Black Clover Episode 5: The Path to the Wizard King

Manga chapter 8-10

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.4

72 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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Black Clover Episode 5: The Path to the Wizard King

Manga chapter 8-10

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 4 Next: EP 6 →

OSHIMETER

9.4

72 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

Me encantó este episodio porque se nota el crecimiento de Asta y Yuno: Asta con su espada, fuerza y velocidad, y Yuno con su dominio de la magia de viento. Además, la animación y las voces acompañan muy bien. Yami impone presencia y Asta sigue siendo tan gritón como siempre.

Agak gugup juga ya pas pengumuman. Sebenarnya dari dulu emang berasa ada forced hate ke Asta dan Yuno. Emang mereka keliatan sekampung apa sih? Dimana-mana bukannya orang nggak saling peduli ya? Tapi syukurlah mereka berdua bisa dapat tempatnya masing-masing.

Soo many developments in this episode, including character introductions and new beginnings for the main duo, who seem to be going their separate ways. Yami is a personal favourite! But he really didn't have to do the intimidation thing with if he was going to recruit him anyway

The squad selection was quite comedic actually, like I couldn't take it as seriously because them raising hands was like some kind of role call. Good episode overall with lots of plot progress and character work!

mustardsprinkles

The first half of this episode was a continuation of the previous one, and concluded the huge examination. It did well in showcasing the major factions of magical knights, and established both Yuno and Asta's abilities and how they differed from others.

An exquisite animation during the final exam battles. its clearly shows the hug gap between yuno and asta but the unexpected comes to asta, no one expect that yami invite asta to his squad.

miyukineveahbless

The brief recap from the previous episode was a great way to maintain the momentum and excitement heading into this story. The continuation of the story is on point, and I can't wait for more exciting twists! The chibi moments at the end were also incredibly entertaining and cute

kagamine_twins_495

I was actually getting pretty nervous when the captains were all just sitting there and not one of them moved for Asta because he worked so hard to prove himself in that duel against Sekke but Yami stepping down and testing him like that was incredible and then seeing him get carried away into that portal by Finral made the whole journey feel official

Sekke trying to jump Yuno in the alley only to get flattened was so satisfying to watch because that guy is a total snake and deserved every bit of that wind blast

Yuno getting every single captain to raise their hand was such a flex and he really is in a different league right now but Asta getting picked by Yami felt more special

jean_jester_110

Yami's aura was so scary and I actually felt for Asta when nobody raised their hands but then that laugh changed everything and I am ready for the Black Bulls

the legend of the wizard king opening was cool but i felt like it took a while to get to the actual results part of the exam

yachira_yamato_468

salim was talking so much trash about commoners then yuno just ended the fight with one wind spell and didn't even break a sweat

i really like how yami is the only captain who actually saw something in asta, instead of just looking at his mana levels or whatever, and honestly the black bulls base looks like a total mess but it fits astas energy so much better than the golden dawn ever would and i am glad he finally found a place to belong

asuna_angel_100

that moment when asta shouted back at yami even though he was being crushed by that purple magic aura was when i knew he was legit

soei_shadow_153

watching asta and yuno walk in different directions at the end but still staying friends, it makes their whole competition feel so much more real

you think the black bulls are going to be normal and then asta walks in and there are literal fireballs flying everywhere inside the house

kenpachi_killer_104

every single captain raising their hand for yuno was insane but he definitely earned it after that tornado move he used on the noble guy

kushina_kunoichi

i was actually shaking when yami jumped down and stood right in astas face and then he just laughed and told him to join the black bulls

fubuki_blizzard_119

sekke really thought he could just hide in a bronze ball and win but then asta just smashed him into the floor and that was so satisfying

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 5 closes out the Magic Knights Entrance Exam setup that dominated episodes 3 and 4, resolving the selection process and locking Asta and Yuno into their respective squads. It marks a clear transition point in the early stretch of Black Clover, moving from the proving-ground phase into the squad-life arc where the real challenges and rivalries begin to take shape. With 165 episodes still ahead, this is the launchpad for everything that follows.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 5 closes out the Magic Knights Entrance Exam setup that dominated episodes 3 and 4, resolving the selection process and locking Asta and Yuno into their respective squads. It marks a clear transition point in the early stretch of Black Clover, moving from the proving-ground phase into the squad-life arc where the real challenges and rivalries begin to take shape. With 165 episodes still ahead, this is the launchpad for everything that follows.

QUICK TAKES

Me encantó este episodio porque se nota el crecimiento de Asta y Yuno: Asta con su espada, fuerza y velocidad, y Yuno con su dominio de la magia de viento. Además, la animación y las voces acompañan muy bien. Yami impone presencia y Asta sigue siendo tan gritón como siempre.

Agak gugup juga ya pas pengumuman. Sebenarnya dari dulu emang berasa ada forced hate ke Asta dan Yuno. Emang mereka keliatan sekampung apa sih? Dimana-mana bukannya orang nggak saling peduli ya? Tapi syukurlah mereka berdua bisa dapat tempatnya masing-masing.

Soo many developments in this episode, including character introductions and new beginnings for the main duo, who seem to be going their separate ways. Yami is a personal favourite! But he really didn't have to do the intimidation thing with if he was going to recruit him anyway

The squad selection was quite comedic actually, like I couldn't take it as seriously because them raising hands was like some kind of role call. Good episode overall with lots of plot progress and character work!

mustardsprinkles

The first half of this episode was a continuation of the previous one, and concluded the huge examination. It did well in showcasing the major factions of magical knights, and established both Yuno and Asta's abilities and how they differed from others.

An exquisite animation during the final exam battles. its clearly shows the hug gap between yuno and asta but the unexpected comes to asta, no one expect that yami invite asta to his squad.

miyukineveahbless

The brief recap from the previous episode was a great way to maintain the momentum and excitement heading into this story. The continuation of the story is on point, and I can't wait for more exciting twists! The chibi moments at the end were also incredibly entertaining and cute

kagamine_twins_495

I was actually getting pretty nervous when the captains were all just sitting there and not one of them moved for Asta because he worked so hard to prove himself in that duel against Sekke but Yami stepping down and testing him like that was incredible and then seeing him get carried away into that portal by Finral made the whole journey feel official

Sekke trying to jump Yuno in the alley only to get flattened was so satisfying to watch because that guy is a total snake and deserved every bit of that wind blast

Yuno getting every single captain to raise their hand was such a flex and he really is in a different league right now but Asta getting picked by Yami felt more special

jean_jester_110

Yami's aura was so scary and I actually felt for Asta when nobody raised their hands but then that laugh changed everything and I am ready for the Black Bulls

the legend of the wizard king opening was cool but i felt like it took a while to get to the actual results part of the exam

yachira_yamato_468

salim was talking so much trash about commoners then yuno just ended the fight with one wind spell and didn't even break a sweat

i really like how yami is the only captain who actually saw something in asta, instead of just looking at his mana levels or whatever, and honestly the black bulls base looks like a total mess but it fits astas energy so much better than the golden dawn ever would and i am glad he finally found a place to belong

asuna_angel_100

that moment when asta shouted back at yami even though he was being crushed by that purple magic aura was when i knew he was legit

soei_shadow_153

watching asta and yuno walk in different directions at the end but still staying friends, it makes their whole competition feel so much more real

you think the black bulls are going to be normal and then asta walks in and there are literal fireballs flying everywhere inside the house

kenpachi_killer_104

every single captain raising their hand for yuno was insane but he definitely earned it after that tornado move he used on the noble guy

kushina_kunoichi

i was actually shaking when yami jumped down and stood right in astas face and then he just laughed and told him to join the black bulls

fubuki_blizzard_119

sekke really thought he could just hide in a bronze ball and win but then asta just smashed him into the floor and that was so satisfying

©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