Black Clover Episode 122: As Pitch Black as It Gets

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Black Clover Episode 122: As Pitch Black as It Gets

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 121 Next: EP 123 →

OSHIMETER

9.0

67 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

This episode is more serious, because Asta couldn't just fight his way out of it since they threatened his family at the church, which is low in my opinion. But obviously Captain Yami was never going to let Asta be killed. The whole Black Bulls squad pulled up, and when Yami says that both Asta and Secre are squadmates that was a touching moment. This episode had a strong friendship theme and the pace was good, not too rushed. The final scene with Julius and Damnatio had me questioning Julius' intentions. Is he maybe secretly a bad guy?

ungaikyo_usurper_57

The way the Black Bulls just straight-up owned their "misfit" titles, basically confessing to all their shenanigans right in front of the magic parliament for Asta, had me grinning like an idiot. It wasn't just support; it was them saying, "Yeah, we're weirdos, but he's *our* weirdo," and it showed off their rock-solid bond in the most Black Clover way possible.

Nozel defending Asta after all the trash he used to talk about him was such a great moment. It really feels like the kingdom is starting to see him differently now

asuka_langley_181

Damnatio is such a villain for using Marie as bait just to force Asta to use his devil powers. The way the scale magic shrank those attacks was pretty intimidating

Seeing Yami and the rest of the squad smash through the wall to save Asta and Nero made me so proud of them. They are willing to fight the whole kingdom for their own members

The loyalty of the Black Bulls is unmatched and watching them declare war on the magical parliament just to save Asta from being executed was a massive power move against Damnatio

mayuri_madness_464

Watching Yami give Secre her own robe and officially making her a Black Bull made my heart feel so full because she finally has a family after being alone for five hundred years

Gordon having a Nero doll already is so typical for him but it was such a cute detail. The bonds in this squad are just on another level compared to the other knights

almighty_yhwach

I was so tense when Damnatio was threatening Marie but that moment the Black Bulls crashed the trial changed everything for me and it was so powerful seeing them stand their ground against the parliament while Yami giving Secre her robe at the end was the perfect way to finish the episode since she has been through so much

kamaitachi_killer_60

Even though Julius is a kid now, his conversation with Damnatio proved he still has more wisdom than any of those corrupt royals in that courtroom

Nozel and Fuegoleon showing up to support Asta was such a surprise, and it really shows how much the captains have changed since the start of the series

sterngrand_sword_488

I got hyped seeing Asta use the Demon Destroyer sword to just wipe out that scale magic because Damnatio really thought he could just judge everyone without a proper fight

It is wild that Yuno was nowhere to be found during the trial while Asta was about to be executed and you would think his rival would show up for support

Giving Secre a robe was the move of the episode and she fits in perfectly with the rest of the outcasts now that her mission is over

shinobu_sting_130

Julius saved the day by turning that execution into a secret mission for the Black Bulls and now they have to find actual devils to prove Asta is innocent

bounto_bane_479

Watching the whole squad stand their ground against the Magic Parliament was amazing, and it really proved that Yami does not care about rules when his kids are in danger.

kisuke_benihime_462

I really wasn't expecting Nozel and Fuegoleon to show up and back Asta like that, but seeing the royal captains side with the Black Bulls against Damnatio was a huge relief. It felt like Asta finally got some real respect from the top brass after saving the kingdom and Julius being the one pulling the strings behind the scenes was typical for him.

Damnatio is such a jerk for threatening Marie just to get Asta to use his devil powers but that scale magic is actually really interesting to watch against the anti-magic swords

The squad jumping in to save Asta shows why they are the best family, even if they are fugitives now

vasto_lorde_void

Damnatio is such an annoying guy and his scale magic is super cheap so watching Asta just delete it with that sword was great

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 122 of 170, this lands in Black Clover's post-Elf Reincarnation fallout, where the kingdom must reckon with everything that happened. The previous episode, 'Three Problems,' laid out the political and societal challenges facing the Clover Kingdom, and this episode escalates those threads by putting Asta and Secré directly in the crosshairs of the Magic Parliament's judgment. It sets the stage for deeper exploration of the kingdom's power structures and the Black Bulls' defiance against unjust authority in the episodes ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 122 of 170, this lands in Black Clover's post-Elf Reincarnation fallout, where the kingdom must reckon with everything that happened. The previous episode, 'Three Problems,' laid out the political and societal challenges facing the Clover Kingdom, and this episode escalates those threads by putting Asta and Secré directly in the crosshairs of the Magic Parliament's judgment. It sets the stage for deeper exploration of the kingdom's power structures and the Black Bulls' defiance against unjust authority in the episodes ahead.

QUICK TAKES

This episode is more serious, because Asta couldn't just fight his way out of it since they threatened his family at the church, which is low in my opinion. But obviously Captain Yami was never going to let Asta be killed. The whole Black Bulls squad pulled up, and when Yami says that both Asta and Secre are squadmates that was a touching moment. This episode had a strong friendship theme and the pace was good, not too rushed. The final scene with Julius and Damnatio had me questioning Julius' intentions. Is he maybe secretly a bad guy?

ungaikyo_usurper_57

The way the Black Bulls just straight-up owned their "misfit" titles, basically confessing to all their shenanigans right in front of the magic parliament for Asta, had me grinning like an idiot. It wasn't just support; it was them saying, "Yeah, we're weirdos, but he's *our* weirdo," and it showed off their rock-solid bond in the most Black Clover way possible.

Nozel defending Asta after all the trash he used to talk about him was such a great moment. It really feels like the kingdom is starting to see him differently now

asuka_langley_181

Damnatio is such a villain for using Marie as bait just to force Asta to use his devil powers. The way the scale magic shrank those attacks was pretty intimidating

Seeing Yami and the rest of the squad smash through the wall to save Asta and Nero made me so proud of them. They are willing to fight the whole kingdom for their own members

The loyalty of the Black Bulls is unmatched and watching them declare war on the magical parliament just to save Asta from being executed was a massive power move against Damnatio

mayuri_madness_464

Watching Yami give Secre her own robe and officially making her a Black Bull made my heart feel so full because she finally has a family after being alone for five hundred years

Gordon having a Nero doll already is so typical for him but it was such a cute detail. The bonds in this squad are just on another level compared to the other knights

almighty_yhwach

I was so tense when Damnatio was threatening Marie but that moment the Black Bulls crashed the trial changed everything for me and it was so powerful seeing them stand their ground against the parliament while Yami giving Secre her robe at the end was the perfect way to finish the episode since she has been through so much

kamaitachi_killer_60

Even though Julius is a kid now, his conversation with Damnatio proved he still has more wisdom than any of those corrupt royals in that courtroom

Nozel and Fuegoleon showing up to support Asta was such a surprise, and it really shows how much the captains have changed since the start of the series

sterngrand_sword_488

I got hyped seeing Asta use the Demon Destroyer sword to just wipe out that scale magic because Damnatio really thought he could just judge everyone without a proper fight

It is wild that Yuno was nowhere to be found during the trial while Asta was about to be executed and you would think his rival would show up for support

Giving Secre a robe was the move of the episode and she fits in perfectly with the rest of the outcasts now that her mission is over

shinobu_sting_130

Julius saved the day by turning that execution into a secret mission for the Black Bulls and now they have to find actual devils to prove Asta is innocent

bounto_bane_479

Watching the whole squad stand their ground against the Magic Parliament was amazing, and it really proved that Yami does not care about rules when his kids are in danger.

kisuke_benihime_462

I really wasn't expecting Nozel and Fuegoleon to show up and back Asta like that, but seeing the royal captains side with the Black Bulls against Damnatio was a huge relief. It felt like Asta finally got some real respect from the top brass after saving the kingdom and Julius being the one pulling the strings behind the scenes was typical for him.

Damnatio is such a jerk for threatening Marie just to get Asta to use his devil powers but that scale magic is actually really interesting to watch against the anti-magic swords

The squad jumping in to save Asta shows why they are the best family, even if they are fugitives now

vasto_lorde_void

Damnatio is such an annoying guy and his scale magic is super cheap so watching Asta just delete it with that sword was great

©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