Despite me rating this highly (for the filler arc), I can't help but laugh at the ridiculousness of the goddamn Devil Banishers. Everything about the is just hilarious and pathetic to me, and making fun of them every episode is my entertainment. Plus, that plot twist at the end of the episode had me cackling. Anyway, the whole confrontation was actually really fun - that moment right before the fight broke out where we had a mini-reveal was so fun to watch. So, yeah, while the arc in of itself is kind of silly, I do enjoy it.

obariyon_oracle

6 mo

That twist where the Devil Banishers turned into Devil Believers was a massive shock and it makes them way scarier than before

tokay

6 mo

Hearing Yuno say the line about Asta not giving up being his magic actually made me smile so much

Episode Context

This is a filler episode, but it leans into the action-thriller mode that Black Clover handles well when firing on all cylinders. Expect a mission-driven structure as the Magic Knights mobilize to extract captured comrades from the Devil Banishers, a filler-arc antagonist group. The pacing is tight and urgent, built around strategic planning that gives way to intense confrontations. Asta, Vanessa, and Yuno all get moments to flex their abilities, and the ensemble cast dynamic keeps the energy from sagging. Tonally, this sits in suspense territory, less about raw power battles and more about coordinated teamwork under pressure. As filler goes, it maintains the show's core identity of camaraderie and determination without feeling like dead air. Worth watching if you're invested in the group dynamics, skippable if you're rushing to canon material.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusFiller

Plot ImportanceLOW

Air DateSep 29, 2020

All data and media used are for non-commercial reference. Anime IP belongs to original rights holders. If you are a rights holder and wish to request removal, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com.