Black Clover
A kinetic shonen saga where a magicless boy's roaring defiance shatters a world's prejudices, painting the sky with the stark, powerful black of his anti-magic.
Black Clover
Black Clover

ブラッククローバー

"Surpass your limits. Right here. Right now."

03 October 2017 — 30 March 2021 Japan 1 season 170 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.5 (1,995)
Cast: Gakuto Kajiwara, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kana Yuuki, Junichi Suwabe, Genki Muro
Animation Action & Adventure Comedy
Perseverance and Determination Social Class and Discrimination Friendship and Rivalry Surpassing Limits

Black Clover - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

Beyond Limits

S1E49

This episode features the climax of the Black Bulls' fight against Vetto of the Eye of the Midnight Sun in the Underwater Temple. Pushed to his absolute limit and with his arms broken, Asta unlocks a new, berserker-like form of his Anti-Magic power to defeat the seemingly invincible foe. It's a brutal, high-stakes battle that also forces other members like Finral to overcome their cowardice.

Significance:

This is a major turning point for Asta, showcasing the true, demonic potential of his power for the first time. It solidifies the Black Bulls' teamwork and establishes the series' recurring theme of surpassing one's limits in a visually spectacular and emotionally resonant way.

Julius Novachrono

S1E93

The Wizard King, Julius Novachrono, confronts Licht (Patry), the leader of the Eye of the Midnight Sun. The episode showcases the overwhelming power of Julius's Time Magic in one of the series' most visually stunning and brilliantly choreographed fights. Despite his immense power, Julius is forced to make a devastating choice to protect the kingdom's citizens.

Significance:

This episode is critically important as it demonstrates the peak of magical power in the Clover Kingdom and results in the apparent death of the Wizard King, a massive blow to the kingdom's morale and a pivotal moment that escalates the Elf Reincarnation arc to its climax.

We Won't Lose to You

S1E100

Asta and Yuno team up to fight the reincarnated elf Licht. This episode is a showcase of their perfected rivalry and synergy, as Asta's Anti-Magic and Yuno's incredible Wind Magic combine in a desperate battle. It demonstrates how far both characters have come since leaving their home village.

Significance:

This episode is the culmination of Asta and Yuno's rivalry up to this point, showing them fighting as equals against a god-tier opponent. It's a fan-favorite for its emotional weight and spectacular action, reaffirming the central bond that drives the series.

The Final Attack

S1E119

The climax of the Elf Reincarnation arc. Asta, Yuno, Yami, and the newly revived first Wizard King, Lumiere, fight together against the devil Zagred. Asta, using the combined power of his friends, lands the final blow with his Black Divider sword, finally ending the centuries-long conflict.

Significance:

This episode concludes the first major saga of the series. It reveals the true mastermind behind the elf massacre, introduces the concept of devils as the primary antagonists, and solidifies Asta's role as the ultimate weapon against them.

Black Oath

S1E167

The climax of the battle against Dante of the Dark Triad. Pushed beyond all conceivable limits, Asta makes a deal with his devil, Liebe, sacrificing his arm for immense power. Together with a grievously wounded Captain Yami, they manage to defeat the seemingly immortal Dante in a breathtakingly animated sequence.

Significance:

Rated as one of the best episodes by fans, this episode represents a new peak in Asta's power and his relationship with his devil. It's a brutal, emotional, and visually spectacular fight that immediately gets undercut by the arrival of the second Zogratis sibling, Zenon, who captures Yami, setting up the next arc.

The Faraway Future

S1E170

The final episode of the anime's initial run. It reveals the full backstory of Asta's devil, Liebe, and his connection to Asta's mother, Licita. Asta must undergo the Devil-Binding Ritual to gain full control of his power. Instead of enslaving Liebe, Asta offers to become his friend and equal.

Significance:

This episode provides crucial emotional context for the entire series, reframing Asta's power not as a curse but as a legacy of a mother's love. It ends the series on a cliffhanger, with Asta and Liebe forging a new kind of partnership, preparing for the upcoming war with the Spade Kingdom, and setting the stage for the anime's eventual return.