Damn, I honestly didn't expect Xerx to actually work with Mimosa and Asta. Looks like Asta's "head-first" personality really works with all types of people! Although having the Kirsch team split up and be a one-man team feels underwhelming in battle.

mustardsprinkles

5 mo

Verified

Such an amazing introduction to Asta's new ability! The way his dispelled Kirsch's impossibly overpowering spell was shocking. The display of power and validation from everyone who saw it felt soo satisfying.

gorlock332

5 mo

Verified

The interactions between the trio with Xerx (?) Asta and Mimosa is always fun to watch. Their banter and dynamic is so sibling coded.

Episode Context

The Royal Knights Selection Exam shifts into its next gear with a matchup that's as much about ideology as it is about combat. Expect a high-energy clash where class prejudice meets scrappy determination, as Asta's squad goes head-to-head against the flamboyant and elitist Kirsch Vermillion. The episode leans hard into Black Clover's recurring theme of merit versus birthright, with Zora Ideale adding a sharp, unpredictable edge to the team dynamic. Pacing is brisk and battle-focused, with strategic depth woven into the action rather than spelled out through exposition. Character philosophies collide just as hard as their magic, giving the fights genuine emotional stakes beyond the tournament bracket. This is the kind of episode where the underdog energy Black Clover thrives on is firing on all cylinders.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateApr 9, 2019

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