Clevatess Episode 1: The Lord of Dark Beasts

Manga chapter 1-3

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.8

12 Fans

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Clevatess Episode 1: The Lord of Dark Beasts

Manga chapter 1-3

Canon/HIGH
Prev: EPNext: EP 2

OSHIMETER

9.8

12 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

reirei's avatar
reirei
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Ooh, this was such an interesting episode already. A beast taking care of a baby? The plot had me interested, but not that much until I actually watched the first episode. It already looks very promising.

katana's avatar
katana
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Forty-five minutes for a pilot episode could only mean one thing: this show is going to be fire. And yep, it was already interesting within the first few minutes. The premise was actually complex and made me wonder about a lot of things, which made it even more intriguing. I already loved it!

sandaime's avatar
sandaime
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This was already looking so good. I loved the premise, and it looked really interesting right from the start. The animation looked great, and the art style was incredible. I can't wait to see more. Forty-five minutes didn't even feel that long.

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mirimtieno877
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The opening immediately throws you into a brutal and chaotic situation. The tone is dark from the start, and the dragon’s presence feels overwhelming. It’s intense, unpredictable, and sets a strong foundation.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
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The 13 heroes roll up to kill the Demon King and get cleaned. bodies everywhere. Alicia wakes up later to find the kingdom destroyed and her friends KD'd. Clevatess only keeps her alive cause the baby needs milk. dark fantasy is DARK. 😰
hamty's avatar
hamty
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The first thing I noticed from this series was the animation. It is styled like Berserk, which supports the gory feel of the series. I really like the concept of diving deep into a demon lord's perspective on humans and the possible changes within it. The first episode was great, giving off a hopeless vibe and a sense of brutality from the demon lord's fight against the heroes. Can't wait for future episodes to see more of Clevatess and his encounters with humanoids, hype!!!!
jeerox's avatar
jeerox
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It is 1hour premiere that hits hard right away with insane action and monster designs that look brutal yet beautiful. Pacing is perfect, starts strong, builds the world without dragging, and ends on a wild hook.
sheila_jade's avatar
sheila_jade
A strong start that introduces a dark fantasy world filled with tension. The tone is serious right away, setting up a story focused on survival and power.
haganenoneko's avatar
haganenoneko
If you went into this expecting a standard "hero saves the day" fantasy, I can tell you, there's more to that.

The first episode wastes no time setting the stakes, and the animation reminds me of the older generations of anime where blood and gore are common sights.
maynardtiangco's avatar
maynardtiangco
Nostalgic feel to the art style and animation. I really like the plot since it is unique compared to the usual fantasy animes where the heroes are OP and just slashes through the enemy. A must-watch for fantasy anime enjoyer
sivasachithanandamvs2007's avatar
sivasachithanandamvs2007
zstro's avatar
zstro

EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of twelve episodes, 'The Lord of Dark Beasts' serves as the foundation for the entire season, establishing the central conflict between humanity and the dark beasts while introducing the core cast under high-pressure circumstances. There's no preceding episode context here — this is ground zero. It feeds directly into Episode 2, 'The Beast Lord in Captivity,' which deals with the fallout of the premiere's events and begins deepening the relationship between humanity and the threats they face.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of twelve episodes, 'The Lord of Dark Beasts' serves as the foundation for the entire season, establishing the central conflict between humanity and the dark beasts while introducing the core cast under high-pressure circumstances. There's no preceding episode context here — this is ground zero. It feeds directly into Episode 2, 'The Beast Lord in Captivity,' which deals with the fallout of the premiere's events and begins deepening the relationship between humanity and the threats they face.

QUICK TAKES

reirei's avatar
reirei
VerifiedVerified

Ooh, this was such an interesting episode already. A beast taking care of a baby? The plot had me interested, but not that much until I actually watched the first episode. It already looks very promising.

katana's avatar
katana
VerifiedVerified

Forty-five minutes for a pilot episode could only mean one thing: this show is going to be fire. And yep, it was already interesting within the first few minutes. The premise was actually complex and made me wonder about a lot of things, which made it even more intriguing. I already loved it!

sandaime's avatar
sandaime
VerifiedVerified

This was already looking so good. I loved the premise, and it looked really interesting right from the start. The animation looked great, and the art style was incredible. I can't wait to see more. Forty-five minutes didn't even feel that long.

mirimtieno877's avatar
mirimtieno877
VerifiedVerified
The opening immediately throws you into a brutal and chaotic situation. The tone is dark from the start, and the dragon’s presence feels overwhelming. It’s intense, unpredictable, and sets a strong foundation.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
VerifiedVerified
The 13 heroes roll up to kill the Demon King and get cleaned. bodies everywhere. Alicia wakes up later to find the kingdom destroyed and her friends KD'd. Clevatess only keeps her alive cause the baby needs milk. dark fantasy is DARK. 😰
hamty's avatar
hamty
VerifiedVerified
The first thing I noticed from this series was the animation. It is styled like Berserk, which supports the gory feel of the series. I really like the concept of diving deep into a demon lord's perspective on humans and the possible changes within it. The first episode was great, giving off a hopeless vibe and a sense of brutality from the demon lord's fight against the heroes. Can't wait for future episodes to see more of Clevatess and his encounters with humanoids, hype!!!!
jeerox's avatar
jeerox
VerifiedVerified
It is 1hour premiere that hits hard right away with insane action and monster designs that look brutal yet beautiful. Pacing is perfect, starts strong, builds the world without dragging, and ends on a wild hook.
sheila_jade's avatar
sheila_jade
A strong start that introduces a dark fantasy world filled with tension. The tone is serious right away, setting up a story focused on survival and power.
haganenoneko's avatar
haganenoneko
If you went into this expecting a standard "hero saves the day" fantasy, I can tell you, there's more to that.

The first episode wastes no time setting the stakes, and the animation reminds me of the older generations of anime where blood and gore are common sights.
maynardtiangco's avatar
maynardtiangco
Nostalgic feel to the art style and animation. I really like the plot since it is unique compared to the usual fantasy animes where the heroes are OP and just slashes through the enemy. A must-watch for fantasy anime enjoyer
sivasachithanandamvs2007's avatar
sivasachithanandamvs2007
zstro's avatar
zstro

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©Yuji Iwahara/LDF/クレバテス製作委員会

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