Black Clover Episode 79: Mister Delinquent vs. Muscle Brains

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.5

70 Fans

5

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3

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Black Clover Episode 79: Mister Delinquent vs. Muscle Brains

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 78 Next: EP 80 →

OSHIMETER

9.5

70 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

I found it admirable how Magna and Asta didn't take their match personally. It speaks way more about their relationship than any character exposition. The thing with the flower guy and Sol was inspiring as well. God tier episode!

I found Sol a little hot-headed and unlikeable before her backstory, but her (sometimes extreme) admiration for Charlotte is so well explained. Charlotte is so charismatic! It makes sense she's a captain of such a successful magic knights crew.

mustardsprinkles

The animation feels like it's improved by a ton! Compared to the arc with the Witch Queen, the battles between characters feel much more dynamic and in turn, immersive. Sol and Mimosa's confrontation was unexpectedly fire!

The way Mimosa outsmarted Sol by hiding a seed in that dirt monster made me realize she is way more than just a healer and her brain is actually her best weapon in these fights

kagamine_twins_495

Asta had to work so hard to get close to Magna and that annihilation fireball spell is no joke since it actually forced the kid to adapt his movement mid air

griffith_the_hawk

Langris looks like he is about to snap, and you can tell Finral is in for a rough time after seeing that dark look on his brother's face during the bracket reveal

That ending theme change with Noelle is kind of weird and the older version was definitely better because the coloring looked more natural before they messed with her outfit design

I really did not think Sol would get a whole backstory today but seeing Charlotte save her village when those guys just stood there explained so much about her personality and why she is so protective of her sis

Seeing a young Charlotte step up and save Sol when the men were useless gave so much weight to why Sol is the way she is and her devotion to her captain makes total sense now

Magna actually using his head with those timed fireballs to keep Asta away was such a cool way to see his progress and it shows he can keep up even without massive mana reserves

Kirsch is so annoying with the flower petals and the peasant talk but you can tell even he was impressed by how hard Asta and Magna were going at each other by the end

I actually felt kind of bad for Magna because he has to work ten times harder than everyone else just to stay relevant, but his duel with Asta was incredible. Seeing him land those shots and force Asta to think fast made me respect him way more. Also Mimosa planting that seed in Sol's golem was a total sleeper play for the win

mitsuri_mochi_132

Finral looking all serious about facing Langris has me nervous because his brother seems like a literal psychopath and the tension between them is way higher than any other match so far

kumaru_yukihara

Asta just keeps pushing through and that part where he smashed the crystal after Magna got taken out by the trap was a great way to end the match

I honestly didn't think Magna would have improved his fire magic that much, but seeing him hold his own against Asta was the highlight for me. It was cool how Zora just outsmarted everyone with those traps instead of trying to overpower them because it shows how different mages win, and Sol's flashback actually made me care about her character

professor_magnolia_334

It was interesting to see Sol's history with Captain Charlotte, and it makes so much sense why she is so protective of her now

benimaru_blaze_152

I liked seeing Zora actually pay attention to how Magna and Sol were fighting so he could call them out on their mistakes later

Mimosa dropping a seed into that giant earth golem was such a smart move and it really showed how much she has grown as a strategist since the beginning

vasto_lorde_void

The fact that this wasn't just another screaming match between Asta and his opponent was a relief and Magna actually using strategy with those fireballs and Zora doing his trap thing made the whole fight feel way more earned than usual. It is cool seeing Magna step up as a senpai despite having less mana than Kirsch

serpico_the_sylph_194

That flashback for Sol really cleared up why she acts so protective of Charlotte and why she hates guys so much

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting near the midpoint of Black Clover's 170-episode run, episode 79 continues the Royal Knights Selection Exam arc, building on the momentum established in the previous round covered in 'Peasant Trap.' This bout further develops team dynamics and individual character stakes while directly setting the stage for an emotionally charged upcoming matchup between Finral and Langris, raising the personal tension within the tournament framework.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting near the midpoint of Black Clover's 170-episode run, episode 79 continues the Royal Knights Selection Exam arc, building on the momentum established in the previous round covered in 'Peasant Trap.' This bout further develops team dynamics and individual character stakes while directly setting the stage for an emotionally charged upcoming matchup between Finral and Langris, raising the personal tension within the tournament framework.

QUICK TAKES

I found it admirable how Magna and Asta didn't take their match personally. It speaks way more about their relationship than any character exposition. The thing with the flower guy and Sol was inspiring as well. God tier episode!

I found Sol a little hot-headed and unlikeable before her backstory, but her (sometimes extreme) admiration for Charlotte is so well explained. Charlotte is so charismatic! It makes sense she's a captain of such a successful magic knights crew.

mustardsprinkles

The animation feels like it's improved by a ton! Compared to the arc with the Witch Queen, the battles between characters feel much more dynamic and in turn, immersive. Sol and Mimosa's confrontation was unexpectedly fire!

The way Mimosa outsmarted Sol by hiding a seed in that dirt monster made me realize she is way more than just a healer and her brain is actually her best weapon in these fights

kagamine_twins_495

Asta had to work so hard to get close to Magna and that annihilation fireball spell is no joke since it actually forced the kid to adapt his movement mid air

griffith_the_hawk

Langris looks like he is about to snap, and you can tell Finral is in for a rough time after seeing that dark look on his brother's face during the bracket reveal

That ending theme change with Noelle is kind of weird and the older version was definitely better because the coloring looked more natural before they messed with her outfit design

I really did not think Sol would get a whole backstory today but seeing Charlotte save her village when those guys just stood there explained so much about her personality and why she is so protective of her sis

Seeing a young Charlotte step up and save Sol when the men were useless gave so much weight to why Sol is the way she is and her devotion to her captain makes total sense now

Magna actually using his head with those timed fireballs to keep Asta away was such a cool way to see his progress and it shows he can keep up even without massive mana reserves

Kirsch is so annoying with the flower petals and the peasant talk but you can tell even he was impressed by how hard Asta and Magna were going at each other by the end

I actually felt kind of bad for Magna because he has to work ten times harder than everyone else just to stay relevant, but his duel with Asta was incredible. Seeing him land those shots and force Asta to think fast made me respect him way more. Also Mimosa planting that seed in Sol's golem was a total sleeper play for the win

mitsuri_mochi_132

Finral looking all serious about facing Langris has me nervous because his brother seems like a literal psychopath and the tension between them is way higher than any other match so far

kumaru_yukihara

Asta just keeps pushing through and that part where he smashed the crystal after Magna got taken out by the trap was a great way to end the match

I honestly didn't think Magna would have improved his fire magic that much, but seeing him hold his own against Asta was the highlight for me. It was cool how Zora just outsmarted everyone with those traps instead of trying to overpower them because it shows how different mages win, and Sol's flashback actually made me care about her character

professor_magnolia_334

It was interesting to see Sol's history with Captain Charlotte, and it makes so much sense why she is so protective of her now

benimaru_blaze_152

I liked seeing Zora actually pay attention to how Magna and Sol were fighting so he could call them out on their mistakes later

Mimosa dropping a seed into that giant earth golem was such a smart move and it really showed how much she has grown as a strategist since the beginning

vasto_lorde_void

The fact that this wasn't just another screaming match between Asta and his opponent was a relief and Magna actually using strategy with those fireballs and Zora doing his trap thing made the whole fight feel way more earned than usual. It is cool seeing Magna step up as a senpai despite having less mana than Kirsch

serpico_the_sylph_194

That flashback for Sol really cleared up why she acts so protective of Charlotte and why she hates guys so much

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©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