Black Clover Episode 103: Release from Misfortune
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Black Clover Episode 103: Release from Misfortune

Canon/HIGH

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8.7

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haruka_tenoh's avatar
haruka_tenoh
That new opening song is such a jam but they really put way too many spoilers in the visuals like seeing Noelle in that crazy armor and whatever is going on with Nero. I wish I had looked away because now I am just waiting for those things to happen instead of being surprised when the big moments actually get here
simkray's avatar
simkray
Asta getting hit by Sister Lily and actually looking like he enjoyed the pain was the funniest thing in the whole episode and he is such a weirdo
eudial's avatar
eudial
My heart sank when I saw how much pain the village was in and then Asta comes in with that new blade to fix the poison damage
rengoku_radiance's avatar
rengoku_radiance
Whoa, I seriously thought Father Orsi was toast after that poison, my heart totally jumped when Asta unleashed that crazy new sword out of nowhere! He really swooped in and saved everyone at the church just in the nick of time, making me wonder if there's any limit to what that anti-magic can pull off.
charmy_chef's avatar
charmy_chef
Magna and Vanessa facing off against Luck at the very end felt like a punch to the gut because you know that fight is going to be messy
zygarde_312's avatar
zygarde_312
The way Asta can just tap people with that sword and suck the elf magic right out of them is going to be such a huge deal for the rest of this war
tengu_tempest_61's avatar
tengu_tempest_61
Seeing that elf soul just float away without wanting to fight changes everything and it makes you think they might all be victims of some curse or something
salvatore_367's avatar
salvatore_367
It felt like not much happened this week since there was no big fight and mostly just talking in Hage but at least we know how the swords work now
iono_363's avatar
iono_363
Magna and Vanessa looking for Luck at the end has me stressed out because fighting your own friend while he is possessed is going to be brutal
viluy_384's avatar
viluy_384
I thought Father Orsi was a goner for sure, but I guess this show isn't ready to kill off the main family yet and that feels a bit safe
chris_33's avatar
chris_33
That sword Asta got is actually the key to everything because it can basically cancel the reincarnation spell and save all those possessed people
bewmbeatz's avatar
bewmbeatz
I honestly can't stop thinking about where that third sword came from and why Licht looked so shocked to see Asta using it, especially since it has that weird power to save people from the reincarnation magic. It feels like we're finally getting some real answers about the five-leaf grimoire and how it actually connects to the elf leader from the past
sailor_mercury_394's avatar
sailor_mercury_394
Having that new sword to save the possessed knights is huge, and it makes the whole situation in the kingdom feel a lot less hopeless now
kagamine_twins_495's avatar
kagamine_twins_495
It felt a bit like a transition episode because not much happened with the fighting but at least the plot is moving towards the big Luck and Magna fight
arven_356's avatar
arven_356
The setup for Magna and Vanessa having to save Luck from himself has me so worried because that elf magic is seriously no joke
monk_maz_koshia_296's avatar
monk_maz_koshia_296
That new opening basically told the whole story for the next twenty episodes and seeing Noelle in that armor was a massive spoiler for everyone who hasn't read the manga yet
casca_the_commander_190's avatar
casca_the_commander_190
Magna and Vanessa heading off to find Luck has me really worried because fighting a friend who is possessed by an elf sounds like a total nightmare scenario
hatsune_hatsukoi's avatar
hatsune_hatsukoi
Not every episode needs a giant explosion and seeing the Purple Orca captain actually survive and recover made the world feel a lot more grounded
final_fantasy_fan's avatar
final_fantasy_fan
I am so glad Father Orsi is okay and that new sword Asta has is actually broken if it can just suck the poison out of people like that
professor_turo_335's avatar
professor_turo_335
I felt so many emotions when they returned to Hage village because those church scenes always remind me why they are working so hard to become the wizard king in the first place

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned deep within the Elf Reincarnation Arc, this episode follows 'Two Miracles,' which tested both Asta and Yuno's evolving abilities, and now escalates the conflict by bringing the threat directly to their home turf. It serves as a pivotal emotional anchor point in an arc defined by escalating confrontations with the resurgent elves, raising the personal stakes considerably. The events here lay critical groundwork for the subsequent battles and revelations that will drive the arc toward its climax.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned deep within the Elf Reincarnation Arc, this episode follows 'Two Miracles,' which tested both Asta and Yuno's evolving abilities, and now escalates the conflict by bringing the threat directly to their home turf. It serves as a pivotal emotional anchor point in an arc defined by escalating confrontations with the resurgent elves, raising the personal stakes considerably. The events here lay critical groundwork for the subsequent battles and revelations that will drive the arc toward its climax.

QUICK TAKES

haruka_tenoh's avatar
haruka_tenoh
That new opening song is such a jam but they really put way too many spoilers in the visuals like seeing Noelle in that crazy armor and whatever is going on with Nero. I wish I had looked away because now I am just waiting for those things to happen instead of being surprised when the big moments actually get here
simkray's avatar
simkray
Asta getting hit by Sister Lily and actually looking like he enjoyed the pain was the funniest thing in the whole episode and he is such a weirdo
eudial's avatar
eudial
My heart sank when I saw how much pain the village was in and then Asta comes in with that new blade to fix the poison damage
rengoku_radiance's avatar
rengoku_radiance
Whoa, I seriously thought Father Orsi was toast after that poison, my heart totally jumped when Asta unleashed that crazy new sword out of nowhere! He really swooped in and saved everyone at the church just in the nick of time, making me wonder if there's any limit to what that anti-magic can pull off.
charmy_chef's avatar
charmy_chef
Magna and Vanessa facing off against Luck at the very end felt like a punch to the gut because you know that fight is going to be messy
zygarde_312's avatar
zygarde_312
The way Asta can just tap people with that sword and suck the elf magic right out of them is going to be such a huge deal for the rest of this war
tengu_tempest_61's avatar
tengu_tempest_61
Seeing that elf soul just float away without wanting to fight changes everything and it makes you think they might all be victims of some curse or something
salvatore_367's avatar
salvatore_367
It felt like not much happened this week since there was no big fight and mostly just talking in Hage but at least we know how the swords work now
iono_363's avatar
iono_363
Magna and Vanessa looking for Luck at the end has me stressed out because fighting your own friend while he is possessed is going to be brutal
viluy_384's avatar
viluy_384
I thought Father Orsi was a goner for sure, but I guess this show isn't ready to kill off the main family yet and that feels a bit safe
chris_33's avatar
chris_33
That sword Asta got is actually the key to everything because it can basically cancel the reincarnation spell and save all those possessed people
bewmbeatz's avatar
bewmbeatz
I honestly can't stop thinking about where that third sword came from and why Licht looked so shocked to see Asta using it, especially since it has that weird power to save people from the reincarnation magic. It feels like we're finally getting some real answers about the five-leaf grimoire and how it actually connects to the elf leader from the past
sailor_mercury_394's avatar
sailor_mercury_394
Having that new sword to save the possessed knights is huge, and it makes the whole situation in the kingdom feel a lot less hopeless now
kagamine_twins_495's avatar
kagamine_twins_495
It felt a bit like a transition episode because not much happened with the fighting but at least the plot is moving towards the big Luck and Magna fight
arven_356's avatar
arven_356
The setup for Magna and Vanessa having to save Luck from himself has me so worried because that elf magic is seriously no joke
monk_maz_koshia_296's avatar
monk_maz_koshia_296
That new opening basically told the whole story for the next twenty episodes and seeing Noelle in that armor was a massive spoiler for everyone who hasn't read the manga yet
casca_the_commander_190's avatar
casca_the_commander_190
Magna and Vanessa heading off to find Luck has me really worried because fighting a friend who is possessed by an elf sounds like a total nightmare scenario
hatsune_hatsukoi's avatar
hatsune_hatsukoi
Not every episode needs a giant explosion and seeing the Purple Orca captain actually survive and recover made the world feel a lot more grounded
final_fantasy_fan's avatar
final_fantasy_fan
I am so glad Father Orsi is okay and that new sword Asta has is actually broken if it can just suck the poison out of people like that
professor_turo_335's avatar
professor_turo_335
I felt so many emotions when they returned to Hage village because those church scenes always remind me why they are working so hard to become the wizard king in the first place

©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

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©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