Black Clover Episode 71: The Uncrowned, Undefeated Lioness

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.7

66 Fans

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Black Clover Episode 71: The Uncrowned, Undefeated Lioness

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 70 Next: EP 72 →

OSHIMETER

9.7

66 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

I was really curious on how Asta would overcome the intense heat! Best bet, his physical endurance? The next episode will be so interesting!

LMFAO the comedy sequences in here were workingg. Like the Lioness who dragged everyone into her training just for the plot, and the captains being subdued by free drinks. Did the magic king put something in it fr??

mustardsprinkles

I didn't like Mereolena at first! Her hot-headed personality and individualism hadn't came off as charming after a while, she really embodies "tough love" for her subordinates!

Watching Asta try to climb that mountain without magic while everyone else used mana skin felt like a death sentence but the kid just wont stay down

The animation for the fire paw grabbing everyone was so smooth and Mereoleona really stands out because she just does whatever she wants regardless of who is watching

peepe_wabawaba_487

Mereoleona mentioning she could never beat Noelles mother in a fight makes Acier sound like an absolute monster and now we know where that potential comes from

Mana skin seems like such a simple concept but the way they are being forced to learn it in a literal volcano is some of the most brutal training yet

Mereoleona just became one of my favorites after this introduction because I love how she doesn't care about rank or status and just treats everyone like they need to work harder. Seeing her stand up to the captains and drag them to a volcano was great but my favorite part was her acknowledging Noelle and mentioning her mother was a beast.

Yami getting caught by that fire paw and dragged away was hilarious and it is rare to see him look that annoyed while being totally powerless to stop someone

Seeing Noelle get compared to her mom by Mereoleona actually made me a bit emotional, since she spent so long being the family failure.

I was stunned when Mereoleona just grabbed Yami like he was a kid and he couldnt even do anything about it she is way cooler than Leopold described

jean_jester_110

Asta struggling because he has no magic to protect himself from the heat is a rough watch but seeing him refuse to quit even when he was about to pass out showed how stubborn he really is

jiraiya_jester_50

Mereoleona is terrifying and she just dragged the captains to a volcano for a bath and she might be the strongest person in the kingdom right now

I really thought it was just gonna be another fan service hot springs episode but Mereoleona dragging everyone to a volcano is so much better than what I expected

Yami getting dragged off by his hair while trying to act tough was the funniest thing in the episode and Mereoleona is clearly the only one who can handle him

The way Mereoleona just walked into the room and kidnapped all the captains was hilarious and she definitely seems like the strongest person we have seen so far

Yami getting clowned by the new captain was great, but the best part was seeing Julius just hanging out at the bar in a disguise like it's totally normal for the Wizard King to do that.

professor_kukui

I felt so bad for Asta when he couldn't even stand up in that heat because his swords were useless but the way Mereoleona looked at him while telling him to give up was chilling

yamabiko_yamato_40

Watching Asta struggle to even stand while everyone else used mana skin felt so stressful but I knew he would find a way to keep climbing that volcano without magic

chrome_crafter_160

Mereoleona just dragging Yami and Charlotte away like they were misbehaving kids was hilarious and it is great how she just does not care about their rank as captains

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the Star Festival and the announcement of the Royal Knights Selection Test, episode 71 pivots into a training and preparation phase that will define how the Magic Knights approach the challenges ahead. Mereoleona's introduction as the driving force behind this brutal regimen raises the stakes and establishes the level of strength required for what's coming. This episode bridges the festival arc's revelations with the intense selection battles on the horizon, making it essential setup for the next major arc.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the Star Festival and the announcement of the Royal Knights Selection Test, episode 71 pivots into a training and preparation phase that will define how the Magic Knights approach the challenges ahead. Mereoleona's introduction as the driving force behind this brutal regimen raises the stakes and establishes the level of strength required for what's coming. This episode bridges the festival arc's revelations with the intense selection battles on the horizon, making it essential setup for the next major arc.

QUICK TAKES

I was really curious on how Asta would overcome the intense heat! Best bet, his physical endurance? The next episode will be so interesting!

LMFAO the comedy sequences in here were workingg. Like the Lioness who dragged everyone into her training just for the plot, and the captains being subdued by free drinks. Did the magic king put something in it fr??

mustardsprinkles

I didn't like Mereolena at first! Her hot-headed personality and individualism hadn't came off as charming after a while, she really embodies "tough love" for her subordinates!

Watching Asta try to climb that mountain without magic while everyone else used mana skin felt like a death sentence but the kid just wont stay down

The animation for the fire paw grabbing everyone was so smooth and Mereoleona really stands out because she just does whatever she wants regardless of who is watching

peepe_wabawaba_487

Mereoleona mentioning she could never beat Noelles mother in a fight makes Acier sound like an absolute monster and now we know where that potential comes from

Mana skin seems like such a simple concept but the way they are being forced to learn it in a literal volcano is some of the most brutal training yet

Mereoleona just became one of my favorites after this introduction because I love how she doesn't care about rank or status and just treats everyone like they need to work harder. Seeing her stand up to the captains and drag them to a volcano was great but my favorite part was her acknowledging Noelle and mentioning her mother was a beast.

Yami getting caught by that fire paw and dragged away was hilarious and it is rare to see him look that annoyed while being totally powerless to stop someone

Seeing Noelle get compared to her mom by Mereoleona actually made me a bit emotional, since she spent so long being the family failure.

I was stunned when Mereoleona just grabbed Yami like he was a kid and he couldnt even do anything about it she is way cooler than Leopold described

jean_jester_110

Asta struggling because he has no magic to protect himself from the heat is a rough watch but seeing him refuse to quit even when he was about to pass out showed how stubborn he really is

jiraiya_jester_50

Mereoleona is terrifying and she just dragged the captains to a volcano for a bath and she might be the strongest person in the kingdom right now

I really thought it was just gonna be another fan service hot springs episode but Mereoleona dragging everyone to a volcano is so much better than what I expected

Yami getting dragged off by his hair while trying to act tough was the funniest thing in the episode and Mereoleona is clearly the only one who can handle him

The way Mereoleona just walked into the room and kidnapped all the captains was hilarious and she definitely seems like the strongest person we have seen so far

Yami getting clowned by the new captain was great, but the best part was seeing Julius just hanging out at the bar in a disguise like it's totally normal for the Wizard King to do that.

professor_kukui

I felt so bad for Asta when he couldn't even stand up in that heat because his swords were useless but the way Mereoleona looked at him while telling him to give up was chilling

yamabiko_yamato_40

Watching Asta struggle to even stand while everyone else used mana skin felt so stressful but I knew he would find a way to keep climbing that volcano without magic

chrome_crafter_160

Mereoleona just dragging Yami and Charlotte away like they were misbehaving kids was hilarious and it is great how she just does not care about their rank as captains

©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