Black Clover Episode 9: Beasts
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OSHIMETER
8.6
77 Fans
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1
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QUICK TAKES
armin_arlert_107
Asta running on foot to keep up with the brooms because he has zero mana is still funny and impressive at the same time
gojo_gaze
Heath and his guys using a suicide spell was a pretty intense way to end the fight and it leaves so many questions about who they were working for
ozzyohm
My heart went out to Noelle when she stood up for that little girl and finally got her magic under control because seeing that water dome shield everyone was a major win for her
fierce_deity_271
The pacing in the beginning was a bit sluggish with the flashbacks, but the action really picked up once they got to the village square and started fighting Heath
cattleya_baudelaire
It was cool seeing Magna show his soft side for his mentor back in the village and it makes his tough guy act a lot more likable
naruto_ninja
Nero leading Asta to that magic stone at the end was a weird little detail and it makes me wonder what that bird actually is
zanjutsu_zealot_474
I thought it was cool how Noelle used her magic to protect people instead of just trying to blast things like her siblings do and that defensive spell was a huge moment for her character
kittan_bachika_188
I felt bad for Magna when those villains killed themselves after all that effort and it was a solid fight but seeing them just turn to ice and shatter was so dark
dawn
Watching Asta bat those fireballs like a pro baseball player was so cool to see and it really showed how well he works with Magna already
isidro_the_thief
I was seriously cheering when Asta just launched himself into those ice shards without a second thought, totally saving everyone at the last minute! It just goes to show how much he really wants to protect people, even if he's not super strong with traditional magic yet.
mikasa_ackerman
When that old chief stepped in to straighten out Magna's wild ways, I was genuinely surprised by how much it explained his fierce loyalty to the Black Bulls; it really made me see him as more than just a hothead, you know? Even though some of the fight scenes were a little rough around the edges, I still had a blast watching his backstory unfold and totally understood his intense respect for others.
kurabokko_18
Whoa, that ice clock counting down to the villagers' execution totally ratcheted up the tension; I was on the edge of my seat wondering how Asta was even going to pull off a win with such a brutal timer ticking away like that! It made me cheer for him even harder than usual.
maryrie
Those flashbacks with Noelle's family were so infuriating, my heart just went out to her, she's been through so much! But seeing her pull off that massive water dome and protect everyone? I was absolutely buzzing with pride, totally yelling at my screen, 'That's my girl!' It's just a shame those recaps dragged a little, but Heath Grice showing up with his wild ice magic totally saved the hype for me; now I'm itching to see how they're gonna deal with him next episode.
soifong_stinger
whoa, heath and his crew seriously just froze themselves solid rather than get caught, that's wild! it totally makes me wonder if there's someone even scarier behind all this, pulling their strings from the shadows.
professor_juniper
Okay, my jaw seriously dropped when Nero found that magic stone at the end! That little bird is always lurking, and I'm convinced it's not just a cute mascot—it definitely knows a lot more about what's going on than it lets on, like how did it even know where to look?
kagamine_twins_495
I actually gasped when Asta swung his massive sword like a baseball bat, sending those fireballs right back at Heath! It’s awesome to see him and Magna finally click and fight together like that, especially after Magna gave him such a hard time initially; I guess a common enemy really does bring people together.
haschwalth_halo
Okay, but seriously, I almost choked on my drink when that super weird CGI sword showed up in Magna's spanking flashback! It just totally pulled me out of the moment, looking so stiff and awkward next to all the hand-drawn stuff; I'm still wondering why they even bothered with it.
yiga_clan
I seriously cheered when Noelle finally managed to pull off her Sea Dragon Nest spell to protect that girl! It was so cool to see her actually control her magic, especially after all the trouble she's had, and she totally came through when those ice shards were falling.
tyme_366
Ugh, I was so ready for the action against those ice mages in episode 9, but man, that Magna flashback really felt like it came out of nowhere and just dragged its feet! I get trying to flesh him out, but I was literally just itching for the mission to properly kick off and see some cool magic battles already!
yanari_yurei
I totally cheered when Asta used his anti-magic sword like a baseball bat to smack Magna's fireballs back; it was such a quick and clever move, and honestly, it just reinforces that he's gonna keep finding wild ways to win even without mana.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episodes one through eight handled world-building, the magic knight entrance exam, and Asta and Noelle's rocky introduction to the Black Bulls — this is where that setup pays its first dividend. 'Beasts' marks the squad's first field mission, a critical pivot from initiation to action that tests whether these characters can function under pressure. It establishes the mission-based structure that drives much of what follows, setting the stage for increasingly dangerous assignments and deeper character development across the series.
QUICK TAKES
armin_arlert_107
Asta running on foot to keep up with the brooms because he has zero mana is still funny and impressive at the same time
gojo_gaze
Heath and his guys using a suicide spell was a pretty intense way to end the fight and it leaves so many questions about who they were working for
ozzyohm
My heart went out to Noelle when she stood up for that little girl and finally got her magic under control because seeing that water dome shield everyone was a major win for her
fierce_deity_271
The pacing in the beginning was a bit sluggish with the flashbacks, but the action really picked up once they got to the village square and started fighting Heath
cattleya_baudelaire
It was cool seeing Magna show his soft side for his mentor back in the village and it makes his tough guy act a lot more likable
naruto_ninja
Nero leading Asta to that magic stone at the end was a weird little detail and it makes me wonder what that bird actually is
zanjutsu_zealot_474
I thought it was cool how Noelle used her magic to protect people instead of just trying to blast things like her siblings do and that defensive spell was a huge moment for her character
kittan_bachika_188
I felt bad for Magna when those villains killed themselves after all that effort and it was a solid fight but seeing them just turn to ice and shatter was so dark
dawn
Watching Asta bat those fireballs like a pro baseball player was so cool to see and it really showed how well he works with Magna already
isidro_the_thief
I was seriously cheering when Asta just launched himself into those ice shards without a second thought, totally saving everyone at the last minute! It just goes to show how much he really wants to protect people, even if he's not super strong with traditional magic yet.
mikasa_ackerman
When that old chief stepped in to straighten out Magna's wild ways, I was genuinely surprised by how much it explained his fierce loyalty to the Black Bulls; it really made me see him as more than just a hothead, you know? Even though some of the fight scenes were a little rough around the edges, I still had a blast watching his backstory unfold and totally understood his intense respect for others.
kurabokko_18
Whoa, that ice clock counting down to the villagers' execution totally ratcheted up the tension; I was on the edge of my seat wondering how Asta was even going to pull off a win with such a brutal timer ticking away like that! It made me cheer for him even harder than usual.
maryrie
Those flashbacks with Noelle's family were so infuriating, my heart just went out to her, she's been through so much! But seeing her pull off that massive water dome and protect everyone? I was absolutely buzzing with pride, totally yelling at my screen, 'That's my girl!' It's just a shame those recaps dragged a little, but Heath Grice showing up with his wild ice magic totally saved the hype for me; now I'm itching to see how they're gonna deal with him next episode.
soifong_stinger
whoa, heath and his crew seriously just froze themselves solid rather than get caught, that's wild! it totally makes me wonder if there's someone even scarier behind all this, pulling their strings from the shadows.
professor_juniper
Okay, my jaw seriously dropped when Nero found that magic stone at the end! That little bird is always lurking, and I'm convinced it's not just a cute mascot—it definitely knows a lot more about what's going on than it lets on, like how did it even know where to look?
kagamine_twins_495
I actually gasped when Asta swung his massive sword like a baseball bat, sending those fireballs right back at Heath! It’s awesome to see him and Magna finally click and fight together like that, especially after Magna gave him such a hard time initially; I guess a common enemy really does bring people together.
haschwalth_halo
Okay, but seriously, I almost choked on my drink when that super weird CGI sword showed up in Magna's spanking flashback! It just totally pulled me out of the moment, looking so stiff and awkward next to all the hand-drawn stuff; I'm still wondering why they even bothered with it.
yiga_clan
I seriously cheered when Noelle finally managed to pull off her Sea Dragon Nest spell to protect that girl! It was so cool to see her actually control her magic, especially after all the trouble she's had, and she totally came through when those ice shards were falling.
tyme_366
Ugh, I was so ready for the action against those ice mages in episode 9, but man, that Magna flashback really felt like it came out of nowhere and just dragged its feet! I get trying to flesh him out, but I was literally just itching for the mission to properly kick off and see some cool magic battles already!
yanari_yurei
I totally cheered when Asta used his anti-magic sword like a baseball bat to smack Magna's fireballs back; it was such a quick and clever move, and honestly, it just reinforces that he's gonna keep finding wild ways to win even without mana.
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