Black Clover Episode 64: The Red Thread of Fate

Canon/MED

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Black Clover Episode 64: The Red Thread of Fate

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 63 Next: EP 65 →

OSHIMETER

9.3

59 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

Vanessa's new power is so needlessly overpowered. The power scaling in this world feels pretty off now, not only because of how vague her new ability is, but also how little sense it makes tbh. Wdym control fate lol???

Vanessa's flashbacks and expositions of her past were so emotional. She has easily one of my favorite backstories in terms of its emotional weight and plot importance. She literally drove the story forward, and resolved her past disputes with the queen towards the end; saying what she couldn't all those years ago !!

mustardsprinkles

The whole vibe from the sacrificial ring created by the Queen of Witches felt so peak, the vibe was really there. It was different from the usual, colorful aesthetic that this series usually features for its lighthearted segments.

My jaw dropped seeing how the Witch Queen basically imprisoned a young Vanessa; it’s wild to think she grew up like that! No wonder she's so fiercely attached to the Black Bulls—I'd run to the first group that showed me genuine family too after being treated so poorly.

Yami crashing through that wall and telling Vanessa to ignore fate made me laugh, he totally saved her without even trying

uraraka_uravity_124

Just how unbelievably quick is that red cat?! I was rooting so hard for Asta to connect, but it just effortlessly dodged every single one of his swings, even with those anti-magic blades – I kept thinking, "What a troll!" It was frustrating, but also impressive watching it make a fool out of everyone.

I still can't believe Noelle almost got her head chopped off by Asta and then that tiny red cat just fixed everything by touching him

Rouge is way too cute for how broken its powers are and seeing the Witch Queen get so frustrated because her fate magic kept failing was the best part

Vanessa standing up to her mother after all that trauma while the red cat protects Asta is just pure satisfaction

You could see how much Yami meant to Vanessa during those flashbacks and her breaking free was the best part

You can tell the animation budget went up for this one because Rouge looked great and the whole atmosphere of the Witches Forest felt way more intense during that final stand

I can finally stop worrying about Noelle because that cat is literally changing destiny and saving her life from Asta

jinbe_juggernaut_91

That red cat Rouge is the definition of overpowered because it literally just taps people to undo death and completely messes up the witch queen's plans

I really appreciated that they didn't censor the darker parts of the witch queen's magic, since seeing the squad in actual danger made Vanessa's awakening feel earned. It was a huge step up for her character and showed how much she cares about her new home.

Asta trying to resist that blood magic while being controlled like a puppet was brutal but his resolve against the witch queen is on another level

The witch queen is a monster for what she did to Asta and Noelle so seeing her face when her destiny magic got countered by a cat was great

The animation felt a little shaky in some of the wide shots but the scene where the red thread started weaving everything together looked incredible

yoko_littner_186

Asta being able to fight the blood magic even a little bit shows how much of a threat his demon side is becoming to people as strong as the witch queen

The Witch Queen forcing Asta to swing his sword at Noelle was so dark and it really looked like she was done for

nobara_nail_135

It felt like the Witch Queen had all the control until that red thread appeared and changed everything for the squad

EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving deep within the Witches' Forest Arc, episode 64 follows the high-stakes physical confrontations of previous episodes and pivots toward personal revelation — specifically Vanessa's complicated ties to the Witch Queen. This internal reckoning serves as a critical turning point in the arc, shifting the conflict from external battles to deeply personal stakes that will shape the trajectory of the arc's resolution and the Black Bulls' dynamics going forward.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving deep within the Witches' Forest Arc, episode 64 follows the high-stakes physical confrontations of previous episodes and pivots toward personal revelation — specifically Vanessa's complicated ties to the Witch Queen. This internal reckoning serves as a critical turning point in the arc, shifting the conflict from external battles to deeply personal stakes that will shape the trajectory of the arc's resolution and the Black Bulls' dynamics going forward.

QUICK TAKES

Vanessa's new power is so needlessly overpowered. The power scaling in this world feels pretty off now, not only because of how vague her new ability is, but also how little sense it makes tbh. Wdym control fate lol???

Vanessa's flashbacks and expositions of her past were so emotional. She has easily one of my favorite backstories in terms of its emotional weight and plot importance. She literally drove the story forward, and resolved her past disputes with the queen towards the end; saying what she couldn't all those years ago !!

mustardsprinkles

The whole vibe from the sacrificial ring created by the Queen of Witches felt so peak, the vibe was really there. It was different from the usual, colorful aesthetic that this series usually features for its lighthearted segments.

My jaw dropped seeing how the Witch Queen basically imprisoned a young Vanessa; it’s wild to think she grew up like that! No wonder she's so fiercely attached to the Black Bulls—I'd run to the first group that showed me genuine family too after being treated so poorly.

Yami crashing through that wall and telling Vanessa to ignore fate made me laugh, he totally saved her without even trying

uraraka_uravity_124

Just how unbelievably quick is that red cat?! I was rooting so hard for Asta to connect, but it just effortlessly dodged every single one of his swings, even with those anti-magic blades – I kept thinking, "What a troll!" It was frustrating, but also impressive watching it make a fool out of everyone.

I still can't believe Noelle almost got her head chopped off by Asta and then that tiny red cat just fixed everything by touching him

Rouge is way too cute for how broken its powers are and seeing the Witch Queen get so frustrated because her fate magic kept failing was the best part

Vanessa standing up to her mother after all that trauma while the red cat protects Asta is just pure satisfaction

You could see how much Yami meant to Vanessa during those flashbacks and her breaking free was the best part

You can tell the animation budget went up for this one because Rouge looked great and the whole atmosphere of the Witches Forest felt way more intense during that final stand

I can finally stop worrying about Noelle because that cat is literally changing destiny and saving her life from Asta

jinbe_juggernaut_91

That red cat Rouge is the definition of overpowered because it literally just taps people to undo death and completely messes up the witch queen's plans

I really appreciated that they didn't censor the darker parts of the witch queen's magic, since seeing the squad in actual danger made Vanessa's awakening feel earned. It was a huge step up for her character and showed how much she cares about her new home.

Asta trying to resist that blood magic while being controlled like a puppet was brutal but his resolve against the witch queen is on another level

The witch queen is a monster for what she did to Asta and Noelle so seeing her face when her destiny magic got countered by a cat was great

The animation felt a little shaky in some of the wide shots but the scene where the red thread started weaving everything together looked incredible

yoko_littner_186

Asta being able to fight the blood magic even a little bit shows how much of a threat his demon side is becoming to people as strong as the witch queen

The Witch Queen forcing Asta to swing his sword at Noelle was so dark and it really looked like she was done for

nobara_nail_135

It felt like the Witch Queen had all the control until that red thread appeared and changed everything for the squad

©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