Black Clover Episode 23: The Crimson Lion King
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OSHIMETER
8.5
71 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
zanjutsu_zealot_474
That spatial magic trap at the end was such a dirty move because the captains were just starting to show their power. Losing Fuegoleon and Nozel at the same time leaves the city in trouble
zangetsu_zen
The way Fuegoleon just catches a lightning bolt like it is nothing shows the level these guys are on. Noelle finally protecting people with her water magic is such a huge step for her
katy_362
The king is such a joke and I hate how much time he gets while the capital is burning. Rades is kind of a boring villain too so this whole invasion feels a bit slow
platinum_323
I can't believe they actually took Fuegoleon away right after he showed how much of a true leader he is, and that spatial magic trap caught me totally off guard. He was just standing there teaching Asta and Leopold about mana and then boom he is gone. It sucks because he finally gave Asta the respect he deserves, by calling him a rival
sakurabloom
Fuegoleon coming in and just melting everything was intense and he is easily the best captain so far. Seeing him give Asta that nod as a rival makes the future look exciting
hatsune_hatsukoi
Fuegoleon was totally bringing the heat in that fight, but ugh, those frames were such a buzzkill for me, it honestly felt like they rushed the art! I was so ready to cheer for him, and then I just kept getting distracted by how rough everything looked; my man deserves better than that kind of sketchy treatment for his epic moments.
hotaru_tomoe_371
Leopold trying his best but getting smoked by that lightning guy was tough to watch. Fuegoleon having to step in to save his brother shows how much Leopold still has to learn
roswaal_rogue_146
Fuegoleon totally blew my mind fighting off that lightning zombie while still dropping knowledge bombs about mana reading for the kids! Whoa, I was seriously impressed by how effortlessly he balanced the danger with patiently guiding them, proving he's got their growth as a top priority.
armin_arlert_107
Wait, all the captains actually just got captured? I was totally blindsided by how quickly those baddies moved, it's kinda wild to think they're this organized and actually have a strategy. I'm buzzing with questions about what their true endgame is, because this feels way bigger than just some petty revenge plot.
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391
My jaw literally dropped when Fuegoleon started that inspiring speech to Asta, showing he's clearly got a way bigger heart than most of the royalty we've met so far. But seriously, the second I started rooting for him, he got sucked into that dark portal, leaving me totally on edge wondering what kind of mess the Magic Knights are in now without him leading the charge!
uraraka_uravity_124
I just about died laughing when Rades, after all his big talk, found out his grimoire was literally a single page; the irony was just too good. Then, like it was nothing, Fuegoleon completely owned him, which honestly had me cheering for how quickly that villain got put in his place.
koraidon_316
Oh my gosh, I was absolutely dying when that magic chef busted out the salt bae pose, like, in the middle of a literal zombie invasion! It was so random but honestly, only Black Clover would pull something that wild and make me laugh like that when things should be super serious.
iris
Noelle finally pulled off that water dome, and I was genuinely surprised by how powerful it looked, especially after all her previous struggles. It's awesome to see her magic finally clicking into place, making me think she's totally gonna prove her snooty siblings wrong soon enough!
yukio_yukimura_490
I really thought the captains had this in the bag, they were just too strong! But then that spatial magic trap completely blindsided me, like, where did everyone even go? This whole thing is such a wild turn, I can't wait to see how they get out of this mess.
cobble_290
Ugh, I'm seriously so annoyed with the Clover King! It's wild how much more awesome Julius looks when he's just *there* compared to the king, it honestly makes me wonder why he's even in charge.
kaolinite_382
Okay, so I noticed the fire animation was a little off in some spots, but who cares when Fuegoleon is just so incredibly awesome? He totally decimated those zombies without even breaking a sweat, and honestly, I was just hyped watching him go all out like that.
muichiro_misty
Wait, Fuegoleon actually called Asta his rival?! My jaw dropped, I was NOT expecting him to see Asta as an equal so quickly! It tells me a lot about Fuegoleon's own character, that he respects strength and spirit no matter where it comes from, and I'm totally hyped to see how this rivalry pushes Asta.
sephiroth
Wow, I actually gasped when Fuegoleon genuinely took Asta's words seriously; it's so rare for a noble to ever respect him like that. And then Asta just showing off, tearing through those runes with pure instinct, totally cemented for me why he's going to be the Wizard King.
vile_tyrant_juju
Fuegoleon just casually pinning Rades to the wall with that humongous fire claw had my jaw on the floor – I mean, how does he wield such destructive power with such insane precision and composure? It makes me wonder just how much he's holding back normally, honestly, dude's a monster!
kido_knight
Okay, Rades crying about his tiny grimoire felt so pathetic, but then his whole story about the Purple Orcas made me actually understand why he's such a bitter dude. I mean, he genuinely thought his creepy puppets were masterpieces, so seeing Fuegoleon just obliterate them into ash must've totally crushed his artistic soul, haha.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 23 sits deep in the Royal Capital invasion arc, following the chaos unleashed in 'Wild Magic Dance' where the capital came under sudden attack and the Magic Knights scrambled to respond. This installment escalates the defensive effort by introducing a key powerhouse figure, raising both the stakes and the scale of the conflict. It directly sets the stage for 'Blackout' in episode 24, where the consequences of this battle intensify further toward the arc's climax.
QUICK TAKES
zanjutsu_zealot_474
That spatial magic trap at the end was such a dirty move because the captains were just starting to show their power. Losing Fuegoleon and Nozel at the same time leaves the city in trouble
zangetsu_zen
The way Fuegoleon just catches a lightning bolt like it is nothing shows the level these guys are on. Noelle finally protecting people with her water magic is such a huge step for her
katy_362
The king is such a joke and I hate how much time he gets while the capital is burning. Rades is kind of a boring villain too so this whole invasion feels a bit slow
platinum_323
I can't believe they actually took Fuegoleon away right after he showed how much of a true leader he is, and that spatial magic trap caught me totally off guard. He was just standing there teaching Asta and Leopold about mana and then boom he is gone. It sucks because he finally gave Asta the respect he deserves, by calling him a rival
sakurabloom
Fuegoleon coming in and just melting everything was intense and he is easily the best captain so far. Seeing him give Asta that nod as a rival makes the future look exciting
hatsune_hatsukoi
Fuegoleon was totally bringing the heat in that fight, but ugh, those frames were such a buzzkill for me, it honestly felt like they rushed the art! I was so ready to cheer for him, and then I just kept getting distracted by how rough everything looked; my man deserves better than that kind of sketchy treatment for his epic moments.
hotaru_tomoe_371
Leopold trying his best but getting smoked by that lightning guy was tough to watch. Fuegoleon having to step in to save his brother shows how much Leopold still has to learn
roswaal_rogue_146
Fuegoleon totally blew my mind fighting off that lightning zombie while still dropping knowledge bombs about mana reading for the kids! Whoa, I was seriously impressed by how effortlessly he balanced the danger with patiently guiding them, proving he's got their growth as a top priority.
armin_arlert_107
Wait, all the captains actually just got captured? I was totally blindsided by how quickly those baddies moved, it's kinda wild to think they're this organized and actually have a strategy. I'm buzzing with questions about what their true endgame is, because this feels way bigger than just some petty revenge plot.
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391
My jaw literally dropped when Fuegoleon started that inspiring speech to Asta, showing he's clearly got a way bigger heart than most of the royalty we've met so far. But seriously, the second I started rooting for him, he got sucked into that dark portal, leaving me totally on edge wondering what kind of mess the Magic Knights are in now without him leading the charge!
uraraka_uravity_124
I just about died laughing when Rades, after all his big talk, found out his grimoire was literally a single page; the irony was just too good. Then, like it was nothing, Fuegoleon completely owned him, which honestly had me cheering for how quickly that villain got put in his place.
koraidon_316
Oh my gosh, I was absolutely dying when that magic chef busted out the salt bae pose, like, in the middle of a literal zombie invasion! It was so random but honestly, only Black Clover would pull something that wild and make me laugh like that when things should be super serious.
iris
Noelle finally pulled off that water dome, and I was genuinely surprised by how powerful it looked, especially after all her previous struggles. It's awesome to see her magic finally clicking into place, making me think she's totally gonna prove her snooty siblings wrong soon enough!
yukio_yukimura_490
I really thought the captains had this in the bag, they were just too strong! But then that spatial magic trap completely blindsided me, like, where did everyone even go? This whole thing is such a wild turn, I can't wait to see how they get out of this mess.
cobble_290
Ugh, I'm seriously so annoyed with the Clover King! It's wild how much more awesome Julius looks when he's just *there* compared to the king, it honestly makes me wonder why he's even in charge.
kaolinite_382
Okay, so I noticed the fire animation was a little off in some spots, but who cares when Fuegoleon is just so incredibly awesome? He totally decimated those zombies without even breaking a sweat, and honestly, I was just hyped watching him go all out like that.
muichiro_misty
Wait, Fuegoleon actually called Asta his rival?! My jaw dropped, I was NOT expecting him to see Asta as an equal so quickly! It tells me a lot about Fuegoleon's own character, that he respects strength and spirit no matter where it comes from, and I'm totally hyped to see how this rivalry pushes Asta.
sephiroth
Wow, I actually gasped when Fuegoleon genuinely took Asta's words seriously; it's so rare for a noble to ever respect him like that. And then Asta just showing off, tearing through those runes with pure instinct, totally cemented for me why he's going to be the Wizard King.
vile_tyrant_juju
Fuegoleon just casually pinning Rades to the wall with that humongous fire claw had my jaw on the floor – I mean, how does he wield such destructive power with such insane precision and composure? It makes me wonder just how much he's holding back normally, honestly, dude's a monster!
kido_knight
Okay, Rades crying about his tiny grimoire felt so pathetic, but then his whole story about the Purple Orcas made me actually understand why he's such a bitter dude. I mean, he genuinely thought his creepy puppets were masterpieces, so seeing Fuegoleon just obliterate them into ash must've totally crushed his artistic soul, haha.
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