers, especially after all that nasty stuff her siblings put her through; it really made me feel like she's finding her own strength, even channeling all that mana into Sea Dragon's Lair. And then Asta just swooping in to finish off Heath? Talk about a perfect combo, it made me cheer!
nicol_ascart_166's avatar
nicol_ascart_166
Dude, I couldn't believe it when Heath and his squad went full-on self-sacrifice, like, stabbing themselves with ice spikes just to keep quiet! That's some wild dedication to a secret, and it totally showed me how serious these bad guys are even if it was super dark.
vile_tyrant_juju's avatar
vile_tyrant_juju
Okay, so Nero just casually digging up that glowing magic stone in the village ruins totally caught me off guard, like, what's her deal?! I bet this means we're about to dive into some seriously epic lore, and I'm so here for it!
riza_hawkeye's avatar
riza_hawkeye
Magna was practically running on empty, but seeing him still whip out those vanishing fireballs to set Asta up for the win against Heath? My dude must've just been too proud to let Asta struggle alone and steal *all* the glory! Honestly, I can't help but wonder what crazy magic he could pull off if he always pushed himself that hard.
alphonse_armor's avatar
alphonse_armor
Wow, I wasn't expecting Noelle to finally get that shield spell out, especially after seeing her all emotional thinking about her family! It totally blew me away how she channeled all that frustration into protecting everyone like a true Black Bull; it makes me wonder if she'll really start to come into her own now.
levi_lance's avatar
levi_lance
Why did Asta's giant sword just *push* the bad guy? I was totally geared up for a massive explosion or something, not just a little shove! It totally took the wind out of my sails after all that build-up, felt like such a tease.
dawn's avatar
dawn
When Yami actually gave them those stars, I was totally floored, like, wait, he can be a good captain?! After all that insane ice magic, it was such a relief to finally see the village get saved, and I was cheering for Asta the whole time.
giratina's avatar
giratina
Noelle finally owning her place with the Black Bulls and then her magic just BLASTING out to protect everyone? I was literally cheering, my dude! It felt like all her frustration and self-doubt just exploded into pure power, and honestly, seeing her finally shine like that made me so happy.

©田畠裕基/集英社・テレビ東京・ブラッククローバー製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©田畠裕基/集英社・テレビ東京・ブラッククローバー製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com