Black Clover Episode 125: Return

Filler/LOW

OSHIMETER

9.7

65 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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Black Clover Episode 125: Return

Filler/LOW

← Prev: EP 124 Next: EP 126 →

OSHIMETER

9.7

65 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

This episode has a lighter atmosphere after the high tension from the trial and flashback episodes. The Black Bulls are home and go on one of their less meaningful adventures to find the Black Bull's pets which shows some of the funnier scenes like Noelle trying to deal with her attraction to Asta and the fact that Luck wants to fight alllllll the time. It also has an emotional aspect showing how Captain Yami got the Black Bulls pets and ends with a reminder that they still need to prove Asta's innocence which adds tension in again, while they need to prepare for another task.

aqua_archpriest

Okay, so Grey just wants a dirt hole and Gauche literally needs a doll for his room? I swear, only the Black Bulls could come up with stuff this ridiculous, and honestly, that’s why I’m always rooting for them – they’re so uniquely themselves!

That recap era was getting old so seeing the squad back and being their usual chaotic selves felt so good

I felt so happy seeing Secre hang out with the group as an actual member and not just a bird

orihime_omnipotent

I was worried we were going to get more recaps after last week, so seeing the Black Bulls just mess around and rebuild their house was a nice change Watching Henry try to navigate all those insane requests while Yami ends up in a cage for no reason made me laugh and the whole vibe with Secre was just cute

Zora and Henry actually getting some screen time with the group during the base rebuild was long overdue

franky_fiesta_65

It is pretty funny that Vanessa basically just wants a room filled with booze, and Gauche is still obsessed with that Mari doll

Yami getting shoved into a beast cage by the rest of the crew was the funniest thing in the world

The Black Bulls attempting to rebuild their hideout was absolutely peak Black Clover, and I've seriously missed seeing all their chaotic energy bounce off each other. It's funny how even when they're supposed to be serious, they can't help but make it an absurd team effort, which just shows how much stronger their bond gets with every bit of mayhem.

gobta_goblin_154

It is pretty rare to find a filler episode this comfy, but watching the bulls struggle to agree on how to fix the base was pure gold

Usually filler episodes feel like a waste of time but this one was actually great because the fans finally got to see the Black Bulls act like a family again and the way Henry just rearranged everything and forced everyone to work together, it made for such a funny scene especially with the upbeat music playing while Magna and Luck were fighting over their room which was hilarious

benimaru_blaze_152

Yami having a secret soft spot for those giant beasts was not what you would expect from the captain and it makes his relationship with the squad feel even more like a family

violet_evergarden_168

The stress making Henry forget what the hideout looked like had the whole squad screaming and Gray just wanting a hole in the ground made perfect sense for her

Yami finding those baby beasts and raising them after their parents were killed makes him such a dad and it explains why he treats the Black Bulls like his own kids

adachigahara_ace_11

Magna and Luck going at it again reminded me why this team is the best and Luck acting even more chaotic with that elf power boost is exactly what we needed after all the fighting

Seeing Nero just chill on Asta's head like she never left made me laugh and watching Noelle get all worked up over it was so funny to watch

The competition between Magna and Luck is still the best thing ever and those two will never stop trying to blow each other up even in a filler episode

Zora acting like he does not care while still being part of the group rebuilding the hideout shows how much he has changed since joining

That flashback with Yami and his little monsters really surprised me because it shows he actually has a huge heart under that scary face he always makes

Gordon is actually talking at a normal volume now and it is so weird to hear his voice clearly while everyone else is just being their usual chaotic selves

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 125 of 170, 'Return' follows a pair of recap episodes and functions as a transitional filler before the series redirects toward its next major narrative thrust. It deliberately downshifts the momentum to re-establish the Black Bulls' home base and group dynamic. For viewers pushing through to the final arcs, this is skippable without losing plot continuity, but it does reset the emotional baseline ahead of what comes next.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 125 of 170, 'Return' follows a pair of recap episodes and functions as a transitional filler before the series redirects toward its next major narrative thrust. It deliberately downshifts the momentum to re-establish the Black Bulls' home base and group dynamic. For viewers pushing through to the final arcs, this is skippable without losing plot continuity, but it does reset the emotional baseline ahead of what comes next.

QUICK TAKES

This episode has a lighter atmosphere after the high tension from the trial and flashback episodes. The Black Bulls are home and go on one of their less meaningful adventures to find the Black Bull's pets which shows some of the funnier scenes like Noelle trying to deal with her attraction to Asta and the fact that Luck wants to fight alllllll the time. It also has an emotional aspect showing how Captain Yami got the Black Bulls pets and ends with a reminder that they still need to prove Asta's innocence which adds tension in again, while they need to prepare for another task.

aqua_archpriest

Okay, so Grey just wants a dirt hole and Gauche literally needs a doll for his room? I swear, only the Black Bulls could come up with stuff this ridiculous, and honestly, that’s why I’m always rooting for them – they’re so uniquely themselves!

That recap era was getting old so seeing the squad back and being their usual chaotic selves felt so good

I felt so happy seeing Secre hang out with the group as an actual member and not just a bird

orihime_omnipotent

I was worried we were going to get more recaps after last week, so seeing the Black Bulls just mess around and rebuild their house was a nice change Watching Henry try to navigate all those insane requests while Yami ends up in a cage for no reason made me laugh and the whole vibe with Secre was just cute

Zora and Henry actually getting some screen time with the group during the base rebuild was long overdue

franky_fiesta_65

It is pretty funny that Vanessa basically just wants a room filled with booze, and Gauche is still obsessed with that Mari doll

Yami getting shoved into a beast cage by the rest of the crew was the funniest thing in the world

The Black Bulls attempting to rebuild their hideout was absolutely peak Black Clover, and I've seriously missed seeing all their chaotic energy bounce off each other. It's funny how even when they're supposed to be serious, they can't help but make it an absurd team effort, which just shows how much stronger their bond gets with every bit of mayhem.

gobta_goblin_154

It is pretty rare to find a filler episode this comfy, but watching the bulls struggle to agree on how to fix the base was pure gold

Usually filler episodes feel like a waste of time but this one was actually great because the fans finally got to see the Black Bulls act like a family again and the way Henry just rearranged everything and forced everyone to work together, it made for such a funny scene especially with the upbeat music playing while Magna and Luck were fighting over their room which was hilarious

benimaru_blaze_152

Yami having a secret soft spot for those giant beasts was not what you would expect from the captain and it makes his relationship with the squad feel even more like a family

violet_evergarden_168

The stress making Henry forget what the hideout looked like had the whole squad screaming and Gray just wanting a hole in the ground made perfect sense for her

Yami finding those baby beasts and raising them after their parents were killed makes him such a dad and it explains why he treats the Black Bulls like his own kids

adachigahara_ace_11

Magna and Luck going at it again reminded me why this team is the best and Luck acting even more chaotic with that elf power boost is exactly what we needed after all the fighting

Seeing Nero just chill on Asta's head like she never left made me laugh and watching Noelle get all worked up over it was so funny to watch

The competition between Magna and Luck is still the best thing ever and those two will never stop trying to blow each other up even in a filler episode

Zora acting like he does not care while still being part of the group rebuilding the hideout shows how much he has changed since joining

That flashback with Yami and his little monsters really surprised me because it shows he actually has a huge heart under that scary face he always makes

Gordon is actually talking at a normal volume now and it is so weird to hear his voice clearly while everyone else is just being their usual chaotic selves

©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

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

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

©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

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

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