Black Clover Episode 2: The Boys' Promise

Manga chapter 2-4

Canon/MED

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8.8

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Black Clover Episode 2: The Boys' Promise

Manga chapter 2-4

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

8.8

73 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

sagarmatha's avatar
sagarmatha
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Episode ini adalah salah satu faktor yang membuat saya terus mengikuti cerita Black Clover dulu. Plot disutradarai dengan sangat baik, menggabungkan adegan masa kini dengan masa lalu. Lalu, memberi kedalaman pada relasi antara Asta dan Yuno
cremia's avatar
cremia
It is funny how Asta keeps asking Sister Lily to marry him even though she is literally a nun and clearly not interested at all
red_317's avatar
red_317
Okay, but when Asta finally yanked out that huge anti-magic sword and everything just went monochrome, I literally gasped! It clicked for me right then that his complete nullification of magic is gonna make him an absolute game-changer, no doubt.
guru_guru_275's avatar
guru_guru_275
I thought the flashback to Yuno being a little crybaby explained so much about why he respects Asta and that pendant scene in the snow was actually really sad
naruto_ninja's avatar
naruto_ninja
I jumped out of my seat when Yuno called Asta his rival while he was still tied up because it finally shut that jerk Revchi up for good
kuchisake_onna_52's avatar
kuchisake_onna_52
Revchi got exactly what he deserved after stepping on Asta like that, and seeing his chains just dissolve against the sword was a great moment
sailor_galaxia_390's avatar
sailor_galaxia_390
Watching Asta get beat up as a kid just to get that pendant back for Yuno shows he always had that crazy drive even without mana
misha_necron's avatar
misha_necron
watching those magic chains just disintegrate against astas sword was a great way to show how he can actually fight in a world where everyone else is just throwing spells around
suzaku_kururugi_172's avatar
suzaku_kururugi_172
the animation during the flashback looked really crisp and seeing young asta tackle that thief to protect yunos treasure gave their whole rivalry so much more weight than just two guys competing for a title
robert_rifle's avatar
robert_rifle
sister lily turning down my boy astas marriage proposal for the hundredth time is already getting a bit old for me but his determination to rebuild the church and take care of the orphans is actually really wholesome
zangetsu_zen's avatar
zangetsu_zen
that recap at the start was way too long and felt like i was watching the first episode again but the actual fight with the anti magic sword made up for the weird pacing
kirishima_red_riot's avatar
kirishima_red_riot
I honestly didn't expect the childhood backstory to take up most of the episode but seeing Yuno as a total crybaby was actually kind of sweet. It makes his current stoic attitude feel more like a choice he made to get stronger. I really felt for Asta when he was just getting beat down by that drunk guy for the pendant and still wouldn't quit.
fujin_fighter_37's avatar
fujin_fighter_37
Yuno calling Asta his rival while he was pinned to the wall, and it really shows why they have such a solid bond despite Asta being way behind in power right now.
otomachine_oto_497's avatar
otomachine_oto_497
that five leaf clover grimoire looks so sinister and different from everything else in this world especially when that massive rusted blade just slides out of the pages and kills the mood for revchi
bloo_balloon's avatar
bloo_balloon
revchi getting absolutely cooked by a giant hunk of iron was so satisfying after he spent half the episode stepping on astas head and talking about how magic is everything
umibozu_usurper's avatar
umibozu_usurper
it was huge seeing how asta was always looking out for yuno even when they were tiny and that scene where he gets the pendant back by just refusing to stay down made me realize he really earned that sword
near_nemesis_114's avatar
near_nemesis_114
Revchi looked absolutely terrified when his chain magic just evaporated against that black sword and it was satisfying to see his arrogance disappear
ruby's avatar
ruby
Watching Asta bite that thief and refuse to let go even while getting kicked was pretty intense and showed how much heart he has even without mana
edward_wong_178's avatar
edward_wong_178
Seeing them both staring at the royal capital from the hill makes the dream of becoming the Wizard King feel much more real now that they have their grimoires
zexion_456's avatar
zexion_456
The fist bump at the very end really solidified their bond, especially after watching them grow up together in the church with Sister Lily and the other kids

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly off the premiere's world-building and introductions, this episode deepens the emotional stakes by grounding Asta and Yuno's rivalry in shared history and a meaningful promise. It serves as the final piece of character foundation before the narrative accelerates toward the Magic Knights Entrance Exam, where their ambitions will be tested for real. At episode 2 of 170, this is the show investing early so the payoffs across its long run actually land.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly off the premiere's world-building and introductions, this episode deepens the emotional stakes by grounding Asta and Yuno's rivalry in shared history and a meaningful promise. It serves as the final piece of character foundation before the narrative accelerates toward the Magic Knights Entrance Exam, where their ambitions will be tested for real. At episode 2 of 170, this is the show investing early so the payoffs across its long run actually land.

QUICK TAKES

sagarmatha's avatar
sagarmatha
VerifiedVerified
Episode ini adalah salah satu faktor yang membuat saya terus mengikuti cerita Black Clover dulu. Plot disutradarai dengan sangat baik, menggabungkan adegan masa kini dengan masa lalu. Lalu, memberi kedalaman pada relasi antara Asta dan Yuno
cremia's avatar
cremia
It is funny how Asta keeps asking Sister Lily to marry him even though she is literally a nun and clearly not interested at all
red_317's avatar
red_317
Okay, but when Asta finally yanked out that huge anti-magic sword and everything just went monochrome, I literally gasped! It clicked for me right then that his complete nullification of magic is gonna make him an absolute game-changer, no doubt.
guru_guru_275's avatar
guru_guru_275
I thought the flashback to Yuno being a little crybaby explained so much about why he respects Asta and that pendant scene in the snow was actually really sad
naruto_ninja's avatar
naruto_ninja
I jumped out of my seat when Yuno called Asta his rival while he was still tied up because it finally shut that jerk Revchi up for good
kuchisake_onna_52's avatar
kuchisake_onna_52
Revchi got exactly what he deserved after stepping on Asta like that, and seeing his chains just dissolve against the sword was a great moment
sailor_galaxia_390's avatar
sailor_galaxia_390
Watching Asta get beat up as a kid just to get that pendant back for Yuno shows he always had that crazy drive even without mana
misha_necron's avatar
misha_necron
watching those magic chains just disintegrate against astas sword was a great way to show how he can actually fight in a world where everyone else is just throwing spells around
suzaku_kururugi_172's avatar
suzaku_kururugi_172
the animation during the flashback looked really crisp and seeing young asta tackle that thief to protect yunos treasure gave their whole rivalry so much more weight than just two guys competing for a title
robert_rifle's avatar
robert_rifle
sister lily turning down my boy astas marriage proposal for the hundredth time is already getting a bit old for me but his determination to rebuild the church and take care of the orphans is actually really wholesome
zangetsu_zen's avatar
zangetsu_zen
that recap at the start was way too long and felt like i was watching the first episode again but the actual fight with the anti magic sword made up for the weird pacing
kirishima_red_riot's avatar
kirishima_red_riot
I honestly didn't expect the childhood backstory to take up most of the episode but seeing Yuno as a total crybaby was actually kind of sweet. It makes his current stoic attitude feel more like a choice he made to get stronger. I really felt for Asta when he was just getting beat down by that drunk guy for the pendant and still wouldn't quit.
fujin_fighter_37's avatar
fujin_fighter_37
Yuno calling Asta his rival while he was pinned to the wall, and it really shows why they have such a solid bond despite Asta being way behind in power right now.
otomachine_oto_497's avatar
otomachine_oto_497
that five leaf clover grimoire looks so sinister and different from everything else in this world especially when that massive rusted blade just slides out of the pages and kills the mood for revchi
bloo_balloon's avatar
bloo_balloon
revchi getting absolutely cooked by a giant hunk of iron was so satisfying after he spent half the episode stepping on astas head and talking about how magic is everything
umibozu_usurper's avatar
umibozu_usurper
it was huge seeing how asta was always looking out for yuno even when they were tiny and that scene where he gets the pendant back by just refusing to stay down made me realize he really earned that sword
near_nemesis_114's avatar
near_nemesis_114
Revchi looked absolutely terrified when his chain magic just evaporated against that black sword and it was satisfying to see his arrogance disappear
ruby's avatar
ruby
Watching Asta bite that thief and refuse to let go even while getting kicked was pretty intense and showed how much heart he has even without mana
edward_wong_178's avatar
edward_wong_178
Seeing them both staring at the royal capital from the hill makes the dream of becoming the Wizard King feel much more real now that they have their grimoires
zexion_456's avatar
zexion_456
The fist bump at the very end really solidified their bond, especially after watching them grow up together in the church with Sister Lily and the other kids

©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