Black Clover Episode 131: A New Resolve
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Black Clover Episode 131: A New Resolve

Filler/LOW

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QUICK TAKES

lana's avatar
lana
it was so funny how yuno just shut down the trash talk in the paper about asta being a demon because their rivalry is still as pure as day one
ghetsis_325's avatar
ghetsis_325
Nero leaving that flower at the grave for Lumiere made me pretty emotional and it was such a quiet moment for her
ruby's avatar
ruby
Noelle actually staying on her broom for more than five seconds shows she is getting better, even if she still acts like she does not care about being back at the church
chochin_obake_90's avatar
chochin_obake_90
I love seeing how much Nash looks up to Asta and how he is actually training his body now so he can be strong too
kurabokko_18's avatar
kurabokko_18
Having Asta and Yuno back at the church and that moment when Nero left the flower at the grave for Lumiere actually made me tear up because it was so sweet and quiet and then seeing Yuno forced to play house with those kids while looking totally dead inside was the funniest thing to happen during the whole hage visit
kaguya_sama_161's avatar
kaguya_sama_161
Watching Asta and Yuno do that childhood fist bump again was everything and it really shows how far they have come since the first episode
nure_onna_ninja's avatar
nure_onna_ninja
that quiet scene where nero visits the first wizard kings grave was such a nice touch and it really made that connection to the past feel real
yoruichi_yukiko's avatar
yoruichi_yukiko
it is so cool that they built a whole magic school in hage just because of those two and the little kids finally have a chance to get stronger
ittan_momen's avatar
ittan_momen
my heart melted when yuno stood up for asta after reading those nasty things in the newspaper because he knows how hard his rival works
lauriam_453's avatar
lauriam_453
Nash doing those same physical drills Asta used to do in the village is so great and it shows how much they really look up to him now
pearl's avatar
pearl
I was so happy when Yuno told Father Orsi that Asta is just Asta even after the news reports made him look like a monster. It felt like a really grounded moment for their rivalry, and my heart melted seeing the church kids again. It is a filler episode but the nostalgia makes it worth watching before the hiatus starts
wobbuffet_346's avatar
wobbuffet_346
Even though this is filler, it is actually pretty sweet to see everyone together in the village and the art looks decent for once
zettai_zetsumei_20's avatar
zettai_zetsumei_20
Sister Lily blasting Asta into the ground for the hundredth time feels like the early days and Noelle trying to act like she does not care is classic
rayquaza_306's avatar
rayquaza_306
Having everyone in Hage treat Asta and Yuno like actual heroes instead of outcasts made the whole trip worth it
kaepora_gaebora_269's avatar
kaepora_gaebora_269
I could not stop laughing when Asta asked Sister Lily to marry him again and poor Noelle was just standing there having a total meltdown over nothing
faye_valentine's avatar
faye_valentine
Yuno sitting there playing house with those kids is the most unexpected thing he has done and it actually makes him feel human for once
rei_hino_373's avatar
rei_hino_373
I usually skip filler but this one was actually worth it because of the Hage Village trip and seeing how the orphans are doing. The way Asta and Yuno inspired them to build an actual magic school is such a huge deal for commoners and I loved the fist bump callback because it shows their rivalry is still the same as day one.
miyuki_shirogane's avatar
miyuki_shirogane
Noelle still being unable to fly a broom properly while Asta just does laps around her is hilarious and seeing her face every time he zooms by is just the funniest thing
malon's avatar
malon
Watching Nero sit by the First Wizard King's grave was a nice touch and it gave some really good closure after all that intense stuff with the elves
theanimewarlord's avatar
theanimewarlord
I really needed this episode after all the heavy stuff lately because seeing the church family together again felt like a warm hug and Yuno being so soft with the kids was just too much for my heart plus the way Nash looks up to Asta now is the kind of development that makes this show special even if it is filler

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the Magic Knight Squad Captains' meeting in episode 130, this episode functions as a deliberate cooldown — a bridge between major story movements. It gives Asta and Yuno space to reflect on their journey before the series transitions into upcoming training arcs and escalating challenges. As a filler episode at roughly the three-quarter mark of the full 170-episode run, it's skippable for plot purposes but serves as an emotional checkpoint for long-haul viewers.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the Magic Knight Squad Captains' meeting in episode 130, this episode functions as a deliberate cooldown — a bridge between major story movements. It gives Asta and Yuno space to reflect on their journey before the series transitions into upcoming training arcs and escalating challenges. As a filler episode at roughly the three-quarter mark of the full 170-episode run, it's skippable for plot purposes but serves as an emotional checkpoint for long-haul viewers.

QUICK TAKES

lana's avatar
lana
it was so funny how yuno just shut down the trash talk in the paper about asta being a demon because their rivalry is still as pure as day one
ghetsis_325's avatar
ghetsis_325
Nero leaving that flower at the grave for Lumiere made me pretty emotional and it was such a quiet moment for her
ruby's avatar
ruby
Noelle actually staying on her broom for more than five seconds shows she is getting better, even if she still acts like she does not care about being back at the church
chochin_obake_90's avatar
chochin_obake_90
I love seeing how much Nash looks up to Asta and how he is actually training his body now so he can be strong too
kurabokko_18's avatar
kurabokko_18
Having Asta and Yuno back at the church and that moment when Nero left the flower at the grave for Lumiere actually made me tear up because it was so sweet and quiet and then seeing Yuno forced to play house with those kids while looking totally dead inside was the funniest thing to happen during the whole hage visit
kaguya_sama_161's avatar
kaguya_sama_161
Watching Asta and Yuno do that childhood fist bump again was everything and it really shows how far they have come since the first episode
nure_onna_ninja's avatar
nure_onna_ninja
that quiet scene where nero visits the first wizard kings grave was such a nice touch and it really made that connection to the past feel real
yoruichi_yukiko's avatar
yoruichi_yukiko
it is so cool that they built a whole magic school in hage just because of those two and the little kids finally have a chance to get stronger
ittan_momen's avatar
ittan_momen
my heart melted when yuno stood up for asta after reading those nasty things in the newspaper because he knows how hard his rival works
lauriam_453's avatar
lauriam_453
Nash doing those same physical drills Asta used to do in the village is so great and it shows how much they really look up to him now
pearl's avatar
pearl
I was so happy when Yuno told Father Orsi that Asta is just Asta even after the news reports made him look like a monster. It felt like a really grounded moment for their rivalry, and my heart melted seeing the church kids again. It is a filler episode but the nostalgia makes it worth watching before the hiatus starts
wobbuffet_346's avatar
wobbuffet_346
Even though this is filler, it is actually pretty sweet to see everyone together in the village and the art looks decent for once
zettai_zetsumei_20's avatar
zettai_zetsumei_20
Sister Lily blasting Asta into the ground for the hundredth time feels like the early days and Noelle trying to act like she does not care is classic
rayquaza_306's avatar
rayquaza_306
Having everyone in Hage treat Asta and Yuno like actual heroes instead of outcasts made the whole trip worth it
kaepora_gaebora_269's avatar
kaepora_gaebora_269
I could not stop laughing when Asta asked Sister Lily to marry him again and poor Noelle was just standing there having a total meltdown over nothing
faye_valentine's avatar
faye_valentine
Yuno sitting there playing house with those kids is the most unexpected thing he has done and it actually makes him feel human for once
rei_hino_373's avatar
rei_hino_373
I usually skip filler but this one was actually worth it because of the Hage Village trip and seeing how the orphans are doing. The way Asta and Yuno inspired them to build an actual magic school is such a huge deal for commoners and I loved the fist bump callback because it shows their rivalry is still the same as day one.
miyuki_shirogane's avatar
miyuki_shirogane
Noelle still being unable to fly a broom properly while Asta just does laps around her is hilarious and seeing her face every time he zooms by is just the funniest thing
malon's avatar
malon
Watching Nero sit by the First Wizard King's grave was a nice touch and it gave some really good closure after all that intense stuff with the elves
theanimewarlord's avatar
theanimewarlord
I really needed this episode after all the heavy stuff lately because seeing the church family together again felt like a warm hug and Yuno being so soft with the kids was just too much for my heart plus the way Nash looks up to Asta now is the kind of development that makes this show special even if it is filler

©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