Found this episode rather average honestly, but the reveal(?) at the end got me invested in this mini storyline that's happening, and now I actually want to see where it goes. I was worried we might have a whole depicted training arc, which would be tedious, but thank God it doesn't look like that's the case.

bizzo_senpai

6 mo

Watching Mereoleona snatch everyone up for training was so chaotic, and seeing Leopold push himself alongside Asta seemed like a good fit for his character. This might be anime original content but the art looks so good, and it feels like they are making progress before the story continues. The news about the break sucks though and I hope everyone stays safe during the hiatus

ryuk_reaper_113

6 mo

I thought it was so cool to see Leopold step out of his brothers shadow and show off that massive mana increase against the spider monster

Episode Context

Mereoleona Vermillion doesn't ask, she drags the Black Bulls straight into the hellscape of Yultim Volcano for a brutal training arc, and the results are exactly as chaotic as you'd expect. This episode runs on pure energy, throwing Asta, Noelle, Magna, Luck, Charmy, Gordon, and Nero into a high-stakes environment that pushes their magic and endurance to the breaking point. The tone swings between genuinely intense training sequences and the kind of ridiculous squad banter that makes the Black Bulls work as a unit. Expect strong character moments woven between the action, with the Crimson Lion Kings, including Fuegoleon and Leopold, adding extra fire to the mix. It's a classic power-up setup episode, but the camaraderie and Mereoleona's sheer force of personality keep it from feeling routine.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateApr 28, 2020

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