Black Clover Episode 133: The Lion Awakens, Continued
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52 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
zacian_314
I'm actually happy seeing Leopold finally get his own big move and he really needed that win after the Royal Knight selection snub
abelferrazmiku
People used to sleep on Leopold but him accidentally using mana zone or whatever that array was proves he might actually be a prodigy like his siblings
eternatus_315
Mereoleona using the Bulls as live bait for that lava monster is so on brand for her and honestly just made the whole training session feel way more dangerous
senkaimon_sentry
That laser attack was basically a nuke and Leopold proved he can finally keep up with the monsters in his family
professor_tomoe
I don't care if this is filler, because seeing the characters actually train to get stronger makes the power jumps feel earned especially with Leopold figuring out those arrays
raihan_353
The animation was a bit choppy in some spots but seeing Leopold find his own path and not just copy Fuegoleon or Mereoleona made the whole dungeon crawl worth the time
finral_flyer
I thought it was so cool how Asta had to brute force his way through that volcano without any magic while everyone else used mana skin to stay alive
sunekosuri_slayer
I love how Mereoleona basically just kidnaps everyone for training and seeing Asta and Noelle struggle in the heat while Luck just triggers traps for fun really cracked me up
silentotaku
The way the mana skin colors actually match their grimoires now is such a small detail but it makes the animation pop during the volcano climb
inosuke_instinct_129
Fuegoleon in the hot spring was a lot to take in and his flame arm makes him look like a total dork while trying to be serious
narutorunner99
I think Mereoleona is a total menace for making them train in a literal volcano dungeon but seeing the squad survive it was satisfying
luxord_455
I seriously thought Leopold was just going to be a budget Fuegoleon but that new fire array he pulled out looked so cool and finally gives him his own thing
eudial
It was hilarious when Noelle imagined Asta in swimsuits until her water magic went out of control and soaked the whole group
waifuhunter
This training arc is moving at a great pace and it doesnt feel like we are just wasting time while the manga gets ahead
kawauso_knight_43
That giant magic circle Leopold cast was actually nuts and it is cool that he is carving out his own path, instead of just copying his siblings. The way Randall was pushing him felt like they actually care about his growth which is cool to see from the Crimson Lions. It really makes you appreciate these training episodes when they actually show progress instead of just montages
nukekubi_nemesis_63
Randall playing the strict vice captain to help Leopold unlock his potential was a nice touch and it shows the Crimson Lions really look out for their own
gold_319
Charmy still only caring about food even when they were all about to get crushed by giant spiders and golems in that volcano cave was funny to me
maria_campbell
That new lion fire spell from Leopold looked incredible and it was cool to see him finally get out of his siblings shadows a bit
suika_sphere
Standing his ground against that spider and using his own fire magic instead of just following his brother was a huge step for Leopold and he looked strong finishing off those golems
anos_voldigoad_156
Using the Black Bulls as literal monster bait is the most on brand thing Mereoleona has ever done and it actually worked
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 133 of 170, this falls in Black Clover's later stretch where the series invests in squad-level growth between major saga beats. It directly continues 'The Lion Awakens,' deepening the dungeon exploration that began in the previous episode while developing Leopold and the Black Bulls' combat synergy. The groundwork laid here—both in character progression and abilities—feeds into the escalating conflicts that define the series' final arc push.
QUICK TAKES
zacian_314
I'm actually happy seeing Leopold finally get his own big move and he really needed that win after the Royal Knight selection snub
abelferrazmiku
People used to sleep on Leopold but him accidentally using mana zone or whatever that array was proves he might actually be a prodigy like his siblings
eternatus_315
Mereoleona using the Bulls as live bait for that lava monster is so on brand for her and honestly just made the whole training session feel way more dangerous
senkaimon_sentry
That laser attack was basically a nuke and Leopold proved he can finally keep up with the monsters in his family
professor_tomoe
I don't care if this is filler, because seeing the characters actually train to get stronger makes the power jumps feel earned especially with Leopold figuring out those arrays
raihan_353
The animation was a bit choppy in some spots but seeing Leopold find his own path and not just copy Fuegoleon or Mereoleona made the whole dungeon crawl worth the time
finral_flyer
I thought it was so cool how Asta had to brute force his way through that volcano without any magic while everyone else used mana skin to stay alive
sunekosuri_slayer
I love how Mereoleona basically just kidnaps everyone for training and seeing Asta and Noelle struggle in the heat while Luck just triggers traps for fun really cracked me up
silentotaku
The way the mana skin colors actually match their grimoires now is such a small detail but it makes the animation pop during the volcano climb
inosuke_instinct_129
Fuegoleon in the hot spring was a lot to take in and his flame arm makes him look like a total dork while trying to be serious
narutorunner99
I think Mereoleona is a total menace for making them train in a literal volcano dungeon but seeing the squad survive it was satisfying
luxord_455
I seriously thought Leopold was just going to be a budget Fuegoleon but that new fire array he pulled out looked so cool and finally gives him his own thing
eudial
It was hilarious when Noelle imagined Asta in swimsuits until her water magic went out of control and soaked the whole group
waifuhunter
This training arc is moving at a great pace and it doesnt feel like we are just wasting time while the manga gets ahead
kawauso_knight_43
That giant magic circle Leopold cast was actually nuts and it is cool that he is carving out his own path, instead of just copying his siblings. The way Randall was pushing him felt like they actually care about his growth which is cool to see from the Crimson Lions. It really makes you appreciate these training episodes when they actually show progress instead of just montages
nukekubi_nemesis_63
Randall playing the strict vice captain to help Leopold unlock his potential was a nice touch and it shows the Crimson Lions really look out for their own
gold_319
Charmy still only caring about food even when they were all about to get crushed by giant spiders and golems in that volcano cave was funny to me
maria_campbell
That new lion fire spell from Leopold looked incredible and it was cool to see him finally get out of his siblings shadows a bit
suika_sphere
Standing his ground against that spider and using his own fire magic instead of just following his brother was a huge step for Leopold and he looked strong finishing off those golems
anos_voldigoad_156
Using the Black Bulls as literal monster bait is the most on brand thing Mereoleona has ever done and it actually worked
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