Black Clover Episode 104: Lightning of Rage vs. Friends
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Black Clover Episode 104: Lightning of Rage vs. Friends

Canon/HIGH

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9.7

53 Fans

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QUICK TAKES

robert_rifle's avatar
robert_rifle
Magna trying to keep up with Luck was so hard to watch and seeing those tears in Luck eyes just broke me because you know he is in there somewhere fighting that elf
shunseui_sensei_466's avatar
shunseui_sensei_466
My heart broke when Magna noticed Luck was crying under that elf possession because you can tell he is still in there fighting to come back
amaterasu_angel's avatar
amaterasu_angel
Luck is way too fast in this form and the animation actually kept up with all that crazy lightning movement today
great_fairy's avatar
great_fairy
I honestly worried that Magna and Vanessa were overmatched because that elf magic was overwhelming them. It was a huge relief for me when Asta came flying in after Vanessa used her cat to grab him. Seeing the look on Magna's face, when he realized Luck was crying, really made my reaction to the fight much more emotional.
gundamfreak's avatar
gundamfreak
Asta showing up at the perfect time and using his anti-magic to smack some sense into Luck really changed the momentum of the battle
winry_rockbell_117's avatar
winry_rockbell_117
The red thread of fate magic was the only thing keeping Magna alive against all those lightning bolts and it really showed Vanessa's loyalty
atticus_358's avatar
atticus_358
I can't believe how hard Magna was fighting to get his friend back and that shot of Luck's tears made me feel so bad for him
enenra_enigma_53's avatar
enenra_enigma_53
the connection between magna and luck makes the elf possession feel way more personal and that shot of luck crying shows how much he is struggling inside
zero_two_zenin's avatar
zero_two_zenin
vanessa and magna standing their ground against an elf is huge and the way they used teamwork to survive those lightning attacks was impressive
mallow_342's avatar
mallow_342
Magna and Vanessa working together is such a great example of actual strategy, and it shows how much they care about getting Luck back.
thunderblight_ganon_298's avatar
thunderblight_ganon_298
Vanessa using her cat to pull Asta into the fight was a genius move and those three together really carry the Black Bulls energy
illnes's avatar
illnes
magna refusing to give up on luck even when he was getting blasted by lightning was such a strong moment and it shows how much the black bulls actually care about each other
tsunderekid's avatar
tsunderekid
Luck was crying even while he was attacking Magna and the animation on his lightning was so smooth for this fight
kofu_364's avatar
kofu_364
it made me so sad to see luck crying during the battle because you can tell he is still in there somewhere trying to stop himself from hurting magna
reshiram_310's avatar
reshiram_310
Having Asta burst through the wall right when the cat changed fate felt a little convenient but the timing was still pretty great
kaguya_sama_161's avatar
kaguya_sama_161
luck moving like a jojo character while he was possessed was pretty funny and the animation during that whole lightning fight actually looked really smooth for once
waifuhunter's avatar
waifuhunter
Vanessa and that red cat are carrying these fights on their backs right now, especially with how many close calls they had against Luck before Asta finally burst through that wall.
yamamoto_yakuza_465's avatar
yamamoto_yakuza_465
I was honestly getting worried for Magna and Vanessa, because that elf version of Luck is way too fast for them to handle alone. It hit me hard when Magna kept calling out to his friend even though he was getting wrecked. I'm just glad Asta showed up with that anti-magic sword to help them out at the last second
ryme_361's avatar
ryme_361
Vanessa attaching a thread to Asta to mess with the elf's timing was a smart move, and seeing them win through real teamwork instead of just yelling louder was a nice change of pace
kami_kaze_80's avatar
kami_kaze_80
luck crying while that elf is in control of his body was actually hard to watch and seeing him fight his own friends like that is so cruel

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 104 of 170, this falls solidly in Black Clover's middle stretch where the series deepens its roster beyond Asta and Yuno. It follows 'Release from Misfortune,' which dealt with the aftermath of saving villagers, and pivots to a more personal conflict for Magna and Vanessa. The next episode, 'Smiles, Tears,' directly continues the fallout from this battle, making this a crucial connective piece in the ongoing arc.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 104 of 170, this falls solidly in Black Clover's middle stretch where the series deepens its roster beyond Asta and Yuno. It follows 'Release from Misfortune,' which dealt with the aftermath of saving villagers, and pivots to a more personal conflict for Magna and Vanessa. The next episode, 'Smiles, Tears,' directly continues the fallout from this battle, making this a crucial connective piece in the ongoing arc.

QUICK TAKES

robert_rifle's avatar
robert_rifle
Magna trying to keep up with Luck was so hard to watch and seeing those tears in Luck eyes just broke me because you know he is in there somewhere fighting that elf
shunseui_sensei_466's avatar
shunseui_sensei_466
My heart broke when Magna noticed Luck was crying under that elf possession because you can tell he is still in there fighting to come back
amaterasu_angel's avatar
amaterasu_angel
Luck is way too fast in this form and the animation actually kept up with all that crazy lightning movement today
great_fairy's avatar
great_fairy
I honestly worried that Magna and Vanessa were overmatched because that elf magic was overwhelming them. It was a huge relief for me when Asta came flying in after Vanessa used her cat to grab him. Seeing the look on Magna's face, when he realized Luck was crying, really made my reaction to the fight much more emotional.
gundamfreak's avatar
gundamfreak
Asta showing up at the perfect time and using his anti-magic to smack some sense into Luck really changed the momentum of the battle
winry_rockbell_117's avatar
winry_rockbell_117
The red thread of fate magic was the only thing keeping Magna alive against all those lightning bolts and it really showed Vanessa's loyalty
atticus_358's avatar
atticus_358
I can't believe how hard Magna was fighting to get his friend back and that shot of Luck's tears made me feel so bad for him
enenra_enigma_53's avatar
enenra_enigma_53
the connection between magna and luck makes the elf possession feel way more personal and that shot of luck crying shows how much he is struggling inside
zero_two_zenin's avatar
zero_two_zenin
vanessa and magna standing their ground against an elf is huge and the way they used teamwork to survive those lightning attacks was impressive
mallow_342's avatar
mallow_342
Magna and Vanessa working together is such a great example of actual strategy, and it shows how much they care about getting Luck back.
thunderblight_ganon_298's avatar
thunderblight_ganon_298
Vanessa using her cat to pull Asta into the fight was a genius move and those three together really carry the Black Bulls energy
illnes's avatar
illnes
magna refusing to give up on luck even when he was getting blasted by lightning was such a strong moment and it shows how much the black bulls actually care about each other
tsunderekid's avatar
tsunderekid
Luck was crying even while he was attacking Magna and the animation on his lightning was so smooth for this fight
kofu_364's avatar
kofu_364
it made me so sad to see luck crying during the battle because you can tell he is still in there somewhere trying to stop himself from hurting magna
reshiram_310's avatar
reshiram_310
Having Asta burst through the wall right when the cat changed fate felt a little convenient but the timing was still pretty great
kaguya_sama_161's avatar
kaguya_sama_161
luck moving like a jojo character while he was possessed was pretty funny and the animation during that whole lightning fight actually looked really smooth for once
waifuhunter's avatar
waifuhunter
Vanessa and that red cat are carrying these fights on their backs right now, especially with how many close calls they had against Luck before Asta finally burst through that wall.
yamamoto_yakuza_465's avatar
yamamoto_yakuza_465
I was honestly getting worried for Magna and Vanessa, because that elf version of Luck is way too fast for them to handle alone. It hit me hard when Magna kept calling out to his friend even though he was getting wrecked. I'm just glad Asta showed up with that anti-magic sword to help them out at the last second
ryme_361's avatar
ryme_361
Vanessa attaching a thread to Asta to mess with the elf's timing was a smart move, and seeing them win through real teamwork instead of just yelling louder was a nice change of pace
kami_kaze_80's avatar
kami_kaze_80
luck crying while that elf is in control of his body was actually hard to watch and seeing him fight his own friends like that is so cruel

©田畠裕基/集英社・テレビ東京・ブラッククローバー製作委員会

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©田畠裕基/集英社・テレビ東京・ブラッククローバー製作委員会

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com